India Post GDS Cut Off 2026: 1st Merit List Out for 23,757 Posts, Circle-Wise PDF

Recruitment Board:
Department of Posts (India Post), Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001

Short Information:
The Department of Posts has officially released the 1st Merit List & Cut Off Marks for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Online Engagement Schedule-II (July 2026) across 23 postal circles covering 23,757 vacancies for Branch Postmaster (BPM) and Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM)/Dak Sevak posts. Since no written examination is conducted for GDS, shortlisting is prepared on an automated merit system strictly based on 10th standard (Matriculation) aggregate board marks. Shortlisted candidates are required to attend mandatory Document Verification (DV) on or before 27 October 2026.

The initial merit list historically features high cut-off ranges due to intense applicant numbers and high matriculation aggregate scores:

Category	High Competition Circles (UP, Bihar, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana)	Moderate Circles (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Odisha, South Circles)
General / Unreserved (UR)	97% – 100%	92% – 96%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	96% – 99%	90% – 95%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	95% – 98%	88% – 94%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	93% – 97%	85% – 91%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	89% – 94%	80% – 88%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	82% – 90%	75% – 85%

Note: Subsequent supplementary merit lists (2nd, 3rd & 4th lists) will be issued for unfilled posts, where cut-off percentages gradually decrease.

1. Visit the official India Post GDS engagement portal: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, navigate to the Candidate’s Corner on the left panel.
3. Click on GDS Special / Schedule-II Shortlisted Candidates.
4. Select your respective state/circle (e.g., Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, etc.).
5. Click on List of Shortlisted Candidates – List 1 to download the PDF document.
6. Open the file and press Ctrl + F on desktop or use search on mobile to locate your Registration Number.
7. Verify your selected post, allotted division, verifying authority, and exact qualifying percentage.

Shortlisted candidates must strictly comply with the following reporting guidelines:

• Verification Venue: Candidates must report to the Divisional Head Office mentioned against their name in the merit list PDF.
• Reporting Deadline: The reporting date is fixed up to 27 October 2026. Late submissions will result in immediate cancellation of candidature.
• SMS & Email Alerts: Candidates will also receive official confirmation via registered SMS and email ID regarding verification dates and venue.

• Original Class 10th (SSC / Matriculation) Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
• Category / Community Certificate (SC / ST / OBC-NCL / EWS / PwD) in Central Government format.
• Computer Training Certificate (minimum 60-day basic course from a recognized institute, if computer knowledge was not a subject in Class 10th).
• Valid Date of Birth Proof (Birth Certificate or 10th Admit Card/Marksheet).
• Government Photo Identity Card (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card).
• Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Government Medical Officer / Civil Hospital.
• Two sets of self-attested photocopies of all original documents and recent passport-size photographs.

Q1: What is the basis of selection for India Post GDS 2026?
Ans: Selection is strictly based on the system-generated merit list prepared from Class 10 (Matriculation) aggregate board examination marks.

Q2: When was the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026 released?
Ans: The 1st merit list for GDS Schedule-II (July 2026) covering 23,757 vacancies was released on 13 October 2026.

Q3: What is the last date for Document Verification (DV)?
Ans: Shortlisted candidates must report for document verification on or before 27 October 2026.

Q4: Will there be a 2nd Merit List for India Post GDS 2026?
Ans: Yes, after completion of the 1st round DV, unfilled and rejected vacancies will be processed for supplementary merit lists.

Q5: Where can I check my circle-wise GDS merit list?
Ans: Candidates can visit indiapostgdsonline.gov.in and click on Shortlisted Candidates to download their respective circle list PDF.