India Post has officially released the GDS Merit List 2026 cutoff marks for different states and categories. Candidates who applied for Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment were eagerly waiting for the official percentage cutoff list, and now the details are available online.
GDS Percentage Cutoff List
India Post has now released the GDS 3rd Merit List 2026 cutoff marks officially. Candidates shortlisted in the merit list must complete their document verification before the deadline.
GDS BPM Cutoff 2026 state Wise
BPM (Branch Postmaster) cutoff remained very high in many states.
| State | UR (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Bihar | 97.7143 | 97.6923 | 96 |
| Gujarat | 89 | 89 | 88.8 |
| Maharashtra | 92.1667 | 92.1667 | 91.5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 98.2 | 98.1667 | 98.4615 |
GDS ABPM Cutoff 2026
ABPM (Assistant Branch Postmaster) cutoff also remained competitive.
| State | UR (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bihar | 95.2 | 95.3333 | 95 |
| Karnataka | 96.16 | 96.8 | 96.48 |
| Rajasthan | 100 | - | 99.2308 |
| Telangana | 97.6667 | 99.5 | - |
| Uttarakhand | 98.6 | 100 | 98 |
Dak Sevak Cutoff 2026
Dak Sevak posts also saw tough competition across India.
| State | UR (%) | OBC (%) | SC (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Gujarat | 89 | 89 | 90 |
| Karnataka | 96.32 | 96.32 | 96.32 |
| Maharashtra | 89.8333 | 90.4 | 90.3333 |
| Telangana | 97.5 | 98.6667 | 100 |
States with Lowest GDS Cutoff 2026
| Post | Lowest Cutoff State | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| BPM OBC | North East | 38.1667% |
| ABPM OBC | North East | 46.8333% |
| Dak Sevak UR | North East | 78.1667% |
| BPM SC | Gujarat | 90% |
| ABPM SC | Odisha | 89.5% |
How to Check GDS Cutoff List PDF Online
Step 1: Visit official India Post website https://www.indiapost.gov.in/.
Step 2: Open GDS recruitment section.
Step 3: Click on “GDS 3rd Merit List 2026”.
Step 4: Select your state.
Step 5: Download the PDF cutoff list.
Step 6: Check your category-wise percentage cutoff.
Highlights of GDS Percentage Cutoff 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Name | India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 |
| Merit List | GDS 3rd Merit List |
| Conducting Authority | India Post |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
| Posts Included | BPM, ABPM, Dak Sevak |
| Selection Process | Merit-Based |
| Basis of Selection | Class 10 Marks |
| Cutoff Type | State-wise and Category-wise |
| Document Verification Last Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Total Applicants | Around 10 Lakh Candidates |
Circle Wise Posts List PDF
GDS Circle Wise Posts List
Download pdf file from below link
https://www.indiapost.gov.in/gdsonlineengagement/pdf/Annexure-Ia.pdf