India Post GDS Cut Off 2026: Check Circle-Wise Merit List & Percentages

Name of Update: India Post GDS Cut Off 2026 & 1st Merit List

Brief Information: The Department of Posts (India Post) has officially published the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Cut Off 2026 alongside the 1st Merit List for the Online Engagement Schedule-II (July 2026) cycle. If you applied for the 23,757 vacancies, you can now check your selection status. For more updates on central government jobs, visit our latest jobs portal. The GDS recruitment does not involve a written exam; the cut-off represents the Class 10 (Matriculation) percentage of the last shortlisted candidate in each postal circle and category. Selected candidates must now prepare for the upcoming document verification round.

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Understanding the India Post GDS Cut Off & Merit System

The Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment is unique as it does not rely on any competitive written exam. Here is how the system works:

• Calculation Method: The cut-off is simply the lowest Class 10 (Matriculation) percentage score of the candidate who secured a spot on the merit list for a specific category within a specific postal circle.
• Grade Points Conversion: For candidates whose education boards award grades, the marks are calculated using a standard multiplier formula (e.g., Grade Point x 9.5).
• Tie-Breaking Rules: In cases where two or more candidates have the exact same percentage, the tie is resolved by prioritizing older candidates. If the tie persists, preference is given to women (in the order of ST, SC, OBC, EWS, UR) followed by men in the same category order.

How to Check India Post GDS Merit List 2026

Candidates can check if they have been shortlisted by following these steps:

• Visit the official India Post GDS engagement portal at www.indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
• Look for the section marked “Shortlisted Candidates” or “Merit List – Schedule II (July 2026)” on the homepage.
• Select your respective Postal Circle (State) from the drop-down menu or list.
• Download the PDF file for your circle.
• Open the PDF and use the search function (Ctrl+F) to look for your Registration Number.

Next Steps: What Happens After Shortlisting?

If your registration number appears on the 1st Merit List, you must take the following steps promptly:

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must report to the allotted Head Post Office or Postal Division for the physical verification of original documents (10th mark sheet, category certificate, identity proof, etc.) within the stipulated timeframe (usually 15 days).
2. Appointment Letter: Upon successful verification of all documents and background checks, the department will issue an appointment letter.
3. Training: Selected candidates will undergo a basic postal training module before assuming their designated duties as Branch Postmasters (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmasters (ABPM), or Dak Sevaks.

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