India Post GDS result 2026 out: UP cut-off hits 100%, Bihar records 99%

India Post on October 14, 2026, released the first merit list for the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 23,757 vacancies across India for the positions of Branch Postmaster (BPM), Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), and Dak Sevak.

The results, available in PDF format, indicate high cut-off percentages across various states and categories, with general category cut-offs exceeding 99% for several posts. Selection for these positions is based solely on Class 10 marks, without a written examination.

High Cut-Offs Across Key States

The first merit list shows particularly high cut-off marks in several states. In Uttar Pradesh, general category cut-offs reached 100% for all listed BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak posts. Similarly, Delhi reported 100% cut-offs for general, OBC, SC, and EWS candidates across listed posts. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh also saw general category cut-offs reach 100% at many post offices and locations, respectively.

Bihar recorded general category cut-offs exceeding 99% for several posts, with the minimum reported general category cut-off being 99.2308% for an ABPM post at Salempur Dumaria Branch Post Office in Vaishali. Jharkhand’s general category cut-offs ranged from 99% to 100% across many divisions.

Category-Wise Cut-Offs and Selections

Beyond the general category, cut-offs for other reserved categories also remained high in many regions. In Uttar Pradesh, OBC and EWS cut-offs generally ranged from 98% to 100%, while SC cut-offs were typically between 96% and 100%. However, specific selections for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates were made at lower percentages.

For instance, an ST candidate was selected for an ABPM position in the Fatehgarh division of Uttar Pradesh with 83.5% marks. In Bihar, an ST candidate secured an ABPM post at Garhouchak Branch Office in the Patna Sahib division with 89.3% marks. Rajasthan saw some ST selections with marks between approximately 96% and 99%, and the lowest reported ST cut-off in Delhi for a Dak Sevak post was 96.5% at Mangolpuri N Block Sub-Post Office. In Madhya Pradesh, ST cut-offs ranged from around 95% to 99%, and some ST candidates in Jharkhand were selected with 95% marks.

Document Verification and Future Lists

Shortlisted candidates are required to complete document verification within the prescribed deadline. They must carry their original Class 10 marksheet and passing certificate, along with the applicable category certificate, identity proof, and other documents as specified in the official instructions. Failure to complete this process within the stipulated time may lead to disqualification.

Candidates who did not qualify in this first merit list are advised to monitor the official India Post GDS recruitment portal for subsequent merit lists, which may be released if vacancies remain. The cut-offs vary significantly by circle, division, post office, post, and category, meaning a selection mark for one vacancy should not be considered the cut-off for an entire state.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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