Post Office GDS Cutoff J&K Category wise: The Department of Posts has released the GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I January 2026 merit list for Jammu & Kashmir Circle. The selection is purely based on 10th class marks and the cutoff varies depending on category and district. As per the official list published on 10 April 2026, candidates across districts such as Baramulla, Jammu, Srinagar, Rajouri, Udhampur, and Ladakh have been shortlisted with very high percentage marks. Most candidates selected under UR, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories have secured marks close to or equal to 100 percent. The document verification deadline is set for 27 April 2026. This article provides detailed district wise and category wise cutoff trends along with merit insights based on the official PDF.
Post Office GDS Cutoff J&K Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Department of Posts |
| Recruitment Name | GDS Online Engagement Schedule-I January 2026 |
| Region | Jammu & Kashmir Circle |
| Result Release Date | 10 April 2026 |
| Selection Basis | Merit Based (10th Marks) |
| Document Verification | On or before 27 April 2026 |
| Article Category | JK UPDATE |
| Official Website | https://indiapostgdsonline.gov.in |
Post Office GDS Merit List 2026
The merit list for GDS recruitment is prepared using marks obtained in class 10th without any written exam. Candidates with the highest percentage are shortlisted for BPM, ABPM, and Dak Sevak posts. The cutoff differs across districts and categories, but in J&K Circle, most selections are made at very high scores, indicating intense competition.
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| Category | Approx Cutoff Range (%) |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 99 to 100 |
| OBC | 98.6 to 100 |
| SC | 100 (mostly) |
| ST | 100 (majority cases) |
| EWS | 95 to 100 |
| PWD | 91 to 96.2 |
Post Office GDS Cutoff J&K Category wise, District Wise
| District / Division | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baramulla | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 93 – 95 | 96.2 |
| Jammu | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 94.4 |
| Srinagar | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 98 – 98.2 | 91 – 96.2 |
| Rajouri | 100 | 98.6 – 100 | 100 | 100 | 98 – 98.6 | NA |
| Ladakh | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 98.6 | NA |
| Udhampur | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 – 100 | 91.8 |
READ: India Post GDS Result 2nd Merit List 2026, Circle Wise PDF & Selection List
FAQs
The cutoff is extremely high, with most categories requiring 100 percent marks and minimum marks ranging between 91 to 98 percent depending on category and district.
Yes, categories like OBC, EWS, and PWD have slight relaxation, but still require high marks above 90 percent.
The cutoff is based on 10th class marks and varies depending on number of vacancies, category, and competition level in each district.
