Tamil Nadu GDS Result 2026 Analysis: List 1, List 2 & List 3 Category-Wise Minimum Selection Marks
The India Post GDS Schedule-I January 2026 recruitment results for Tamil Nadu Circle were released in multiple selection lists. For candidates planning to apply for the upcoming GDS recruitment, analysing the marks of shortlisted candidates from List 1, List 2 and List 3 can help in understanding the previous selection trend.
In this article, we have analysed the shortlisted candidate data available in Tamil Nadu GDS Result List 1, List 2 and List 3. The analysis shows the lowest percentage of marks found among shortlisted candidates in each category for each individual result list.
The percentages mentioned below are not official cutoffs.
They represent the lowest marks found among the shortlisted candidates in each category within the respective result list.
Actual selection depends on the specific vacancy, post, division, community reservation and competition for that particular vacancy.
Tamil Nadu GDS Schedule-I 2026: Result Lists Analysed
| Result List | Total Shortlisted Candidates |
|---|---|
| List 1 | 2,009 |
| List 2 | 1,143 |
| List 3 | 657 |
| Total | 3,809 |
The result lists show that Tamil Nadu GDS Schedule-I recruitment continued through multiple rounds of shortlisted candidates. Therefore, analysing only List 1 may not provide the complete selection trend. List 2 and List 3 also provide important information about the marks of candidates shortlisted later.
Category-Wise Minimum Shortlisted Marks: List 1 vs List 2 vs List 3
The table below shows the lowest percentage found among shortlisted candidates in each category for each of the three result lists.
| Category | List 1 Minimum Marks |
List 2 Minimum Marks |
List 3 Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 97% (Approx. 485/500) | 96.6% (Approx. 483/500) | 96.6% (Approx. 483/500) |
| OBC | 97.2% (Approx. 486/500) | 96.8% (Approx. 484/500) | 96.6% (Approx. 483/500) |
| SC | 95.6% (Approx. 478/500) | 94.6% (Approx. 473/500) | 94.6% (Approx. 473/500) |
| ST | 90.6% (Approx. 453/500) | 88.2% (Approx. 441/500) | 95.4% (Approx. 477/500) |
| EWS | 83.8% (Approx. 419/500) | 79.8% (Approx. 399/500) | 77.4% (Approx. 387/500) |
| PWD-A | 88.8% (Approx. 444/500) | 83.8% (Approx. 419/500) | 86.6% (Approx. 433/500) |
| PWD-B | 69% (Approx. 345/500) | 68.8% (Approx. 344/500) | 45.2% (Approx. 226/500) |
| PWD-C | 89% (Approx. 445/500) | 91.4% (Approx. 457/500) | 86.4% (Approx. 432/500) |
| PWD-DE | 89% (Approx. 445/500) | 84.8% (Approx. 424/500) | 80% (Approx. 400/500) |
UR Category: Minimum Marks Trend
For the UR category, the lowest shortlisted marks found in the three analysed result lists were:
- List 1: 97%
- List 2: 96.6%
- List 3: 96.6%
The UR category shows consistently high competition across all three lists. Even in List 2 and List 3, the lowest shortlisted marks found were 96.6%.
OBC Category: Minimum Marks Trend
For OBC candidates, the lowest shortlisted marks found were:
- List 1: 97.2%
- List 2: 96.8%
- List 3: 96.6%
The OBC category also shows very high competition. However, the lowest shortlisted percentage gradually moved from 97.2% in List 1 to 96.6% in List 3.
SC Category: Minimum Marks Trend
- List 1: 95.6%
- List 2: 94.6%
- List 3: 94.6%
For the SC category, the lowest shortlisted mark reduced from 95.6% in List 1 to 94.6% in List 2. The same 94.6% minimum was also found in List 3.
ST Category: Minimum Marks Trend
- List 1: 90.6%
- List 2: 88.2%
- List 3: 95.4%
The ST category shows more variation between the three lists. The lowest shortlisted percentage was 88.2% in List 2, while the minimum found in List 3 was 95.4%.
This is a clear example of why candidates should not treat one percentage as a fixed Tamil Nadu-wide cutoff. The marks depend on the particular vacancies and category-wise competition available in each list.
EWS Category: Minimum Marks Trend
- List 1: 83.8%
- List 2: 79.8%
- List 3: 77.4%
Among the major categories, EWS showed a significant variation in the minimum shortlisted marks across the three lists.
The minimum shortlisted mark found decreased from 83.8% in List 1 to 79.8% in List 2 and further to 77.4% in List 3.
PWD-A Category: Minimum Marks Trend
- List 1: 88.8%
- List 2: 83.8%
- List 3: 86.6%
PWD-A shortlisted marks also varied between different lists, ranging from a minimum of 83.8% in List 2 to 88.8% in List 1.
PWD-B Category: Minimum Marks Trend
- List 1: 69%
- List 2: 68.8%
- List 3: 45.2%
PWD-B showed one of the widest variations in minimum shortlisted marks.
The lowest shortlisted percentage found was 69% in List 1, 68.8% in List 2 and 45.2% in List 3.
PWD-C Category: Minimum Marks Trend
- List 1: 89%
- List 2: 91.4%
- List 3: 86.4%
The PWD-C category also showed variation across the three lists.
The lowest shortlisted mark found was 86.4% in List 3.
PWD-DE Category: Minimum Marks Trend
- List 1: 89%
- List 2: 84.8%
- List 3: 80%
The minimum shortlisted percentage for the PWD-DE category decreased across the subsequent lists, from 89% in List 1 to 80% in List 3.
What Is the Biggest Difference Between List 1, List 2 and List 3?
One of the important findings from the analysis is that the lowest shortlisted percentage is not identical across all result lists.
For example:
- OBC: 97.2% in List 1 → 96.8% in List 2 → 96.6% in List 3
- SC: 95.6% in List 1 → 94.6% in List 2 → 94.6% in List 3
- EWS: 83.8% in List 1 → 79.8% in List 2 → 77.4% in List 3
- PWD-B: 69% in List 1 → 68.8% in List 2 → 45.2% in List 3
However, not every category followed a continuously decreasing trend.
For example, ST and some PwD categories showed different variations between the lists.
Why Candidates Should Not Call These Marks “Tamil Nadu GDS Cutoff”
The result data includes candidates shortlisted for different:
- Divisions
- Post Offices
- BPM Posts
- ABPM Posts
- Dak Sevak Posts
- UR Vacancies
- OBC Vacancies
- SC Vacancies
- ST Vacancies
- EWS Vacancies
- Different PwD Sub-Categories
Therefore, the minimum percentage found in one category should not be treated as a common cutoff for every vacancy in Tamil Nadu.
Key Takeaway for Upcoming GDS Applicants
Candidates should use this previous result analysis only as a reference to understand the selection trend.
For example, a candidate should not conclude that:
“The lowest EWS selection was 77.4%, so everyone above 77.4% will get selected.”
Similarly, an UR candidate should not assume that 96.6% guarantees selection. The actual result will depend on the specific vacancy, location, category and number of competing applicants.
Final Analysis: Tamil Nadu GDS Result 2026 Analysis
The analysis of Tamil Nadu GDS Schedule-I Result List 1, List 2 and List 3 shows that selection marks varied significantly across different categories.
UR and OBC categories remained highly competitive, with the lowest shortlisted marks generally staying around 96% or above across the analysed lists. SC candidates showed minimum shortlisted marks in the mid-94% to 95% range.EWS and PwD categories showed wider variations depending on the specific category and vacancy.
The most important conclusion is that candidates should analyse all three result lists together rather than depending only on the first result list. Subsequent lists provide additional insights into how shortlisted candidate marks varied across different categories.
Disclaimer
This article is prepared for educational and informational purposes based on the Tamil Nadu Circle GDS Schedule-I January 2026 Result List 1, List 2 and List 3 data. The percentages mentioned in this article represent the lowest marks found among shortlisted candidates in the respective categories and result lists.
They are not official cutoff marks and should not be interpreted as guaranteed selection marks for future recruitment. Candidates should always refer to the official India Post GDS notification and result documents for the latest and accurate information.
