GDS Result 2026 OUT: India Post GDS 1st merit list released; here’s how to download the state-wise PDF..

The wait is over for the lakhs of candidates who applied for the India Post Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) recruitment. India Post has released the first merit list (GDS Merit List 2026). The merit list has been published in PDF format.

**Where and how to download the merit list**
India Post has released the merit list online on the official website, indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. State-wise results have been released separately. Candidates can check their results by following the simple steps given below:

To download the India Post GDS 1st Merit List 2026, visit the official website: indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
On the website's homepage, navigate to the 'Candidate's Corner' section and look for 'Online Engagement' at the bottom.

Select your state and click on the merit list link provided for it.
The PDF will open on your screen, allowing you to check your details.
The merit list will contain details such as the candidate's post name, registration number, division, and other relevant information.

**A 2nd merit list will follow the 1st merit list**
Candidates who do not make it to the first merit list need not be disappointed. India Post may release a second and third merit list, and even a fourth one if necessary. Thus, your dream of securing a government job remains alive until the final list is released.

**Salary after appointment**
Candidates selected for the post of Branch Post Master (BPM) in this recruitment receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹29,380. Additionally, candidates selected for the posts of Assistant Branch Post Master (ABPM/Dak Sevak) receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹24,470.

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