MTS to PostMan Result 2026 Circle Wise

Notice

Sub:- Regarding Combined Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE)/Competitive Examination (CE) for promotion/recruitment to the cadre of Postman/Mail Guard and MTS from eligible Officials/GDSs for the vacancy year 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026), held on 12.07.2026 (Sunday) and DEST, held on 06.09.2026 (Sunday)- Declaration of result of successful MTS candidates (Merit list) for the cadre of Postman/Mail Guard.
In pursuance of Postal Directorate, New Delhi letter no. DE-12/3/2026-DE-DOP dated 26.05.2026 and Circle Office Patna letter no. R&E-83/MTS/PM-MG/Exam/2026 dated 01.06.2026, two notifications for combined Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE)/Competitive Examination (CE) for promotion/recruitment to the cadre of Postman/Mail Guard and MTS from eligible Officials/GDSs for the vacancy year 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026) were issued. The examination of Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III were conducted on 12.07.2026 (Sunday) and Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) i.e. Paper-IV, held on 06.09.2026 (Sunday).
2. Now, the results have been prepared as per guidelines issued by Postal Directorate, New Delhi letter no. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 05.04.2022, letter no. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 19.12.2022, letter no. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 18.10.2023 followed by clarification issued by letter dated 31.10.2023 and letter no. X-7/6/2022-SPN-II dated 17.05.2023 and 04.03.2024.
3. On successful completion of aforesaid examination, provisional answer keys (MCQ) for Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III (in series A, B, C & D) inviting feedback/challenges from candidates were uploaded on Indiapost website on 12.07.2026. Based on responses received from the candidates and recommendation of moderation committee, answer keys for Paper-I, Paper-II & Paper-III (MCQ) were finalized and uploaded on Indiapost website on 05.08.2026.
4. In pursuance of Postal Directorate, New Delhi letter no. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 05.04.2022, selection has been made strictly on merit based on marks secured in Paper-I and Paper-II (combined i.e. total marks secured in Paper-I and Paper-II) and also secured minimum qualifying marks in Paper-III (Local Language) and Paper-IV (DEST).
5. Following are the qualifying criteria for Paper-I, Paper-II (combined) and Paper-III for Postman/Mail Guard examination as per Directorate letter no. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 05.04.2022:-
Category
Qualifying Criteria
Total marks of Paper-I and Paper-II
Paper-III
UR
40% in each paper
60 {(out of 150 marks), (Paper-I, 100 + Paper-II, 50)}
20 (out of 50 marks)
SC/ST/PWD
33% in each paper
49.50 {(out of 150 marks), (Paper-I, 100 + Paper-II, 50)}
16.5 (out of 50 marks)
6. The following are the qualifying criteria for Paper-IV i.e. Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) for Postman/Mail Guard from MTS and GDS cadre as per Directorate letter no. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 19.12.2022.
Category
Qualifying criteria
Paper-IV
Gen/OBC/EWS
75%
18.75 (out of 25 marks)
SC/ST/PWD (If not exempted for skill Test)
60%
15 (out of 25 marks)
7. The list of candidates has been prepared on the basis of merit as per the combined marks secured in Paper-I and Paper-II, and who have also secured the qualifying marks in Paper-III, thereby becoming eligible for Paper-IV i.e. Data Entry Skill Test (DEST). The said list was prepared and published vide this office letter of even number dated 18.08.2026.
8. Accordingly, the final result has been prepared on the basis of merit in accordance with the marks secured in Paper-I and Paper-II (combined), along with securing the prescribed qualifying marks in Paper-III (Local Language) and Paper-IV (DEST). The same is annexed as Annexure-A for needful.
9. INSTRUCTIONS:-
(I) In case, it is subsequently found that any of the selected candidates was not eligible to take the examination under the extant rules or instructions on the subject, or for any other reason or in case any mistake is found with regard to announcement of result of any candidate for any reason whatsoever, his/her name will be deleted from the list of successful candidates, as the case may be. This fact should be incorporated in the promotion/appointment letters issued.
(II) The selection has been made based on merit in the examination in accordance with instructions of Postal Directorate letter no. 04-08/2019-SPN-I dated 11.12.2020.
(III) If any disciplinary/vigilance case is pending against any of the candidate, the prescribed Instructions of department may be followed before effecting promotion under intimation to this office. Divisional Heads/Unit Heads must ensure that officials are not undergoing any punishment or any disciplinary case is pending.
(IV) Provisional Candidate: The Unit/Divisional Heads are requested to immediately finalize the candidature of provisional candidates so that they may not have to wait for the result inordinately. It may be ensured that no provisional candidate is found in the list of selected candidates, and if found in the list of selected candidates, they should not be given promotion/appointment under any circumstances without finalization of candidature and the same may be brought to the notice of Circle Office, Patna.
(V) It is informed that the name of the candidates has been arranged in order of merit and their allotment to the Division/unit as per order of preference in accordance with Directorate guidelines issued vide letter no. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 18.10.2023.
(VI) The name of candidates against the Roll No. concerned has been shown as furnished by the Divisional/Unit Heads. If, however, any mistakes in the Name/Roll No./Community of any candidate are noticed, the same may be corrected under intimation to this office.
(VII) Promotion order will be issued to the successful candidates clearly indicating that if the official does not join the promotional post within seven (07) days, it will be deemed to have been refused. Official on leave may be allowed to join even after seven days if they communicate in writing to accept the promotion and in that case the official will be allowed after expiry of approved leave period (Controlling officers are advised to contact such successful candidates who are on leave for obtaining their consent to join promotional post in writing). Similarly, candidates who do not wish to join promotional posts may be encouraged to communicate the same in writing.
(VIII) In respect of SC/ST/PH candidates, “promotion of the candidates is provisional subject to verification of their status. Head of the Unit will take an undertaking from the officials to this effect at the time of their relieving and ensure verification of caste/PH status within one month”.
(IX) If any discrepancies/irregularities/omissions found in Name, Roll No, Marks, Community/Sub-category etc. at any stage against any candidate, the result of the said candidate be cancelled.
10. The Divisional/Unit Heads will take further necessary action for circulation of the content of this communication to all concerned and ensure completion of appointment process within one week.