The Uttar Pradesh Postal Circle has released the list of candidates shortlisted for the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) for the PA/SA Departmental Examination 2026. The written exam was held on 28 June 2026 (Sunday), and the shortlist was signed on 22 August 2026.
If you appeared for this exam from any UP division, this is the list you have been waiting for. Check your roll number carefully.
Quick Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Circle | Uttar Pradesh (UP) Circle |
| Examination | LDCE from LGOs (Postman / Mail Guard / MTS) to PA/SA Examination 2026 |
| Second Exam Covered | GDS to PA/SA Examination 2026 |
| Date of Written Exam | 28.06.2026 (Sunday) |
| Type of List | Shortlist for Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) |
| LGO Candidates Shortlisted (Annexure-A) | 489 |
| GDS Candidates Shortlisted (Annexure-E) | 6 |
| GDS OMR Rejected (Annexure-G) | 10 |
| LDCE OMR Rejected (Annexure-H) | 29 |
| DEST Date | Not mentioned in this circular |
| Document Signed On | 22.08.2026 |
What This List Actually Means
This is not the final result. This is only the shortlist for the next stage — the typing test.
The selection has two parts:
- Stage 1: Written examination (OMR based) — held on 28.06.2026
- Stage 2: Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) — typing test on computer
- Final result: Comes after DEST, based on the rules of the notification
If your roll number is in this list, you have cleared the written stage. Now your typing speed and accuracy decide everything.
The Four Annexures Explained in Simple Words
Annexure-A — LGO Candidates Shortlisted for DEST
This is the biggest list. It contains 489 candidates who are currently working as:
- Postman
- Mail Guard
- Mail Overseer
- MTS
- Sorting Postman
All of them appeared under the LDCE from LGOs to PA/SA Examination 2026.
The list shows for each candidate:
- Serial number
- Roll number
- Name of Division
- Name of candidate
- Present designation
- Office where presently working
- Category (UR / OBC / SC / ST / EWS)
- Whether Physically Handicapped (VH / OH / HH)
- Category (A or B)
- Status — “Shortlisted for DEST”
Annexure-E — GDS Candidates Shortlisted for DEST
Only 6 candidates appear in this list. They appeared under the GDS to PA/SA Examination 2026 (a separate exam from the LGO exam).
Their designations are:
- ABPM — 3 candidates
- BPM — 2 candidates
- One more ABPM/BPM entry from Mathura Division
Divisions covered here: Gorakhpur, Mirzapur, Deoria, Mathura and Agra.
All 6 are shown as “Qualified for DEST” and “Shortlisted for DEST”.
Annexure-G — GDS Candidates Whose OMR Was Rejected
10 GDS candidates had their OMR sheets rejected by the machine.
The reason given for all of them: bubbling of incorrect roll number.
Annexure-H — LDCE Candidates Whose OMR Was Rejected
29 LDCE candidates had their OMR sheets rejected.
Reasons given:
- Bubbling of incorrect roll number — 28 candidates
- No bubble filled in roll number at all — 1 candidate
This is the part that hurts the most. These candidates may have written good answers, but the machine could not read their sheet because the roll number was not bubbled properly.
Divisions Covered in the Shortlist
Candidates from the following UP divisions and RMS units appear in Annexure-A:
A to B: Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Baghpat, Bahraich, Ballia, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Basti, Bijnor, Budaun, Bulandshahr
D to G: Deoria, Etah, Etawah, Fatehgarh, Fatehpur, GB Nagar, Ghaziabad, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur
H to M: Hardoi, Jaunpur, Jhansi, Kanpur (M), Kanpur City Division, Kanpur HO, Kheri, Lucknow, Lucknow GPO, Mainpuri, Mathura, Meerut, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar
P to V: Pratapgarh, Prayagraj, Raebareli, Saharanpur, Shahjahanpur, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi East Division, Varanasi West Division
RMS Units: RMS ‘A’ Division, RMS ‘O’ Division Lucknow, RMS G Division Gorakhpur, RMS ‘KP’ Division, RMS ‘SH’ Division
Divisions like Agra, Lucknow, Lucknow GPO, Saharanpur, Shahjahanpur, Sultanpur, Bulandshahr, Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur and Varanasi have a large number of shortlisted names.
The Biggest Lesson from This Circular: OMR Bubbling
Look at the numbers again:
- 10 GDS candidates rejected
- 29 LDCE candidates rejected
- Total 39 candidates out of the race — not because of wrong answers, but because of wrong bubbling
One candidate did not fill the roll number bubble at all. Others filled the wrong roll number.
These 39 people prepared for months. They came on a Sunday. They sat for the paper. And the machine simply could not read their sheet.
What you must do in the next exam:
- Write your roll number in the boxes AND darken the correct bubbles below it
- Match each digit column by column, slowly
- Use a proper black ball pen or HB pencil as instructed
- Darken the bubble completely — no half marks, no ticks, no circles
- Do not erase roughly; a smudge can also confuse the machine
- Spend 2 full minutes on this before you touch Question 1
- Recheck the roll number once again before submitting
Two minutes of care can save one full year of your life.
What Shortlisted Candidates Should Do Now
- Save the official PDF. Download it from the UP Circle website and keep a copy on your phone.
- Note your roll number and serial number. You will need it for the DEST call letter.
- Check your division and designation entry. If anything is written wrong, inform your Divisional office in writing immediately.
- Start typing practice today. Do not wait for the DEST date to be announced.
- Watch the circle website daily. The DEST date and venue are not mentioned in this circular, so the announcement can come any day.
How to Prepare for DEST (Data Entry Skill Test)
The DEST is a computer-based typing test. It checks two things — speed and accuracy.
Simple preparation plan:
- Daily 45–60 minutes of typing practice. Consistency beats long sessions.
- Accuracy first, speed second. A fast typist with many mistakes fails. A slower typist with clean output passes.
- Practice on a normal desktop keyboard, not on a mobile phone or laptop touchpad setup.
- Practise typing from printed paper, because in DEST you type from a given passage, not from your head.
- Do not look at the keyboard. Learn correct finger placement now, even if it feels slow for the first week.
- Practise with numbers and special characters too, since data entry passages often include them.
- Sit in the correct posture. Back straight, wrists relaxed, screen at eye level. Wrist pain in the test hall is a real problem.
- Do a full-length timed mock every alternate day in the last two weeks.
Refer to the official notification for the exact speed requirement applicable to your exam. Do not depend on WhatsApp forwards for this.
Category-Wise Note
The list shows categories such as UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS, along with a Physically Handicapped column showing VH, OH and HH candidates with their percentage of disability.
Several candidates in the list are shown with disability percentages ranging from 40% to 90%. Such candidates may be eligible for relaxations or facilities as per the rules of the notification.
If you fall in this category, contact your Divisional office in advance and confirm what facility you need to apply for, and by which date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is this the final result of the PA/SA Departmental Exam 2026 in UP Circle? No. This is only the shortlist for the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST). The final result will be declared after the DEST is conducted.
Q2. How many candidates are shortlisted for DEST in UP Circle? 489 candidates under the LGO route (Annexure-A) and 6 candidates under the GDS to PA/SA route (Annexure-E).
Q3. When will the DEST be held in UP Circle? The DEST date is not mentioned in this circular. Candidates should keep checking the official UP Postal Circle website for the announcement.
Q4. My name is not in the list. What does that mean? It means you have not been shortlisted for DEST from the written examination. You should also check Annexure-G and Annexure-H to see whether your OMR was rejected.
Q5. Why were 39 OMR sheets rejected? The circular states the reason as bubbling of incorrect roll number for almost all cases, and one case where no bubble was filled in the roll number at all.
Q6. Which cadres appeared in the LGO exam? Postman, Mail Guard, Mail Overseer, MTS and Sorting Postman staff appear in the shortlist under the LDCE from LGOs to PA/SA Examination 2026.
Q7. Can I challenge the OMR rejection? The circular does not mention any representation or review process. Affected candidates should approach their Divisional office for guidance.
Q8. What is the difference between the LGO exam and the GDS to PA/SA exam? The LGO exam is for departmental staff already working as Postman, Mail Guard or MTS. The GDS to PA/SA exam is a separate examination for Gramin Dak Sevaks such as BPMs and ABPMs. Both lead to the PA/SA cadre but have separate lists.
Q9. Where can I download the official shortlist PDF? The official PDF is published on the Uttar Pradesh Postal Circle website. Always verify your roll number from the official document, not from a forwarded screenshot.
Final Word
489 people in UP Circle are now one test away from becoming Postal Assistants or Sorting Assistants. 39 people are out of the race over a bubbling mistake.
Both of these facts teach the same lesson — in departmental exams, small details decide big outcomes.
If you are shortlisted, start typing today. If you missed it this time, start preparing today.