MP Circle PA/SA LDCE Result 2026 Out – 63 Selected | MTS to PA & GDS to PA India Post Madhya Pradesh Circle has declared the PA/SA LDCE Result 2026 on 27.08.2026. Check merit list, 63 vacancies, cut-off marks, division allotment and 31.08.2026 appointment date. URL Slug: /mp-circle-pa-sa-ldce-result-2026 Focus Keyword: MTS to PA Result | Postman to PA Result | Postal Assistant Result 2026 | GDS to MTS Madhya Pradesh Circle Published: 28 August 2026 Category: India Post Notifications / Departmental Exam Results
Quick Summary (Read This First)
The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Madhya Pradesh Circle, Bhopal has declared the result of the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) / Competitive Examination (CE) for recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant for the vacancy year 2026.
- Memo Number: Rectt/4-43/LGO/PA-SA/2026/Con.
- Date of Result: 27.08.2026
- Paper-I Exam Date: 28.06.2026
- DEST Date: 16.08.2026
- Notification Reference: Rectt/4-43/LGO/PA-SA/2026 dated 11.05.2026
- Who Could Apply: Postman / Mail Guard, MTS and GDS
- Total Selected: 63 candidates (61 under Category ‘A’ + 2 under Category ‘B’)
- Vacancy Year: 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026)
One important difference from other circles this year — MP Circle allowed GDS officials as well, so this result matters equally for Gramin Dak Sevaks in Madhya Pradesh.
Where to Check the MP Circle PA/SA Result 2026
- Official Website: www.indiapost.gov.in
- CEPT Mysuru has been requested to publish the result as annexed on the India Post website
- The provisional answer key (Series A, B, C and D) was uploaded earlier for objections
- The final answer key was published on 14.07.2026 after the Moderation Committee examined all responses
Simple steps to check:
- Open www.indiapost.gov.in
- Go to the Recruitment & Results section
- Find the MP Circle PA/SA LDCE 2026 result dated 27.08.2026
- Download Annexure-I and Annexure-II
- Press Ctrl + F and search your roll number
Vacancy Position – MP Circle PA/SA 2026
A total of 63 vacancies were notified under the Departmental Promotion Quota vide notification dated 11.05.2026.
| Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total | PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Assistant (PO) | 34 | 07 | 03 | 44 | 02 |
| Sorting Assistant (RMS) | 10 | 02 | 01 | 13 | 01 |
| Postal Assistant (CO/RO) | 04 | 01 | 01 | 06 | 00 |
| Total | 48 | 10 | 05 | 63 | 03 |
Note on PH vacancies: No qualified candidate was available from the PH (Others) category, so that post remains unfilled and has been carried forward to the next recruitment year.
How Selection Was Done – Merit is Paper-I Only
This is the single most important rule of the exam and many candidates still get it wrong:
- The result was compiled taking the scores of Paper-I as merit and the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) as qualifying only.
- Selection was made strictly on merit based on Paper-I marks, as per Directorate letter No. 17-08/2018-SPB-I dated 10.05.2019.
- A single merit list at Circle level was prepared with successful LDCE/CE candidates.
- Selected candidates were allotted Divisions/Units category-wise (UR, SC and ST) against the order of preference exercised, subject to vacancy availability.
- For candidates with equal marks, inter-se rank was decided as per Directorate letter No. 04-08/2019-SPN-I dated 11.12.2020.
So clear DEST comfortably, but put your real effort into Paper-I. That is what decides your rank.
Topper and Merit Highlights
The top of the MP merit list was extremely tight — three candidates scored 95 marks:
- Nutan Barman (Roll No. 2026011011), Postman, Bhopal Division – 95 marks with a perfect 25 in DEST, allotted Bhopal.
- Bhoopendra Singh Thakur Lodhi (2026021160), Postman, Sagar – 95 marks, 24.47 in DEST, allotted Sagar.
- Sivam Sahu (2026021162), Postman, Sagar – 95 marks with 25 in DEST, allotted Sagar.
Other highlights:
- Vinod Kumar Ahirwar (Bhopal, Postman, SC) scored 94 with a full 25 in DEST.
- Four candidates scored 94 — including Prateek Bhargav (Indore Mfl, MTS) and Sonam Mishra (RMS MP Dn, MTS), showing MTS officials competing right at the top.
- A large number of selections came from the MTS cadre, not just Postman — proof that the MTS to PA route is very much alive in MP Circle.
Rough cut-off reading from the list:
- Last UR selection (UR-47) was around 90 marks
- SC selections went down to about 87 marks
- ST selections went down to about 85 marks
That gives you a solid target if you are preparing for the next cycle.
Category ‘B’ Result – Good News for GDS and PwBD Candidates
Annexure-II contains the Category ‘B’ selections, and both are PwBD candidates who entered service as GDS:
- Pavan Singh Jat (2026012233), MTS SRO Gwalior, UR, engaged as GDS on 25.03.2019 – 92 marks with 24.87 in DEST, selected under UR-1 PH (OH), allotted Gwalior.
- Sanjay, PM (2026012188), Narmadapuram, OBC, engaged as GDS on 21.05.2019 – 82 marks with a full 25 in DEST, selected under UR-2 PH (HH), allotted RMS MP Dn Bhopal.
Notice that the horizontal PwBD candidates occupied UR-1 and UR-2, which is why the general merit numbering in Annexure-I begins from UR-03.
Important Conditions for Selected Candidates
Read these carefully before you accept the appointment:
- Selection in Annexure-I and II is subject to fulfilment of all conditions of the relevant Recruitment Rules 2022 (GSR 459 (E) dated 17.06.2022).
- Before appointment, it must be ensured that no disciplinary or vigilance case is pending or contemplated, and no punishment is currently running against the selected candidate.
- If it is detected at any time that a candidate applied or appeared with a false declaration or data, the selection will be cancelled without notice.
- If any candidate is later found ineligible, or any mistake is found in the result, the name will be deleted from the list of successful candidates. This condition must be incorporated in the promotion/appointment letters.
- The result is also subject to change due to future re-totaling and verification of answer books.
- Marks of provisionally permitted candidates will not be disclosed until their provisional candidature is regularized by the respective Divisions/Units.
- An official who refused an earlier offer of promotion can appear in the next LDCE, but the offer of promotion will be issued only after completion of one year from the date of refusal, as per Directorate letter No. W-17/10/2023-SPN-I-DOP dated 06.03.2023.
Appointment and Joining Dates – Note These Down
- Divisional Heads must declare the formal result and issue appointment orders on or before 31.08.2026.
- Final joining status of candidates must be sent to the Circle Office by 07.09.2026.
- Divisional and Unit Heads must re-check the pre-requisite conditions of candidates with reference to the recommendations made while forwarding application forms.
Special Remark in the Result
- Sl. No. 59 – Kalu Katara (Ratlam, Postman, ST, 86 marks): shown as not selected, because no vacancy was available in the Divisions/Units opted by the candidate at his turn. A reminder that your preference order matters as much as your marks.
- PH (Others) vacancy: no qualified candidate was available, so the post is carried forward to the next recruitment year.
What This Means for Your Own Promotion Plan
The MP Circle result shows every rung of the India Post ladder working at once:
- GDS to MTS through the GDS to MTS Departmental Exam
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard through the departmental route
- MTS to PA / SA through LDCE
- Postman to PA / SA through LDCE
- GDS to PA / SA through Competitive Examination, where GDS officials were eligible in this very notification
Selected candidates in this list came from Bhopal, Sagar, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna, Rewa, Shahdol, Vidisha, Ratlam, Khandwa, Balaghat, Chhindwara, Guna, Sehore, Narmadapuram, Chhatarpur, Mandsaur and Shivpuri divisions. The exam pattern is broadly similar across all circles, so the preparation you do once helps you in every promotion attempt.
How to Prepare for the Next Departmental Exam
If your name is not in this list, the next attempt is closer than you think:
- Chase Paper-I marks, not just a pass. The MP cut-off touched 90 for UR. A bare pass will not get you a post.
- Practise DEST daily. You need 75% for UR. Many toppers scored a perfect 25 — that is a habit, not luck.
- Choose your division preferences smartly. Sl. No. 59 in this list lost a seat despite 86 marks because of preference choices.
- Solve India Post Previous Year Question Papers. Nothing shows you the real difficulty level better.
- Study the departmental rules and manuals directly. Most questions come from Post Office rules, not market guidebooks.
- Take a weekly mock test. A regular GDS to MTS Mock Test or PA SA Mock Test builds speed and accuracy.
- Track circulars. India Post Circulars and India Post Latest News often decide which topics matter this year.
- Join structured classes if self-study is slow. GDS to MTS Online Classes, MTS to PA Online Classes and Postman to PA Online Classes with live plus recorded sessions save months of guesswork.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When was the MP Circle PA/SA LDCE Result 2026 declared? On 27.08.2026, vide memo No. Rectt/4-43/LGO/PA-SA/2026/Con. issued by the Chief Postmaster General, MP Circle, Bhopal.
Q2. How many candidates were selected? 63 in total — 61 under Category ‘A’ (Annexure-I) and 2 under Category ‘B’ (Annexure-II).
Q3. Is merit based on Paper-I or DEST? Merit is based only on Paper-I marks. DEST is qualifying in nature.
Q4. Who topped the MP Circle PA/SA exam? Three candidates scored 95 marks — Nutan Barman (Bhopal), Bhoopendra Singh Thakur Lodhi (Sagar) and Sivam Sahu (Sagar).
Q5. Could GDS officials apply in this exam? Yes. The MP Circle notification covered eligible Postman / Mail Guard, MTS and GDS officials.
Q6. What is the last date for issuing appointment orders? Divisional Heads must issue appointment orders on or before 31.08.2026, and send final joining status by 07.09.2026.
Q7. Why is one PH vacancy still unfilled? No qualified candidate was available from the PH (Others) category, so the post has been carried forward to the next recruitment year.
Q8. Can the merit list change after declaration? Yes. The result is subject to change due to future re-totaling and verification of answer books as per existing rules.
Final Word
Congratulations to all 63 selected officials of Madhya Pradesh Circle. Moving from Postman, Mail Guard, MTS or GDS to Postal Assistant is a genuine career jump, and a 95 out of 100 at the top of this list shows just how seriously candidates are now taking Paper-I.
To everyone who missed it by a few marks — the gap between you and the last selected candidate is usually smaller than it feels. Keep visiting this page for the latest India Post Notifications, GDS to MTS Notification, MTS to PA Notification, Postman to PA Result and circle-wise updates.