Category: India Post Latest News | India Post Circulars | Departmental Exam Answer Key Published on: 01 September 2026
Quick Summary
The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, M.P. Circle, Bhopal – 462012 has released the Final Answer Keys of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (MCQ) for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for recruitment to the cadre of PM / MG & MTS from eligible MTS & GDS candidates.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Circle | Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) Circle, Bhopal |
| Letter No. | Rectt/12-02/PM-MG/MTS/2026/Con. |
| Letter Date | 31.08.2026, Bhopal |
| Exam Name | Combined Examination for recruitment to PM/MG & MTS cadre |
| Vacancy Year | 2026 |
| Exam Date | 12.07.2026 |
| Papers | Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III (MCQ) |
| Series | A, B, C and D |
| Status | Final Answer Key released |
| Issued By | S.S. Sikarwar, Assistant Director (Estt/Rectt), O/o CPMG, M.P. Circle |
| Addressed To | The General Manager, CEPT, Mysuru |
What the Letter Says
- As per Directorate letter no. A-34012/02/2022-DE dated 11.08.2023, the provisional answer key for Paper-I and Paper-II (Series A, B, C & D in both papers) was uploaded on the India Post website and circulated to all units in the Circle.
- Candidates were invited to send their objections / responses on the provisional key.
- The Moderation Committee examined all responses received from candidates in detail.
- After that, the answer keys for Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (MCQ) have been finalised.
- The final answer keys have now been sent to CEPT, Mysuru for uploading on the departmental website for the information of candidates.
Copy of the letter sent to:
- The Postmaster General, Indore & Jabalpur Region
- The GM (F), Bhopal
- The Assistant Postmaster General (Staff), Circle Office, Bhopal
- All Sr. Supdt. / Supdt. of Post Offices / Supdt. RMS in M.P. Circle — for information and wide publicity
Final Answer Key — Paper-I (50 Questions)
| Q. No. | Series A | Series B | Series C | Series D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | A | D | B |
| 2 | C | B | A | B |
| 3 | A | B | C | B |
| 4 | B | B | D | A |
| 5 | D | D | B | A |
| 6 | B | D | A | C |
| 7 | C | D | D | B |
| 8 | A | D | A | A |
| 9 | B | D | C | B |
| 10 | B | D | D | B |
| 11 | Dropped | B | B | D |
| 12 | B | C | B | Dropped |
| 13 | A | B | D | A |
| 14 | D | A | B | D |
| 15 | D | C | C | B |
| 16 | C | B | D | C |
| 17 | B | C | D | A |
| 18 | D | A | A | C |
| 19 | B | C | B | B |
| 20 | B | B | Dropped | C |
| 21 | D | D | B | A |
| 22 | C | A | B | B |
| 23 | A | Dropped | A | C |
| 24 | D | D | C | B |
| 25 | A | B | B | D |
| 26 | B | B | D | D |
| 27 | D | A | B | D |
| 28 | C | B | A | D |
| 29 | A | C | C | D |
| 30 | D | A | B | D |
| 31 | Dropped | C | C | Dropped |
| 32 | D | C | C | D |
| 33 | C | Dropped | Dropped | C |
| 34 | D | C | C | D |
| 35 | D | C | C | D |
| 36 | B | C | C | B |
| 37 | C | D | D | C |
| 38 | D | A | A | D |
| 39 | C | B | B | C |
| 40 | B | B | B | B |
| 41 | B | B | B | B |
| 42 | B | C | C | B |
| 43 | A | D | D | A |
| 44 | D | C | C | D |
| 45 | C | B | B | C |
| 46 | C | D | D | C |
| 47 | C | D | D | C |
| 48 | Dropped | C | C | Dropped |
| 49 | C | D | D | C |
| 50 | C | Dropped | Dropped | C |
Dropped questions in Paper-I:
- Series A — Q11, Q31, Q48
- Series B — Q23, Q33, Q50
- Series C — Q20, Q33, Q50
- Series D — Q12, Q31, Q48
Final Answer Key — Paper-II (25 Questions)
| Q. No. | Series A | Series B | Series C | Series D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | C | A | C |
| 2 | B | D | C | D |
| 3 | A | A | C | B |
| 4 | C | A | C | Dropped |
| 5 | D | C | D | C |
| 6 | C | C | D | C |
| 7 | C | A | Dropped | B |
| 8 | B | C | C | C |
| 9 | B | B | C | A |
| 10 | D | C | C | C |
| 11 | C | C | A | C |
| 12 | D | Dropped | D | A |
| 13 | B | B | B | A |
| 14 | Dropped | D | A | D |
| 15 | C | C | D | C |
| 16 | C | D | C | B |
| 17 | B | B | B | B |
| 18 | C | B | C | A |
| 19 | A | C | B | C |
| 20 | C | C | C | D |
| 21 | C | D | B | C |
| 22 | A | C | A | C |
| 23 | A | A | C | B |
| 24 | D | B | B | B |
| 25 | C | B | B | D |
Dropped questions in Paper-II: Series A — Q14 | Series B — Q12 | Series C — Q7 | Series D — Q4
Final Answer Key — Paper-III (30 Questions)
| Q. No. | Series A | Series B | Series C | Series D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | A | B | B |
| 2 | C | C | A | C |
| 3 | A | D | C | D |
| 4 | D | A | A | B |
| 5 | A | B | B | C |
| 6 | C | A | C | A |
| 7 | D | C | D | D |
| 8 | A | A | B | A |
| 9 | B | B | C | C |
| 10 | A | C | A | D |
| 11 | C | D | D | A |
| 12 | A | B | A | B |
| 13 | B | C | C | A |
| 14 | C | A | D | C |
| 15 | D | D | A | A |
| 16 | A | B | D | A |
| 17 | B | A | C | B |
| 18 | C | C | A | C |
| 19 | D | C | C | A |
| 20 | B | D | A | B |
| 21 | A | C | B | C |
| 22 | C | A | C | D |
| 23 | C | C | A | B |
| 24 | D | A | B | A |
| 25 | C | B | C | C |
| 26 | A | C | D | C |
| 27 | C | A | B | D |
| 28 | A | B | A | C |
| 29 | B | C | C | A |
| 30 | C | D | C | C |
No question has been dropped in Paper-III.
How to Calculate Your Score
Follow these simple steps:
- Check your series first. Look at the top of your question booklet — it will show A, B, C or D. Matching the wrong series will give you a wrong score.
- Match answers one by one. Compare your response sheet with the correct option given above.
- Skip the dropped questions. Dropped questions are not counted against you. Normally full marks are given to all candidates for a dropped question, or the question is removed from the total. The final rule will be as per the Circle’s marking policy.
- Add the marks of all three papers.
- Compare with last year’s cut-off. Check the previous year merit list of your division to get a rough idea.
Important Points for Candidates
- This is the Final Answer Key, not a provisional one. The objection window is already over and the Moderation Committee has finalised the answers.
- The key has been sent to CEPT, Mysuru for uploading on the India Post departmental website. Download the official PDF from there for your own record.
- The next step will be the result and merit list for the PM/MG & MTS cadre for the vacancy year 2026.
- All Sr. Supdt. / Supdt. of Post Offices and Supdt. RMS in M.P. Circle have been asked to give wide publicity, so the key should also reach you through your divisional office.
About the GDS to Postman / Mail Guard & MTS Exam
This exam is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. It gives serving employees a chance to move up in the India Post career ladder.
Who can appear:
- Eligible GDS (Gramin Dak Sevaks)
- Eligible MTS (Multi Tasking Staff)
Posts covered:
- Postman (PM)
- Mail Guard (MG)
- Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
Exam Structure (as per this notification): Paper-I (50 questions), Paper-II (25 questions) and Paper-III (30 questions), all objective type, in four series — A, B, C and D.
India Post Departmental Promotion Routes
If you are planning your next promotion, these are the main paths:
- GDS to MTS Departmental Exam — Gramin Dak Sevak to Multi Tasking Staff
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard — GDS to Postman cadre
- MTS to PA / SA — Multi Tasking Staff to Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
- Postman to PA / SA — Postman to Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
Each route has its own notification, syllabus, eligibility criteria, exam pattern and selection process. And every circle conducts the exam separately.
Preparation Tips for the Next Exam
- Use this answer key as study material. A final answer key is the best kind of practice set, because it is the real paper with confirmed answers.
- Solve previous year question papers. Collect GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers, GDS to Postman Previous Year Question Papers, MTS to PA Previous Year Question Papers and Postman to PA Previous Year Question Papers.
- Practice mock tests weekly. Regular India Post Mock Tests build speed and accuracy.
- Read the syllabus PDF properly. Download the GDS to MTS Syllabus PDF or the relevant syllabus for your exam.
- Cover departmental knowledge. Postal manuals, RMS working, mail operations, IPPB, and India Post Circulars.
- Do not ignore current affairs. India Post Current Affairs and India Post GK give easy marks.
- Join guided classes if you are short on time. GDS to MTS Online Classes, GDS to Postman Coaching, MTS to PA Online Classes and Postman to PA Online Classes work well for working employees, since live classes and recorded classes can be watched after duty hours.
Circle-Wise Updates
Departmental exams are held circle-wise. Candidates should track updates for their own circle:
GDS to MTS Madhya Pradesh Circle, Delhi Circle, Punjab Circle, Haryana Circle, Rajasthan Circle, Uttar Pradesh Circle, Bihar Circle, Maharashtra Circle, Gujarat Circle, Tamil Nadu Circle, Karnataka Circle, Kerala Circle, Odisha Circle, Assam Circle and West Bengal Circle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where can I download the official MP Circle final answer key PDF? It has been sent to CEPT, Mysuru for uploading on the departmental India Post website. It will also be circulated by your divisional office.
Q2. Can I still raise an objection? No. This is the final key. The objection stage was on the provisional key, which was already examined by the Moderation Committee.
Q3. What happens to dropped questions? Dropped questions are removed from evaluation or full marks are awarded to all candidates, as per the marking policy adopted by the Circle.
Q4. When will the result come? The result and merit list for the PM/MG & MTS vacancy year 2026 will be announced by the M.P. Circle after evaluation. Keep checking the circle website.
Q5. Which series should I check? Only the series printed on your own question booklet. Answers change completely from Series A to D.
Final Words
The release of the final answer key means the result stage is very near. Match your answers calmly, note down your expected score, and start preparing for the next step. And if this attempt did not go as planned, remember that India Post conducts these departmental exams regularly. With proper study material, question banks, practice sets and mock tests, the next attempt can be your promotion.