Published on: 2 September 2026 Category: India Post Latest News | India Post Circulars | Punjab Circle | Departmental Promotion
In Short (Read This First)
The Office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Jalandhar Division (Punjab) has published the Reservation Roster for the year ending 31 December 2025, covering the Postman / Mail Guard and MTS cadres.
The headline numbers:
- Postman cadre: 247 sanctioned, 169 in position — short by 78 posts
- Postman Departmental quota: 52 roster points, only 21 filled — short by 31
- MTS cadre: 94 sanctioned, 86 in position — short by 8 posts
- SC category is running in surplus in both MTS (+9) and Postman Direct (+12)
For GDS to Postman and GDS to MTS aspirants in Punjab Circle, the Postman figures are the ones worth studying closely.
Roster Details at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Division | Jalandhar Division, Punjab |
| Issuing Office | Sr. Superintendent of Post Offices, Jalandhar – 144001 |
| Roster Period | Year ending 31 December 2025 |
| Cadres Covered | Postman / Mail Guard, MTS |
| Formats Used | Performa-I (roster register), Performa-II (summary and PwBD annexure) |
| Annexures | Annexure-II — Reservation Roster for Persons with Disabilities |
Postman Cadre — Position as on 31.12.2025
Overall Postman Position
The Postman cadre in Jalandhar Division has 247 sanctioned posts, split into a 60% Direct Recruitment quota (148 posts) and a 40% Departmental promotion quota (99 posts).
| Details | Total | Direct (60%) | Departmental (40%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctioned | 247 | 148 | 99 |
| Persons in Position | 169 | 148 | 21 |
| Shortage | -78 | — | — |
| Total roster points | 247 | 195 | 52 |
Reading this simply: the direct recruitment side is fully manned at 148. The gap sits almost entirely on the departmental promotion side, where only 21 officials are in position.
Postman — Direct Quota, Category-Wise
Reservation prescribed: SC 15% | ST 7.5% | OBC 27% | EWS 10%
| Details | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts Sanctioned | 195 | 29 | 14 | 52 | 19 | 81 | 8 |
| In Position | 148 | 41 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 91 | 6 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | 47 | +12 | -14 | -40 | -15 | +10 | -2 |
Reading this simply: the OBC line shows the largest gap at -40, followed by EWS at -15 and ST at -14. SC and UR are both running in excess.
Postman — Departmental Quota, Category-Wise
Reservation prescribed: SC 15% | ST 7.5% | OBC Nil
| Details | Total | SC | ST | OBC | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts Sanctioned | 52 | 7 | 3 | NA | 42 |
| In Position | 21 | 6 | 0 | NA | 15 |
| Shortage (-) | -31 | -1 | -3 | NA | -27 |
This is the key table for GDS aspirants. The departmental promotion quota — the route through which serving GDS become Postman — shows 31 unfilled roster points, with the UR line alone short by 27.
MTS Cadre — Position as on 31.12.2025
The MTS cadre in Jalandhar Division has 94 posts, filled entirely through Direct Recruitment.
Reservation prescribed: SC 15% | ST 7.5% | OBC 27% | EWS 10%
| Details | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Posts Sanctioned | 94 | 14 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 4 |
| In Position | 86 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 6 | 41 | 3 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | -8 | +9 | -5 | -10 | -3 | +1 | -1 |
Reading this simply: MTS is short by 8 overall. OBC shows the biggest gap at -10, with ST short by 5 and EWS by 3. SC is running in surplus by 9.
PwBD Reservation — What the Annexure Shows
Both cadres carry a separate Annexure-II roster for Persons with Disabilities, tracking each reserved point by recruitment year, cycle and point number.
MTS PwBD roster (4 points):
- Three points filled with OH (Orthopaedically Handicapped) candidates, appointed in 2022 and 2025
- One point remains vacant
Postman PwBD roster (8 points):
- Six points filled with OH candidates, appointed across recruitment years 2012, 2015, 2019, 2020, 2023 and 2024
- Two points remain vacant
Notably, no VH or HH appointments are recorded against either cadre’s PwBD roster — every filled point in both cadres is in the OH sub-category.
Quick Summary — Both Cadres
| Cadre & Quota | Sanctioned | In Position | Shortage (-) / Excess (+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postman — Overall | 247 | 169 | -78 |
| Postman — Direct | 148 | 148 | Fully manned |
| Postman — Departmental | 52 (roster points) | 21 | -31 |
| MTS — Direct | 94 | 86 | -8 |
Surplus SC Category — What It Means
The roster includes separate “List of Surplus SC Category Officials” for both cadres — 9 officials in MTS and 12 in the Postman direct quota, along with a list of OC category officials.
In simple terms:
- A surplus arises when the number of officials in a category exceeds the roster points earmarked for that category.
- It usually happens through appointments made against UR points, category adjustments, or earlier recruitment cycles.
- Practically, a surplus in one category means fresh intake in that category will be slower, because the roster points are already exhausted or over-filled.
We have not reproduced the individual names from these lists here. They are service records of serving officials, and the summary figures carry all the useful information.
What This Means for You — Honestly
Let us keep this balanced, because roster numbers get badly misread in WhatsApp groups.
What the roster does tell you:
- Where sanctioned posts are lying unfilled in a division
- Which categories are short and which are already in surplus
- That the Postman departmental promotion line in Jalandhar has real room in it
What the roster does NOT tell you:
- It is not a vacancy notification and does not announce an exam
- It does not fix the number of posts that will actually be notified
- Roster shortage and notified vacancies are two different figures, and the notified number is often smaller
Practical takeaway: a 31-point gap in the Postman departmental quota is a genuine signal, not a guarantee. If you are a serving GDS in Jalandhar Division aiming at the Postman line, this is a good reason to begin preparing now instead of waiting for a notification.
What Should You Do Next?
- Save this roster and check the cadre and category relevant to you
- Verify your eligibility — service length, category and any punishment period in force
- Keep documents ready — caste certificate, EWS certificate, PwBD certificate, service book entries
- Watch for the Circle notification, which alone confirms actual vacancies
- Share the roster document itself, not screenshots with partial figures
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What period does this roster cover? It is the reservation roster for the year ending 31 December 2025, for Jalandhar Division.
Q2. Which cadres does it cover? Postman / Mail Guard (both direct and departmental quota) and MTS.
Q3. What is the split between direct and departmental quota in the Postman cadre? The 247 Postman posts are split 60% direct recruitment (148) and 40% departmental promotion (99).
Q4. Why is OBC shown as “NA” in the departmental Postman table? OBC reservation is not applied to the departmental promotion quota in this cadre. The departmental roster carries SC and ST only.
Q5. Does a shortage of 31 posts mean 31 Postman vacancies will be advertised? No. The roster shows unfilled points. The number of posts actually notified for an exam is decided separately by the competent authority.
Q6. What does “Against UR” mean in the remarks column? It indicates that a reserved-category candidate was appointed against an unreserved point on merit, rather than against a reserved point.
Q7. Where can I get the official roster? Through the Divisional Office. Reservation rosters are maintained by the Division and signed by the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices.
Preparing for Your Promotion? This Is the Right Time
Rosters like this one show something notifications never do: how much room actually exists in your division. Jalandhar’s Postman departmental line has 31 unfilled points. The candidates who convert those posts will be the ones who started early.
GDS to Postman / Mail Guard
- GDS to Postman Departmental Exam and GDS to Mail Guard promotion route
- GDS to Postman Online Classes, GDS to Postman Coaching and GDS to Postman Study Material
- GDS to Postman Syllabus, GDS to Postman Question Paper and GDS to Postman Mock Test
- GDS to Postman Notification, GDS to Postman Result and GDS to Postman Salary
GDS to MTS
- GDS to MTS Departmental Exam — the first promotion step for Gramin Dak Sevaks
- GDS to MTS Online Classes, GDS to MTS Coaching and GDS to MTS Complete Course
- GDS to MTS Syllabus, GDS to MTS Exam Pattern, GDS to MTS Eligibility Criteria and GDS to MTS Selection Process
- GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers, GDS to MTS Question Bank and GDS to MTS Practice Set
- GDS to MTS Notification, GDS to MTS Admit Card, GDS to MTS Exam Date, GDS to MTS Result and GDS to MTS Salary
Circle-wise batches run for GDS to MTS Punjab Circle, Delhi Circle, Haryana Circle, Rajasthan Circle, Uttar Pradesh Circle, Bihar Circle, Madhya Pradesh Circle, Maharashtra Circle, Gujarat Circle, Tamil Nadu Circle, Karnataka Circle, Kerala Circle, Odisha Circle, Assam Circle and West Bengal Circle.
MTS to PA / SA and Postman to PA / SA
- MTS to PA Departmental Exam and Postman to PA Departmental Exam
- MTS to PA Online Classes and Postman to PA Online Classes, live and recorded
- MTS to PA Syllabus, Postman to PA Syllabus and full Postal Assistant Syllabus
- MTS to PA Previous Year Question Papers and Postman to PA Previous Year Question Papers
- MTS to PA Mock Test, Postman to PA Mock Test and Postal Assistant Mock Test with DEST typing practice
- MTS to PA Notification, Postman to PA Notification, Result, Exam Date, Form Apply Online and Salary updates
- PA SA Departmental Exam, PA SA Online Classes and PA SA Coaching
General India Post Preparation
- India Post Departmental Exam guidance and India Post Coaching
- India Post Previous Year Question Papers and India Post Study Material
- India Post Mock Tests, India Post Quiz, India Post GK and India Post Current Affairs
- India Post Circulars, India Post Notifications, India Post Promotion Exam updates and India Post Latest News
Final Word
Two divisions, two states, and the same pattern: the Postman departmental promotion line is carrying the biggest gaps. Bilaspur showed 50 unfilled points. Jalandhar shows 31.
Whether or not a notification follows soon in Punjab Circle, the arithmetic is on the side of the prepared candidate. Start with the syllabus, work through previous year papers, and be ready when the Circle moves.