Published: 4 September 2026 | Category: India Post Departmental Exam Result
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What Happened?
The Chhattisgarh Circle has released an important memo on 3 September 2026.
In simple words: the Paper-I result of the PA/SA departmental exam is out, and the typing test date is fixed.
43 officials have qualified in Paper-I and are now shortlisted for Paper-III — the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST).
Memo Details:
- Memo No: AD(S)/Con/PA-SA/Exam/2026
- Issued By: Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Chhattisgarh Circle, Raipur
- Signed By: Sourabh Kumar Asati, Assistant Director (Staff)
- Date: 3 September 2026
- Paper-I Exam Date: 28 June 2026
Which Exam Is This?
This is the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE/CE) for promotion and recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant for the vacancy year 2026 (1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026).
Eligible feeder cadres for this exam are:
- Postman
- Mail Guard
- MTS (Multi Tasking Staff)
- GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak)
The shortlist released now is for Category A (PM-MG/MTS) for the posts of PA (PO), PA (CO) and SA.
DEST Exam Details — Note These Down
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Paper | Paper-III — Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) |
| Date | 13 September 2026 |
| Reporting Time | 10:00 AM onwards |
| Venue | National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur |
| Address | G.E. Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 492010 |
| Candidates Shortlisted | 43 |
| Result Document | Annexure-V |
Only 9 days are left. Plan your leave and travel now.
Division-Wise Breakdown of Qualified Candidates
Here is how the 43 shortlisted officials are spread across Chhattisgarh Circle:
| Division | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|
| Bilaspur | 10 |
| Durg | 9 |
| Raipur | 8 |
| Surguja | 5 |
| Rajnandgaon | 4 |
| Bastar | 3 |
| Raigarh | 2 |
| RMS “RP” Division | 2 |
| Total | 43 |
Cadre-Wise Breakdown
| Designation | Count |
|---|---|
| Postman | 27 |
| Mail Overseer | 13 |
| Mail Guard | 2 |
| Cash Overseer | 1 |
Category-Wise Breakdown
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| SC | 14 |
| UR | 13 |
| OBC | 8 |
| ST | 8 |
The complete Annexure-V list with roll numbers and names is available in the official circular. Check the India Post website or ask your Divisional Office for the copy.
Very Important: Check Your Details
Point 4 of the memo says something you must not ignore.
If there is any mistake in your roll number, name or category in the shortlist, you have to inform the Circle Office immediately.
Do not wait until the exam day. A wrong entry can create trouble at the venue or later during final selection.
Check these three things today:
- Is your roll number correct?
- Is your name spelled exactly as in your service book?
- Is your category (UR / OBC / SC / ST) correct?
If anything is wrong, write to the Circle Office through your Divisional Head right away.
What the Circle Has Told Divisional Heads
The memo also carries an instruction for all Divisional Heads.
They have been asked to make sure every shortlisted candidate is familiar with computer knowledge, particularly the typing of all the keys of the keyboard, well in advance.
Read that again. The department itself is telling offices to help candidates practice typing.
That is a clear hint. DEST is the deciding stage now.
Selection Depends on DEST Now
Point 3 of the memo is short but very serious:
Candidates who qualify in Paper-III (DEST) will be considered for final selection.
So clearing Paper-I is not the finish line. It is the halfway mark.
If you fail the typing test, your Paper-I marks will not save you.
How to Prepare for DEST in 9 Days
You cannot become a fast typist in 9 days. But you can become an accurate and calm typist. That is what actually matters in DEST.
Day 1 to Day 3 — Fix your finger placement
- Learn the home row keys properly (ASDF – JKL;)
- Do not look at the keyboard while typing
- Practice 30 minutes, twice a day
Day 4 to Day 6 — Build accuracy
- Type slowly and correctly first
- Speed comes automatically after accuracy
- Practice numbers and special characters too, not just letters
Day 7 to Day 9 — Full mock practice
- Sit for a full-length timed test every day
- Use the same posture and timing you will face at NIT Raipur
- Practice on a desktop keyboard, not a laptop, if possible
Small tips that help a lot:
- Do not press keys hard, type light
- If you make a mistake, keep going, do not panic
- Reach the venue early on 13 September
- Carry your admit card, ID proof and office identity card
- Keep your hands warm before the test
For Candidates in Other Circles
If you are preparing for the same promotion route in another circle, this news tells you the exam cycle is moving fast.
The same PA SA Departmental Exam pattern applies to:
- Postman to PA / SA Departmental Exam
- MTS to PA / SA Departmental Exam
- GDS to PA / SA route through the feeder cadres
And the earlier steps in the promotion ladder are:
- GDS to MTS Departmental Exam
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard exam
Candidates from Delhi Circle, Punjab 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 should keep watching their own circle circulars for similar result and DEST announcements.
The Preparation Path That Works
For every India Post departmental exam, the honest method is the same:
Step 1 — Get the official syllabus. Download the syllabus PDF for your exam and read it fully before opening any book.
Step 2 — Solve previous year question papers. Postman to PA previous year question papers, MTS to PA previous year question papers and GDS to MTS previous year question papers repeat a lot. This is the highest-return activity in your whole preparation.
Step 3 — Master departmental rules. Volume books, FR SR and postal manuals. Slow reading, repeated reading.
Step 4 — Take weekly mock tests. A mock test shows you the truth. Reading alone gives false confidence.
Step 5 — Do not ignore typing. As Chhattisgarh Circle just proved, the skill test decides the final list.
Why Online Classes Suit Postal Employees
You are already doing a full duty at the post office or RMS. Travelling to a coaching centre after work is not practical for most people.
That is why Postman to PA online classes, MTS to PA online classes and GDS to MTS online classes work better for departmental candidates:
- Live classes after duty hours
- Recorded classes to watch on holidays
- Complete study material in PDF
- Question banks and practice sets
- Mock tests with detailed solutions
- Typing and DEST practice modules
- Doubt clearing without travelling
One phone. One internet connection. That is enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When is the DEST for Chhattisgarh Circle PA/SA LDCE 2026? 13 September 2026, from 10:00 AM onwards.
Q. Where is the DEST venue? National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur, G.E. Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh – 492010.
Q. How many candidates qualified in Paper-I? 43 candidates have been shortlisted in Annexure-V under Category A.
Q. When was Paper-I held? 28 June 2026.
Q. What if my name or roll number is printed wrong? Inform the Circle Office at the earliest through your Divisional Head.
Q. Is DEST the final stage? Yes. Candidates who qualify in DEST will be considered for final selection.
Q. Where can I see the official list? On the India Post website. CEPT Mysuru has been asked to upload the memo at indiapost.gov.in.
Final Words
Congratulations to all 43 officials who cleared Paper-I. That was the hard part.
But the job is not done. Nine days stand between you and a Postal Assistant post.
Put your hands on a keyboard today. Not tomorrow.