Published on: 14 September 2026 | Category: India Post Departmental Exam, Postal Assistant Recruitment
Quick Summary (Read This First)
The O/o Chief Postmaster General, Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad has released the vacancy list for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant posts.
- Circle: Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad – 380001
- Letter No.: R&E/2-32/2026(I)
- Date of letter: 21.08.2026
- Reference notification: R&E/2-32/2026 dated 11.05.2026
- Vacancy year: 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026)
- Exam held on: 28.06.2026 (Sunday)
- Total vacancies: 152
- Issued by: ADPS-1 L/O ADPS-9, O/o Chief Postmaster General, Gujarat Circle
If you appeared in this exam, this is the official vacancy count your result will be prepared against.
What Is This Notification About?
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, conducts the LDCE every year to promote its own serving employees to higher cadres. This particular circular announces how many seats are available in Gujarat Circle for the 2026 vacancy year.
In simple words:
- The exam was already held on 28 June 2026.
- The vacancies were announced later, on 21 August 2026.
- These numbers are provisional and subject to change.
- The circular has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.
This is an important document for every candidate preparing through India Post departmental exam coaching, because the number of seats directly decides your cut-off.
Cadre-Wise Vacancy Table (Gujarat Circle 2026)
Vertical Vacancies
| Name of the Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Assistant (Post Office) | 87 | 16 | 08 | 111 |
| Sorting Assistant (Railway Mail Service including Mail Motor Services) | 32 | 05 | 02 | 39 |
| Postal Assistant (Circle Office & Regional Office) | 01 | 01 | 00 | 02 |
| Total | 120 | 22 | 10 | 152 |
Horizontal Vacancies (PwBD)
| Name of the Cadre | VH | HH | OH | Others | Total for PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Assistant (Post Office) | 01 (LV) | 01 | 01 | 01 | 04 |
| Sorting Assistant (RMS including MMS) | 01 (LV) | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 |
| Postal Assistant (Circle Office & Regional Office) | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 02 (LV) | 02 | 01 | 01 | 06 |
Note: LV means Low Vision. Horizontal vacancies are adjusted inside the vertical vacancies, not added on top of them.
Who Received This Circular?
The letter was addressed to the following offices in Gujarat Circle:
- The Postmaster General, HQ Region / Vadodara Gujarat Region / Rajkot Region
- All SSPOs / SPOs of Gujarat Circle
- The SSRM / All SRMs in Gujarat Circle
- The Manager, MMS, GPO Compound, Ahmedabad
- The Sr. Postmaster, Ahmedabad GPO, Ahmedabad
- The Supdt. PSD, Rajkot
- The ADPS (Staff), Circle Office, Ahmedabad
- The Officer In-charge, P & T Admin Cell, APS Centre, C/O 56 APO-900 746
- All Group Officers of Gujarat Postal Circle
- The AGM (IPPB), Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad GPO Compound, Ahmedabad-01
If you are posted under any of these offices, your divisional office should have a copy of this circular.
Why This Matters for Your Preparation
Vacancy numbers change the whole picture of an exam. Here is how you should read them:
- 111 seats in Postal Assistant (Post Office) means this is the main cadre with the highest chance of selection.
- 39 seats in Sorting Assistant (RMS) is a good number for candidates who prefer mail sorting and railway mail service work.
- Only 02 seats in Postal Assistant (Circle Office & Regional Office) means the competition here will be very high.
- A total of 152 posts across the circle means the cut-off will depend on how many candidates appeared.
Whether you are preparing for MTS to PA, Postman to PA, or GDS to MTS, the lesson is the same: seats are limited, so your accuracy matters more than your speed.
Departmental Promotion Ladder in India Post
Many employees get confused about which exam they are eligible for. Here is the simple path:
- GDS to MTS – Gramin Dak Sevak to Multi Tasking Staff (departmental promotion exam)
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard – for GDS employees moving into the Postman or Mail Guard cadre
- MTS to PA / SA – Multi Tasking Staff to Postal Assistant or Sorting Assistant
- Postman to PA / SA – Postman to Postal Assistant or Sorting Assistant (this LDCE)
Each stage has its own syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility criteria and salary structure. Always read the official notification of your circle before applying.
How to Prepare for the Next LDCE Cycle
If you missed this cycle or want a better score next time, start now. Here is a simple plan:
1. Understand the Syllabus First
- Download the official PA SA syllabus PDF from your circle notification.
- Mark the topics that carry the highest weightage.
- Do not study anything that is outside the syllabus.
2. Solve Previous Year Question Papers
- Postman to PA previous year question papers and MTS to PA question papers show you the real difficulty level.
- Solve at least five years of papers.
- Note down repeated topics — the department reuses concepts frequently.
3. Take Regular Mock Tests
- A weekly India Post mock test builds exam temperament.
- Attempt full-length papers with a timer.
- Analyse every wrong answer. That analysis is where the real improvement happens.
4. Keep Your Study Material Limited
- One good set of India Post study material is better than ten random PDFs.
- Revise the same notes three times instead of reading new notes once.
5. Follow Official Circulars
- Keep track of India Post circulars, notifications, admit card dates and result announcements.
- Many candidates lose the chance simply because they miss the form-filling date.
Subjects You Should Focus On
For PA / SA departmental exams, the usual areas are:
- Postal Manuals and Rules – Volume-based questions, FHB, P&T Manual
- Financial Rules – GFR, FR & SR basics
- Office Procedure – noting, drafting, file handling
- General Knowledge and Current Affairs – national, international and postal department news
- English and Arithmetic – basic grammar, comprehension, percentage, ratio, time and work
- Computer Knowledge – basic operations and postal software awareness
Common Mistakes Candidates Make
- Starting preparation only after the notification is released
- Depending completely on WhatsApp forwards for study material
- Skipping previous year papers because they “look old”
- Ignoring the manual-based portion, which is actually the scoring part
- Not revising in the last two weeks before the exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many total vacancies are announced in Gujarat Circle? A total of 152 vacancies — 111 in Postal Assistant (Post Office), 39 in Sorting Assistant (RMS including MMS), and 02 in Postal Assistant (Circle Office & Regional Office).
Q2. When was the exam held? The exam was held on 28.06.2026, which was a Sunday.
Q3. Are these vacancy numbers final? No. The circular clearly states the vacancies are provisional and subject to change.
Q4. Which vacancy year do these posts belong to? Vacancy year 2026, covering the period 01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026.
Q5. How many PwBD vacancies are there? Six in total — 02 VH (LV), 02 HH, 01 OH and 01 under Others.
Q6. Where can I check the original notification? Refer to office letter no. R&E/2-32/2026 dated 11.05.2026, and the vacancy announcement letter R&E/2-32/2026(I) dated 21.08.2026 from the Gujarat Circle Office.
Final Words
A vacancy circular is not just a number sheet. It tells you exactly how much competition you are walking into. With 152 seats on the table in Gujarat Circle, every mark counts.
If you are planning for the next cycle — whether it is GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, MTS to PA or Postman to PA — begin with the syllabus, stay consistent with mock tests, and keep an eye on your circle’s official circulars.
Your promotion is not a matter of luck. It is a matter of preparation.