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Chhattisgarh Circle Releases Revised Postman and Mail Guard Vacancies
Chhattisgarh Postal Circle has released the revised vacancy list for Postman and Mail Guard for 2026. There are 28 Postman posts and 2 Mail Guard posts, so 30 in total. These are split between MTS (departmental quota) and GDS (direct quota).
The letter was issued by the Assistant Director (Staff), Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Chhattisgarh Circle, Raipur, on 6 October 2026. The letter number is STA 8-32/PM-MG/Vacancy/2026.
Why were the vacancies revised?
The circle first sent out a provisional list on 15 June 2026. After that, the Directorate issued letter No. W-17/30/2026-SPN-I-DOP-Part(1) dated 29 September 2026. It told circles to remove sub-judice vacancies (posts tied up in court cases). The new figures leave those posts out and have been approved by the Competent Authority.
Quick facts at a glance:
- Circle: Chhattisgarh
- Letter date: 6 October 2026
- Vacancy year: 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026)
- Postman posts: 28 (16 for MTS, 12 for GDS)
- Mail Guard posts: 2 (1 for MTS, 1 for GDS)
- Divisions covered: Bastar, Kanker, Bilaspur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Raipur, Surguja and RMS RP Raipur
- Biggest division: Raipur, with 9 Postman posts
Division-Wise Postman Vacancies 2026
- Departmental quota (50%): filled through LDCE from MTS.
- Direct quota (50%): filled through a competitive exam limited to GDS.
| Division | Total | MTS quota (LDCE) | GDS quota (CE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastar | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Kanker | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Durg | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Raigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raipur | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Surguja | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 16 | 12 |
Mail Guard Vacancies 2026
| Unit | Total | MTS quota (LDCE) | GDS quota (CE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMS RP Raipur | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Key points:
- GDS in Bastar, Durg, Raipur and Bilaspur have Postman posts in their own division.
- Kanker, Rajnandgaon, Surguja and Raigarh have no GDS-quota Postman post this year.
- Raigarh has no Postman vacancy at all for 2026.
Category-Wise Vacancies
Postman: MTS quota (LDCE)
Reservation used: SC 15%, ST 7.5%.
| Division | UR | SC | ST | Total | PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 (PH-II, HH) |
| Kanker | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Durg | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rajnandgaon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Raigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raipur | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Surguja | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
Postman: GDS quota (CE)
Reservation used: SC 12%, ST 32%, OBC 6%, EWS 10%.
| Division | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | CA | Total | PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 (PH-II, HH) |
| Kanker | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Durg | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rajnandgaon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raigarh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Raipur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Surguja | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
Mail Guard (RMS RP Raipur)
| Quota | UR | Others | Total | PH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTS (LDCE) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| GDS (CE) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Notes:
- PH vacancies are a horizontal adjustment. They sit inside the category totals and are not extra posts.
- In Bastar, 1 MTS-quota post and 1 GDS-quota post are for PH-II (Hearing Handicapped) candidates.
- In the GDS quota, there are 2 EWS posts (Durg and Raipur) and 1 CA post (Raipur). The letter does not spell out “CA”; check with your division what it covers.
What Does This Mean for GDS and MTS?
- GDS in Chhattisgarh: 12 Postman posts and 1 Mail Guard post are reserved for you through the GDS to Postman / Mail Guard exam. Bastar and Durg have 3 posts each, Raipur has 4 and Bilaspur has 2. Most posts are UR, so competition will be tough. Start serious preparation now.
- MTS in Chhattisgarh: 16 Postman posts and 1 Mail Guard post come under the LDCE departmental quota. Raipur has the most, with 5.
- Exam notification: this letter only fixes the vacancies. The exam notification, dates and application details will come separately. Keep an eye on India Post Notifications for your circle.
How to Prepare for the GDS to Postman / Mail Guard Exam
- Get the latest GDS to Postman Syllabus and plan topic by topic.
- Solve GDS to Postman Previous Year Question Papers to understand the pattern.
- Take a GDS to Postman Mock Test every week and check your weak areas.
- Revise Post Office Guide, POSB rules and local geography of your division.
- Read India Post Circulars every week.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Postman vacancies are there in Chhattisgarh Circle for 2026? 28 posts in total: 16 for MTS (LDCE) and 12 for GDS (CE).
How many Mail Guard vacancies are there? 2 posts in RMS RP Raipur: 1 for MTS and 1 for GDS.
Which division has the most Postman posts? Raipur, with 9 posts (5 MTS and 4 GDS).
Why were the vacancies revised? Sub-judice vacancies were removed as per the Directorate letter dated 29 September 2026.
Is there any Postman vacancy in Raigarh Division? No. Raigarh has zero Postman vacancies for 2026.
Has the GDS to Postman exam date been announced? Not in this letter. The exam notification will come separately.
Are there PH vacancies? Yes. Bastar has 1 PH-II (Hearing Handicapped) post in each quota.