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- SEO Title: GDS to Postman DEST 2026 Assam Circle: Additional SC List, Date & Hall Permit
- Meta Description: Assam Circle has released an additional list of 12 GDS (SC) candidates for the Postman & Mail Guard DEST on 27.10.2026 at PTC Guwahati. Check names, roll numbers, and hall permit details.
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What’s New?
There is good news for Gramin Dak Sevaks in Assam Circle. The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Guwahati, has released an additional list of GDS candidates for the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST). This test is part of the GDS to Postman Departmental Exam and the GDS to Mail Guard exam for 2026.
This list is only for the SC category, and 12 candidates have been shortlisted.
Why Was This Extra List Released?
The reason is simple:
- On 12-10-2026, Assam Circle declared the supplementary result for LDCE to Postman/Mail Guard 2026.
- After that result, 4 Postman posts under the SC category were still vacant because there were not enough eligible candidates.
- Under Directorate Memo No. 17-08/2018-SPN-I dated 18.10.2023, unfilled posts like these are added to the vacancies set aside for GDS candidates.
- So more GDS candidates from the SC category now get a chance to appear in the DEST.
This is a real second chance for many Dak Sevaks, BPMs, and ABPMs.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Main exam (Papers I–III) | 12.07.2026 |
| Supplementary result declared | 12.10.2026 |
| Notice issued | 16.10.2026 |
| Batch-wise timing list shared | By 21.10.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Hall permits issued | By 22.10.2026 (Thursday) |
| DEST (Paper-IV) | 27.10.2026 (Tuesday) |
Venue: Postal Training Centre (PTC), Guwahati – 781040
Timing: It will be shared by the Centre Supervisor (SSPOs, Guwahati Division).
List of Shortlisted Candidates (Annexure-A)
| Sl. No | Roll No. | Division | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202011 | Nalbari-Barpeta | Prasenjit Mandal | BPM |
| 2 | 203061 | Goalpara | Jyotish Das | Dak Sevak |
| 3 | 204080 | Darrang | Kusum Chandra Das | BPM |
| 4 | 205020 | Cachar | Sandip Kumar Das | ABPM |
| 5 | 205031 | Cachar | Satabdi Roy | BPM |
| 6 | 205042 | Cachar | Debabrata Das | BPM |
| 7 | 205044 | Cachar | Mithu Das | ABPM |
| 8 | 205095 | Cachar | Indrani Das | ABPM |
| 9 | 207056 | Dibrugarh | Romoni Ranjan Das | ABPM |
| 10 | 209049 | Sivasagar | Jitul Das | Dak Sevak |
| 11 | 209092 | Sivasagar | Udhab Das | Dak Sevak |
| 12 | 209126 | Sivasagar | Kushal Das | ABPM |
All candidates are from the SC category, and none are listed under Person with Benchmark Disability.
Division-wise count:
- Cachar: 5
- Sivasagar: 3
- Nalbari-Barpeta, Goalpara, Darrang, Dibrugarh: 1 each
About the Hall Permit
Your hall permit will be issued by your Division, Sub-Division, or Unit Head. Here is what you should know:
- Paste a photograph attested by a departmental officer on the hall permit.
- Your specimen signature must be attested by your controlling authority with the office seal.
- You will sign the hall permit in front of the invigilator at the exam hall.
- After the test, you must hand over the hall permit to the Centre Supervising Officer.
If you have not received your hall permit by 22 October, contact your Divisional Office right away.
How to Prepare for the DEST
The DEST checks your typing speed and accuracy on a computer. It follows the revised parameters from the Directorate letter dated 19.12.2022.
Simple tips that really help:
- Use the official practice tool at cept.gov.in/exam.html. The department has specially asked candidates to use it.
- Practice daily for 30–45 minutes. Even one week of steady practice makes a big difference.
- Focus on accuracy first. Speed comes naturally once your fingers know the keys.
- Don’t look at the keyboard. Try to keep your eyes on the screen.
- Take a timed test every day so the real exam doesn’t feel new.
- Sleep well the night before and reach PTC Guwahati early.
Who Should Read This?
- GDS candidates of Assam Circle in the SC category
- Anyone preparing for the GDS to Postman Departmental Exam in any circle
- Candidates who want to understand how unfilled vacancies are moved to GDS quota
This kind of update also shows that India Post Departmental Exam results can open up new chances even after the main result. So keep checking your circle website and stay ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the GDS to Postman DEST 2026 for Assam Circle?
It is on 27 October 2026 (Tuesday) at PTC Guwahati.
2. How many candidates are in the additional list?
12 GDS candidates from the SC category.
3. Why were extra candidates called?
4 SC Postman posts stayed vacant after the supplementary result, so they were added to the GDS quota.
4. Where can I practice for the DEST?
On the official CEPT practice tool: cept.gov.in/exam.html.
5. Who will issue the hall permit?
Your concerned Division, Sub-Division, or Unit Head, by 22 October 2026.
Final Words
If your name is on this list, congratulations! You are just one step away from becoming a Postman or Mail Guard. Practice your typing every day, keep your documents ready, and walk in with confidence.
And if your name isn’t on the list this time, don’t lose heart. Every year brings new vacancies. Start your GDS to Postman preparation early with good study material, regular mock tests, and previous year question papers.
All the best to every candidate! 🙌