SEO Title (60 chars): Uttarakhand Postal Assistant Seniority List 2026 – Draft Out
(155 chars): India Post Uttarakhand Circle releases draft seniority list of Postal Assistants as on 30.09.2026. Check details, objection deadline and how to raise errors.
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Quick Overview
The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Uttarakhand Circle, Dehradun has released the draft Circle Seniority List (Gradation List) of Postal Assistants (PO cadre). This list is updated up to 30 September 2026.
All PAs working in Uttarakhand Circle should check their details carefully and report any mistake on time.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | India Post (Department of Posts) |
| Circle | Uttarakhand Circle, Dehradun |
| Letter No. | STA-1/9-19/Ch-1 |
| Letter Date | 19-10-2026 |
| Subject | Draft Circle Seniority List of PA (PO) Cadre |
| List Updated Till | 30-09-2026 |
| Total Officials in List | 914 |
| Issued By | Assistant Postmaster General (Staff) |
| Available On | India Post official website |
Divisions Covered
The list has been sent to all divisions of Uttarakhand Circle:
- SSPOs: Dehradun and Nainital
- SPOs: Almora, Chamoli, Pauri, Pithoragarh and Tehri
A copy has also been sent to the Circle Secretaries of the concerned unions.
What Details Are Given in the List?
For every Postal Assistant, the gradation list shows:
- Name of the official
- Community (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PH, ESM)
- Mode of selection (DR – Direct Recruitment, or LDCE – departmental exam)
- Date of birth
- Date of entry in the Department
- Date of entry in the PA cadre
- Present division
- Marks / Rank
- Recruitment year
- Remarks (Rule 38 transfer, merger, LDCE selection, etc.)
Interesting Points from the List
- Many LDCE candidates are in the list. These are officials who came up through the Postman to PA and MTS to PA departmental exams.
- New entries from LDCE-2026 (Category A and Category B) have been added at the end of the list.
- Some officials have joined from GDS and through Sports Quota.
- Several PAs of the SBCO branch have been merged into PA (PO) cadre.
- A large number of officials have come to Uttarakhand through Rule 38 transfers from other circles like UP, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Kerala.
👉 This shows how important the LDCE route is. A good rank in the PA SA Departmental Exam directly decides your place in the seniority list.
Important Deadlines ⏰
| Action | Time Limit |
|---|---|
| Submit objection / representation to your Division | Within 20 days of the letter (around 8 November 2026) |
| Division sends certificate to Circle Office | Within 30 days of the letter (around 18 November 2026) |
Note: These dates are counted from 19-10-2026. Please confirm the exact last date with your Divisional Office.
How to Raise an Objection
- Check your name and details in the draft list.
- If you find any mistake (date of birth, date of joining, category, rank, etc.), write a representation.
- Attach supporting documents (appointment order, result memo, transfer order, etc.).
- Submit it to your own Divisional Office, not the Circle Office.
- The Division will check and decide it at its own level.
- Only clear and obvious errors will be sent by the Division to the Circle Office for correction.
Key Rules to Remember
- Individual representations will be decided by Divisions only. Do not send them directly to the Circle Office.
- Divisions must circulate the list to all officials.
- Divisions must send a certificate saying the list was circulated and all objections were handled.
- If no report comes within 30 days, it will be assumed that there are no objections, and the list will be finalised.
Why Is the Seniority List So Important?
Your seniority decides many things in your career:
- Future promotions to higher grades
- Your position in transfer and posting matters
- Priority in certain service benefits
- Settling disputes about who is senior
A small mistake, like a wrong date of joining, can affect your Postal Assistant Promotion for years. So take 10 minutes and check your entry today.
Want to Join This List Next Year?
If you are a Postman, Mail Guard or MTS, the LDCE for PA/SA is your best way to become a Postal Assistant. Many names in this list came through this route.
- Study the latest Postman to PA Syllabus and MTS to PA Syllabus
- Practice Postal Assistant Previous Year Question Papers
- Take regular PA SA Mock Tests
- Improve typing speed for DEST
- Join PA SA Online Classes for proper guidance on postal rules
A higher rank in the exam also means a better position in the seniority list.
FAQs
Q1. What is the date of this draft seniority list?
It is updated up to 30-09-2026 and issued on 19-10-2026.
Q2. How many Postal Assistants are in the list?
914 officials.
Q3. What is the time limit to raise objections?
Within 20 days from the date of the letter.
Q4. Where should I submit my objection?
To your own Divisional Office, with supporting documents.
Q5. What if no objection is received?
After 30 days, the list will be treated as accepted and finalised.
Q6. Where can I see the list?
On the India Post website and through your Divisional Office.