India Post has released the Final Answer Key of Paper-I for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LGO Exam) held for the cadre of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) in West Bengal Circle.
If you appeared in this exam on 28.06.2026, this post is for you. Everything is explained in simple points below.
Quick Details of the Notice
- File Number: Rectt./X-13/LGO Exam/2026/AD (R)
- Exam Name: Limited Departmental Competitive Examination / Competitive Examination
- Post / Cadre: Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)
- Eligible Candidates: Eligible Officials and GDSs
- Vacancy Year: 2026
- Exam Date: 28 June 2026 (28.06.2026)
- Circle: West Bengal (WB) Circle
- Paper: Paper-I
- Series Covered: A, B, C and D
- Type of Key: Final Answer Key (after objections)
- Total Questions: 100 (Part-A: Q.1 to Q.50, Part-B: Q.51 to Q.100)
What is the LGO Exam?
Many GDS and departmental staff get confused here. Let us keep it very simple.
- LGO means Limited Grade Officiating / Limited Departmental Competitive Exam.
- It is a promotion exam inside India Post.
- Through this exam, existing staff move up to a better post.
- Common promotion routes are:
- GDS to MTS (GDS to MTS Departmental Exam)
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard
- MTS to PA / SA
- Postman to PA / SA
- This particular notice is for the PA/SA cadre from eligible officials and GDSs.
So if you are preparing for the GDS to MTS Exam, MTS to PA Departmental Exam or Postman to PA Departmental Exam, this answer key is very useful for you. The pattern and question style are almost similar.
Structure of the Answer Key
The answer key is divided into two parts.
Part-A
- Question numbers 1 to 50
- Answers given separately for Series A, Series B, Series C and Series D
Part-B
- Question numbers 51 to 100
- Answers again given separately for all four series
Important point: Your correct answer depends on your booklet series. The same question number has a different answer in Series A, B, C and D. So always check the column of your own series only.
Deleted Questions – Please Read Carefully
One big thing in this final answer key is the word “Deleted” written in front of many questions.
- Deleted questions are visible in both Part-A and Part-B.
- Deletions appear in all four series (A, B, C, D).
- The number of deleted questions is quite high in this paper.
- A question is normally deleted when:
- There is a printing or translation mistake
- More than one option looks correct
- The question is out of syllabus
- Candidates raised valid objections on the provisional key
What happens to marks of deleted questions? The treatment of deleted questions is decided by the department as per rules mentioned in the official circular. Please do not depend on rumours or WhatsApp forwards. Always read the official notice of your circle for the final marking method.
How to Check Your Answer Key (Simple Steps)
- Take out your question paper booklet or your rough copy.
- Note down your booklet series (A, B, C or D).
- Open the final answer key PDF.
- Match Part-A answers first (Q.1 to Q.50).
- Then match Part-B answers (Q.51 to Q.100).
- Mark every question as Correct / Wrong / Deleted.
- Count your total correct answers.
- Compare it with the expected cut-off of WB Circle.
Small tip: Do this work on paper, not in your mind. Mistakes happen when you calculate mentally.
What Happens After the Final Answer Key?
- Final answer key comes after the objection window is closed.
- The department prepares the merit list using this key.
- The next step is the result declaration.
- After result, the selected candidates get posting as per circle vacancy.
- Keep checking your circle website and official India Post notifications for the result date.
So the sequence is simple:
Notification → Admit Card → Exam → Provisional Answer Key → Objection → Final Answer Key → Result → Joining
Why This Answer Key Matters for Your Preparation
Even if you did not appear in this exam, this key is gold for future aspirants.
- It shows the real exam pattern of India Post departmental exams.
- It helps you understand the level of questions.
- It is a genuine previous year question paper source.
- It tells you which sections carry more weight.
- It helps you build a proper practice set for the next attempt.
Candidates preparing for GDS to MTS Online Classes, MTS to PA Online Classes and Postman to PA Online Classes should always solve past papers of all circles, not only their own circle.
Preparation Tips for India Post Departmental Exams
Keep your preparation simple and regular. Here is a basic plan.
Daily Study Plan
- 1 hour – Postal Manuals and Departmental Rules
- 1 hour – Maths and Reasoning
- 30 minutes – English and General Knowledge
- 30 minutes – Revision of yesterday’s topics
Must-Do Practice
- Solve at least 5 previous year question papers every month
- Attempt 1 full mock test every week
- Make a small notebook for rules, sections and amounts
- Revise the same notebook again and again
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Reading too many books at one time
- Skipping the manual portion because it looks boring
- Not practising with a timer
- Ignoring the negative marking pattern
Study Material You Should Keep Ready
- Latest syllabus PDF of your exam
- Previous year question papers PDF of multiple circles
- Updated postal manual notes
- Mock test series with proper solutions
- Latest India Post circulars and notifications
If you are preparing for GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, MTS to PA or Postman to PA, keep separate files for each subject. It saves a lot of time during revision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Which circle does this answer key belong to? This final answer key is for West Bengal (WB) Circle.
Q2. Which exam date is covered? The exam was held on 28 June 2026.
Q3. Which post is this exam for? It is for the cadre of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA).
Q4. Who was eligible for this exam? Eligible officials and GDSs as per the departmental rules for vacancy year 2026.
Q5. How many questions are there in Paper-I? There are 100 questions in total, divided into Part-A and Part-B.
Q6. Can I raise an objection now? No. This is the final answer key. Objections are accepted only on the provisional key.
Q7. When will the result come? The result date is announced by the circle office. Keep watching official notifications.
Q8. Is this key useful for GDS to MTS aspirants? Yes. The paper pattern and question style help in GDS to MTS Exam Preparation as well.
Final Words
The release of the final answer key is a big moment. Some of you will be happy, some will be a little disappointed. Both are fine.
If your score looks good, start preparing your documents. If it does not, start preparing for the next cycle from today itself. Departmental exams reward consistency, not luck.
Keep your basics strong, solve previous year papers, and attempt mock tests regularly. Your promotion is only a few marks away.