Published on: 08 August 2026 Category: India Post Departmental Exam | LGO PA/SA | MTS to PA | Postman to PA | GDS to PA/SA Circle: Madhya Pradesh Circle, Bhopal
Quick Summary (Read This First)
The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, M.P. Circle, Bhopal has released the list of candidates qualified for the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) of the LGO PA/SA Examination 2026.
Here is everything in one glance:
- Circular No.: Rectt/4-43/LGO/PA-SA/2026/Con.
- Circular Date: 06.08.2026
- Reference Notification: Rectt/4-43/LGO/PA-SA/2026 dated 16.05.2026
- Written Exam Held On: 28.06.2026
- DEST Date: 16.08.2026
- Total Qualified Candidates: 248
- Category “A” (Annexure-I): 242 candidates
- Category “B” (Annexure-II): 06 candidates
- DEST Centre: Laxminarayan College of Technology (LNCT), Campus Kalchuri Nagar, PO Kolua, Raisen Road, Bhopal – 462022
- Signed By: S.S. Sikarwar, Assistant Director (Estt. & Rectt.), O/o the CPMG, M.P. Circle, Bhopal
- Also Available On: India Post departmental website (CEPT Mysuru has been asked to publish it)
What Exactly Is This Exam?
This is the Limited Competitive Examination (LCE) conducted by India Post for internal promotion. It is commonly searched as the LGO exam or the India Post Departmental Exam.
Three promotion routes were covered in this single exam for vacancy year 2026:
- MTS to PA/SA — Multi Tasking Staff promoted to Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
- Postman to PA/SA and Mail Guard to PA/SA — PM/MG route
- GDS to PA/SA — Gramin Dak Sevak promoted to Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant
The written paper was held on 28.06.2026. Candidates who cleared it have now been shortlisted for the next stage — the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST).
Why the DEST Stage Matters
Many candidates clear the written paper and then lose the post at the typing stage. Do not treat DEST casually.
- The written exam is only the first filter — DEST is the second and equally important one
- The final selection list is prepared only after the skill test result
- Speed alone is not enough; accuracy decides the outcome
- Practice on a standard keyboard daily, not on a mobile screen
- Get familiar with the exam-style software layout before the test day
The circular clearly mentions that other instructions for the DEST exam will be intimated by the Centre Supervisor, so reach the centre early and listen carefully.
Division-Wise Breakdown of Qualified Candidates (Category “A”)
Out of the 242 candidates in Annexure-I, this is how the qualified list is spread across M.P. Circle divisions:
| Division | Qualified Candidates |
|---|---|
| Bhopal | 25 |
| Jabalpur | 22 |
| Gwalior | 19 |
| Balaghat | 13 |
| Indore City | 13 |
| Sagar | 13 |
| Rewa | 12 |
| Satna | 12 |
| Ujjain | 12 |
| Chhindwara | 11 |
| Narmadapuram | 10 |
| Ratlam | 08 |
| Vidisha | 08 |
| Guna | 07 |
| Khandwa | 07 |
| Shivpuri | 07 |
| Shahdol | 06 |
| RMS MP Dn | 06 |
| Indore Mfl | 05 |
| Mandsaur | 05 |
| Morena | 05 |
| Sehore | 05 |
| Circle Office Bhopal | 03 |
| RMS JB Dn | 03 |
| Chhatarpur | 02 |
| Indore RO | 02 |
| RMS ID Indore | 01 |
| Total | 242 |
Category “B” (Annexure-II) contains 06 candidates, drawn from Bhopal, Jabalpur, Narmadapuram (2), Ratlam and RMS MP Dn divisions. All six are Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates — OH, HH and HI categories.
Details Printed in the Qualified List
If you are checking your name in the PDF, these are the columns you will see:
- Serial Number
- Roll Number
- Name of Division
- Name and Designation of Candidate
- Community (UR / SC / ST / OBC)
- Date of Birth
- Date of Entry (Date of engagement as GDS in Annexure-II)
- Whether applicant is handicapped
- Qualified for Data Entry Skill Test
Tip: Match your Roll Number first, then your name and division. Roll numbers in this list start with the series 2026 followed by the division code.
Step-by-Step: What Qualified Candidates Should Do Now
- Download the circular and both annexures from the India Post departmental website
- Confirm your roll number in Annexure-I or Annexure-II
- Note the DEST date — 16.08.2026 and mark it on your calendar
- Locate the centre in advance — LNCT Campus, Kalchuri Nagar, PO Kolua, Raisen Road, Bhopal-462022
- Carry your ID proof and admit card / call letter as instructed by your division
- Inform your Divisional Office and arrange duty relief for the exam day
- Practise typing daily until the exam date — 15 to 20 minutes of clean, error-free typing every day is enough
- Reach the centre at least one hour early on 16.08.2026
What If Your Name Is Not in the List?
It is disappointing, but it is not the end of the road.
- Departmental promotion exams are held every vacancy year — the next cycle will come
- Analyse where you lost marks and start early this time
- Focus on previous year question papers — the pattern repeats heavily
- Build a fixed daily study routine instead of last-month cramming
- Keep watching the circle office notice board and the India Post website for the next LGO notification
How to Prepare for the Next India Post Departmental Exam
Whether you are targeting GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman / Mail Guard, MTS to PA/SA, or Postman to PA/SA, the preparation formula stays the same:
- Know the syllabus first — download the official syllabus PDF and stick it on your wall
- Solve previous year question papers — at least the last 5 years
- Take regular mock tests — one full mock every week
- Revise the postal manuals and rules — most departmental questions come from here
- Stay updated with India Post circulars and the latest departmental news
- Join online classes if self-study is not working — live or recorded, whichever suits your duty timings
- Do not ignore typing practice from day one if PA/SA is your target
Important Points to Remember
- This list is issued in pursuance of Directorate letter no. A-34012/01/2020-DE dated 11.08.2022
- The list has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority
- Being in this list means you are qualified for DEST only — it is not the final selection
- Always cross-check dates and instructions with the original circular from your Divisional Office, as small corrections and corrigenda are sometimes issued later
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the DEST exam date for MP Circle LGO PA/SA 2026? The Data Entry Skill Test is scheduled for 16.08.2026.
Q2. Where is the DEST centre? Laxminarayan College of Technology (LNCT), Campus Kalchuri Nagar, PO Kolua, Raisen Road, Bhopal – 462022.
Q3. How many candidates have qualified? A total of 248 candidates — 242 in Category “A” and 06 in Category “B”.
Q4. Who conducted this exam? The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, M.P. Circle, Bhopal, Department of Posts, India.
Q5. Is this the final result? No. This is only the list of candidates qualified for the skill test. The final result will be declared after the DEST.
Q6. Where can I download the list? It is available on the India Post departmental website and has also been circulated to all Regional and Divisional Offices.
Stay Ahead of Every India Post Departmental Exam
If you are preparing for GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, MTS to PA/SA or Postman to PA/SA, do not depend on last-minute preparation. Structured study, previous year papers and regular mock tests are what separate the qualified list from the waiting list.
Bookmark this page for the latest India Post notifications, syllabus, previous year question papers, results and exam dates for every circle.
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