Published on: 13 August 2026 Category: India Post Departmental Exam | GDS to MTS | GDS to Postman | Latest News
Good News for All AP Circle Candidates ✅
The wait is over. The Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle has released the Final Answer Keys for the Common Examination held on 12.07.2026 (Sunday).
This exam was conducted for promotion and recruitment to the posts of Postman / Mail Guard / Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) from eligible MTS / GDS candidates, for the vacancy year 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026).
If you appeared in this GDS to MTS Departmental Exam or the GDS to Postman Departmental Exam, this page has everything you need – the official letter details, the full answer key of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III, deleted questions, and what happens next.
Quick Summary (Read This First)
- Circle: Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle, Vijayawada – 520 013
- Issued By: O/o Chief Postmaster General, AP Circle
- Letter No.: RE/3-7/AK/2026
- Letter Date: 12.08.2026
- Signed By: Assistant Director (Recruitment)
- Exam Name: LDCE / CE for Postman / Mail Guard / MTS
- Eligible Candidates: MTS and GDS
- Exam Date: 12.07.2026 (Sunday)
- Vacancy Year: 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026)
- Papers Covered: Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III (MCQ)
- Type of Key: Final Answer Key (not provisional)
- Where to Check Officially: India Post website → Employee Corner → Recruitment & Results
What Exactly Has Been Released?
The circle office has sent the letter to:
- The Postmasters General – Kurnool / Vijayawada / Visakhapatnam Region
- The General Manager (PA&F), PAO – AP Circle, Vijayawada – 13
A copy has also gone to:
- The General Manager, CEPT, Mysuru – requested to upload the Final Answer Keys on the Department’s website under Employee Corner → Recruitment & Results
- The Assistant Postmaster General (Staff, Welfare & SR) – to inform Circle Office candidates who appeared in the Common Examination
So the keys are now official and available for all candidates who appeared in the exam.
Important Point – This Is the FINAL Answer Key
Please note this clearly:
- This is the Final Answer Key, not the provisional one.
- The objection window is already over. Objections received earlier have been examined.
- Some questions have been DELETED after review (full list given below).
- Your marks will now be calculated on the basis of this key only.
- The letter mentions the keys are attached “for the information only” of candidates.
AP Circle Final Answer Key 2026 – PAPER-I (50 Questions)
Below is the complete Paper-I key for all four sets – Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D.
Paper-I : Question 1 to 25
| Q. No. | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | B | A | B |
| 2 | A | C | D | C |
| 3 | C | B | A | A |
| 4 | D | D | B | C |
| 5 | B | C | C | B |
| 6 | D | C | C | D |
| 7 | B | B | C | D |
| 8 | A | C | B | A |
| 9 | C | D | B | B |
| 10 | B | A | D | C |
| 11 | D | D | C | D |
| 12 | C | A | C | D |
| 13 | A | A | B | B |
| 14 | C | D | D | C |
| 15 | B | C | A | A |
| 16 | D | B | A | C |
| 17 | B | B | D | C |
| 18 | B | B | C | A |
| 19 | A | C | B | B |
| 20 | C | A | B | B |
| 21 | B | D | B | B |
| 22 | B | D | B | D |
| 23 | D | B | D | B |
| 24 | C | B | B | B |
| 25 | A | C | C | D |
Paper-I : Question 26 to 50
| Q. No. | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | D | C | D | C |
| 27 | B | B | B | A |
| 28 | B | A | C | C |
| 29 | C | B | A | A |
| 30 | A | A | A | B |
| 31 | B | DELETED | B | C |
| 32 | C | B | C | D |
| 33 | DELETED | D | A | A |
| 34 | B | C | DELETED | B |
| 35 | D | B | A | A |
| 36 | A | D | B | DELETED |
| 37 | A | A | B | D |
| 38 | D | B | D | B |
| 39 | B | A | D | A |
| 40 | A | A | A | B |
| 41 | A | C | A | A |
| 42 | A | A | C | C |
| 43 | C | A | A | A |
| 44 | A | A | D | A |
| 45 | C | B | C | C |
| 46 | B | C | B | B |
| 47 | D | C | A | B |
| 48 | C | D | C | C |
| 49 | B | C | B | D |
| 50 | C | B | C | C |
AP Circle Final Answer Key 2026 – PAPER-II (25 Questions)
| Q. No. | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | D | A | A |
| 2 | A | C | D | DELETED |
| 3 | B | D | C | B |
| 4 | C | B | DELETED | C |
| 5 | B | A | C | B |
| 6 | D | B | A | B |
| 7 | B | DELETED | D | A |
| 8 | A | B | B | B |
| 9 | DELETED | A | B | D |
| 10 | A | DELETED | A | A |
| 11 | B | B | A | C |
| 12 | D | A | B | A |
| 13 | A | C | A | A |
| 14 | DELETED | B | D | B |
| 15 | A | A | DELETED | D |
| 16 | B | A | C | A |
| 17 | C | A | D | B |
| 18 | A | C | B | A |
| 19 | D | B | A | D |
| 20 | B | A | C | A |
| 21 | A | D | A | C |
| 22 | D | A | B | A |
| 23 | A | C | B | DELETED |
| 24 | C | A | A | D |
| 25 | A | D | A | C |
AP Circle Final Answer Key 2026 – PAPER-III (30 Questions)
| Q. No. | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | A | A | C |
| 2 | A | D | A | B |
| 3 | D | A | B | D |
| 4 | C | C | D | C |
| 5 | B | B | C | C |
| 6 | D | D | D | A |
| 7 | C | A | A | D |
| 8 | A | B | D | A |
| 9 | D | D | C | C |
| 10 | B | A | B | B |
| 11 | A | C | D | D |
| 12 | A | B | C | A |
| 13 | B | D | A | B |
| 14 | D | C | D | D |
| 15 | C | C | B | A |
| 16 | A | D | C | A |
| 17 | D | A | B | A |
| 18 | A | D | D | B |
| 19 | C | C | C | D |
| 20 | B | B | C | C |
| 21 | D | D | A | D |
| 22 | A | C | D | A |
| 23 | B | A | A | D |
| 24 | D | D | C | C |
| 25 | A | B | B | B |
| 26 | C | A | D | D |
| 27 | B | A | A | C |
| 28 | D | B | B | A |
| 29 | C | D | D | D |
| 30 | C | C | A | B |
Full List of DELETED Questions (Very Important)
Many candidates get confused here, so here is the clean list.
Paper-I Deleted Questions
- Set A – Question 33
- Set B – Question 31
- Set C – Question 34
- Set D – Question 36
Paper-II Deleted Questions
- Set A – Question 9 and Question 14
- Set B – Question 7 and Question 10
- Set C – Question 4 and Question 15
- Set D – Question 2 and Question 23
Paper-III Deleted Questions
- No question has been deleted in Paper-III in any set.
What does DELETED mean for you? A deleted question is removed from evaluation. Normally, the department either gives the mark to everyone who attempted or reduces the total marks accordingly, as per the rules mentioned in the notification. Do not panic if your deleted question was wrong – it will not go against you.
How to Calculate Your Score Step by Step
Follow this simple method:
- Take out your question paper set (A, B, C or D). Your set is printed on the top of your booklet.
- Match your answers set-wise. Never match Set A answers with a Set B paper – this is the most common mistake candidates make.
- Count your correct answers.
- Ignore the deleted questions listed above.
- Check the negative marking rule in your official notification and subtract accordingly.
- Add Paper-I + Paper-II + Paper-III to get your estimated total.
- Compare with the qualifying marks for your category (UR / OBC / SC / ST / PwD).
Keep in mind – this is only an estimated score. The final decision will always be as per the official result.
What Happens After the Final Answer Key?
Here is the normal sequence in India Post departmental exams:
- Final Answer Key released ✅ (this stage is done)
- Marks evaluation and scrutiny by the circle office
- AP Circle Result 2026 declaration
- Merit list / select list preparation, circle-wise and category-wise
- Document verification of shortlisted candidates
- Posting and appointment orders
Our advice – keep checking the India Post Employee Corner section regularly and stay connected with us for the GDS to MTS Result 2026 and GDS to Postman Result 2026 updates.
Who Was Eligible for This Exam?
This Common Examination was held for two different streams together:
1. LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) For promotion to the cadre of Postman / Mail Guard from eligible MTS staff.
2. CE (Competitive Examination) For recruitment to the post of Postman / Mail Guard / MTS from GDS, for vacancies earmarked to GDS and unfilled LDCE vacancies of Postman / Mail Guard.
So if you are a GDS employee dreaming of becoming an MTS or Postman, or an MTS employee looking for promotion to Postman / Mail Guard, this exam was your golden chance.
Why the GDS to MTS and GDS to Postman Exam Matters So Much
For thousands of Gramin Dak Sevaks across India, this departmental exam is the biggest career jump available.
- You move from GDS to a regular central government post.
- Your GDS to MTS Salary and GDS to Postman Salary improve significantly with 7th CPC pay level benefits.
- You get pension benefits (NPS), regular allowances, DA, HRA and full job security.
- Promotion doors open further – MTS to PA / SA and Postman to PA / SA through future departmental exams.
That is why proper GDS to MTS Preparation with the right GDS to MTS Study Material and regular GDS to MTS Mock Test practice is so important.
Preparing for the Next Departmental Exam? Start Today
If you missed this cycle or want a better score next time, do not wait for the notification. Start now.
What you should focus on:
- GDS to MTS Syllabus and GDS to MTS Exam Pattern – know it fully before you open any book
- GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers – solve at least 5 years of papers
- GDS to Postman Previous Year Question Papers for Postman / Mail Guard aspirants
- MTS to PA Previous Year Question Papers and Postman to PA Question Paper for the next level
- Daily India Post Quiz, India Post GK and India Post Current Affairs
- Postal Manual, Volume-V, IPO rules and departmental circulars
- Regular GDS to MTS Practice Set and full-length mock tests in exam conditions
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- India Post Mock Tests with all-India ranking
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Is the AP Circle answer key released final or provisional? It is the Final Answer Key, issued on 12.08.2026 vide letter No. RE/3-7/AK/2026.
Q2. When was the AP Circle Common Exam 2026 held? The exam was held on 12.07.2026 (Sunday) in Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle.
Q3. Can I still raise an objection on the answers? No. The objection stage is complete. This final key is now the basis for evaluation.
Q4. How many questions were deleted? One question per set in Paper-I and two questions per set in Paper-II. No deletion in Paper-III.
Q5. Where can I download the official PDF? From the India Post website under Employee Corner → Recruitment & Results, uploaded by CEPT, Mysuru.
Q6. When will the AP Circle result be declared? No exact date has been announced. It usually follows within a few weeks of the final answer key. Keep checking this page for GDS to MTS Result 2026 updates.
Q7. Which posts were covered in this exam? Postman, Mail Guard and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), for the vacancy year 2026.
Q8. Is this exam only for AP Circle candidates? Yes. This particular notice and key apply to Andhra Pradesh Circle. Other circles release their own keys separately.
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