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AP Circle PA/SA Final Answer Key 2026 Released – GDS to MTS, Postman to PA, MTS to PA Candidates Check Now

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India Post, Andhra Pradesh Circle has officially released the Final Answer Key 2026 for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) held on 28.06.2026. This exam is for promotion to the cadre of PA (CO/RO) / PA / SA from eligible Postman / Mail Guard / MTS(PO) / MTS(CO/RO) officials, and also for GDS candidates competing for PA / SA vacancies for the year 2026.

If you appeared for GDS to MTS, MTS to PA, or Postman to PA departmental exam in AP Circle, this blog will help you understand the answer key, deleted questions, and next steps.

Key Details About This Notice

Office: O/o Chief Postmaster General, Andhra Pradesh Circle, Vijayawada – 520 013
Reference Number: RE/3-5/AK/2026
Date of Notice: 20.07.2026
Exam Date: 28.06.2026
Exam Name: Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) / Competitive Examination for PA (CO/RO) / PA / SA
Applicable Candidates: PM / MG / MTS officials (promotion) and GDS candidates (recruitment) for unfilled PA/SA vacancies of the year 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026)
Paper: Paper-I, Final Answer Key in 4 sets (Set A, Set B, Set C, Set D)
Where to Check: India Post official portal, under Employee Corner → Recruitment & Results

This confirms that the Provisional Answer Key which was earlier published in the same 4 sets has now been finalized after review. The Final Answer Key has been sent for wide publicity among all candidates who appeared for this GDS to MTS, MTS to PA, and Postman to PA departmental exam.

Why This Answer Key Matters

For candidates preparing for GDS to MTS Departmental Exam, MTS to PA Departmental Exam, or Postman to PA Departmental Exam, the final answer key is the last confirmed reference before the result is declared. Here is why it is important:

It helps you calculate your expected score before the official result.
It shows which questions were deleted and not counted for marking.
It shows where two answers (like B & C) were accepted as correct due to ambiguity.
It removes confusion caused by the earlier Provisional Answer Key.
It gives a clear idea of your rank possibility for GDS to MTS Result or Postman to PA Result.

Questions That Were Deleted or Had Multiple Correct Answers (Paper-I)

Based on the Final Answer Key document, the following questions were treated differently in different sets:

Deleted Questions: Q10 (Set D), Q21 (Set A), Q35 (Set C), Q46 (Set D), Q60 (Set B), Q71 (Set C), Q85 (Set A), Q96 (Set B)
Multiple Correct Answers Accepted: Q18 (Set A – B & C), Q43 (Set D – B & C), Q68 (Set C – B & C), Q93 (Set B – B & C)

If any of your attempted questions fall under this list, your marks will be adjusted accordingly while the result is prepared.

How to Check Your AP Circle PA/SA Final Answer Key 2026

Follow these simple steps:

Go to the official India Post website.
Click on Employee Corner.
Select Recruitment & Results.
Look for AP Circle LDCE PA/SA Final Answer Key 2026.
Download the PDF and match it with your OMR sheet or memorised responses.
Calculate your probable score using the Final Answer Key of your respective set (A, B, C, or D).

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