Published on: 2 September 2026 Category: India Post Latest News | India Post Circulars | Chhattisgarh Circle | Departmental Promotion
In Short (Read This First)
The Office of the Superintendent of Post Offices, Bilaspur Division has published the Reservation Roster Register as on 01-01-2026 for three cadres — Postal Assistant (PA), Postman / Mail Overseer, and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS).
The single biggest takeaway for aspirants:
- Postman Departmental quota is short by 50 posts — only 11 officials in position against 61 sanctioned
- PA Direct Recruitment quota is short by 17 posts
- MTS Direct Recruitment quota is short by 9 posts
In plain words, Bilaspur Division has a large number of vacant posts on paper, especially in the Postman departmental promotion line. That is directly relevant to every GDS to Postman and GDS to MTS aspirant in Chhattisgarh Circle.
What Is a Reservation Roster, in Simple Words?
Many employees see this document and skip it. Please do not. Here is why it matters:
- A reservation roster is an official register that shows how many posts exist in a cadre, how many are filled, and how those posts are distributed across SC, ST, OBC, EWS and UR categories.
- It is prepared cadre-wise and division-wise, and updated as on 1st January every year.
- It is signed by the Liaison Officer (SC/ST), the Liaison Officer (OBC) and the Divisional Head.
- Most importantly for you: the roster shows the shortage or excess in each category. A shortage is a strong indicator that vacancies exist and that recruitment or promotion may follow.
Think of it like this: the notification tells you a vacancy is open today. The roster tells you where vacancies are likely to open tomorrow.
Roster Details at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Division | Bilaspur Division, Chhattisgarh |
| Issuing Office | Superintendent of Post Offices, Bilaspur – 495001 |
| Roster As On | 01-01-2026 |
| Cadres Covered | Postal Assistant, Postman / Mail Overseer, MTS |
| Modes Covered | Direct Recruitment and Departmental |
| Signed By | Liaison Officer (OBC Category) & O.S.; Liaison Officer (SC/ST Category) & SDI(P) Pendra Road; Supdt. of Post Offices |
Postal Assistant (PA) Cadre — Position as on 01-01-2026
PA — Direct Recruitment (60% quota, 94 posts)
Reservation prescribed: SC 15% | ST 7.5% | OBC 27% | EWS 10%
| Details | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 94 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 39 |
| In Position | 77 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 38 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | -17 | -4 | +10 | -16 | -7 | -1 |
Reading this simply: 17 posts are short overall. The OBC line shows the biggest gap at -16, and EWS is short by 7. ST shows an excess of +10.
PA — Departmental (40% quota, 62 posts)
Reservation prescribed: SC 15% | ST 7.5% (no OBC / EWS in departmental quota)
| Details | Total | SC | ST | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 62 | 9 | 5 | 48 |
| In Position | 71 | 13 | 7 | 51 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | +9 | +4 | +2 | +3 |
Reading this simply: the departmental side of PA is currently running in excess by 9. So immediate departmental PA vacancies in this division are limited — the movement here will come mainly from retirements.
Postman / Mail Overseer Cadre — Position
Postman — Departmental (61 posts) — The Big Story
Reservation prescribed: SC 15% | ST 7.5%
| Details | Total | SC | ST | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 61 | 9 | 4 | 48 |
| In Position | 11 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Shortage (-) | -50 | -8 | -2 | -40 |
Reading this simply: this is the most striking figure in the entire roster. Only 11 officials are in position against 61 sanctioned posts in the Postman departmental quota. The roster register itself shows a long run of entries marked “Vacant”.
For GDS to Postman aspirants in Bilaspur, this is a number worth noting carefully.
Postman — Direct Recruitment (61 posts, position as on 01-01-2025)
Reservation prescribed: SC 12% | ST 32% | OBC 6% | EWS 10%
| Details | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 61 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 26 |
| In Position | 88 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 44 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | +27 | +8 | 0 | +3 | -2 | +18 |
Note: this particular summary sheet is dated as on 01-01-2025, while the rest of the roster is as on 01-01-2026.
MTS Cadre — Position as on 01-01-2026
MTS — Direct Recruitment (44 posts)
Reservation prescribed: SC 12% | ST 32% | OBC 6% | EWS 10%
| Details | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 44 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 19 |
| In Position | 35 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | -9 | -3 | 0 | +1 | -2 | -5 |
The consolidated MTS roster for Bilaspur Division shows the same position: 35 in position against 44 sanctioned, a shortage of 9.
Quick Summary — All Three Cadres
| Cadre & Mode | Sanctioned | In Position | Shortage (-) / Excess (+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA — Direct Recruitment | 94 | 77 | -17 |
| PA — Departmental | 62 | 71 | +9 |
| Postman — Departmental | 61 | 11 | -50 |
| Postman — Direct Recruitment | 61 | 88 | +27 |
| MTS — Direct Recruitment | 44 | 35 | -9 |
What This Means for You — Honestly
Let us be balanced here, because roster numbers are often misread in WhatsApp groups.
What the roster does tell you:
- Where posts are sanctioned but unfilled in a division
- Which categories are running short and may see focused recruitment
- Which cadres are already in excess, where movement will be slower
What the roster does NOT tell you:
- It is not a vacancy notification. A shortage on the roster does not automatically mean an exam will be announced.
- It does not fix an exam date or guarantee the number of posts in the next cycle.
- Actual vacancies for any departmental exam are notified separately by the Circle Office, and may differ from roster figures.
Practical advice: treat this as a planning signal, not a promise. If your division shows a big shortage in the cadre you are targeting, that is a good reason to start preparing seriously now rather than waiting for the notification.
What Should You Do Next?
- Save this roster for your personal record and cross-check the cadre you are aiming for.
- Check your own eligibility — years of service, category and any punishment period.
- Keep your documents ready — caste certificate, EWS certificate, service book entries.
- Watch for the Circle notification, which is the only document that confirms actual vacancies.
- Do not spread unverified vacancy counts in groups. Share the roster document itself instead.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the date of this reservation roster? It shows the position as on 01-01-2026 for PA (both modes), Postman departmental and MTS. One Postman direct recruitment summary sheet is dated as on 01-01-2025.
Q2. Which division does it cover? Bilaspur Division, under Chhattisgarh.
Q3. Why is there no OBC or EWS reservation in the departmental columns? Departmental promotion quota rosters in these cadres show SC and ST only. OBC and EWS reservation is not applied to the departmental promotion quota.
Q4. Does a shortage of 50 Postman posts mean 50 vacancies will be advertised? No. It shows the roster position. The number of posts actually notified for an exam is decided separately by the competent authority.
Q5. Where can I get the official roster? Through your Divisional Office. Reservation rosters are maintained by the Division and signed by the Liaison Officers and the Superintendent of Post Offices.
Q6. Why do some cadres show an excess? Excess usually arises from earlier appointments, cadre restructuring or category adjustments over time. It generally means slower fresh intake in that line.
Preparing for Your Promotion? This Is the Right Time
If Bilaspur’s numbers tell you anything, it is that departmental posts do open up — and the people who convert them are the ones who started preparing before the notification arrived.
GDS to Postman / Mail Guard
- GDS to Postman Departmental Exam and GDS to Mail Guard promotion route
- GDS to Postman Online Classes, GDS to Postman Coaching and GDS to Postman Study Material
- GDS to Postman Syllabus, GDS to Postman Question Paper and GDS to Postman Mock Test
- GDS to Postman Notification, GDS to Postman Result and GDS to Postman Salary
GDS to MTS
- GDS to MTS Departmental Exam — the first promotion step for Gramin Dak Sevaks
- GDS to MTS Online Classes, GDS to MTS Coaching and GDS to MTS Complete Course
- GDS to MTS Syllabus, GDS to MTS Exam Pattern, GDS to MTS Eligibility Criteria and GDS to MTS Selection Process
- GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers, GDS to MTS Question Bank and GDS to MTS Practice Set
- GDS to MTS Notification, GDS to MTS Admit Card, GDS to MTS Exam Date, GDS to MTS Result and GDS to MTS Salary
Circle-wise batches run for GDS to MTS Delhi Circle, Punjab Circle, Haryana Circle, Rajasthan Circle, Uttar Pradesh Circle, Bihar Circle, Madhya Pradesh Circle, Maharashtra Circle, Gujarat Circle, Tamil Nadu Circle, Karnataka Circle, Kerala Circle, Odisha Circle, Assam Circle and West Bengal Circle.
MTS to PA / SA and Postman to PA / SA
- MTS to PA Departmental Exam and Postman to PA Departmental Exam
- MTS to PA Online Classes and Postman to PA Online Classes with live and recorded batches
- MTS to PA Syllabus, Postman to PA Syllabus and complete Postal Assistant Syllabus
- MTS to PA Previous Year Question Papers and Postman to PA Previous Year Question Papers
- MTS to PA Mock Test, Postman to PA Mock Test and Postal Assistant Mock Test series with DEST typing practice
- MTS to PA Notification, Postman to PA Notification, Result, Exam Date, Form Apply Online and Salary updates
- PA SA Departmental Exam, PA SA Online Classes and PA SA Coaching
General India Post Preparation
- India Post Departmental Exam guidance and India Post Coaching
- India Post Previous Year Question Papers and India Post Study Material
- India Post Mock Tests, India Post Quiz, India Post GK and India Post Current Affairs
- India Post Circulars, India Post Notifications, India Post Promotion Exam updates and India Post Latest News
Final Word
Reservation rosters are quiet documents. They do not make headlines, and most employees never read them. But they are one of the few places where you can see, in plain numbers, how much room exists in your own division.
Bilaspur’s Postman departmental line showing 11 filled against 61 sanctioned is a number worth remembering. Whether or not a notification follows soon, the candidate who is already prepared will be the one ready when it does.