India Post has released the Final Answer Key of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III for the GDS to MTS Departmental Exam and the GDS to Postman / Mail Guard LDCE/CE examination conducted in the Uttar Pradesh Circle.
If you appeared in this exam, this page has everything you need — the official letter details, all deleted questions, and the complete set-wise answer key for all three papers.
Quick Summary of the Notification
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts |
| Office | Office of the Chief Postmaster General, U.P. Circle, Lucknow – 226001 |
| Letter No. | ADR(Con)/M-77/LDCE-CE/PM-MG-MTS/DE/2026 |
| Letter Date | 10.09.2026 |
| Exam Name | LDCE / Competitive Examination (CE) |
| Posts | Postman, Mail Guard & Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Vacancy Year | 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026) |
| Exam Date | 12 July 2026 (Sunday) |
| Provisional Key Displayed On | 13.07.2026 |
| Final Answer Key Status | Released |
| Official Website | www.indiapost.gov.in |
| Signed By | A. P. Asthana, Assistant Director (DE) |
What This Notice Actually Says (In Simple Words)
- The provisional answer key for Paper-I, II and III was uploaded on the India Post website on 13 July 2026.
- Candidates were given time to raise objections on that provisional key.
- After checking all objections, the department has now released the Final Answer Key.
- The final key is available on www.indiapost.gov.in.
- The answer key is spread over 3 pages — one page for each paper.
- Copies of this memo were sent to CEPT Mysore, all PMsG (Agra, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow HQ, Prayagraj, Varanasi Regions), DPS Ghaziabad, ADG (DE) Dak Bhawan, and all Divisional Heads of U.P. Circle.
Simple meaning: The final key is now the official one. Your result and merit list will be prepared on the basis of this key only, not the provisional one.
Paper-Wise Structure
| Paper | Total Questions | Series / Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | 50 | Series A, B, C, D |
| Paper-II | 25 | Set A, B, C, D |
| Paper-III (Hindi) | 30 | Set A, B, C, D |
Deleted Questions – Very Important
Deleted questions are the questions removed from evaluation. Normally, marks for deleted questions are given to all candidates who attempted the paper, as per departmental rules. Check your set carefully.
Paper-I Deleted Questions
- Series A: Q.14, Q.15
- Series B: Q.8, Q.9
- Series C: Q.2, Q.3
- Series D: Q.26, Q.27
Paper-II Deleted Questions
- Set A: Q.5, Q.7, Q.9, Q.16, Q.23
- Set B: Q.6, Q.9, Q.15, Q.19, Q.22
- Set C: Q.1, Q.6, Q.7, Q.8, Q.24
- Set D: Q.9, Q.13, Q.19, Q.21, Q.25
Paper-III Deleted Questions
- No question deleted in any set of Paper-III.
Paper-I Final Answer Key (50 Questions)
| Q.No. | Series A | Series B | Series C | Series D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | B | B | A |
| 2 | C | B | DELETED | A |
| 3 | B | B | DELETED | B |
| 4 | A | B | A | A |
| 5 | C | C | B | A |
| 6 | A | B | B | C |
| 7 | B | B | A | C |
| 8 | B | DELETED | A | B |
| 9 | B | DELETED | B | C |
| 10 | B | A | A | B |
| 11 | C | B | A | C |
| 12 | B | B | C | B |
| 13 | B | A | C | A |
| 14 | DELETED | A | B | C |
| 15 | DELETED | B | C | B |
| 16 | A | A | B | A |
| 17 | B | A | C | C |
| 18 | B | C | B | A |
| 19 | A | C | A | B |
| 20 | A | B | C | B |
| 21 | B | C | B | B |
| 22 | A | B | A | B |
| 23 | A | C | C | C |
| 24 | C | B | A | B |
| 25 | C | A | B | B |
| 26 | B | C | B | DELETED |
| 27 | C | B | B | DELETED |
| 28 | B | A | B | A |
| 29 | C | C | C | B |
| 30 | B | A | B | B |
| 31 | B | B | B | B |
| 32 | C | C | B | C |
| 33 | B | A | B | C |
| 34 | C | B | B | B |
| 35 | B | B | B | C |
| 36 | C | B | C | C |
| 37 | A | B | C | B |
| 38 | B | B | B | A |
| 39 | B | B | C | B |
| 40 | B | C | C | C |
| 41 | B | C | B | B |
| 42 | B | B | A | C |
| 43 | B | C | B | B |
| 44 | C | C | C | C |
| 45 | C | B | B | A |
| 46 | B | A | C | B |
| 47 | C | B | B | B |
| 48 | C | C | C | B |
| 49 | B | B | A | B |
| 50 | A | C | B | B |
Paper-II Final Answer Key (25 Questions)
| Q.No. | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | C | DELETED | C |
| 2 | B | A | B | C |
| 3 | B | B | B | B |
| 4 | D | C | B | B |
| 5 | DELETED | C | C | B |
| 6 | C | DELETED | DELETED | C |
| 7 | DELETED | C | DELETED | A |
| 8 | A | B | DELETED | A |
| 9 | DELETED | DELETED | C | DELETED |
| 10 | B | D | B | D |
| 11 | B | C | C | D |
| 12 | C | B | D | C |
| 13 | A | B | A | DELETED |
| 14 | B | A | D | B |
| 15 | A | DELETED | A | B |
| 16 | DELETED | B | B | A |
| 17 | C | B | A | A |
| 18 | B | B | B | B |
| 19 | C | DELETED | C | DELETED |
| 20 | C | A | B | B |
| 21 | B | A | A | DELETED |
| 22 | D | DELETED | C | B |
| 23 | DELETED | C | B | C |
| 24 | B | D | DELETED | C |
| 25 | A | B | C | DELETED |
Paper-III Final Answer Key (30 Questions – Hindi Paper)
| प्रश्न संख्या | Set A | Set B | Set C | Set D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | C | A | A |
| 2 | D | D | A | C |
| 3 | A | A | D | D |
| 4 | C | A | C | D |
| 5 | D | D | D | A |
| 6 | A | C | A | A |
| 7 | C | A | D | C |
| 8 | D | B | C | B |
| 9 | B | D | B | D |
| 10 | C | B | B | B |
| 11 | C | B | D | A |
| 12 | A | C | B | B |
| 13 | D | C | A | D |
| 14 | B | A | C | C |
| 15 | B | D | C | C |
| 16 | D | A | B | C |
| 17 | B | D | C | D |
| 18 | A | B | A | B |
| 19 | A | A | D | C |
| 20 | D | B | B | A |
| 21 | A | C | D | D |
| 22 | B | D | A | A |
| 23 | C | A | A | B |
| 24 | C | A | B | D |
| 25 | A | C | C | A |
| 26 | B | C | C | A |
| 27 | B | D | A | C |
| 28 | C | B | C | C |
| 29 | D | C | B | B |
| 30 | C | B | D | B |
How to Calculate Your Score
Follow these easy steps:
- Take out your question paper or recall your set/series (A, B, C or D). Your set is printed on the first page of your booklet.
- Match your answers with the correct column of the above table.
- Count total correct answers for each paper separately.
- Add marks as per the exam pattern given in your circle notification.
- For deleted questions, treat them as per department rule (usually marks are given to all).
- Add your totals of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III to get a rough idea of your final score.
Note: This is only an estimated score. The official marks will come with the GDS to MTS Result / GDS to Postman Result declared by the circle.
How to Download the Official Final Answer Key PDF
- Visit the official India Post website: www.indiapost.gov.in
- Go to the “About Us” or “Notices / Circulars / Recruitment” section.
- Look for the notice on LDCE/CE for Postman, Mail Guard and MTS – Vacancy Year 2026 (U.P. Circle).
- Open the memo dated 10.09.2026.
- Download the Final Answer Key PDF (3 pages).
- Save it, take a printout, and keep it safely until the result is declared.
What Happens After the Final Answer Key?
- The department will evaluate all OMR sheets using this final key.
- A merit list will be prepared circle-wise and division-wise.
- The GDS to MTS Result and GDS to Postman / Mail Guard Result will be published on India Post website.
- Selected candidates will get posting orders from their respective Divisional Heads.
- No objection is accepted after the final key. The final key is treated as final and binding.
Who Is This Exam For? (Eligibility in Short)
- GDS to MTS Eligibility: Gramin Dak Sevaks with the required years of service as per the recruitment rules.
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard Eligibility: GDS employees fulfilling service and qualification conditions notified by the circle.
- MTS to PA / SA Eligibility: MTS employees with the required service for the Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant departmental exam.
- Postman to PA / SA Eligibility: Postman staff with required service years applying for the PA SA Departmental Exam.
Always check the GDS to MTS Notification PDF of your own circle, because service conditions and vacancy numbers differ from circle to circle.
Circle-Wise Candidates – This Is Useful For You Too
Even though this particular final answer key belongs to U.P. Circle, the exam pattern, syllabus and question level are very similar across circles. So this key is good practice material for candidates preparing in:
- GDS to MTS Delhi Circle
- GDS to MTS Punjab Circle
- GDS to MTS Haryana Circle
- GDS to MTS Rajasthan Circle
- GDS to MTS Uttar Pradesh Circle
- GDS to MTS Bihar Circle
- GDS to MTS Madhya Pradesh Circle
- GDS to MTS Maharashtra Circle
- GDS to MTS Gujarat Circle
- GDS to MTS Tamil Nadu Circle
- GDS to MTS Karnataka Circle
- GDS to MTS Kerala Circle
- GDS to MTS Odisha Circle
- GDS to MTS Assam Circle
- GDS to MTS West Bengal Circle
Preparing for the Next Departmental Exam?
If you missed this attempt or you are getting ready for the next cycle, start early. The competition for India Post Departmental Exam posts is rising every year.
Here is what helps most:
- GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers — the best way to understand the real level of questions.
- GDS to MTS Syllabus PDF — study only what is asked, nothing extra.
- GDS to MTS Mock Test and practice sets — build speed and accuracy.
- GDS to MTS Online Classes — live and recorded classes for working GDS staff who cannot attend offline coaching.
- GDS to Postman Study Material — notes on Post Office Guide, Volume-I & II, Postal Manual and accounts.
- MTS to PA Online Classes and Postman to PA Coaching — for those aiming at the Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant cadre.
- India Post Current Affairs and GK quizzes — small daily practice gives big results.
A good GDS to MTS Course gives you a complete package: syllabus coverage, question bank, mock tests, previous year papers and doubt clearing. That saves months of confusion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Where can I download the GDS to MTS final answer key 2026? From the official India Post website, www.indiapost.gov.in, under the notices/circulars section.
Q2. When was the exam held? The LDCE/CE for Postman, Mail Guard and MTS was held on 12 July 2026 (Sunday) in U.P. Circle.
Q3. Can I still raise an objection? No. Objections were allowed only against the provisional key displayed on 13.07.2026. The final key is final.
Q4. How many questions were deleted? Paper-I had 2 deleted questions per series, Paper-II had 5 deleted questions per set, and Paper-III had none.
Q5. When will the result come? The circle will announce the GDS to MTS Result and GDS to Postman Result on the India Post website after evaluation. Keep checking regularly.
Q6. Is this answer key valid for other circles? No. Answer keys are circle-specific. But the pattern and difficulty level are useful for every circle.
Final Words
The GDS to MTS Departmental Exam and GDS to Postman / Mail Guard exam are the fastest ways for a Gramin Dak Sevak to move into a regular departmental post. One exam can change your salary, your service benefits and your whole career.
Check your answers today, calculate your score honestly, and if the result does not go your way this time — start preparing for the next cycle from tomorrow. Consistency beats luck in departmental exams.