India Post has released the official Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Vacancy List for the year 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026) for the Uttar Pradesh Circle. This is very good news for GDS to MTS aspirants, because a big part of these vacancies will be filled through the GDS to MTS Competitive Exam and seniority-cum-fitness quota.
If you are preparing for GDS to MTS Departmental Exam, this vacancy list tells you exactly how many posts are open in your division. Let’s understand it in simple words.
What Is This Document About?
This is an official annexure (“Annexure-D”) released by India Post. It shows:
- Total number of MTS vacancies for each division and unit under UP Circle
- Vacancies deducted under Compassionate Quota (5%)
- Vacancies deducted under Sports Quota (2%)
- Final vacancies left after these deductions, which are called CQ & SQ vacancies
- Category-wise breakup (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST)
- Horizontal breakup (VH, HH, OH, Others – meaning reserved seats for persons with disabilities)
How These MTS Vacancies Will Be Filled
The notification explains the recruitment method very clearly. In simple points:
- 100% of vacancies are first offered to casual labourers of the recruiting Division or Unit, based on seniority-cum-fitness (with several conditions and preference order).
- If casual labourer quota is not fully used, the remaining vacancies are filled as follows:
- 50% through seniority-cum-fitness from willing Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of the recruiting Division, who have worked regularly for five years.
- 50% through Competitive Examination, restricted to GDS of the recruiting Postal Circle, who have worked regularly for three years.
- If any vacancy still remains unfilled, it is filled through direct recruitment from the open market, as per the scheme circulated by the Department of Posts.
This means the GDS to MTS Exam is a genuine and important path for GDS employees to get promoted into MTS posts.
Division-Wise GDS to MTS Vacancy Highlights (UP Circle)
Here are some of the major divisions and their vacancy numbers (after CQ & SQ deduction):
- Agra Region Total: 33 vacancies
- Aligarh Division: 10 vacancies
- Bulandshahar Division: 6 vacancies
- Moradabad Division: 32 vacancies
- Bijnor Division: 13 vacancies
- Mirzapur / Prayagraj Region Total: 21 vacancies
- Bareilly Region Total: 63 vacancies
- Gorakhpur Region Total: 19 vacancies
- Kanpur Region Total: 19 vacancies
- Lucknow Region Total: 26 vacancies
- Varanasi Region Total: 16 vacancies
- Ghaziabad / Gautam Buddha Nagar Total: 4 vacancies
- Circle Office + PAO Lucknow Total: 21 vacancies
- RMS Divisions (A, BL, G, KP, O, SH, X) Total: 67 vacancies
Grand Total for Uttar Pradesh Circle
- Total Vacancies Determined for 2026: 331
- Deducted under Compassionate Quota: 15
- Deducted under Sports Quota: 7
- Final Vacancies after CQ & SQ Deduction: 309
Category-Wise Breakup (Grand Total)
- UR: 151
- EWS: 22
- OBC: 68
- SC: 39
- ST: 6
Horizontal Breakup (Grand Total)
- VH (Visually Handicapped): 4
- HH (Hearing Handicapped): 4
- OH (Orthopedically Handicapped): 3
- Others: 2
Why This Vacancy List Matters for GDS to MTS Aspirants
This vacancy notification is important because:
- It confirms that 309 MTS posts are open for filling in UP Circle for 2026.
- Half of these posts will likely go through the GDS to MTS Competitive Examination.
- GDS candidates working for three years or more in UP Circle are eligible to appear for this exam.
- Category-wise numbers help candidates understand their chances under UR, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST categories.
Similar vacancy notifications are usually released for other circles too, such as GDS to MTS Delhi Circle, GDS to MTS Punjab Circle, GDS to MTS Haryana Circle, GDS to MTS Rajasthan 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, and GDS to MTS West Bengal Circle. Aspirants from all circles should keep checking their own circle’s official vacancy list.
Simple Preparation Tips After Vacancy Announcement
- Check your division-wise vacancy number and understand your competition level.
- Start solving GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers and GDS to MTS Mock Tests.
- Cover the complete GDS to MTS Syllabus topic by topic.
- Keep your eligibility documents (years of service, category certificates) ready in advance.
- Join a proper GDS to MTS Course or GDS to MTS Online Classes if you want structured guidance.
- Track the GDS to MTS Notification, GDS to MTS Exam Date, and GDS to MTS Admit Card updates regularly.
Quick Recap
- India Post has released MTS Vacancy 2026 for Uttar Pradesh Circle.
- Grand Total: 331 vacancies, and 309 vacancies remain after Compassionate and Sports Quota deduction.
- Vacancies will be filled through casual labourer quota, GDS seniority-cum-fitness, GDS Competitive Examination, and direct recruitment.
- This is a strong opportunity for GDS to MTS aspirants across UP Circle divisions.
Keep following official India Post notifications so you don’t miss your GDS to MTS Exam Date, Syllabus, and Result updates.