India Post has released the Final Answer Key for the Postman / Mail Guard / MTS Departmental Exam 2026. The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Andhra Pradesh Circle, Vijayawada – 520 013 has published the Final Answer Keys of Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (MCQ) for the exam held on 12.07.2026 (Sunday).
If you appeared in the GDS to Postman, GDS to Mail Guard or MTS to Postman / MTS exam in AP Circle, you can now check your answers set-wise and calculate your expected score before the result comes out.
Quick Summary of the Notification
- Department: Department of Posts – India (India Post)
- Office: Chief Postmaster General, Andhra Pradesh Circle, Vijayawada – 520 013
- Notification Number: RE/3-7/AK/2026
- Date: 12.08.2026
- Subject: Final Answer Keys of LDCE / CE for promotion / recruitment to the posts of Postman / Mail Guard / Multi-Tasking Staff from eligible MTS / GDS
- Vacancy Year: 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026)
- Exam Date: 12.07.2026 (Sunday)
- Papers Covered: Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (MCQ)
- Issued By: Assistant Director (Recruitment), AP Circle
- Purpose: For the information of all candidates who appeared in the examination
Which Exams Are Covered
This single answer key covers two examination streams:
- LDCE – for promotion to the cadre of Postman / Mail Guard from eligible MTS
- Competitive Examination (CE) – for recruitment to the posts of Postman / Mail Guard / MTS from GDS, against vacancies earmarked for GDS and unfilled LDCE vacancies of Postman / Mail Guard
Where to Download the Official Answer Key
- The GM, CEPT Mysuru has been requested to upload the Final Answer Keys on the Department’s website.
- Path to follow: www.indiapost.gov.in → Employee Corner → Recruitment & Results
- The Assistant Postmaster General (Staff, Welfare & SR), AP Circle, will also inform Circle Office candidates.
PAPER-I – Final Answer Key (Q1 to Q50)
| 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 |
| 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 |
PAPER-II – Final Answer Key (Q1 to Q25)
| 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 |
PAPER-III – Final Answer Key (Q1 to Q30)
| 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 |
Deleted Questions – Set-Wise List
Some questions have been deleted in the final answer key. Deleted questions are normally excluded from evaluation or full marks are granted as per departmental rules.
Paper-I
- Set A – Question 33
- Set B – Question 31
- Set C – Question 34
- Set D – Question 36
Paper-II
- Set A – Questions 9 and 14
- Set B – Questions 7 and 10
- Set C – Questions 4 and 15
- Set D – Questions 2 and 23
Paper-III
- No deleted questions
How to Calculate Your Expected Marks
- First check your question paper Set (A, B, C or D) printed on your OMR sheet or question booklet.
- Match your answers only with your own set column — the answers are shuffled in each set.
- Count the total correct answers in Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III separately.
- Do not count deleted questions as wrong.
- Compare your score with the previous year cut-off of your circle to get an idea of your chances.
Difference Between Provisional and Final Answer Key
- The provisional answer key is released first, and candidates are given a window to raise objections.
- The department examines all objections with expert help.
- Wrong or doubtful questions are then deleted or corrected.
- The final answer key is what is actually used to prepare the result — no further objections are accepted after it.
What Happens After the Final Answer Key
- The circle prepares the merit list on the basis of the final answer key.
- DEST / typing skill test results are also considered for the Postman / Mail Guard cadre where applicable.
- The result of provisionally recommended candidates is declared next, along with division allotment.
- If vacancies remain unfilled, the circle issues supplementary lists later.
Preparation Tips for the Next Attempt
- Study the official syllabus and exam pattern for Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III.
- Solve previous year question papers of your own circle and other circles.
- Attempt a mock test daily and revise the wrong answers the same day.
- Focus on Postal Manuals, Post Office Guide Part-I, FHB, Constitution of India, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Maths and Current Affairs.
- Practise typing every day for DEST — many candidates clear the written papers but lose selection in the skill test.
- Always keep a copy of the official answer key PDF for your record.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When was this exam held? The examination was held on 12.07.2026 (Sunday) in Andhra Pradesh Circle.
Q2. How many papers are there? Three papers — Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (MCQ).
Q3. How many questions were deleted? Four questions in Paper-I (one per set) and eight in Paper-II (two per set).
Q4. Can I raise an objection now? No. This is the final answer key, so the objection window is already closed.
Q5. When will the result be declared? The result of provisionally recommended candidates is usually declared after the merit list and skill test formalities are completed. Keep checking the official website and your Divisional Office.
Q6. Where is the official PDF available? On www.indiapost.gov.in under Employee Corner → Recruitment & Results.
Final Words
The final answer key is the last checkpoint before the result. Calculate your score honestly, note where you lost marks, and start preparing for the next cycle today — because in departmental exams, the candidate who prepares before the notification always wins.