India Post has released the Revised Final Answer Key of Paper-I for the J&K Circle. The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle, Jammu – 180012 has circulated the Final Answer Key (Revised) of Paper-I (Series A, B, C & D) for the Combined LDCE / Competitive Examination held on 12.07.2026 (Sunday).
If you appeared in the GDS to Postman, MTS to Postman or GDS to MTS exam in Jammu & Kashmir Circle, check your series carefully — this is the revised key, and it is the one that will be used for the result.
Quick Summary of the Notification
- Ministry: Ministry of Communications, Government of India
- Department: Department of Posts (India Post)
- Office: Chief Postmaster General, J&K Circle, Jammu – 180012
- Letter Number: REP-2-320Con/1/2026-Rectt-J&K-556091
- Date: 12 August 2026
- Subject: Final Answer Key (Revised) of Paper-I of the Combined LDCE / Competitive Examination
- Exam Date: 12.07.2026 (Sunday)
- Vacancy Year: 2026
- Series Covered: A, B, C and D
- Issued By: Assistant Director Postal Services (Recruitment), J&K Circle
Which Exams Are Covered
This single Paper-I answer key covers two streams:
- Combined LDCE – for promotion to the cadre of Postman from eligible MTS / GDS
- Competitive Examination – for recruitment to the cadre of MTS from eligible GDS
Who Received This Circular
The letter has been sent to:
- The Director Accounts Postal, Jammu
- The SSPOs, Jammu / Srinagar
- The SPOs, Udhampur / Baramulla / Rajouri / Ladakh
- The Supdt. RMS JK Division, Jammu
- Director (CEPT), Mysuru – for uploading on the departmental website
- ADPS (Staff), Circle Office Jammu
The circle has directed that the Final Answer Keys (Revised) must be circulated among all candidates who appeared in the examination.
PAPER-I – Final Answer Key (Revised), Q1 to Q50
| Q. No. | Series A | Series B | Series C | Series D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | C | B | A |
| 2 | A | D | D | B |
| 3 | Dropped | D | C | B |
| 4 | A | C | C | Dropped |
| 5 | A | A | B | A |
| 6 | B | C | A | C |
| 7 | B | A | B | A |
| 8 | B | C | C | D |
| 9 | C | A | D | C |
| 10 | D | D | A | C |
| 11 | C | B | A | C |
| 12 | D | D | B | D |
| 13 | D | C | B | B |
| 14 | C | C | Dropped | B |
| 15 | A | B | A | A |
| 16 | C | A | C | B |
| 17 | A | B | A | C |
| 18 | C | C | D | B |
| 19 | A | D | C | C |
| 20 | D | A | C | B |
| 21 | B | A | C | A |
| 22 | D | B | D | A |
| 23 | C | B | B | Dropped |
| 24 | C | Dropped | B | A |
| 25 | B | A | A | A |
| 26 | A | C | B | B |
| 27 | B | A | C | B |
| 28 | C | D | B | B |
| 29 | D | C | C | C |
| 30 | A | C | B | D |
| 31 | A | C | A | C |
| 32 | B | D | A | D |
| 33 | B | B | Dropped | D |
| 34 | Dropped | B | A | C |
| 35 | A | A | A | A |
| 36 | C | B | B | C |
| 37 | A | C | B | A |
| 38 | D | B | B | C |
| 39 | C | C | C | A |
| 40 | C | B | D | D |
| 41 | C | A | C | B |
| 42 | D | A | D | D |
| 43 | B | Dropped | D | C |
| 44 | B | A | C | C |
| 45 | A | A | A | B |
| 46 | B | B | C | A |
| 47 | C | B | A | B |
| 48 | B | B | C | C |
| 49 | C | C | A | D |
| 50 | B | D | D | A |
Dropped Questions – Series-Wise List
Each series has two dropped questions. Dropped questions are removed from evaluation or awarded as per departmental rules, so do not count them as wrong.
- Series A – Question 3 and Question 34
- Series B – Question 24 and Question 43
- Series C – Question 14 and Question 33
- Series D – Question 4 and Question 23
Why This Key Is Called “Revised”
- A provisional answer key is released first after the exam.
- Candidates are allowed to submit objections with proof within a fixed window.
- The department reviews all objections through subject experts.
- Wrong, ambiguous or out-of-syllabus questions are then dropped or corrected.
- The result is prepared only from this revised final key, and no further objections are accepted.
How to Check Your Score Correctly
- Find your Series (A, B, C or D) printed on your question booklet or OMR sheet.
- Match your answers only with your own series column — the same question appears at different numbers in each series.
- Count your correct answers out of the questions that remain after dropping.
- Note that 2 questions are dropped in every series, so the effective evaluated questions are 48 out of 50.
- Compare your expected score with your circle’s previous year cut-off to judge your chances.
What Happens Next
- The circle will prepare the merit list based on this revised Paper-I key.
- For the Postman cadre, the result may also depend on other papers and the skill test, as per the notification.
- The result of provisionally recommended candidates will be declared with division allotment.
- If some selected candidates do not join, the circle later issues supplementary lists against unfilled vacancies.
Preparation Tips for Departmental Exam Candidates
- Read the official syllabus and exam pattern before you start any book.
- Solve previous year question papers of J&K Circle as well as other circles.
- Take a mock test daily and analyse every wrong answer on the same day.
- Cover Postal Manuals, Post Office Guide Part-I, FHB, Constitution of India, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Maths and Current Affairs.
- Practise typing daily if your target post requires a skill test.
- Save every official answer key and notification PDF — they are the best real practice material available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. When was the J&K Circle exam held? On 12.07.2026 (Sunday).
Q2. Which paper does this answer key cover? Only Paper-I, for all four series — A, B, C and D.
Q3. How many questions were dropped? Two questions in each series, so eight in total across the four series.
Q4. Is this key final? Yes. It is the Final Answer Key (Revised), and the objection window is closed.
Q5. Where can I download the official PDF? Director (CEPT), Mysuru has been asked to upload it on the departmental website (www.indiapost.gov.in).
Q6. Does a dropped question reduce my marks? No. Dropped questions are excluded from evaluation or handled as per departmental rules, so they cannot count against you.
Final Words
A revised answer key is the department’s way of correcting mistakes fairly — and for you, it is the last chance to estimate your score before the result. Check your series, count honestly, and if the score is close, start preparing right now for the next cycle instead of waiting for the result.