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Gujarat Circle Postman/Mail Guard result is out
Good news for GDS and MTS employees in Gujarat. The Circle Office, Ahmedabad has released the list of candidates who qualified the GDS to Postman / Mail Guard and MTS to Postman / Mail Guard exam held on 12 July 2026.
In total, 2,202 candidates have qualified. They can now appear in Paper IV (DEST), which will be held on Sunday, 25 October 2026.
You have about 10 days left. Read below to know the key details and how to get ready.
Quick facts at a glance
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Letter number | R&E/2-9/PM-MG/MTS/Con/2026 |
| Letter date | 13.10.2026 |
| Issued by | Assistant Director Postal Services (Recruitment), Gujarat Circle, Ahmedabad |
| Exam | LDCE / CE from MTS and GDS to Postman / Mail Guard |
| Vacancy year | 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026) |
| Written exam date | 12.07.2026 |
| MTS to Postman/MG qualified (Annexure A) | 365 candidates |
| GDS to Postman/MG qualified (Annexure B) | 1,837 candidates |
| Total qualified | 2,202 candidates |
| Next step | Paper IV – DEST |
| DEST date | 25.10.2026 (Sunday) |
| DEST centres | Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Vadodara |
What is Paper IV (DEST)?
DEST means Data Entry Skill Test. It is the computer typing test in the Postman / Mail Guard exam. Only those who cleared the written papers can sit for it.
In simple words:
- You will type a given passage on a computer.
- It checks your typing speed and accuracy.
- It is a qualifying test, so you must pass it to move ahead.
Exemption for some candidates
A few candidates with visual disability (PH-VH) are marked “Exemption for DEST” in the list. That is 2 candidates in the MTS list and 3 in the GDS list. They do not need to appear in this test.
Division-wise qualified candidates
Panchmahal leads with 306 qualified candidates, followed by Sabarkantha (183) and Anand (114). These numbers are counted from the official lists. Please check your name in the official PDF.
| Division | MTS to PM/MG | GDS to PM/MG | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panchmahal | 1 | 305 | 306 |
| Sabarkantha | 5 | 178 | 183 |
| Anand | 10 | 104 | 114 |
| Kheda | 5 | 101 | 106 |
| Vadodara East | 29 | 75 | 104 |
| Vadodara West | 18 | 83 | 101 |
| Ahmedabad City | 20 | 79 | 99 |
| Gandhinagar | 7 | 89 | 96 |
| RMS ‘W’ | 74 | 16 | 90 |
| Junagadh | 1 | 85 | 86 |
| RMS ‘AM’ | 72 | 14 | 86 |
| Surat | 3 | 72 | 75 |
| Mahesana | 13 | 60 | 73 |
| Banaskantha | 5 | 54 | 59 |
| Bhavnagar | 6 | 52 | 58 |
| Bardoli | 8 | 50 | 58 |
| Bharuch | 9 | 49 | 58 |
| Jamnagar | 3 | 50 | 53 |
| Rajkot | 12 | 41 | 53 |
| Patan | 5 | 47 | 52 |
| Amreli | 4 | 43 | 47 |
| Valsad | 8 | 39 | 47 |
| Surendranagar | 3 | 40 | 43 |
| Navsari | 3 | 37 | 40 |
| Gondal | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Kachchh | 3 | 22 | 25 |
| RMS ‘RJ’ | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Porbandar | 2 | 18 | 20 |
| Ahmedabad GPO | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| MMS Ahmedabad | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Vadodara Region | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| GM (F) Ahmedabad | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rajkot Region | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Circle Office | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 365 | 1,837 | 2,202 |
How to check your name
- Open the official PDF on the India Post website or get it from your division office.
- If you are an MTS, look in Annexure A. If you are a GDS, look in Annexure B.
- Find your division name. Names are grouped division-wise.
- Match your Roll Number and CSI ID with your admit card.
- Check the Remarks column. If it says “Exemption for DEST”, you do not need to take the test.
Tips for the last 10 days before DEST
- Practice typing daily for at least 30 minutes.
- Focus on accuracy first. Speed comes with practice.
- Use online typing tests or mock DEST practice sets.
- Get comfortable with a normal keyboard, not just a laptop.
- Keep your admit card and photo ID ready a day before.
- Reach your centre (Ahmedabad, Rajkot or Vadodara) early on 25 October.
Why this result matters
Becoming a Postman or Mail Guard is a big step up for GDS and MTS staff. It means a regular post, better pay and more growth. After Postman, you can also aim for the Postman to PA exam later.
If you did not qualify this time, do not lose heart. Start early for the next GDS to Postman Departmental Exam with the right study plan.
Helpful links for your preparation
- GDS to Postman Online Classes and Coaching
- GDS to Postman Previous Year Question Papers and Mock Test
- GDS to MTS Online Classes and Complete Course
- MTS to PA and Postman to PA Online Classes
- India Post Study Material, Mock Tests and Quiz
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Frequently asked questions
Q1. When was the Gujarat Circle GDS/MTS to Postman exam held? On 12 July 2026, for vacancy year 2026.
Q2. How many candidates qualified? 2,202 in total: 365 from MTS and 1,837 from GDS.
Q3. When is the DEST (Paper IV)? On Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Q4. Where will the DEST be held? At Ahmedabad, Rajkot and Vadodara centres.
Q5. Which list should a GDS check? Annexure B. MTS candidates should check Annexure A.
Q6. Is DEST compulsory for everyone? Yes, except a few PH-VH candidates marked “Exemption for DEST” in the list.
Q7. Does qualifying DEST mean final selection? Not yet. The final result will come after DEST. Keep checking official notices.