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Answer Key Is Out: Here Is What You Need to Know
Good news for everyone who sat the Inspector of Posts exam this year. The Department of Posts has released the provisional answer keys for Paper-I and Paper-III of the LDCE IP 2026. The exam was held on 26 and 27 September 2026.
The keys were uploaded on the departmental website on 29 September 2026. If you think any answer in the key is wrong, you can send your feedback, but only until 5:30 PM on 6 October 2026.
This blog explains, step by step, how to match your booklet with the key, how to fill the feedback format, and where to send it in your Circle.
Important Dates at a Glance
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| LDCE IP 2026 exam held | 26 and 27 September 2026 |
| Provisional answer keys uploaded | 29 September 2026 |
| Last date for candidates to send feedback | 6 October 2026, by 5:30 PM |
| Last date for Circles to send compiled feedback to DE Section | 8 October 2026 |
Notice details: Letter No. A-34013/02/2026-DE dated 29.09.2026, issued by the DE Section, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi. Signed by Krishna Kumar Gupta, Assistant Director General (DE).
How to Check the Answer Key
The question booklets came in four series: A, B, C and D. The same question has a different number in each series, so the key lists all four numbers side by side with one answer.
| Paper | Total questions | Example row from the key |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | 125 | Q1 in Series A = Q5 in B = Q8 in C = Q12 in D, answer A |
| Paper-III | 150 | Q1 in Series A = Q5 in B = Q8 in C = Q12 in D, answer B |
Simple steps to check your answers:
- Download the provisional answer key PDF from the departmental website.
- Note your booklet series (A, B, C or D) from your question paper.
- Find your question number in your series column.
- Read the answer in the last column of that same row.
- Compare it with what you marked and count your expected score.
Keep a note of any question where you strongly feel the key is wrong. You will need its paper number, series and question number for the feedback form.
How to Send Your Feedback
Feedback must be sent in the prescribed format called Annexure-I, by email to your own Postal Circle. Use a separate form for Paper-I and Paper-III.
Details to fill in Annexure-I:
- Your name and official address
- Name of your Circle
- Your Roll Number
- Serial number of the objection
- Paper number (I or III), booklet series (A/B/C/D) and question number
- The full question with all four answer options
- Your comment on why the provisional answer is wrong
- Your signature, mobile number, place and date
Very important: You must cite the Rule number or Instruction and its official source. Scan a copy of that rule or instruction and attach it with your feedback. An objection without proof may not be considered.
What happens next: Circles will compile all feedback in Annexure-III, separately for each paper, and send it to the DE Section, DoP by 8 October 2026. The final answer key will be decided after this review.
Circle-wise Email IDs for Feedback (Annexure-II)
Send your feedback only to the email ID of your own Circle.
| No. | Circle | Email ID |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | rectt2.ap@indiapost.gov.in |
| 2 | Assam | staff.as@indiapost.gov.in |
| 3 | Bihar | adrecruitmentbihar@gmail.com |
| 4 | Chhattisgarh | dpschhattisgarh@indiapost.gov.in |
| 5 | Delhi | examfeedbackdelhi@gmail.com |
| 6 | Gujarat | recruitmentsection.gj@indiapost.gov.in |
| 7 | Haryana | adhry.exam@gmail.com |
| 8 | Himachal Pradesh | ssstaff.hp@gmail.com |
| 9 | Jammu & Kashmir | recruitment.jkcircle@gmail.com |
| 10 | Jharkhand | adrecruitment.jh@gmail.com |
| 11 | Karnataka | rectt.ka@indiapost.gov.in |
| 12 | Kerala | rectt.kl@indiapost.gov.in |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | rectt.mp@indiapost.gov.in |
| 14 | Maharashtra | mh.refeed@gmail.com |
| 15 | North East | dpsshillong@indiapost.gov.in, apmgstaff.ne@indiapost.gov.in |
| 16 | Odisha | adrectodi@gmail.com |
| 17 | Punjab | rectt.pb@indiapost.gov.in |
| 18 | Rajasthan | personal.rj@indiapost.gov.in |
| 19 | Tamil Nadu | rectt.tn@indiapost.gov.in |
| 20 | Telangana | ldceip2025.telangana@gmail.com |
| 21 | Uttarakhand | staff.uk@indiapost.gov.in |
| 22 | Uttar Pradesh | rectt.up@indiapost.gov.in |
| 23 | West Bengal | ipexamkeyfeedbackwb@gmail.com |
Note: The Telangana ID says “2025” in the official notice. It is copied exactly as printed, so double-check with your Circle office if your mail bounces.
Tips for a Strong Objection
- Be specific. Write the exact paper, series and question number. One wrong digit can make your objection useless.
- Quote the rule. Mention the exact Rule number, volume or circular, such as a Postal Manual rule or a DoP order.
- Attach proof. Scan the page of the rule book or circular and attach it to the same email.
- One form per paper. Do not mix Paper-I and Paper-III questions in one form.
- Send early. Do not wait for the last evening of 6 October. Email servers and scanners can fail at the worst time.
- Keep a copy. Save the sent email and attachments for your record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When was the LDCE IP 2026 answer key released?
The provisional answer keys for Paper-I and Paper-III were uploaded on 29 September 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to send objections?
You must send your feedback by 5:30 PM on 6 October 2026.
Q3. Where do I send my objection?
To the email ID of your own Postal Circle, as listed in Annexure-II above.
Q4. Can I send objections for both papers in one form?
No. Use a separate Annexure-I form for Paper-I and Paper-III.
Q5. Is proof required with the objection?
Yes. You must cite the Rule number or Instruction with its source and attach a scanned copy.
Q6. How many questions are there in each paper?
As per the answer key, Paper-I has 125 questions and Paper-III has 150 questions.
Q7. Is this the final answer key?
No. This is provisional. The final key will come after the Department reviews all feedback.
Final Words
The LDCE IP 2026 provisional answer key gives you a fair chance to check your score and question any mistake. Match your booklet series carefully, back every objection with a rule, and send it to your Circle before 5:30 PM on 6 October 2026.
If this exam did not go as planned, do not lose heart. Every India Post Departmental Exam, from GDS to MTS and MTS to PA to Postman to PA and IP, rewards regular practice. Keep using India Post Mock Tests, India Post Previous Year Question Papers and good India Post Study Material to stay ready for the next chance.
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