Big day for departmental candidates in Maharashtra. The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai has declared the result of the LDCE / Competitive Examination for promotion to the cadre of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) for the vacancy year 2026.
The result was announced on 08.09.2026 vide Letter No. ADR/2-16/LGO/2026 (III), signed by Akshata V. Kavathankar, Assistant Director of Postal Services (Recruitment).
A total of 281 candidates have been selected in Category A.
Result at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Circle | Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai – 400001 |
| Letter No. | ADR/2-16/LGO/2026 (III) dated 08.09.2026 |
| Exam Name | LDCE / CE for promotion to PA/SA cadre |
| Feeder Cadres | Postman / Mail Guard / MTS / eligible GDS |
| LDCE (Paper I) Held On | 28.06.2026 |
| DEST Held On | 16.08.2026 |
| Vacancy Year | 2026 |
| Candidates Selected (Category A) | 281 |
| Results in Sealed Cover | 12 |
| Paper I Marks | Out of 95 (five questions deleted) |
| DEST Marks | Out of 25 |
| Offer of Appointment By | 18.09.2026 |
| Unfilled Vacancy Report By | 09.10.2026 |
What the Three Annexures Contain
| Annexure | Contents |
|---|---|
| Annexure-I | List of 281 candidates selected in LDCE (28.06.2026) and DEST (16.08.2026) – Category A |
| Annexure-II | Summary of candidates whose result is kept in sealed cover – Category A (12 candidates) |
| Annexure-III | Final Answer Key for LDCE/CE for PA/SA held on 28.06.2026 (Series A, B, C, D) |
Toppers of Maharashtra Circle LDCE PA/SA 2026
Congratulations to the top performers of the circle.
| Rank | Name | Division | Paper I | DEST | Allotted Division |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sudam Kautik Chaure | CSN | 88 | 24.43 | Mumbai South |
| 2 | Aniruddha Chandrakant Koparde | Mumbai North | 87 | 25 | Sangli |
| 3 | Ajay Digambar Shende | Mumbai North | 86 | 24.85 | Chandrapur |
| 4 | Pravin Dadapatil Wani | Mumbai North | 86 | 25 | Nashik |
| 5 | Sandip Rameshrao Borkar | Mumbai West | 85 | 22.85 | Mumbai GPO |
| 6 | Sushil Wamanrao Khartade | Mumbai North | 85 | 17.86 | Akola |
| 7 | Aniket Chhaban Ghegade | Mumbai North | 85 | 25 | CO/RO/RLO |
| 8 | Chetan Rajendra Sawant | Dhule | 85 | 24.86 | Nashik |
| 9 | Prashant Supadu Raut | Bhusawal | 85 | 25 | RMS L Dn Bhusawal |
| 10 | Shubham Ravindra Shinde | Chandrapur | 85 | 25 | Akola |
The complete list of all 281 selected candidates with roll numbers, category, marks and allotted divisions is available in Annexure-I of the official result PDF.
Marks Trend – What Was the Cut-Off?
Looking at the merit list, here is roughly how the marks moved:
- Highest Paper I marks: 88 out of 95
- Top 50 candidates: mostly in the range of 80 to 88 marks
- UR candidates around rank 150-200: in the range of 72 to 75 marks
- SC candidates: selections continued down to around 64-71 marks
- ST candidates: selections continued down to around 61-70 marks
- PwBD (VH / HH / OH) candidates: lowest selection at 53 marks, with some candidates exempted from DEST
Key observation: Most selected candidates scored 24 to 25 out of 25 in DEST. A weak typing score can push you down the merit list even with good Paper I marks. Practise typing seriously.
Important Points From the Result Order
1. Single Merit List at Circle Level
As per Recruitment Rules 2022 for PA/SA Cadres notified in GSR 459(E) dated 17.06.2022, communicated vide Dte letter No. 04-05/2015-SPN-I dated 20.06.2022, and in pursuance of Dte letter No. X-12/6/2021-SPN-II dated 31.12.2021, a single merit list has been prepared at circle level.
2. Merit Based on Paper I + Qualifying in DEST
The merit list is prepared as per marks obtained in Paper I, subject to the candidate qualifying in DEST.
3. No Re-Allocation
The allotted division shown in Annexure-I is final. There will be no re-allocation.
4. No OBC / EWS Reservation in Departmental Quota
Since there is no reservation for OBC and EWS in the departmental quota, and unfilled departmental quota vacancies are offered to GDS, OBC and EWS candidates who fulfil UR eligibility criteria have been selected against UR based on their merit position.
5. Document Verification Is the Appointing Authority’s Personal Responsibility
Before issuing provisional appointment orders, Appointing Authorities must verify:
- Date of Birth proof
- Educational qualification certificates
- PWD certificate
- Category Certificate and Category Validity Certificate
- All other eligibility conditions for the respective vacancy year
6. False Declaration = Cancellation
If it is later found that a candidate applied or appeared with a false declaration about educational qualification, category, length of service or physical disability, the selection will be cancelled without any notice.
7. Sealed Cover Cases
- Candidates with minor punishments are declared as per Dte letters X-7/6/2022-SPN-II dated 17.05.2023, 22.09.2023, 04.03.2024 and No. 17-47/2024-GDS dated 14.10.2024. Their offer of appointment will be issued after completion of the punishment.
- Candidates with major punishment, or where punishment is yet to be decided, are kept in sealed cover.
- As per the order, candidates at Sl. No. 5, 106, 199 and 239 have been declared successful, but their promotion will be effective after currency of the penalty.
8. Sealed Cover Summary (Annexure-II)
| Division / Unit | SC | ST | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airmail Sorting | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| CO/RO/RLO | – | 3 | – | 3 |
| Dhule | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Goa | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Mumbai North West | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Mumbai South | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Mumbai West | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| RMS L Dn Bhusawal | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Sindhudurg | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Total | 1 | 6 | 5 | 12 |
9. Refusal of Earlier Promotion
Before issuing an offer of appointment, Divisional / Unit Heads must check whether the official had refused an offer of promotion earlier. In such cases, the offer can be issued only after one year from the date of refusal, as per Dte letter No. W-17/10/2023-SPN-I-DOP dated 06.03.2023.
10. APS Candidates
Departmental APS candidates will be appointed in the Unit / Division shown in the Annexure after discharge from APS and completion of pre-appointment formalities including caste verification and training. Division / Unit Heads will issue the NBR certificate with effect from the date the candidate’s junior is appointed in the PA/SA cadre.
What Happens Next – Timeline
- Within 2 days of result declaration: Divisional / Unit Heads must issue offer of appointment letters so candidates can join at the earliest.
- By 18.09.2026: Concerned Regional APMG / AD will personally monitor and issue the offer of promotion / offer of appointment.
- By 09.10.2026: Information on unfilled vacancies to be submitted to Circle Office.
Note: Copies of offer of appointment / appointment orders need not be marked to Circle Office. Only the report of unfilled vacancies has to be sent.
Final Answer Key – Deleted Questions (Annexure-III)
The final answer key for all four series has been released. Five questions were deleted in each series, which is why Paper I was evaluated out of 95 marks instead of 100.
| Series | Deleted Question Numbers |
|---|---|
| A Series | 16, 46, 47, 79, 90 |
| B Series | 6, 36, 37, 69, 80 |
| C Series | 26, 27, 46, 59, 70 |
| D Series | 16, 17, 36, 60, 99 |
The complete question-wise answer key for all 100 questions in Series A, B, C and D is given in Annexure-III of the official PDF. This is extremely useful for candidates preparing for the next Postman to PA and MTS to PA exams – solve the paper and check your answers against this key.
If You Did Not Clear It This Time
Do not lose heart. Look at the marks trend above. The gap between selection and non-selection was often just 2-3 marks. Here is what to work on:
- DEST is where people lose the race. Most selected candidates scored 24-25 out of 25. Fifteen minutes of daily typing practice can change your entire result next year.
- Solve this year’s paper with the final answer key. You now have both the questions and the official answers. This is the most reliable study material available.
- Focus on the deleted questions too. They show which topics were ambiguous, and similar topics often reappear in a cleaner form.
- Start early, not two months before. Candidates scoring 85+ prepared throughout the year, not in the last few weeks.
- Keep your service record clean. Even a minor punishment can delay your promotion after selection, as seen in the sealed cover cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was the Maharashtra Circle LDCE PA/SA result 2026 declared? On 08.09.2026 vide Letter No. ADR/2-16/LGO/2026 (III).
Q. How many candidates were selected? 281 candidates in Category A, plus 12 candidates whose results are kept in sealed cover.
Q. Why is Paper I out of 95 marks? Five questions were deleted in each series, so evaluation was done out of 95 instead of 100.
Q. How is the merit list prepared? As per marks obtained in Paper I, subject to qualifying in DEST. A single merit list is prepared at circle level.
Q. Can I request a change of allotted division? No. The order clearly states there will be no re-allocation.
Q. When will I get my appointment letter? Divisional / Unit Heads must issue offer of appointment within 2 days of the result. Regional APMG / AD will ensure issue by 18.09.2026.
Q. Is there OBC or EWS reservation in this exam? No. There is no reservation for OBC and EWS in the departmental quota. Such candidates meeting UR criteria are selected against UR on merit.
Q. Where can I check my roll number and marks? In Annexure-I of the official result PDF uploaded on the Maharashtra Circle / India Post website.
Final Word
Congratulations to all 281 selected candidates of Maharashtra Circle. Complete your document verification quickly so your appointment order is not delayed – the department has set a tight 18.09.2026 deadline for issuing offers.
And for everyone who missed it this time: the final answer key is now public. Use it. Next year’s paper is the same battle with better preparation.
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