SEO Title: MTS to Postman Result 2026 Maharashtra Circle – 595 Selected, Cut-off Marks & Vacancies
Maharashtra Postal Circle has declared the MTS to Postman/Mail Guard LDCE Result 2026 for the exam held on 12.07.2026. See the number of selected candidates, marks trend, 1,564 vacancies, joining timeline and final answer key.
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Good news for MTS employees in Maharashtra! The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai has declared the result of the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion from MTS to Postman/Mail Guard for the vacancy year 2026.
If you wrote this exam, here is everything you need to know in simple words.
Quick Summary
- Exam: LDCE for promotion from MTS to Postman/Mail Guard
- Circle: Maharashtra Circle (including Goa)
- Vacancy year: 2026
- Written exam date: 12.07.2026
- DEST (Data Entry Skill Test): 06.09.2026 as per the cover letter (Annexure I mentions 16.08.2026)
- Candidates provisionally selected: 595
- Additional provisionally recommended candidates: 6
- Total vacancies notified: 1,564 in postal divisions, plus 5 in RMS and sorting units
- Letter No.: ADR/Rectt/MTS to PM-MG Exam/2026 (Part II)
- Issued by: Akshata V. Kavathankar, Assistant Director of Postal Services (Recruitment)
What Is Included in the Result PDF?
The result comes with four parts:
- Annexure I: List of 595 successful MTS candidates with division, roll number, category, marks and allotted division
- Annexure II: Summary of 6 provisionally recommended candidates
- Annexure A: Division-wise vacancies for the year 2026
- Final Answer Key: Paper I, Paper II and Paper III of the exam held on 12.07.2026
How Was the Merit List Prepared?
- Merit is based on marks in Paper I and Paper II combined
- Candidates must also qualify Paper III and Paper IV (DEST)
- When two candidates have equal marks, the tie-breaking rules from Directorate letter dated 11.12.2020 were followed
- Visually handicapped (VH) candidates were exempted from DEST
Marks Trend: How Much Did Toppers Score?
This gives a good idea for future MTS to Postman exam preparation:
- Highest score: 138 marks in Paper I + II (92 in Paper I and 46 in Paper II)
- Many top candidates scored a full 25 in DEST
- Last selected candidate: 66 marks in Paper I + II
- Last UR candidate: around 68 marks
So a score of 100+ in Paper I and II kept candidates well inside the selection list this year.
Vacancy Position for 2026 (Annexure A)
Region-wise vacancies for MTS to Postman/Mail Guard:
- Mumbai Region: 995
- Navi Mumbai Region: 337
- Pune Region: 106
- Goa Region: 72
- Nagpur Region: 37
- CSN Region: 17
- Grand Total: 1,564 (OC 1,178, SC 259, ST 127)
Divisions with the most vacancies:
- Mumbai North West: 268
- Mumbai North East: 233
- Mumbai North: 190
- Thane: 181
- Mumbai West: 159
Posts for persons with disabilities: VH 20, HH 27, OH 29 and IV & V 19.
RMS and Sorting units have 5 separate vacancies (Mumbai Sorting 2, RMS L Division Bhusawal 1, RMS BM Division Miraj 2).
Since the vacancies are much higher than the number of selected candidates, many posts remain unfilled.
Important Rules for Selected Candidates
- No reservation for OBC and EWS in departmental quota. OBC and EWS candidates meeting UR criteria are selected as UR on merit
- Unfilled departmental quota vacancies are being offered to GDS, which is good news for GDS to Postman aspirants
- No re-allocation of division will be done under any circumstances
- Documents like date of birth proof, education certificate, category certificate and PwD certificate will be checked before appointment
- Selection will be cancelled without notice if any false declaration is found
- If any official has refused promotion earlier, a new offer can be given only after one year from the date of refusal
- No disciplinary or vigilance case should be pending against the candidate
Joining Timeline
- Offer of promotion to be issued by: 25.09.2026
- Joining: within 7 days of the offer
- Unfilled vacancies (due to non-joining) to be reported to Region by: 05.10.2026
- Consolidated report from Regions to Circle Office by: 05.10.2026
Regional APMGs and ADs will personally monitor these timelines.
Final Answer Key
The final answer key for Paper I, Paper II and Paper III has been released for all four series (A, B, C and D). A few questions have been marked as “DELETE” in each series, so check your series carefully while matching answers.
This answer key is also a great resource for anyone looking for MTS to Postman previous year question papers and GDS to Postman question paper practice.
What Should You Do Now?
- Selected candidates: Keep your documents ready and wait for your offer letter from your division
- Not selected this time: Check your marks, compare with the answer key and start preparing for next year
- GDS aspirants: Watch for news on unfilled vacancies being offered to GDS
- Everyone: Practise with GDS to Postman mock tests and study the GDS to Postman syllabus to stay ready
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the MTS to Postman exam 2026 held in Maharashtra Circle?
The written exam was held on 12.07.2026.
How many candidates were selected?
595 candidates were provisionally selected, with 6 more provisionally recommended.
How many vacancies were there?
1,564 vacancies in postal divisions and 5 in RMS and sorting units.
What was the highest score?
138 marks in Paper I and Paper II combined.
Is there reservation for OBC and EWS?
No. There is no OBC or EWS reservation in departmental quota, so such candidates are selected as UR on merit.
By when will the offer of promotion be issued?
By 25.09.2026, with joining within 7 days.