India Post has released the final vacancy list for the PA/SA LDCE 2026. The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, Hyderabad – 500 001 has issued an Addendum-Notification showing the final cadre-wise and division-wise vacancies for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant posts.
If you appeared in this exam or you are preparing for MTS to PA, Postman to PA or the Postal Assistant Departmental Exam, this is an important update. Full details are given below in simple points.
Quick Summary of the Notification
- Department: Department of Posts, India (India Post)
- Office: Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, Hyderabad – 500 001
- Notification Number: RE/PA/SA/DP/LDCE/2026
- Date: 12.08.2026, Hyderabad
- Type: Addendum-Notification (Final Vacancy)
- Exam Name: Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for PA/SA
- Vacancy Year: 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026)
- Exam Date: 28.06.2026 (Sunday)
- Reference Notifications: RE/PA/SA/DP/LDCE/2026 dated 12.05.2026 and 01.06.2026
- Issued By: Assistant Director (Recruitment), O/o Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle
Posts Covered in This LDCE
The examination is for promotion to the following posts:
- Postal Assistant (Circle Office and Regional Offices)
- Postal Assistant (Post Office)
- Sorting Assistant (Railway Mail Service)
Cadre-Wise Final Vacancy (Total 78 Posts)
1. Postal Assistant (Circle Office and Regional Offices) – 6 posts
- UR: 3
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- PwBD: 0
2. Postal Assistant (Post Office) – 57 posts
- UR: 46
- SC: 7
- ST: 4
- Horizontal (PwBD): VH – 1, HH – 1, Total PwBD – 2
3. Sorting Assistant (Railway Mail Service) – 15 posts
- UR: 12
- SC: 2
- ST: 1
- Horizontal (PwBD): VH – 1, Total PwBD – 1
Grand Total: 78 vacancies
Division-Wise Vacancy – Postal Divisions / Units
- Adilabad – 8
- Hanamkonda – 4
- Hyderabad City – 2
- Hyderabad GPO – 0
- Hyderabad South East – 2
- Karimnagar – 0
- Khammam – 6
- Mahabubnagar – 4
- Medak – 1
- Nalgonda – 1
- Nizamabad – 5
- Peddapalli – 1
- Sangareddy – 5
- Secunderabad – 9
- Suryapet – 1
- Wanaparthy – 6
- Warangal – 2
Total: 57 vacancies
Division-Wise Vacancy – Railway Mail Service
- Hyderabad Sorting – 9
- RMS ‘Z’ – 6
- MMS, Hyderabad – 0
Total: 15 vacancies
Other Important Points in the Notification
- The vacancies given in this addendum are the final vacancies for the vacancy year 2026.
- All other terms and conditions remain unchanged from the earlier notifications dated 12.05.2026 and 01.06.2026.
- The notification is to be given wide publicity among all eligible officials working in the Circle Office, Divisions and Units.
- It issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
- The GM, CEPT Mysuru will upload the notification on the official website www.indiapost.gov.in.
- Copies have been sent to the ADG (DE) Postal Directorate, Postmaster General Hyderabad Region, PMG Headquarters Region, all Divisions/Units of Telangana Circle, P&T Admin Cell of APS Training Centre, AD (Staff) and all Circle Secretaries of Unions and Service Associations.
What Is an Addendum-Notification?
Many departmental candidates get confused here, so let us keep it simple:
- The original notification announces the exam with tentative vacancies.
- After the exam is over, the department checks the actual vacancy position in each division.
- The addendum then declares the final vacancy count, division by division.
- The final vacancy number directly decides how many candidates will be selected and the cut-off in each category.
Why This Notification Matters for You
- Higher final vacancies mean a lower cut-off and better selection chances.
- Division-wise vacancy helps you understand where the posts are available — here Secunderabad, Adilabad, Wanaparthy and Khammam have the highest numbers.
- Divisions with zero vacancy (Hyderabad GPO, Karimnagar, MMS Hyderabad) will not get allotment in this cycle.
- PwBD candidates should note the horizontal reservation of 2 posts in PA (Post Office) and 1 post in SA (RMS).
Similar Departmental Exams You Should Track
Whether you are in Telangana Circle or any other circle, keep an eye on these promotion exams:
- GDS to MTS Departmental Exam – notification, syllabus, exam date, result
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard Exam – previous year question papers, mock tests
- MTS to PA (Postal Assistant) Exam – exam pattern, DEST typing test
- Postman to PA / SA Exam – study material, question bank, practice sets
- PA/SA LDCE – final vacancy, result, cut-off
Circle-wise notifications are issued separately for Delhi Circle, Punjab Circle, Haryana Circle, Rajasthan Circle, Uttar Pradesh Circle, Bihar Circle, Madhya Pradesh Circle, Maharashtra Circle, Gujarat Circle, Tamil Nadu Circle, Karnataka Circle, Kerala Circle, Odisha Circle, Assam Circle and West Bengal Circle, so always read your own circle’s notification.
How to Prepare for PA/SA and Other Departmental Exams
- Read the official syllabus and exam pattern first, then plan your study.
- Solve Postal Assistant previous year question papers and circle-wise question papers.
- Give a mock test daily and analyse your mistakes the same day.
- Revise Postal Manuals, Post Office Guide Part-I, FHB, Constitution of India, General Knowledge and Current Affairs.
- Practise typing daily for DEST — many candidates lose selection only because of the skill test.
- Join proper online classes if self-study is not giving you speed and accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the total final vacancy in Telangana Circle PA/SA LDCE 2026? A total of 78 vacancies — 6 in PA (CO/RO), 57 in PA (Post Office) and 15 in SA (RMS).
Q2. When was the PA/SA LDCE 2026 exam held? The exam was held on 28.06.2026 (Sunday).
Q3. Which division has the highest number of vacancies? Secunderabad with 9 vacancies, followed by Adilabad with 8.
Q4. Which divisions have zero vacancy? Hyderabad GPO, Karimnagar and MMS Hyderabad.
Q5. Where can I download the official notification? It will be uploaded on the official India Post website, www.indiapost.gov.in.
Final Words
Final vacancy notifications are the most useful documents for a departmental candidate — they tell you exactly how many seats are open and where. With 78 posts on the table in Telangana Circle alone, this is a strong reminder that India Post promotion exams are still one of the best career upgrades available to GDS, MTS and Postman staff. Start preparing now for the next cycle.