Solan Division MTS & Postman Reservation Roster 2025 | GDS to MTS Vacancy Position Explained
Solan Division (Himachal) releases post-based reservation roster as on 31-12-2025 for MTS and Postman cadre. Check GDS to MTS vacancy shortage, category-wise posts, LDCE quota and full preparation guide.
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Quick Summary (Read in 30 Seconds)
- Issued by: Superintendent of Post Offices, Solan Division, Saproon – 173211 (Himachal Pradesh).
- Document type: Post-Based Reservation Roster as on 31-12-2025.
- Cadres covered: Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) and Postman.
- MTS cadre strength: 30 posts — 15 by seniority-cum-fitness, 15 by competitive examination (LDCE) from GDS.
- Postman cadre strength: 61 posts — 30 by LDCE from MTS, 31 by LDCE from GDS.
- MTS cadre is running short by 4 posts; Postman cadre short by 6 posts.
- Reservation percentage applied: EWS 10%, SC 25%, ST 4%, OBC 20% (MTS & Postman direct quota) and SC 15%, ST 7.5% (Postman departmental quota).
What Is a Reservation Roster? (In Simple Words)
Many GDS and MTS employees see this document and get confused. Here is the simple meaning:
- A roster is a register that shows which post belongs to which category (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).
- Posts are numbered one by one, and each number is earmarked for a category as per fixed percentages.
- It tells you how many posts are sanctioned, how many are filled (in position), and how many are vacant (shortage).
- Vacancies for the next GDS to MTS Departmental Exam and MTS to Postman LDCE are calculated from this roster.
So if you want to know your real promotion chance in your division, this is the document to read.
Part 1: MTS Cadre – Seniority-cum-Fitness Quota (DPC)
Method of Recruitment:
50% on the basis of seniority-cum-fitness amongst willing Gramin Dak Sevaks of the recruiting Division or unit who have worked regularly for five years in that capacity = 15 posts.
Officials shown in position (Roster Points 1 to 10):
| Point | Name | Post Earmarked | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dilip Singh (Compassionate) | UR-1 | UR-1 |
| 2 | Dharam Pal | UR-2 | SC-1 |
| 3 | Lekh Chand | UR-3 | UR-2 |
| 4 | Rajesh Kumar (Compassionate) | SC-1 | SC-2 |
| 5 | Hukam Chand | OBC-1 | OBC-1 |
| 6 | Het Ram | UR-4 | UR-3 |
| 7 | Lal Chand | UR-5 | SC-3 |
| 8 | Hem Shanker | SC-2 | UR-4 |
| 9 | Deep Ram | UR-6 | OBC-2 |
| 10 | Inder Singh | EWS-1 | SC-4 |
Summary – GDS to MTS Direct Quota (Seniority Cum Fitness) as on 31-12-2025:
| Total | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | UR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| In Position | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | (-)5 | (-)1 | (+)1 | 0 | (-)1 | (-)4 |
Simple meaning: 5 posts are still vacant in this quota — mainly UR (4), EWS (1) and OBC (1). SC is in excess by 1.
Part 2: MTS Cadre – Competitive Examination Quota (LDCE from GDS)
Method of Recruitment:
50% on the basis of Competitive Examination restricted to Gramin Dak Sevaks of the recruiting Postal Circle who have worked regularly for three years in that capacity = 15 posts.
Officials shown in position (Roster Points 1 to 16):
| Point | Name | Post Earmarked | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ram Pal | UR-1 | UR-1 |
| 2 | Yash Pal | UR-2 | UR-2 |
| 3 | Ram Dayal | UR-3 | SC-1 |
| 4 | Sanjay Kumar | SC-1 | UR-3 (PH-OH) |
| 5 | Sheetal | OBC-1 | UR-4 |
| 6 | Himani | UR-4 | SC-2 |
| 7 | Pooja Devi | UR-5 | UR-5 |
| 8 | Deepak Kumar | SC-2 | EWS-1 |
| 9 | Ravinder Raj | UR-6 | ST-1 |
| 10 | Sanjeev | EWS-1 | SC-3 |
| 11 | Rekha Thakur | OBC-2 | UR-6 |
| 12 | Babli Sharma | SC-3 | OBC-1 |
| 13 | Yashoda Kanwar | UR-7 | SC-4 |
| 14 | Harbans Lal | UR-8 | EWS-2 |
| 15 | Ravinder | OBC-3 | SC-5 |
| 16 | Ashima | SC-4 | SC-6 |
Summary – GDS to MTS Direct Quota (Competitive Examination) as on 31-12-2025:
| Total | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | UR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| In Position | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | (+)1 | (+)1 | (+)2 | (+)1 | (-)2 | (-)2 |
Simple meaning: This quota is slightly over-filled by 1 post, but OBC and UR are still short by 2 each.
Part 3: Combined MTS Post Cadre Roster (31-12-2025)
| Total | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | UR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Recruitment through DPC of GDS (A) | 15 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Through Competitive Exam (LDCE) of GDS (B) | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Total (A+B) | 30 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 14 |
| In Position MTS through Seniority Cum Fitness (C) | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| In Position MTS Through Competitive Exam (D) | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Total (C+D) | 26 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | -4 | 0 | +3 | +1 | -3 | -4 |
Simple meaning: Out of 30 sanctioned MTS posts in Solan Division, 26 are filled and 4 are vacant — mostly UR and OBC.
Part 4: Postman Cadre – Departmental Quota (LDCE from MTS)
Method of Recruitment:
50% of sanctioned strength by promotion of Multi Tasking Staff of the recruiting Postal Circle on the basis of Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) = 30 posts.
Reservation: SC 15%, ST 7.5%.
Officials in position (Roster Points 1 to 8):
| Point | Name | Post Earmarked | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramesh Dutt | UR-1 | UR-1 |
| 2 | Arjun Singh | UR-2 | UR-2 |
| 3 | Kapil | UR-3 | UR-3 |
| 4 | Krishan Singh | UR-4 | SC-1 |
| 5 | Balak Ram Sharma | UR-5 | UR-4 |
| 6 | Ram Pal | UR-6 | UR-5 |
| 7 | Beena Kumari | SC-1 | SC-2 |
| 8 | Nitu Dogra | UR-7 | UR-6 |
Summary – Postman Departmental Quota from MTS (LDCE) as on 31-12-2025:
| Total | SC | ST | UR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 30 | 4 | 2 | 24 |
| In Position | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | -22 | -2 | -2 | -18 |
This is the biggest opportunity in the document. 22 Postman posts are lying vacant in the MTS promotion quota of Solan Division. If you are an MTS employee here, the MTS to Postman LDCE is your best route.
Part 5: Postman Cadre – Direct Quota (LDCE from GDS)
Method of Recruitment:
50% of sanctioned strength by Direct Recruitment on the basis of Competitive Examination limited to Gramin Dak Sevaks at the recruiting Postal Circle who have worked regularly for five years = 31 posts.
Reservation: EWS 10%, SC 25%, ST 4%, OBC 20%.
Summary – Postman Direct Quota (LDCE) as on 31-12-2025:
| Total | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | UR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Sanctioned | 31 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| In Position | 47 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 15 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | +16 | +1 | +3 | +5 | +6 | +1 |
Simple meaning: This quota is over-filled by 16 posts. So fresh GDS to Postman vacancies in Solan Division are limited for now, while the MTS to Postman side is wide open.
Part 6: Combined Postman Post Cadre Roster (31-12-2025)
| Total | EWS | SC | ST | OBC | UR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Recruitment through LDCE of MTS (A) | 30 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 24 |
| Through Competitive Exam (LDCE) of GDS (B) | 31 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| Total (A+B) | 61 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 38 |
| In Position MTS through LDCE MTS (C) | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| In Position MTS Through LDCE of GDS (D) | 47 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 15 |
| Total (C+D) | 55 | 4 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 21 |
| Shortage (-) / Excess (+) | -6 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +6 | -17 |
Key Takeaways for GDS and MTS Employees
- MTS cadre: 4 posts vacant out of 30. Shortage mainly in UR (-4) and OBC (-3).
- Postman cadre: 6 posts vacant out of 61, with a huge UR shortage of 17.
- Best opportunity: MTS to Postman LDCE — 22 posts short in that quota alone.
- GDS to Postman direct quota is currently in excess, so expect fewer fresh vacancies there in Solan Division.
- GDS to MTS competitive quota is slightly over-filled, but the seniority-cum-fitness quota is short by 5.
Note: These figures are as on 31-12-2025 for Solan Division only. Vacancy positions change every year as officials retire, get promoted or transfer out.
Why Every GDS Employee Should Read the Roster
- It shows your real promotion chance in your own division, category-wise.
- It helps you decide whether to target GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, or wait for MTS to PA.
- It explains why some categories get more vacancies than others.
- It is also useful knowledge for the departmental exam itself — reservation rules and roster questions do appear.
Your Career Ladder in India Post (Simple View)
- GDS to MTS — via DPC (seniority-cum-fitness, 5 years) or LDCE (competitive exam, 3 years).
- GDS to Postman / Mail Guard — via direct quota LDCE (5 years service).
- MTS to Postman — via departmental LDCE (as shown above, 30 posts in Solan).
- MTS to PA / SA — through the MTS to PA Departmental Exam.
- Postman to PA / SA — through the Postman to PA Departmental Exam.
- PA/SA to Inspector Posts (IP) — the supervisory cadre.
Preparation Plan (Simple 6 Steps)
- Download the latest syllabus PDF for your target exam — GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, or MTS to PA.
- Solve previous year question papers. Patterns repeat every year.
- Take one mock test every week and note your weak sections.
- Revise Postal Manual and departmental rules — including reservation and roster basics, as seen in this document.
- Practise Maths and Reasoning daily for 30 minutes. Selection is decided by 1–2 marks.
- Join online classes — live or recorded — so you can study after duty hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is a post-based reservation roster?
A register showing each sanctioned post with its earmarked category, used to calculate category-wise vacancies.
Q2. How many MTS posts are vacant in Solan Division?
4 posts as on 31-12-2025 (30 sanctioned, 26 in position).
Q3. How many Postman posts are vacant?
6 posts overall (61 sanctioned, 55 in position), but the MTS promotion quota alone is short by 22.
Q4. What service is needed for GDS to MTS?
Five years of regular service for the seniority-cum-fitness quota and three years for the competitive examination quota, as stated in the roster.
Q5. What service is needed for GDS to Postman?
Five years of regular service as GDS in the recruiting Postal Circle.
Q6. What is the reservation percentage applied?
EWS 10%, SC 25%, ST 4%, OBC 20% for MTS and Postman direct quota; SC 15% and ST 7.5% for Postman departmental quota from MTS.
Q7. Where can I get my own division’s roster?
Ask your Divisional Office or check the divisional notice board. Each division publishes its own roster.