Official Schedule Released by DE Section, Dak Bhawan (30 December 2025)
Department of Posts – Calendar of Examinations 2026: The Department of Posts (Ministry of Communications) has released the official “Calendar of Examinations for the Year 2026”, detailing all departmental and competitive examinations to be conducted during the year. The schedule is approved by the Competent Authority and issued through Office Memorandum
dated 30.12.2025
Circles must strictly follow the timelines and procedures mentioned in the SOP dated
11.08.2022 and amendments issued on 21.09.2023 and 13.01.2025.
🗓️ Calendar of Examinations – 2026
| Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Model Notification / Circle Notification | Last Date for Applications | Exam Date (DOE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1(i) | LDCE for promotion to Postal Assistant (CO/RO), Postal Assistant (PO), Sorting Assistant (RMS) for vacancy year 2026 |
Model Notification: 02.04.2026 Circle Notification: 09.04.2026 |
30.04.2026 | 24.05.2026 |
| 1(ii) | Competitive Exam for PA/SA recruitment from GDS for unfilled LDCE vacancies (2026) |
Model Notification: 02.04.2026 Circle Notification: 09.04.2026 |
30.04.2026 | 24.05.2026 |
| 2(i) | LDCE for promotion to Postman & Mail Guard from MTS for vacancy year 2026 |
Model Notification: 20.04.2026 Circle Notification: 24.04.2026 |
15.05.2026 | 07.06.2026 |
| 2(ii) | Competitive Exam for recruitment of Postman, Mail Guard & MTS from GDS (Common Examination) |
Model Notification: 20.04.2026 Circle Notification: 24.04.2026 |
15.05.2026 | 07.06.2026 |
| 3 | LDCE for promotion to Postal Service Group B (Vacancy Years: 2024, 2025 & 2026) | Notification from Directorate: 25.06.2026 | 20.07.2026 | 09.08.2026 |
| 4 | LDCE for promotion to Inspector Posts (Vacancy Year 2026) | Notification from Directorate: 14.08.2026 | 05.09.2026 | 26–27 September 2026 |
💡 PO & RMS Accountant Examination:
To be conducted by Circles as per instructions issued on 02.12.2022.
🚛 Motor Vehicle Section – Recruitment Exams
The following examinations will also be completed during 2026:
- Drivers (including MMS) – Recruitment to be completed by Circles within 2026.
- Skilled Artisans (MMS) – Selection process to be completed as per departmental norms.
📨 Circulation & Implementation
The Examination Calendar has been circulated to:
- All Heads of Circles
- ADG, APS New Delhi
- Directors of Postal Training Centres (Darbhanga, Guwahati, Madurai, Mysore, Saharanpur & Vadodara)
- CEPT Bengaluru & Mysuru
- RAKNPA Ghaziabad
- Recognized Postal Unions & Federations