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Department of Posts (DOP) Releases Calendar of Examinations for 2026

New Delhi, December 30, 2025:

The Department of Posts (DoP), Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has officially released the Calendar of Examinations for the year 2026, detailing the tentative schedule of departmental and competitive examinations to be conducted during the upcoming year. The calendar has been approved by the Competent Authority and communicated to all Circles and concerned units.

As per the circular issued vide F. No. DE-12/05/2025-DE-DOP, dated 30.12.2025, all Postal Circles have been directed to strictly adhere to the timelines specified in the examination calendar. The Department has also reiterated that the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued on 11.08.2022, along with subsequent amendments dated 21.09.2023 and 13.01.2025, must be followed in letter and spirit while conducting these examinations.

Download DOP Exam Calendar 2026 in PDF

Key Examinations Scheduled for 2026

The calendar outlines several important Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCEs) and Competitive Examinations, including:

• LDCE for Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)
  For promotion from eligible officials for the vacancy year 2026. Notifications are scheduled to be issued in April 2026, with examinations tentatively planned for 24 May 2026.

• Competitive Examination for recruitment of PA/SA from GDS
  For filling unfilled LDCE vacancies for the year 2026.

• LDCE for Postman and Mail Guard
  For promotion from eligible Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) officials, with examinations tentatively scheduled for 7 June 2026.

• Common Competitive Examination for Postman, Mail Guard, and MTS from GDS
  To be conducted for the vacancy year 2026.

• LDCE for promotion to Postal Service Group ‘B’
  Covering vacancy years 2024, 2025, and 2026, with examinations tentatively scheduled in August 2026.

• LDCE for promotion to Inspector of Posts (IP)
  For the vacancy year 2026, tentatively planned for 26 and 27 September 2026.

Other Examinations

The circular also notes that:

• PO & RMS Accountant Examinations may be conducted by Circles as per existing instructions.

• Motor Vehicle Section examinations, including recruitment of Drivers and Skilled Artisans (MMS), will be completed during the year 2026 following prescribed procedures.

Advisory to Circles

All Heads of Circles and concerned authorities have been advised to plan and execute the examinations strictly as per the approved calendar to ensure timely completion of the recruitment and promotion processes. Any deviation from the prescribed schedule should be avoided.

The calendar has been circulated to all Postal Training Centres, Directorates, CEPT Mysuru, recognized Unions and Federations, and other concerned offices for information and necessary action.

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