GDS Promotion Exam Calendar 2026 | Post Office

Introduction

The Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) play a crucial role in the functioning of India’s postal system, ensuring the seamless delivery of mail and services in rural areas. The eagerly awaited GDS Promotion Exam Calendar for 2026 has been unveiled, offering eligible candidates the chance to elevate their careers within the postal department. Let’s delve into the details of the calendar, highlighting key examinations and dates that aspiring candidates need to mark in their calendars.

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GDS Promotion Exam Calendar 2026

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Promotion To PA/SA 2026

Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the posts of Postal Assistant (Circle Office and Regional Offices), Postal Assistant (Post Office) and Sorting Assistant (Railway Mail Service) from eligible officials for the vacancy year: 2026 (01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026)

Model Notification by Directorate: 02/04/2026
Circles’ Notification: 09/04/2026
Closing date for applications: 30/04/2026
Tentative Date of Examination: 24/05/2026

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GDS To PA/SA 2026

Competitive Examination for recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants from Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) for the unfilled Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for the vacancy year: 2026 (01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026)

Model Notification by Directorate: 02/04/2026
Circles’ Notification: 09/04/2026
Closing date for applications: 30/04/2026
Tentative Date of Examination: 24/05/2026

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MTS To Postman/Mail Guard 2026

Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the posts of Postman and Mail Guard from eligible Multi-Tasking Staff officials for the vacancy year: 2026 (01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026)

Model Notification by Directorate: 20/04/2026
Circles’ Notification (Common Examination): 24/04/2026
Closing date for applications: 15/05/2026
Tentative Date of Examination: 07/06/2026

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GDS To MTS/Postman/Mail Guard 2026

Competitive Examination for recruitment to the cadre of Postman, Mail Guard and Multi-Tasking Staff from eligible Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) for the vacancy year: 2026 (01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026)

Model Notification by Directorate: 20/04/2026
Circles’ Notification (Common Examination): 24/04/2026
Closing date for applications: 15/05/2026
Tentative Date of Examination: 07/06/2026

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Promotion To IP 2026

LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts for vacancy year 2026 (01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026)

Notification from Directorate: 14/08/2026
Closing date for applications: 05/09/2026
Tentative Dates of Examination: 26/09/2026 and 27/09/2026

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Promotion To Postal Service Group B

LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Postal Service Group B for the vacancy years 2024 (01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024), 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025) and 2026 (01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026)

Notification from Directorate: 25/06/2026
Closing date for applications: 20/07/2026
Tentative Dates of Examination: 09/08/2026

Official Notification

GDS Promotion Exam Calendar 2026 | Post Office

You can find more details and the latest GDS Promotion Process 2026: Structure & Eligibility on the website: GDS Promotion Process 2026: Structure & Eligibility