India Post Departmental Exam Calendar 2026
| Examination | Eligible Candidates | Notification | Last Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LDCE for PA/SA | Dept. Officials | 02–09 Apr 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 24 May 2026 |
| PA/SA from GDS | GDS (Unfilled LDCE) | 02–09 Apr 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 24 May 2026 |
| LDCE for Postman / Mail Guard | MTS | 20–24 Apr 2026 | 15 May 2026 | 07 Jun 2026 |
| Postman / MTS from GDS | GDS | 20–24 Apr 2026 | 15 May 2026 | 07 Jun 2026 |
| LDCE for PS Group ‘B’ | Dept. Officials | 25 Jun 2026 | 20 Jul 2026 | 09 Aug 2026 |
| LDCE for Inspector Posts | Dept. Officials | 14 Aug 2026 | 05 Sep 2026 | 26–27 Sep 2026 |
| PO & RMS Accountant | Dept. Officials | Circle-wise | Circle-wise | Circle-wise |
| Drivers (incl. MMS) | Dept./Direct | Circle-wise | — | During 2026 |
| Skilled Artisans (MMS) | Dept./Direct | Circle-wise | — | During 2026 |
1️⃣ LDCE for Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA)
(From eligible departmental officials – Vacancy Year 2026)
- Model Notification (Directorate): 02 April 2026
- Circle Notification: 09 April 2026
- Last Date for Applications: 30 April 2026
- Date of Examination: 24 May 2026
2️⃣ Competitive Exam for PA/SA from GDS
(For unfilled LDCE vacancies – 2026)
- Conducted along with PA/SA LDCE
- Exam Date: 24 May 2026
- Common Examination with departmental LDCE
3️⃣ LDCE for Postman & Mail Guard
(From eligible MTS – Vacancy Year 2026)
- Model Notification (Directorate): 20 April 2026
- Circle Notification: 24 April 2026
- Last Date for Applications: 15 May 2026
- Date of Examination: 07 June 2026
4️⃣ Competitive Exam for Postman / Mail Guard / MTS from GDS
(Vacancy Year 2026)
- Common Exam with departmental Postman & Mail Guard LDCE
- Exam Date: 07 June 2026
5️⃣ LDCE for Postal Service Group ‘B’
(Vacancy Years 2024, 2025 & 2026)
- Notification (Directorate): 25 June 2026
- Last Date for Applications: 20 July 2026
- Date of Examination: 09 August 2026
6️⃣ LDCE for Inspector Posts (IP)
(Vacancy Year 2026)
- Notification (Directorate): 14 August 2026
- Last Date for Applications: 05 September 2026
- Dates of Examination: 26 & 27 September 2026
7️⃣ PO & RMS Accountant Examination
- To be conducted by Circles as per earlier instructions
- No fixed all-India date specified
8️⃣ Motor Vehicle Section Examinations
- Drivers (including MMS): Recruitment to be completed within 2026 by Circles
- Skilled Artisans (MMS): Conducted by Circles during 2026
