Karnataka Postal Circle Postman Result 2026: Check Merit List and Allotment
Karnataka Postal Circle Postman Result 2026 has been officially announced under reference memo number R&E/1-7/2026 by the Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, Bengaluru. This competitive selection result declares the list of successful Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) appointed to the cadre of Postman and Mail Guard for the vacancy year 2026.
The selection is based on the combined performance of candidates in the competitive examination held on 12 July 2026, followed by the Data Entry Skill Test (DEST Paper IV) conducted on 30 August 2026. For technical updates in central departments, check our report on the CSKHPKV Palampur Young Professional Recruitment 2026.
Karnataka Postal Circle Postman Result 2026: Quick Overview
| Recruitment Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Organization | Department of Posts, Karnataka Postal Circle |
| Name of Cadres | Postman and Mail Guard |
| Target Official Group | Eligible Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) |
| Vacancy Year Covered | 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026) |
| Total Revised Vacancies | 133 Posts (Postman: 132 | Mail Guard: 01) |
| Written Exam Date | 12 July 2026 |
| DEST (Paper IV) Date | 30 August 2026 |
| Result Declaration Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Mandatory Joining Cut-off Date | 31 October 2026 |
| Official Web Portals | karnatakapost.gov.in | indiapost.gov.in |
Karnataka Postal Circle Postman Result 2026: Revised Vacancy Breakdown
The competent authority has finalized 133 total vacancies for GDS-to-Postman and Mail Guard recruitment. This includes 5 unfilled UR vacancies transferred from the MTS-to-Postman/Mail Guard quota due to non-availability of qualified PwBD candidates across Bengaluru East, Bengaluru West, Bengaluru South, and Karwar divisions.
| Cadre Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Horizontal PwBD Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postman | 80 | 07 | 09 | 24 | 12 | 132 | VH: 06, HH: 07, OH: 03, Others: 03 |
| Mail Guard | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | Nil |
| Total Posts | 81 | 07 | 09 | 24 | 12 | 133 | Total PwBD: 19 Backlog/Current |
Minimum Qualifying Marks Criteria for Karnataka Postman Exam
According to Directorate guidelines, candidates had to qualify individually across multiple papers before their merit scores were compiled:
| Candidate Category | Total Paper I & II (Max: 142) | Paper III (Max: 50) | Paper IV DEST (Max: 25) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 40% (56.80 Marks) | 40% (20 Marks) | 75% (18.75 Marks) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 33% (46.86 Marks) | 33% (16.50 Marks) | 60% (15.00 Marks) |
| OBC / EWS | 37% (52.54 Marks) | 37% (18.50 Marks) | 75% (18.75 Marks) |
Karnataka Postal Circle Merit Compilation and Allotment Rule
The circle merit list has been formulated strictly on the combined scores secured in Paper I and Paper II. Paper III and Paper IV (DEST) served solely as qualifying assessments and were not added into the ranking score calculation.
Candidates were allotted to postal divisions on the basis of their Circle Merit Rank, reservation category, and the specific order of division preferences submitted during application. Highly ranked reserved candidates who qualified on open competition benchmarks have been selected against unreserved (UR) vacancies.
Mandatory Driving License Rule for Postman Appointees
Divisional Heads must ensure that all candidates appointed as Postman possess or obtain a valid driving license to drive a two-wheeler, three-wheeler, or Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) within two years from their date of joining.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are fully exempt from this condition. If an appointee does not possess a driving license upon joining, annual salary increments will be withheld until the license is submitted or up to five years, whichever comes earlier.
Joining Schedule, Deadlines, and Deemed Refusal Rule
Selected GDS candidates must note the strict administrative joining timeline prescribed by the Chief Postmaster General office:
- Offer of Appointment: Divisional heads have been directed to issue posting orders immediately without delay.
- Deemed Refusal Clause: If any candidate fails to report for duty by 30 October 2026, their offer will be treated as deemed refused.
- Joining Deadline: The comprehensive joining and verification formalities must be finalized across all divisions by 31 October 2026.
- Leave Provision: Candidates on sanctioned leave can join after the 7-day period only if they submit formal written acceptance before the cut-off.
- One-Year Embargo: Candidates who previously cleared the exam but declined their appointment can be appointed only after completing one year from their declination date.
RTI Guidelines for OMR Sheets and Evaluation Verification
The Department has clarified that requests for re-totaling or revaluation of answer sheets will not be entertained. Candidates seeking copies of their evaluated OMR sheets must apply under the Right to Information (RTI) Act:
- Applicants must pay a fee of Rs. 25/- per paper along with the statutory Rs. 10/- RTI application fee at any departmental post office.
- RTI applications along with original fee receipts must be routed through the parent divisional office within one year from 26 October 2026.
How to Check Karnataka Postal Circle Postman Result 2026
- Visit the official Karnataka postal website at
karnatakapost.gov.inor the national India Post portal. - Go to the 'Recruitments' or 'Results' section on the homepage.
- Click on memo reference R&E/1-7/2026 dated 26-10-2026 titled "Results of CE for appointment of GDS to Postman and Mail Guard cadre for the vacancy year 2026".
- Open the PDF and search your Roll Number or Name in Annexure-II.
- Verify your allotted cadre, selected category, and allocated Postal Division.
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