The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle (Department of Posts, India) has released the provisional answer key for the LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) / CE (Competitive Examination) held on 12.07.2026 (Sunday) for promotion/recruitment to the cadre of Postman, Mailguard and MTS from eligible MTSs/GDSs, for the vacancy year 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026). This article gives you the complete, verified details of the notice - including the answer keys for Paper-I, Paper-II and Paper-III (Series A, B, C, D), how to submit objections/feedback, and the last date to do so.
WB Postal Circle Provisional Answer Key 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Office of the Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle, Department of Posts, India |
| Exam Name | LDCE/CE for promotion/recruitment to the post of Postman/Mailguard/MTS from eligible MTSs/GDSs |
| Vacancy Year | 2026 (01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026) |
| Exam Date | 12.07.2026 (Sunday) |
| Notice Type | Provisional Answer Key with call for feedback/comments |
| File Number | Rectt./X-16/PM-MG & MTS/2026/AD(R) |
| Notice Dated | 13.07.2026, Kolkata |
| Papers Covered | Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III (each in four series: A, B, C, D) |
| Last Date for Feedback | 16.07.2026 |
| Official Websites | westbengalpost.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original LDCE Notification issued | 01.06.2026 |
| Original CE Notification issued | 01.06.2026 |
| Addendum to LDCE Notification | 12.06.2026 |
| Date of Examination | 12.07.2026 (Sunday) |
| Provisional Answer Key Notice Issued | 13.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Feedback/Objection on Answer Key | 16.07.2026 |
Note: The reference notification numbers, as mentioned in the official notice, are Rectt./X-16/LDCE/PM-MG/2026 dated 01.06.2026, Rectt./X-16/CE/PM-MG & MTS/2026 dated 01.06.2026, and the addendum dated 12.06.2026 issued under the same LDCE notification number.
What This Notice Covers
This is a provisional answer key release notice, not a fresh recruitment notification. The Department of Posts, West Bengal Circle has forwarded the provisional answer keys for:
- Paper-I (four series: A, B, C, D) - 50 questions
- Paper-II (four series: A, B, C, D) - 25 questions
- Paper-III (four series: A, B, C, D) - 30 questions
WB Postal Circle Paper-I Provisional Answer Key 2026
| Que. No. | Series A | Series B | Series C | Series D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | C | B | C |
| 2 | A | C | B | A |
| 3 | C | B | C | C |
| 4 | D | B | A | C |
| 5 | B | C | C | A |
| 6 | A | A | C | A |
| 7 | B | C | A | A |
| 8 | C | C | A | C |
| 9 | D | A | A | D |
| 10 | C | A | C | B |
| 11 | B | A | D | A |
| 12 | C | C | B | B |
| 13 | D | D | A | C |
| 14 | C | B | B | D |
| 15 | C | A | C | C |
| 16 | C | B | D | B |
| 17 | B | C | C | C |
| 18 | B | D | B | D |
| 19 | C | C | C | C |
| 20 | A | B | D | C |
Candidates Can Now Download their WB Postal Circle Provisional Answer Key 2026 Below the Link:
Direct Link: Click WB Postal Circle Provisional Answer Key 2026
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Check the answer key against the specific series (A, B, C or D) that was allotted to you in the exam, as answers differ by series.
- Raise objections only through the official email [email protected], and not through post.
- Every objection must be supported with the rule/instruction number and its source, along with a scanned copy of that proof.
- Objections/feedback must reach the authority by 16.07.2026; late submissions will not be entertained.
- The provisional answer key is also mirrored on the departmental website by the General Manager, CEPT, Mysuru, and on the West Bengal Circle website by the ADPS(TO), O/o the CPMG, WB Circle.
Important Links
| Official Website | westbengalpost.gov.in |
| Direct Link | WB Postal Circle LDCE and CE Provisional Answer Key 2026 |