India Post Exam Guide 2026
India Post 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Exam Information 2
| Post | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mail Guard | 1445 |
| Postman | 59099 |
| MTS | 37539 |
| GDS | 38926 |
📊 Exam Information 3
| Unreserved / OBC / EWS (Male) | Rs.100/- |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST/ PWD caste | 0/- |
| Female Candidates | 0/- |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Post | Selection Process |
|---|---|
| Mail Guard | Written Test |
| Postman | Written Test |
| MTS | Written Test |
| GDS | Merit |
📊 Exam Information 5
| SC / ST castes | 5 Years |
|---|---|
| OBC caste | 3 Years |
| PWD caste | 10 Years |
| PWD + OBC | 13 Years |
| PWD + SC/ ST | 15 Years |
| EWS caste | Nil |
📊 Exam Information 6
| Name of the Esteemed Posts | Required Education Qualification |
|---|---|
| Postal Assistant | 12th Pass required |
| Postman/ Mail Guard | 12th Pass required |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 10th Pass is required Knowledge of Local Language is a must |
📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Name of the Esteemed Posts | Age Limits Specified |
|---|---|
| Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | 18 Years to 27 Years |
| Postman/ Mail Guard | 18 Years to 27 Years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 18 Years to 25 Years |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Serial .No. | Name of Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks of each subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General Knowledge, Reasoning Ability & Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| 2. | Maths | 25 | 25 |
| 3. | English Language(EL) | 25 | 25 |
| 4. | Regional Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total Marks to Obtain | 100 | 100 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| S.No | Parts of the paper | Subjects Involved | Total Questions included | Marks Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | A | General knowledge | 25 | 25 |
| 2. | B | Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| 3. | C (i) | English | 25 | 25 |
| 4. | C (ii) | Regional Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
📊 Salary & Pay Scale Details
| Working Hours (in hours) | Basic Amount | Increment/DA (Dearness Allowance) | Gross Salary Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hours | 2045 | 50/3261 | 6012 |
| 3 Hours 30 Mins | 3200 | 60/3808 | 7008 |
| 4 Hours | 3660 | 70/4355 | 8015 |
| 5 Hours | 4575 | 85/5444 | 10019 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Categories Present | Cut off Marks Required |
|---|---|
| General | 85-90% |
| OBC | 80-85% |
| SC | 75-85% |
| ST | 70-80% |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.Can we apply for multiple posts in the case of India Post Recruitment?
Yes, candidates can apply for multiple posts & can also prioritize their posts according to their choices while filling the application forms.
Q2.When shall the exam for the GDS recruitment exam take place for the year 2022?
The exam dates for the same shall be updated very soon. Keep checking!
Q3.When shall the exam for the post of Postal Assistant/Postman/MTS Recruitment take place?
The exam dates have been postponed due to the pandemic and shall be updated soon.
Q4.With Whom shall a candidate get in touch with, in case of any issues with the admit card?
You can directly contact the Ministry of Communications & Technology, India Post to help you as soon as possible.
Q5.For how many hours does the India Post GDS Exam take place?
The examination takes place for 2 hours(120 minutes).
Q6.How much time does it take to get promoted from GDS to Postal Assistant?
You have to serve for a minimum of 5 years and then you can sit for a promotional exam for Postal Assistant Post.
Q7.What is the actual job role in the case of a postal assistant?
The actual job role in case of postal assistant involves locating the correct address of people in order for delivering mails, addressing the queries of customers as well as proper maintenance of data.
Q8.What are the perks in the case of GDS recruitment ?
The perks involve education allowance for their children, stationary charges in the office as well as voluntary retirement benefits for at least 10 years.
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CurrentAffairs360.com has a lot of helpful study material, quizzes, and mock tests to boost your preparation as well as confidence level.
Q10.For how many posts have the vacancies been released respectively in the case of MTS & GDS India Post Recruitment?
The vacancies released are 3951 in the case of GDS Recruitment and 144 in the case of MTS Recruitment respectively.
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