The Postal Assistant exam is conducted by the Indian post Office SSC (Staff Selection Commission) for recruiting people for the post of postal assistants and sorting assistants.
As a part of the recruitment process, candidates have to qualify three exams for the Postal Assistant post. The first exam for the same is expected to be conducted between the months of May and June 2022. The first exam will be conducted online for 60 minutes and will have MCQ questions.
Eligibility Criteria
Postal Assistant Eligibility Criteria 2022
Candidates aspiring to apply for the job of Postal Assistant needs to fulfil the eligibility criteria mandated by the Staff Selection Commission. The eligibility criteria for the same is given below:
Postal Assistant Nationality, Educational Qualifications and Age limit
The minimum education qualification to apply for the job of a postal assistant is that candidates should have passed their Senior Secondary or 12th class exams. However, candidates with a higher level of education can also apply for the vacancy.
Postal Assistant Age Limit
Candidates aspiring to become Postal Assistant must fulfill the age limit criteria. While the minimum age for the aspirants is 18 years; the maximum age varies according to the category they belong to:
| Category | Age limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18-27 years |
| OBC | 18-30 years |
| SC/ST | 18-32 years |
Postal Assistant Nationality Criteria 2022
Nationality is another crucial criterion that every candidate must fulfil. According to the notification, the below-mentioned candidates are eligible to apply for the Postal Assistant Exam 2022:
- A Citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 01, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India
Postal Assistant Exam Pattern 2023
Postal Assistant Examination consists of a three-tier exam. Aspiring Candidates should have the proper knowledge of the exam pattern to prepare efficiently. The Postal Assistant Exam Pattern is given below in the table:
Postal Assistant Tier 1 Examination (CBT)
Note – Marking Scheme
+2 mark for every correct answer
-0.5 marks for every wrong answer
Postal Assistant Tier 2 Examination (Pen and Paper Answering)
English Descriptive writing for 100 marks in 60 minutes
Postal Assistant Tier 3 Examination (Pen and Paper Answering)
Typing Test for 30 Minutes
