1. Postal
Assistants
2. Sorting
Assistants
3. Postal
Assistants (MMS)
4. Postal
Assistants (Savings Bank Control Organization – SBCO)
In central government jobs, postal department jobs have
significance as they have to closely move with people. You can engage in these
posts mere with 10+2 qualification. If you could show your ability in written
examination you can directly enter in these government jobs. As written test is
Main, the competition will be definitely high.
Selection Process:
The candidates for the Postal Assistant posts are selected
through Paper-1 (Objective type) and Paper-2 (Skill Test).
Paper-1 details:
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Subject
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Questions
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Marks
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|
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Part-A
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General Knowledge
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25
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25
|
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Part-B
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Mathematics
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25
|
25
|
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Part-C
|
English Language,
Grammar
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25
|
25
|
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Part-D
|
Reasoning and
analytical ability
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25
|
25
|
Examination Time: 2 hours
Total questions: 100 for 100 marks
No Negative marking is there.
Candidates should remember that no weightage is given for intermediate marks. The 10+2 marks are
considered only to call the candidates for aptitude test.
How much marks a candidate should score in order to qualify for
the Postal Assistant jobs?
1. General
candidates should get 40% marks i.e. 10 marks in each subject.
2. SC / ST 33%
marks. (8 marks in each subject)
3. OBC candidates
38% marks. (9 marks in each subject)
Computer and Typing Test:
This test is conducted for the candidates who qualify in the
written examination. This test for 30 minutes in which 15 minutes are for
typing and 15 minutes for data entry work. Candidate should type 450 words
essay in English or 350 words essay in Hindi in the prescribed time. Typing speed
should be 30 per minute. Typing test and Data entry work test for postal
assistant posts are conducted on computer keyboard only.
Syllabus and Preparation techniques:
In Indian postal department there is an opportunity to join as
postal assistant without facing any interview after passing in written
test. So you have to take care in every aspect and practice to score
high. For this you need a perfect plan. Taking into consideration your strong
and weak points plan to allot sufficient time to each subject. Try to get over
the basics of all subjects.
1. General Knowledge: there are History, Geography, Economics,
General Politics, Indian Constitution, Science, Environment and Current Affairs
are in it.
Preparation: to score high in general knowledge you have to get grip over the last 5
months current affairs. For this read English and local news papers. Prepare
notes on important events. By doing this slowly you will get a clear
understanding about current affairs. To grasp History, Geography and Politics
read text books from class VI to Intermediate (10+2).
Practice bit banks and raise your practice as the exam gets closer. Doing this
will help in saving your time during exam and reduce your tension. Revise your
preparation from time to time.
2. Mathematics: Number System, Simplification, Decimals, Correction,
Simple and Compound Interest, Percentage, Average, Profit and Loss, Discount,
Time and work and time & distance are in it.
Preparation: If you want to score good marks in mathematics, you have
to understand the basic principles of Maths. Remember tables up to 25. If you
understand the basic principles of Mathematics you can easily solve even the
big math. It is better to practice math from 6th class to
10th class and repeat them over and over.
3. English: Prepositions, Adverbs, Conjunctions, Direct speech,
In-direct speech, Singular and Plural, Antonyms and Synonyms are in it.
Preparation: Local language medium students often
worry and fear about English. But as the question paper is prepared keeping all language students in mind. So if
you practice a little bit high you can easily answer this paper. All you have
to do just understand the basic elements. Practice as much model papers as high.
4. Reasoning & analytical ability: Coding, De-coding, Blood relations,
Letter sequences, seating arrangements, statements and conclusions, cause and
effect will be in it.
Preparation: the questions are prepared to test the
thinking pattern of the candidates. Go get a high score practice with the
material available in the market.
In any exam, it is always quite useful to practice
with model papers. Reading subject material, bit bank, and practicing is
necessary to completely understand the subject and recognizing the answers
within the prescribed time. Best of luck.
