1. For Departmental Candidates (LDCE Route)

If you are an existing employee of India Post, the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for IPO is announced internally.

Steps to Check:

1. Visit the official India Post website:
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2. Go to the “Employee Corner” or “Circulars” section.

   • Click “Employee Corner” → “Departmental Exam Notifications” or “Circulars”.

3. Check for LDCE or Inspector of Posts Notification.

   • Look for notifications titled like:

     • “LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector of Posts, 2025”

     • “Inspector of Posts (IPO) Departmental Exam Notification”

4. Alternatively, visit your Postal Circle’s official website:

   • Each circle (e.g., Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, etc.) posts its own LDCE updates.

   • Look under “Recruitment / Notifications / Departmental Exams”.

   Examples:

   • Karnataka Postal Circle

   • Tamil Nadu Postal Circle

   • Maharashtra Postal Circle

5. Read the notification carefully — it includes:

   • Eligibility criteria (years of service, post held)

   • Exam date & syllabus

   • Application form & procedure

   • Last date for submission

2. For Direct Entry Candidates (Through SSC CGL Exam)

If you are applying as a new candidate (not a postal employee), IPO recruitment is done through the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) exam.

Steps to Check:

1. Visit SSC’s official website:
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2. Go to the “Latest Notifications” or “Notice Board” section.

3. Look for “Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL)” notification.

4. Download the official PDF — it lists all Group B posts, including:

   • Inspector of Posts (Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts)

5. Check details like:

   • Eligibility (graduation)

   • Selection process (Tier I & II)

   • Exam dates

   • Pay scale & job profile

3. Use Employment News & Updates

• Regularly check the Employment News portal: https://www.employmentnews.gov.in

• Many IPO / LDCE notifications are published there officially.

4. Subscribe for Updates

To never miss updates, you can:

• Follow India Post’s official X (Twitter) account: https://twitter.com/IndiaPostOffice

• Join postal department Telegram groups or official circular email lists within your circle.