The LDCE for Inspector of Posts (IPO) is conducted internally by the Department of Posts (DoP) for existing employees such as Postal Assistants (PA), Sorting Assistants (SA), and Lower Selection Grade (LSG) officials.
Go to ???? https://www.indiapost.gov.in
Navigate to:
Employee Corner → Departmental Exam Notifications
OR
Notifications / Circulars / Recruitment Section
Look for the title like:
“Notification for LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector of Posts, 2025”
The circular will include:
Eligibility criteria
Exam pattern and syllabus
Application form format
Important dates and submission process
Fill in all required details:
Name, Employee ID, Circle, Office Address
Designation and years of service
Educational qualification and personal details
Attach self-attested copies of:
Service Book extracts
Educational qualification certificates
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the controlling officer
Any other documents as mentioned
Submit your completed application form to your Divisional Office / Head of Division.
Your application will be verified and forwarded to the Circle Office or Directorate before the deadline.
Once accepted, candidates will receive Admit Cards / Hall Tickets through their official email or circle portal.
Keep checking the circle website for exam date, venue, and instructions.
External candidates (graduates) are recruited as Inspector of Posts through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination.
Go to ???? https://ssc.gov.in
If you’re a new user, click “Register Now” under the Login section.
Provide details such as:
Name, Date of Birth, and Email ID
Aadhaar or ID proof details
Educational qualifications and category (UR/OBC/SC/ST)
After registration, log in with your User ID and Password.
Click on “Apply” → “CGL Examination”.
Fill details like:
Preferred post (Select Inspector of Posts, Ministry of Communications)
Educational details
Exam centre preference
Upload scanned copies of:
Photograph (JPEG, 20–50 KB)
Signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB)
Pay online through debit/credit card, UPI, or net banking.
Fee: ₹100 (General/OBC)
Exempted: SC/ST, PwD, and Female candidates
After successful submission, download and print your Application Form and Fee Receipt for reference.
SSC will release the Admit Card a few weeks before the exam at
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Keep a copy of your application and documents for future verification.
Regularly check:
India Post website – for LDCE updates
SSC website – for direct recruitment updates
Use your registered email ID and mobile number for all communication.