For Postmaster Grade I (LDCE for PAs/SAs)

Qualifying Marks:

• 40% in each paper (relaxable to 33% for SC/ST candidates)

• Merit-based selection (depending on vacancy and circle quota)

For Postmaster Grade II

For Postmaster Grade III

Current Equivalent Exam Pattern (After Merger)

After merger into General Line (LSG/HSG-II/HSG-I), the Departmental LDCE pattern now includes:

Total Marks: 250
Qualifying Marks: 40% (UR), 33% (SC/ST)
Exam Mode: Objective + Descriptive (Offline OMR or Written Paper)

Important Focus Areas

• Postal Manuals Vol I to VI

• Financial Handbooks (Vol I & II)

• Postal Savings Bank Manual

• RPLI / PLI Rules

• Conduct Rules, Leave Rules, GFR 2017

• Office Procedure Manual

• India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) operations basics

• Recent Postal Circulars and Directorate Orders

Duration & Medium

• Total Duration: 4–5 hours (split across multiple papers)

• Medium: English or Hindi (as per Circle notification)

• Type: Combination of objective, descriptive, and drafting questions

Evaluation & Selection

• Based on total marks secured in all papers.

• Ties resolved by seniority and service record.

• Final selection subject to availability of vacancies in the concerned Circle.