1. Examination Type

• Mode: Written examination (generally open book for departmental LDCE exams)

• Conducted By: Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA)

• Frequency: Typically once a year, depending on vacancies

2. Papers & Structure

Open Book: Candidates are allowed to refer to prescribed manuals and handbooks during the exam.

3. Marks and Qualifying Criteria

• Maximum Marks: 100 per paper

• Qualifying Marks:

  • General Category: 45% per paper; 50% aggregate

  • SC/ST Category: 38% per paper; 43% aggregate

• Exemption: Candidates scoring ≥60% in a paper are exempted from that paper in the next two subsequent examinations.

4. Syllabus Highlights

• Financial Rules: General Financial Rules (GFR), Supplementary Rules (SR), CCS Rules

• Allowances & Benefits: DA, HRA, CCA, CEA, HBA, LTC

• Accounting Procedures: Bookkeeping, Cash & Bank transactions, Ledger maintenance

• Postal Manuals: Postal Manual Volumes II & VI, departmental circulars

• Insurance & Pension: GIS, Pension Rules, Provident Fund

• Practical Case Studies: Application of rules in postal finance operations

5. Important Notes

• Books Allowed: Prescribed manuals and rulebooks are allowed.

• Mode of Application: Through Divisional Offices, not online for departmental exams.

• Preparation Tip: Allocate time equally to theory (rules & regulations) and practical accounting applications.