Latest Syllabus for GDS to MTS and Postman & Mailguard Exam
As announced in the 2024 exam calendar released by India Post, the GDS to MTS and Postman LDCE Postal Departmental Exam will take place on August 25, 2024. Candidates aiming to take this exam should start their preparation now.
You can download the official syllabus PDF for the GDS to MTS and Postman exam, issued with the notification by India Post, through the link provided below.
This article will provide you with the latest GDS to MTS and Postman syllabus and exam pattern to help you begin your preparations.
The Pattern of the Exam
- There will be a single common exam for GDS to MTS/Postman and MTS to Postman.
- The Exam comprises Four papers - Paper I, Paper II, Paper III, and Paper IV.
- Paper I, Paper II, and Paper III will be held in one sitting of 2 and 1/2 hours. Paper IV [Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)] will be held separately later.
Papers | Subject/Topic | Applicable for | Total Marks | Duration |
Paper-I | Basic Postal Knowledge, GK, Math | Both MTS & Postman | 100 in 2 Parts | 60 minutes |
Paper-II | Knowledge of Postal Operation | Postman Only | 50 | 30 minutes |
Paper-III | Knowledge of the Local Language | Both MTS & Postman | 50 | 60 minutes |
Paper-IV | Data Entry Skill Test | Postman Only | 25 | 15 minutes |
Syllabus of GDS to MTS/Postman Exam :
Paper I Syllabus (for both MTS and Postman) | |
Part - A Maximum Mark = 60 [30 Questions of 2 marks each] | Post Office Guide Part 1 ( 23 Questions )
Postal Manual Volume V ( 7 Questions )
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Part - B Maximum Mark = 40 [20 Questions of 2 marks each] | General Awareness / Knowledge (10 Questions)
Basic Arithmetic (10 Questions)
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Paper II Syllabus | |
Maximum Mark = 50 [25 Questions of 2 marks each] | Post Office Guide Part 1 ( 5 Questions )
Postal Manual Volume VI - Part III ( 10 Questions )
Postal Manual Volume VII ( 10 Questions )
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GDS to MTS, Postman Exam Preparation Tips :
- Get familiar with the Syllabus and Exam Pattern
- Study concepts/Topics from the Post Office Guides and Volumes, refer to Notes provided on this site. also, refer to the official India Post Website " www.indiapost.gov.in"
- Practice more Mock Tests to get acquainted with a variety of questions.
- You can also practice through GDS to MTS, Postman Previous Year Questions Papers of all circles.