Calendar of examinations scheduled to be held in the year 2025 : : India Post
Calendar of examinations scheduled to be held in the year 2025-regarding
The Department of Posts has released the official examination calendar for the year 2025. This schedule outlines the key dates for various Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) and Competitive Examinations aimed at promotions and recruitment for different cadres, including Postal Assistants, Sorting Assistants, Postmen, Mail Guards, and other departmental positions. These examinations play a crucial role in providing career advancement opportunities for eligible officials and recruiting qualified candidates from Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) and other eligible categories.
| Sl. No. | Name of Examination | Tentative Date of issuance of Model Notification (MN)/Notification (N) | Tentative Closing date for receipt of applications | Tentative Date of examination (DOE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | (i) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the posts of Postal Assistant (Circle Office and Regional Offices), Postal Assistant (Post Office) and Sorting Assistant (Railway Mail Service) for eligible officials for the vacancy year: 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025) | Model Notification by Directorate on 03/06/2025 Notification by Circles on 09/06/2025 |
02/07/2025 | 20/07/2025 |
| (ii) Competitive Examination for recruitment to the cadre of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants from Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) for the unfilled Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for the vacancy year: 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025) | ||||
| 2. | (i) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the posts of Postman and Mail Guard from eligible Multi-Tasking Staff officials for the vacancy year: 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025) | Model Notification by Directorate on 08/07/2025 Notification by Circles on 16/07/2025 |
08/08/2025 | 31/08/2025 |
| (ii) Competitive Examination for recruitment to the cadre of Postman, Mail Guard and Multi-Tasking Staff from eligible Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) for the vacancy year: 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025) | (Common Examination) | |||
| 3. | LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Inspector Posts for vacancy year 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025) | N on 25/07/2025 From Directorate |
18/08/2025 | 27/09/2025 & 28/09/2025 |
| 4. | LDCE for promotion to the cadre of Postal Service Group B for the vacancy years 2024 (01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024) and 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025) | N on 08/09/2025 From Directorate |
03/10/2025 | 02/11/2025 |
PO & RMS Accountant Examination may be conducted by the Circles as per the instructions already issued vide letter No. A-34012/07/2022-DE dated 02.12.2022.
Examinations related to Motor Vehicle Section
| Sl. No. | Examination | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Examination for filling up of all the posts of Drivers in Department (including MMS) | The recruitment will be completed by Circles following all formalities by 30th September, 2025. |
| 2. | Examination for filling up of the posts of Skilled Artisans (MMS) |
1. Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant LDCE (From GDS/Postman/MTS)
- Notification Date: 03/06/2025
- Application Closing Date: 02/07/2025
- Exam Date: 20/07/2025
2. Postman/Mail Guard from GDS /MTS
(i) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for promotion to the posts of Postman and Mail Guard from eligible Multi-Tasking Staff officials for the vacancy year: 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025)
(ii) Competitive Examination for recruitment to the cadre of Postman, Mail Guard and Multi-Tasking Staff from eligible Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) for the vacancy year: 2025 (01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025)
- Notification Date: 08/07/2025
- Application Closing Date: 08/08/2025
- Exam Date: 31/08/2025
3. Inspector Posts LDCE
- Notification Date: 25/07/2025
- Application Closing Date:18/08/2025
- Exam Date: 27/09/2025 & 28/09/2025
4. Postal Service Group B LDCE
- Notification Date: 08/09/2025
- Application Closing Date: 03/10/2025
- Exam Date: 02/11/2025
5. Motor Vehicle Section Examinations:
| i) Examination for filling up of all the posts of Drivers in Department (including MMS) ii) Examination for filling up of the posts of Skilled Artisans (MMS) |
- Drivers Recruitment Completion Date: 30/09/2025
- Skilled Artisans Examination: No specific date provided.
This examination calendar provides a clear timeline for the issuance of notifications, submission of applications, and the tentative dates of the examinations. Eligible candidates are encouraged to take note of these important dates to ensure timely application and preparation. The Department of Posts remains committed to conducting these examinations efficiently, facilitating promotions and recruitment to meet the department's operational needs for the year 2025.