GDS / MTS / Postman to PA Syllabus 2026 | India Post Exam

 

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GDS / MTS / Postman to PA Syllabus 2026

The GDS / MTS / Postman to Postal Assistant (PA) exam is a Departmental Competitive Examination conducted by India Post for promotion to the Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant cadre. The syllabus focuses on postal knowledge, general awareness, arithmetic, English, and data entry skills.

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Exam Pattern (Expected 2026)

Paper	Subject	Marks	Duration
Paper I	Postal Knowledge + General Awareness + Arithmetic	100	90 Minutes
Paper II	English Language	50	60 Minutes
Paper III	Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)	Qualifying	As notified

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Detailed Syllabus

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Paper I – Postal Knowledge, GA & Arithmetic (100 Marks)

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Part A: Postal Knowledge

(From Post Office Guide Part-I & Postal Manuals)

• Organization of Department of Posts
• Types of Post Offices
• Business Hours & Holidays
• Mail Services (Inland, Speed Post, Registered, Parcel)
• Payment of Postage, Stamps & Stationery
• Packing, Sealing & Posting Rules
• Addressing Methods
• Post Boxes & Post Bags
• Prohibited & Official Postal Articles
• Franking Machine & Postage Stamps
• India Post Products & Services
  
• Mail Services
• Savings Bank
• Remittance Services
• Postal Life Insurance (PLI / RPLI)
• Business & Retail Services
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• Definitions from Postal Manual Volume-V

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Part B: General Awareness

• Indian History & Freedom Struggle
• Indian Geography
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Indian Economy (Basic)
• General Science (Basic level)
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Culture, Sports & Important Days

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Part C: Basic Arithmetic

• Number System
• BODMAS
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Simple Interest
• Average
• Ratio & Proportion
• Time & Work
• Time & Distance
• Unitary Method

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Paper II – English Language (50 Marks)

• Reading Comprehension
• Grammar
  
• Tenses
• Articles
• Prepositions
• Voice
• Narration
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• Vocabulary
  
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• One-word Substitution
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• Sentence Correction
• Fill in the Blanks

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Paper III – Data Entry Skill Test (DEST)

• Basic Computer Knowledge
• Data Entry / Typing Test
• Speed & Accuracy Test
• Qualifying in nature (mandatory)

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Preparation Tips

✔ Study Post Office Guide Part-I thoroughly

✔ Practice previous year question papers

✔ Focus on basic maths accuracy & speed

✔ Improve English grammar & comprehension

✔ Practice typing regularly for DEST

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