Postal Assistant Exam Question Paper 2013 | Exam Date 21.04.2013 & Answer Key

Indian Post Office conducts the written exam for Postal assistant /Sorting Assistant. The I Phase exam completed 21^st April 2013. For your reference we had prepared GK (PART A) answer keys and also published Question paper scanned copy for 21^st April Question paper.  I hope is useful for Phase II & Phase III candidates

PA/ SA Assistant Exam April / May - 2013:

1.       Exam Dates (3 Phases I Phase – 21.04.2013, II Phase – 05.05.2013, III Phase – 19.05.2013)

2.       Question Papers (Exam Date 21.04.2013)

3.       Answer Key (General  Knowledge)

4.       Syllabus of the Written Test

5.       Computer Typing Test

6.       Admit Card / Hall Tickets 

7.       Rejected Application details

The Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant  Exam is tentatively scheduled to be held in the month of April/May, 2013.It is worth mentioning here that Indian Post office had invited applications from Indian Citizens in the month of Aug/Sept, 2012 for the post of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants.

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Postal Assistant Answer Key 2013 | Exam Date 21.04.2013 | General Knowledge (GK) Questions For Postal Assistant Exam 2013

Indian Post 21st April Postal Assistant Answer key - Booklet Series D

Indian postal departmental conduct Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant exam 21^st April 2013 , General Knowledge question and answer listed below, candidates can check their answers. 

1.       The present deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha is elected Member of Parliament from which state of India.
Answer : Kerala (P.J Kurien)

2.       The constitution of India was adopted on
Answer: 26 November 1949

3.       The present strength of rajya Sabha members is ___out of which ____are representatives of states and UT of delhi and pudhucherry and ___ are nominated by president.
Answer: 245,233,12(Present strength of rajya sabha members )
Maximun strength is 250,238,12.

4.       Which of the following glands produces insulin in  human body
(A) Pancreas (B) Spleen (C) Liver (D) Pituitary

5.       Which  of the following is food poisoning organism
(A) Clostridium botulinum (B) Streptomyces fecalis   (C) Lacto Bacillus (D) None of these

6.       Development of goiter (Enlarged thyroid gland ) is mainly due to deficiency of
Answer: Iodine

7.       The emission of which causes global warming.
Answer : carbon dioxide

8.       Who was adjudged player of the tournament by scoring most number of  runs in the tournament in women world cup cricket held recently.

9.       Who won the inaugural hockey India league ended in Ranchi recently?
Answer: Ranchi Rhinos

10.   FIFA-2014 world cup is proposed to be held in
Answer: Brazil

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Postal Assistant 2013 Call ticket download | Admit Card 2013 or Hall Tickets Download For India Post Recruitment Exam April & May 2013

Direct Recruitment PA/SA Examination - Status of Application / Admit Card

Assistant Admit Card 2013 or Hall Ticket is now available to download for the upcoming India Post written examination on date 21st April, May 09 and 19. This Admit card is for Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant vacancy in India Postal Department.

Exam Dates (Phase Wise):

1.       April 21, 2013 (Sunday)

2.       May 05, 2013 (Sunday)

3.       May 19, 2013 (Sunday)

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India Post (CEPT) Recruitment 2013 | www.indiapost.gov.in | Postal Office Recruitment 2013 CEPT

Center for Excellence in Postal Technology Recruitment 2013 – March 2013

Advertisement for filling up of remaining vacancies of various categories in the Center for Excellence in Postal Technology, Mysore, Karnataka, Department of Posts

Center for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT), Mysore, Karnataka invites application from eligible candidates for the post of Deputy Manager, Assistant manager, Technical Supervisor in CEPT on deputation basis under Department of Post.

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India Post Recruitment 2012 | Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor jobs at Department Of Post in New Delhi Oct 2012

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Location: New Delhi, India

1.         Deputy Manager – 08
Pay Scale : (PB-2) Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4800/-

2.         Assistant Manager – 25
Pay Scale : (PB-2) Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4600/-

3.         Technical Supervisor – 20
Pay Scale : (PB-2) Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-

How To Apply

Director (Technology), Department Of Post, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi - 110001

Last Date:  2 December 2012

For More Information
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/CEPT_20-10-2012.pdf

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406 Postal & Sorting Assistant Recruitment 2012 | WB Circle

West Bengal Postal Circle has issued notification against recruitment of 406 Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant Vacancies in Savings Bank Control Organisation at various Divisions and Units in West Bengal.

Important Dates:

• Starting Date for Sale of Application: 11-08-2012
• Last Date for Sale of Application Closes: 25-09-2012
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 01-10-2012
• Last Date for Receipt of Application (far flung areas): 11-10-2012

Names of Posts: Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant
Vacancies – 406

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www.indiapost.gov.in | Maharashtra Circle Postal Assistant Recruitment 2012

Department of Posts, India

o/o The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai – 400 001

Notification No.Rectt/2-1/PA-SA/2012 Date : 08/08/2012

DIRECT RECRUITMENT OF POSTAL ASSISTANTS/SORTING ASSISTANS/POSTAL ASSISTANT RETURNED LETTER OFFICE/POSTAL ASSISTANT MAIL MOTOR SERVICE/ POSTAL ASSISTANT(FOREIGN POST ORGANISATION) and SBCO

Applications are invited from the eligible Applicants for filling of vacancies of POSTAL ASSISTANTS/SORTING ASSISTANTS/POSTAL ASSISTANT RETURNED LETTER OFFICE/POSTAL ASSISTANT MAIL MOTOR SERVICE, POSTAL ASSISTANT(FOREIGN POST ORGANISATION) and Postal Assistant (SBCO).

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Delhi Postal Circle Recruitment 2012 | www.davp.nic.in | 342 Postal & Sorting Asst Vacancies

Delhi Postal Circle has issued notification against recruitment of 342 Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant Vacancies. Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application format on or before 01-10-2012.

Important Dates:

Last Date for Sale of Application Closes: 25-09-2012
Last Date for Receipt of Application: 01-10-2012
Last Date for Receipt of Application (far flung areas): 11-10-2012

Names of Posts:

Postal Assistants in Post Offices/GPO/HO:

1. New Delhi Central Division – 19 vacancies
2. Delhi East Division – 17 vacancies
3. New Delhi West Division – 27 vacancies
4. New Delhi South West Division – 17 vacancies
5. Delhi North Division – 15 vacancies
6. New Delhi South Division – 25 vacancies
7. Delhi GPO – 10 vacancies
8. New Delhi HO – 12 vacancies
9. Circle Stamp Depot – 01 vacancy

Postal Assistant in Foreign Post Organisation:

10. Foreign Post – 09 vacancies

Postal Assistant in Mail Motor Service:

11. Mail Motor Service – 06 vacancies

Sorting Assistant in Railway Mail Service:

12. Delhi Sorting Division – 43 vacancies
13. Airmail Sorting Division – 56 vacancies
14. New Delhi Sorting Division – 61 vacancies

Postal Assistant in Saving Bank Control Organisation:

15. Saving Bank Control Organisation – 24 vacancies

Age Limit: Candidate age must be between 18 to 27 years as on 01-10-2012. (Age relaxations will be extended as per rules).

Educational Qualification

Candidate must possess 10+2 Standard or 12th Class pass with at least 60 % marks and above from any recognized University with English as a compulsory subject and should have studied local language of the State or Union Teritory of the Postal Circle concerned or Hindi as Subject at least in Matriculation or equivalent.

Application Fee Details

Applicants need to pay Examination Fee of Rs. 200/- (No fee for SC/ST/PH and Women candidates) and it should be deposited in a Post Office of the circle and obtain ACG-67/UCR receipt, Rs. 50/- for Application form and it is available at all All Head Post offices and identified Post offices in the Circles from 11-08-2012 to 25-09-2012.

Selection Procedure

Candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in Aptitude Test, Typing Test/Computer Test.

How to Apply

Eligible Candidates may apply through prescribed application format available at all Head Post offices and identified Post offices in the Circles. Dully filled application form along with Copies of relevant certificates and original receipt of ACG-67/UCR issued by the identified Post Office of this Circle towards payment of Examination fee have to be sent to  “Direct Recruitment Cell, New Delhi HO, New Delhi-1100010″ on or before 01-10-2012 through Speed Post/Registered Post of India Post only.

For More Information

http://davp.nic.in/WriteReadData/ADS/eng_06303_1_1213b.pdf

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www.indiapost.gov.in | Haryana Postal Circle Vacancies August 2012

Department of Posts, India
Office of the Chief Postmaster General
Haryana Postal Circle

Recruitment of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants/ Postal Assistants Savings Bank Control Orgnisation    in Haryana  Postal Circle 

Applications  in the prescribed format are invited from eligible candidates for recruitment for the posts of Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants for different offices in Haryana Postal Circle.

1. Postal Assistants : 118 posts in various divisions
2. Sorting Assistants : 26 posts
3. Postal Assistants : 06 posts in Saving Bank Control Organisation

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Punjab Postal Circle Careers August 2012 | Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants Vacancies 2012

Department of Posts, India

Office of the Chief Postmaster General
Punjab Postal Circle

Recruitment of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants/ Postal Assistants Savings Bank Control Orgnisation    in Punjab  Postal Circle 
Applications  in the prescribed format are invited from eligible candidates for recruitment for the posts of Postal Assistants/ Sorting Assistants for different offices in Punjab Postal Circle.

1. Postal Assistants : 81 posts in various divisions
2. Sorting Assistants : 10 posts in RMS Division
3. Postal Assistants : 02 posts in Saving Bank Control Organisation

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Tamil Nadu Postal Circle Recruitment 2012 | 621 Postal & Sorting Asst Vacancies | www.tamilnadupost.nic.in

Tamilnadu Postal Circle has issued notification for recruitment of 621 Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant Vacancies. Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application format on or before 01-10-2012.

Important Dates:

• Last Date for Sale of Application Closes: 25-09-2012
• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 01-10-2012
• Last Date for Receipt of Application (far flung areas): 11-10-2012

Names of Posts:

1. Postal Assistant: 415 posts
2. Sorting Assistant: 88 posts
3. Postal Assistant (Returned Letter Office): 01 post
4. Postal Assistant (Mail Motor Service): 03 posts
5. Postal Assistant (Foreign Post Organization): 05 posts
6. Postal Assistant: (SBCO): 109

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Kerala Postal Circle Recruitment 2012 | www.keralapost.in

Kerala Postal Circle invites applications for recruitment of Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants. Kerala Postal Circle is going to fill up 93 posts through this job notification.

Notification No. RECTT/4-3/2011/II  dated at Thiruvananthapuram 33, the 11th August 2012

Applications are invited from the eligible Applicants for filling of vacancies of POSTAL ASSISTANTS / SORTING ASSISTANTS /  POSTAL ASSISTANTS (SAVINGS BANK CONTROL ORGANIZATION)

    Last Date for application submission                              : 01-Oct-2012.

    Last date for application fee                                          : 01-Oct-2012.

Number of vacancies :              93                                                                                       

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Postal Assistants Recruitment 2012 in Karnataka Circle, Bangalore

The details in this section applicable for recruitment for the post of Postal Assistants in Office of Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, Bangalore‐560001

NAME OF THE POST - Postal Assistants

SCALE OF PAY : Scale of pay is Rs. 5200 ‐ 20200+Grade pay Rs.2400+admissible allowances.

PROBATION : The candidates selected will be appointed and will be on probation as per rules.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS :
a) Age : Between 18 to 25 years (upper age limit is relaxable upto 10 years) as on last date prescribed for receipt of application as shown in the advertisement

b) Educational and other qualifications required
i) Pass in 10+2 or 12th Class Examination of a recognized University or Board of School
Education or Board of Secondary Education (excluding vocational / JOC streams)
ii) The candidates should have knowledge of local language of the state, i.e., should have studied "Kannada" as a subject at least upto Matriculation level (SSLC).
iii) Candidates with higher qualifications are also considered. But they have to fulfil the requirements mentioned in Sub pares (i) to (iii) above. There are no bonus marks for higher qualification.
iv) Candidates who have passed 12th Standard /10+2 in Vocational Course or Job
Oriented Course (JOG) are NOT eligible.
v) Typing skill in Hindi at the speed of 25 words per minute or in English at the speed of
30 words per minute and Computer knowledge are essential.

INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

i) Write the required information In English or in Hindi.
ii) One envelope should contain application of one candidate only.
iii) The envelope containing the application must be superscribed in bold letters as

"APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POSTAL ASSISTANT IN CO UNDER ORTHOPEDICALLY HANDICAPPED QUOTA”.

iv) An application will be rejected at any stage of recruitment process for not having been submitted in the official format/having incomplete information / wrong information / misrepresentation of facts / unsigned / without photographs / not accompanied by attested copies of required certificates.

v) If a candidate has changed his/her name or dropped / added part of his / her name after Matriculation/SSLC/Hr. Secondary, proof for the change of name such as Affidavit,
Gazette Notification, etc., should be enclosed.

NOTE : Only certificates issued by the competent authorities, for example, the Universities / concerned Boards would be accepted as proof for having possessed the minimum educational qualifications or date of birth. Only those certificates issued by the competent authorities and in the prescribed form would be considered.

Last Date
11.01.2012

For More Information
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/KarSRDRecruitment_02122012_Rev15122012.pdf

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www.indiapost.gov.in | West Bengal Circle Postal Assistant Recruitment 2012

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS, Govt. of India
Office Of the Chief PostMaster General
West Bengal Circle : KOLKATA – 700012

SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE FOR BACKLOG VACANCIES IN SC AND OBC QUOTA

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. Rectt/Reserved Backlog Vacancies/CO/09

Applications in the prescribed format are called for from candidates for the posts of Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants / PA (CO) in the Pay Band of Rs. 5200 – 20,200/- with the Grade Pay of Rs. 2400.

1. The age limit of the SC applicants will be 18 to 30 years & OBC candidates will be 18 to 28 years as on 11.01.2012 after relaxation as per GOI rules.

2. The minimum educational qualification is Higher Secondary or equivalent.

3. Prospectus containing eligibility conditions, recruitment procedure, prescribed application form and instructions thereof can be obtained from the selected Post Offices as per list (Annexure-II), on payment of Rs. 25/- by cash at the concerned post office counter.

4. Name of the recruiting units as well as designation and address of the Recruiting authority to whom the application are to be addressed is furnished hereunder in Annexure – I showing inter – alia the number of vacancies in respect of each recruiting unit.

5. Application duly completed along with attested copies of the certificates should be submitted to the officer concerned on or before 11.01.2012 by Registered Post or Speed Post. Applications sent by other means will not be considered. Applications received after the due date will be rejected straight way and no correspondence will be entertained.

6. The cover containing the application should be superscribed in block letters as follows: - “APPLICATION FOR RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF SC/OBC POSTAL ASSISTANT / SORTING ASSISTANT IN UNDER SPECIAL RECRUITMENT DRIVE”

7. Vacancies are provisional and subject to change at the time of final selection.

8. The aptitude test will be held on 05.02.2012

Assistant Director of Postal Services (Rectt)
O/o the Chief Postmaster General
West Bengal Circle : Kolkata – 700 012

For More Information
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/wb_Rect_SAPA_Backlog_15122011.pdf

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www.indiapost.gov.in | India Post Hyderabad Sports Quota Recruitment 2011

Government of India Department of Posts
O/o Chief Postmaster-General, AP Circle, Hyderabad-500001.

Applications in the prescribed format are invited from meritorious sports persons for the posts of Postal Assistants, Sorting Assistants and Postmen under sports quota

Name of the Post - Postal Assistants / Sorting Assistants
Vacancies - 40 Posts (PA-36 , SA-04)
Pay-Scale - Rs.5200-20200 Plus + Grade Pay of Rs 2400/-

Age - 18 and 25 years as on the last date (Relaxable as per rules)
 
Qualification - A pass in 10+2 standard of recogned board with English as a compulsory subject (Excluding vocational streams like DME, DEE, DCCT etc.) Should have studied any local language recognized by AP State Government as a subject at least up to SSC (Matriculation or equivalent level)

Name of the Post - Postmen
Vacancies - 21 Posts
Pay-Scale - Rs.5200-20200 Plus + Grade Pay of Rs 2000/-
Age - 18 and 25 yrs as on the last date (Relaxable as per rules)
Qualification - Matriculation or Equivalent

Applications on plain paper in the format prescribed in English should be addressed to the Asst Director (Rectt & Welfare) O/O Chief Postmaster-General,AP Circle,Hyderabad-500 001.

Last Date
31.08.2011

For More Information
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Recruitment/Sports_Notification_AP.pdf

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India Post Recruitment 2011 | Driver Vacancies 2011 | www.indiapost.gov.in

DEPARTMENT OF POSTS

Karnataka Postal Circle

Recruitment for the post of Drivers

Applications in the prescribed format called for from eligible persons with valid license to drive light and heavy vehicles in the age group of 21 to 28 years as on 01.07.2011 (relaxable by three years for OBC candidates) with Pay band of Rs.5,200‐20.200 + Grade pay of Rs.1,900 plus other allowances admissible from time to time. Number of posts vacant – 5(Five){OBC ‐2, UR‐3}.

For further details regarding experience, education Qualifications and other conditions, applicants can contact Manager, Mail Motor Service, No.4, Basaveshwara Road, Vasanthanagar, Bangalore‐560 052. The application form can also be down loaded from the departmental website www.Indiapost.gov.in.

If the application is not submitted in the prescribed form and not sent through speed post/registered post the same will be summarily rejected. The last date of receipt of application is 22.07.2011.

For More Information
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/pdf/Recruitment_of_TS_Drivers.pdf

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India Post Recruitment 2011 | www.indiapost.gov.in

Applications are invited from retired State/Central/Army Doctors having a graduate allopathic medical degree recognized by AMC and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for 2(two) posts of Medical Officers, one at Postal Dispensary, Jalpaiguri and other at Postal Dispensary, Siliguri on contract basis for a period of 6(six) months which may be extended for another six(6) months or till regular incumbent joins whichever is earlier at a consolidated remuneration of Rs. 13, 125/- per month.

Application along with photocopies of all the certificates & testimonials, two copies of recent passport size photographs should be sent to the Assistant Postmaster General, North Bengal and Sikkim Region, Siliguri – 734 001 by 25.03.2011.

Other relevant terms and conditions are available at website. www.indiapost.gov.in.

For More Information
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Recruitment/Doctor_Recruitment_NBS.pdf

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Department of Post Recruitment 2011 | Faizabad Division Notification 2011

Department of Post
O/o Sr. Supt. Post Offices
Faizabad Division, Faizabad – 224001

Walk-in-Interview

Sr. Supt. Of Post offices Faizabad division, Faizabad will conduct walk-in-Interview” for empanelment/engaging agent for sale of postal life insurance / Rural Postal Life Insurance products.

Interested candidates fulfilling the conditions below may attend walk-in-interview to be held in the O/o the Sr. Supt. Of post offices faizabad, at 11.00 hrs on 18.02.2011

Candidates may come with their bio-data, proof of age / educational qualification/ required certificates and experience, if any.

Qualification – 10 pass if the candidates reside in an area having population of less than 5000, and 12th for other areas having population of 5000 or more.

Age – 18-60 years.

Categories – Ex life advisors/agents of any insurance company, aangan wadi workers, mahila mandal workers, SHSs, Ex-servicemen, Retd, teachers, unemployed / self employed youth or any intending person having above Qualification.

Desirable – Experience in selling insurance products, knowledge of computer/knowledge of local area.

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India Post Recruitment 2010 | www.indiapost.gov.in | Postal Assistants Vacancies in Orissa | Orissa Postal Recruitment 2010

Department of Posts, India

Ministry of Communications

Office of the Chief Postmaster General,

Orissa Circle, Bhubaneswar – 751 001

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No. RE/6-12/2010 Dated at Bhubaneswar

Dated 25th November, 2010.

RECRUITMENT FOR POSTAL ASSISTANTS BY DIRECT RECRUITMENT OF OPEN MARKET CANDIDATES PERTAINING TO THE YEAR 2009 & 2010 IN RESPECT OF BHADRAK POSTAL DIVISION IN ORISSA CIRCLE.

Applications in the prescribed format are invited from intending candidates for recruitment to the posts of 7(seven) Postal Assistants under unreserved category for Bhadrak Division in Pay Band-1 of Rs. 5200-20200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2400 per month.

The prospectus containing the eligibility conditions such as age, qualifications etc., recruitment procedures, prescribed application form and details about number of vacancies to be filled in and the officer to whom applications are to be addressed can be obtained from all the Head Post Offices and important Sub Post Offices/Mukhya Dak Ghar of Orissa Postal Circle on payment of prescribed fee of Rs. 25/- (Rupees twenty five) only by cash at the concerned Post Office counter.

Applications duly completed in all respects along with attested legible photocopies of the certificates/mark sheets, two recent passport size photographs etc. should be submitted by Registered Post or Speed Post only, so as to be received by the Superintendent of Post Offices, Bhadrak Division, Bhadrak on or before 08.12.2010.

The advertisement is being issued in continuation of the earlier dated 4-10-2010 & 8-11-2010 as the entire recruitment process for Bhadrak Division made as per the notification dated 4-10-2010 has been cancelled.

The candidates who had applied as per earlier notification through departmental web site dated 4-10-2010 are requested to apply afresh. The applications received as per the earlier notification dated 04.10.2010 shall not be taken into account for the fresh recruitment.

The age limit will be calculated taking into account the crucial date as on 5-10-2010.

Applicants can also download the application form & prospectus from the Department’s website at www.indiapost.gov.in and credit Rs. 25/- towards cost of application form under UCR at any Post Office. The receipt given by the Post Office should be attached with the application. Downloaded application without UCR receipt will be rejected.

For More Information
http://www.indiapost.gov.in/Pdf/Recruitment/Rectt_Bdk_Dn_Orissa.pdf

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Maharashtra and Goa Postal Circle Recruitment 2010 | Postal and Sorting Assistant Recruitment 2010 Mumbai

Department of Posts, India
Maharashtra and Goa Postal Circle

Special Recruitment of SC/ST/OBC candidates to postal Assistant/sorting assistants in Maharashtra and Goa Postal Circle

Applications in the prescribed proforma are called for filling up following number of reserved Vacancies of SC/ST/OBC category of postal Assistant / sorting assistants in the postal / RMS divisions indicted below.

1. Postal Assistant
2. Sorting Assistant

In various divisions (Beed, Malegaon, Sangli,Nagpur city Dn -, Etc.,)

Application fee

Progspectus containing information about eligibility conditions viz. Recruitment procedure, prescribed application form, are made available in all the head Post offices in Maharashtra and Goa state with effect from 08.11.2010 on payment of Rs.100 by cash at the concerned post office counter.

How to Apply

Application duly completed along with attested copies of the certificates should be submitted to the authority concerned mentioned above to reach on or before 08.12.2010 by registered post or speed post.

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