WB Postal Circle Recruitment Postal Assistants 2025

 The Government of India, Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts, has announced a competitive examination for recruiting Postal Assistants (PAs) and Sorting Assistants (SAs) from Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) in the West Bengal Circle. This recruitment drive aims to fill unfilled vacancies from the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) quota for 2025 (01.01.2025 to 31.12.2025).

                                            

Key Highlights of the Recruitment Notification

1. Important Dates

Activity	Date
Date of Notification	09.06.2025 (Monday)
Last Date for Application Submission	02.07.2025 (Wednesday)
Receipt of Applications at Regional Office	07.07.2025 (Monday)
Receipt of Applications at the Circle Office	10.07.2025 (Thursday)
Admit Card Issue	14.07.2025 (Monday)
Exam Date	20.07.2025 (Sunday) at 10:00 AM

2. Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:
• 10+2 standard pass from a recognized board.
• Computer knowledge is mandatory.
• Age Limit:
• Maximum 40 years (relaxable for reserved categories as per Govt. norms).
• Service Eligibility:
• GDS joined before 17.06.2022: 5 years of regular service.
• GDS joined after 17.06.2022: 8 years of regular service.
• Crucial Date for Eligibility: 01.01.2025

3. Exam Pattern & Syllabus

• The exam will follow the revised pattern as per the Directorate’s guidelines.
• Local language test (Paper-II) has been removed (as per 29.05.2024 notification).
• Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) will be conducted separately.

4. Preference & Posting

• Candidates must indicate preference for Cadre (PA/SA) and Division/Unit.
• Allocation will be merit-cum-preference based.

5. Exam Centers

• The exam will be held at Circle/Regional Headquarters.
• Candidates must appear at their assigned regional center.

6. How to Apply?

• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format (Annexure-I).
• The last date for submission is 02.07.2025.

7. Official Website & Notifications

• Departmental Website: www.indiapost.gov.in
• West Bengal Circle Website: www.westbengalpost.gov.in

Conclusion

This is a great opportunity for eligible GDS employees in West Bengal Circle to advance their careers as Postal Assistants or Sorting Assistants. Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and submit your application before the deadline.

For official updates, regularly check:

• India Post Official Website
• West Bengal Postal Circle Website

·        Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

·        Q1. Who can apply for this recruitment?

·        Ans: Only Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) fulfilling the educational, age, and service criteria can apply.

·        Q2. What is the last date to submit the application?

·        Ans: 02.07.2025 (Wednesday).

·        Q3. Is there any relaxation in the age limit?

·        Ans: Yes, age relaxation applies as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates.

·        Q4. What is the exam pattern?

·        Ans: The exam follows the revised syllabus (refer Annexure-II). Paper-II (Local Language Test) has been removed.

·        Q5. Will there be a skill test?

·        Ans: Yes, a Data Entry Skill Test (DEST) will be conducted later.

·        Q6. How will postings be allocated?

·        Ans: Postings will be based on merit-cum-preference (as per Annexure-III).

·        Q7. Where can I download the admit card?

·        Ans: Admit cards will be issued by Divisional/Unit Heads from 14.07.2025.

·        Q8. Is computer knowledge mandatory?

·        Ans: Yes, candidates must have basic computer knowledge.