LDC to JA 2026-1.pdf
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Government of India
भारतीय डाक
डाक सेवा जन सेवा
Ministry of Communications-Department of Posts Office of the General Manager (Postal Accounts & Finance) Andhra Pradesh Circle, Krishnalanka, Vijayawada - 520 013 PAO-AP/Admin-I/EA.1/DE-2/LDC to JA 2026/ @Vja-13 the dated
Notification
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India Post 26-12-2025
Sub: Conduct of Departmental Examination for Promotion of Lower Division
Clerks to Junior Accountants in PAO Vijayawada for the year 2026.
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PA Wing DoP PA Wing vide their OM under No. 3-09/2026/PACE/DE dated 05.12.2025 has communicated the Calendar of Departmental Examinations to be held in the year 2026. The undersigned is directed by the Competent Authority to notify the schedule of the Departmental Examination for Promotion of Lower Division Clerks to Junior Accountants in PAO Vijayawada for the year 2026. The schedule of the said Examination is given as under:
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Subject
1
Paper-I: Precis writing, Drafting, Grammar & Basic Computer Skills
Date
Time
07-02-2026 (Saturday) 10:00-13:00 hrs*
2
(without books)
Paper-II: Fundamental & Supplementary
and Service Rules, Postal Accounts,
Budget, Account Current & Internal Audit 07-02-2026 (Saturday) 14:00-17:00 hrs*
etc.
(with the aid of books)
Paper-III: MO, SB, PO certificates, GPF,
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Govt. Securities, IPO/BPO etc.
(with the aid of books)
08-02-2026 (Sunday) 10:00-13:00 hrs*
2. The schedule of different activities related to conduct of aforesaid examination is given below. The schedule should be strictly adhered to.
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Activity
Date
1.
Date of notification
26-12-2025
Last date of receipt of filled application
2.
09-01-2026
forms
3.
Date of issue of Admit cards
29-01-2026*
4.
Date of exam
07-02-2026 & 08-02-2026*
*May change due to administrative reasons.
3. Tentative Vacancies: Category wise details of tentative vacant posts are as follows.
VACANCIES
TOTAL
07*
UR
SC
ST
06
0
01
Actual vacancies may vary
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4. The question paper shall be both in English & Hindi. The candidates have to opt to write the answer either in English or Hindi. No changes in medium of examination for language opted for writing answers shall be entertained at any stage of examination after submission of Application.
Dak Sewa-Jan Sewa
India Post
5. The format of the model application form is attached as Annexure-A and the model Admit
card as Annexure-B.
6. If any candidate is found to have made a false or incorrect statement or to have suppressed material information, he will be considered as having used unfair means in the examination and will be liable for disciplinary proceedings as per CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964 and CCS (CCA) Rules 1965.
7. The syllabus and pattern of the examination: As circulated vide PA Wing, Dak Bhawan
letter no 3-09/2022/PACE/DE/3211-3235 dated 03-04-2024.
8. Eligibility: The Lower Division Clerks who meet the criteria as per the following OMs are
eligible to apply for the aforesaid exam:
1. PA Wing OM no. 3(2)/ 2005/PA Admin 1/3282-4006 dated 13-12-2023.
2. PA Wing OM no. 3(2)/2005/PA Admin1/5910-5922 dated 08-07-2024. 3. PA Wing OM no. 01(03)/2025/PA Admn.I/5959-82 dated 16-05-2025.
9. Number of attempts: As prescribed vide PA wing letter no. 3(1)-PACE/242 dated
08-11-1976 and its amendments.
10. Qualifying/Pass Marks: As prescribed vide PA Wing letter No. 3(1)-PACE/242 dated
08-11-1976.
11. How to apply:
(i) The applicants are required to apply in the prescribed application form attached as
Annexure-A.
(ii) The applicants have to submit the filled application forms, duly attested by their
controlling officers, only to Sr. Accounts Officer/Admin-I.
12. All disputes arising out of the process shall fall under jurisdiction of courts/tribunals at
Hyderabad.
Encl: Annexure 'A' & 'B'
Copy to:
I.
II.
III.
Sr. Accounts Officer (Admin-1)
The Director (PA-Admn), PA Wing, Dak Bhawan, Department of Post, Newdelhi-110001. All the Officers for circulation among the Staff.
Notice Board.
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डाक सेवा जन सेवा
APPLICATION FORM FOR DEPARTMENTAL EXAMINATION
Name of Examination:
1. Name of the applicant (in block letters)
2. Present post held
3. Date of Birth
4. Date of appointment in the present post
5. Total service as on 01.01.2026
6. Total service in the present post
as on 01.01.2026
7. Whether SC/ST/Others
8. Whether belongs to PWD Category
(Yes/No), If yes, mention category and enclose necessary certificates
9. Educational qualification
10. Are you appearing for the
examination for the first time,
if not, exemptions if any
11. Medium of examination opted (Hindi/English)
Annexure-A
India Post
Dak Sewa-Jan Sewa
I
hereby declare that the particulars
furnished by me in this form above are true to the best of my knowledge.
Date:
Recommendations of the
Branch officer/Controlling officer
Signature of the applicant
Signature of the Branch officer/Controlling officer
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Department of Posts
ADMIT CARD
Name of the Examination
: Departmental Examination for
promotion of LDCs to JAS, 2026
भारतीय डाक
डाक सेवा जन सेवा
Annexure-B
Affix a recendia Post
Dak Sewa-Jan Sewa
passport size photo
(to be verified by issuing authority)
Name of the Candidate
(in Block letters)
Roll No
Venue
Signature of the Candidate:
(For Office Use Only)
Paper
Signature of the candidate with date (to Signature of the invigilator
be signed in the presence of the
invigilator in the Examination Hall)
with date
Signature and stamp of the issuing officer
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No. 3-09/2022/PACE/DE/3211-3235
Government of India Ministry of Communication Department of Posts, PA-Wing,
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001
Dated 03.04.2024
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Sub: - Revised syllabus for the Departmental Examinations held in PAOS- reg.
Kind reference is invited towards letter no. 3(i)-PACE/242 dated 08.11.1976 & 3-21/90-PACE/1529 dated 31.12.1990. The syllabus for the below mentioned Departmental Examinations held in PAOS have been revised in view of the revised manuals, rules and procedures of the Department.
2.
(i) Departmental Confirmatory Examination for Direct Recruit Junior
Accountants (As per Annexure I).
(ii) Departmental Examination for Promotion of Lower Division Clerks to
Junior Accountants in PAOS (As per Annexure I).
(iii)Departmental Examination for promotion of Sorters and MTS as Lower
Division Clerks in PAOS (As per Annexure II).
(iv)Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion of MTS Qualified (12th class passed) as Lower Division Clerks in PAOS (As per Annexure II).
The revised syllabus will come in to force from the examination scheduled for the year 2024 onwards. All the rules/instructions/guidelines issued in connection with aforesaid examinations as amended from time to time will hold good.
The contents of this OM may please be given wide publicity among all concerned.
3.
4.
This issues with the approval of competent authority.
Hindi Version will follow
Encl.: As above (Annexure-I & Annexure-II).
To,
All Heads of PAOS.
√03/04/2024
Director (PA-Admn.)
Copy to:
GM, CEPT Mysore; for uploading the OM on website of the Department.
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File No.3-09/2022/PACE/DE
Annexure-I
Syllabus for the Departmental Examinations for Promotion of Lower Division Clerks to Junior Accountants & Departmental Examinations for confirmation of Direct recruit Junior Accountants in Postal Accounts Offices
Paper-I
Precis writing, Drafting, Grammar and Basic Computer Skills
Hindi/English (Without Books)
Max Marks:
Duration:
Weightage
100
03 Hours
S. No.
Topic
1.
Precis writing
30 Marks
2.
Drafting
25 Marks
3.
Grammar
25 Marks
4.
Basic computer
20 Marks
skills
Note: 1. Precis shall be taken from Departmental noting and not from General Books etc. Draft also should be required to be composed on Departmental matters. Note: 2. Simple questions related to MS Excel, Word & Power point shall be included in 'Basic Computer Skills
Paper-II
Hindi/English (With the Aid of Books)
Max. Marks
Duration
100
03 Hours
In all five questions will be set in each Group out of which the candidate should answer two questions compulsorily from each Group and the remaining fifth question from any of the two groups.
S.No.
1.
Group-(1)- Fundamental & Supplementary and Service Rules
Book/Manuals
FR & SR
Topics
1. Definitions
2. Pay fixation
3. Calculation of TA/DA on
Tour/Transfer
4. Calculation of leave salary/Pension
contribution.
1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
CCS (Pension) Rules 2021
CCS (Leave) Rules 1972
CCS (Joining Time) Rules
1979
General Financial Rules
2017
Income tax Rules
LTC Rules
NPS/NPS Lite rules
RTI Act 2005
1. Definitions
2. Calculation of net qualifying service. 3. Calculation Pension, family pension
including enhanced pension. 4. Calculation of Service gratuity &
Death Gratuity.
5. Calculation of commuted value of
pension.
1. Definitions.
2. Calculation of Earned leave and half
pay leave at credit.
3. Different kinds of leaves and their
admissibility.
1. Definitions.
2. Calculation of joining time. Definitions and relevant rules regarding procurement & contract management.
1. Definitions
2. Calculation of Income tax on salary. Definitions & relevant rules.
Definitions & relevant rules.
Definitions & relevant rules.
CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964
Definitions & relevant rules.
& CCS(CCA) Rules 1965
Note: Five questions will be set containing comments/short notes/simple practical questions etc.
Group (II)- Postal Accounts, Budget, Accounts Current & Internal Audit
S.No.
Book/ Manuals
1.
FHB Vol-I
2.
FHB Vol-II
3.
Postal Accounts Manual
Vol-I
4.
5.
ம்ம்
6.
Appendix V to Postal
Accounts Manual Vol-I
Postal Manual Volume-II
Schedule of Financial
Powers
Topics
All chapters except Chapter XVI.
All chapters except Chapter II and appendices.
All chapters including appendices (except chapters XV, XVI & XVII).
Chapter IX & XII
Schedule of financial powers of officers of Department of Posts.
7.
Manual of Internal Audit
All chapters including appendices.
Questionnaire& CAAT
manual
Note: Five questions will be set containing comments/short notes/simple practical
questions etc.
2
Paper-III
Hindi/English (With the Aid of Books)
Max Marks:
Duration:
100
03 Hours
In all five questions will be set in each group out of which the candidate should answer two questions compulsorily from each Group and the remaining fifth question from any of the two groups.
Group-(I)-MO, SB & PO Certificate
Topics
S.No.
Book/Manuals
1.
Postal Accounts Manual
2.
3.
3.
4.
Vol-II
Postal Manual Vol-II
Postal Manual Vol-VI Part
II
POSB Manuals
CBS Manual
MO, SB & PO CC Chapters
Chapter on Inland Service MO Chapters on Money orders
All chapters including appendices. All chapters including appendices.
Note: Five questions will be set containing comments/short notes/simple practical questions etc.
Group (II)- GPF, Government Securities, IPO/BPO
S.No.
Book/Manuals
1.
FHB Vol-I
2.
Postal Manual Volume-II
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3.
4.
5.
Postal Manual Vol-VI Part
II
Postal Accounts Manual
Vol-I
Postal Accounts Manual
Vol-II
Topics Chapter XVI Chapter V & VI Chapters on IPOs
Chapter XV, XVI & XVII
Chapters on Government securities & IPOS
6.
GPF (CS) Rules 1960
Definitions & relevant rules
Note: Five questions will be set containing comments/short notes/simple practical
questions etc.
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File No 3(2)/2005/PA Admn.132 82-out
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts,
PA Wing, Dak Bhawan,
Sansad Marg, New Delhi-110001
Office - Memorandum
Dated 13.12.2023
Sub: Grant of promotion in the grade of LDC & JA after passing departmental examination without completion of probation-clarification thereof.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that various PAOS sought clarification on following points in view of P&T Audit observations:
2.
(i) As per DoP&T guidelines, no probation is prescribed for promotion in same group i.e.
from LDC (Gr-C) to JA (Gr-C).
(ii) Restriction of two years of service is relaxed for graduates LDC for appearing in the
Departmental Examination for LDC to JA.
The matter has been examined by PA Wing of DoP Hq in the light of provisions of existing Recruitment Rules & guidelines/instructions issued by DOP&T vide OM dated 21.07.2014 & 11.03.2019 and to convey that:
(i) An employee has to complete probation period as prescribed in respective RRs in the entry grade of service in a group. For example if an employee is recruited as MTS, he/ she has to complete the probation period in MTS grade. Similarly direct recruited LDC & JA has to complete their probation period in LDC & JA grade respectively.
(ii) After completion of probation in entry grade, if he/she gets promotion in higher grade of same group through DE or SCF quota, no further probation is required in the same group. For example, in case where entry level of an employee is MTS, then he/she will be on probation in MTS. However, after completion of probation period (in MTS) if that employee is promoted to LDC post & further to JA post under promotional quota, there will be no probation applicable on the employee as the LDC/JA lies under same Group i.e. Group 'C'.
(iii) As per existing Recruitment Rules of MTS & LDC/JA, probation of two years is prescribed. Annexure-II of 1976 is speaking about relaxation in two years of service in LDC grade and not in the prescribed probation period.
3. In view of above, the officials of Postal Accounts Offices have to complete the probation period (irrespective of their qualification) in the entry grade of service, before getting promotion to next grade i.e. MTS to LDC (where the entry grade is MTS) & LDC to JA (where the entry grade is LDC) in SCF/DE quota and after completion of probation in entry grade, if he/she gets promotion in higher grade of same group through DE or SCF quota, no further probation is required in the same group.
4. Therefore, all the PAOS are requested to ensure the compliance of the above said instructions. The ibid clarification/instruction is in supersession of all clarifications issued by this office on the ibid subject.
5. The cases of promotion already granted to the officials till date without completion of
prescribed probation period in the entry grade will be examined separately.
TO.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Director (PA-Admn)
2213/12/2023
1. All General Managers (F), 2. All Directors of Accounts (P) 3. Guard File
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F. No. 3(2)/2005/PA Admn. I 59 Jeres hager,
Government of India,
Ministry of Communicationfice
Department of Posts Postal Accounts Wing
*
10 JUL 2024
(PAF)
*
090, A.P. Circle Vijayawada-13
Dak Bhawan, New Delhi. 110 001
Date: 08/04/2024
659
205
EA
20/7/29.
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کورد
Office Memorandum
Sub: Clarification on allowing graduate LDC to appear in upcoming
Departmental Examination-reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to intimate that:
(i)
(ii)
This office OM of even number dated 13.12.2023 is self-explanatory and no further clarification is required in the matter.
As per extant rules & guidelines of GOI, an official would be eligible for promotion only after completion of requisite service & after successful completion of prescribed probation period as on crucial date i.e. 01st January of the vacancy year.
(iii) Moreover, if the instant case does not cover under the extant guidelines of GoI and needs further clarification from this office, the case may be submitted as per the guidelines issued vide this office letter no. 21(01)/11/PA Admn/1668 to 1694 dated 16.08.2023 (copy enclosed) alongwith stand of the Head of the PAO on the matter and proper justification for referring the case to Directorate.
2. In addition, it is requested to ensure strict compliance of the guidelines/instructionsissued by this office vide letter/OM dated 07.12.2022 & 16.08.2023 while seeking clarification from PA Wing of DoP HQ.
This issues with approval of the Competent Authority.
DA: As above.
To,
198/7/2024
Director mn)
1. The GM (F), PAO Lucknow w.r.t. e-Mail dated 04.07.2024 & 05.07.2024. 2. The GM (F), PAO Kolkata w.r.to letter no. I-22/IV/Admn.I-1167 dated
03.06.2024.
3. The DA(P), Dehradun w.r.t. letter no. Admn/DAP/UKD/Representation dated
01.07.2024.
4. The DA (P), Thiruvananthapuramw.r.t. letter No. 261/Admin/EI/C19A/2024
dated 04.07.2024
Copy to:
All General Managers (F)/ All Directors of Accounts, PAOS.
AO/A9 Ha17124
09/07
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Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts PA-Wing: Dak Bhawan
New Delhi-110 001
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Dated:
16.05.2025
Office-Memorandum
Sub: Grant of promotion to the grade of LDC & JA after passing departmental examination-reg.
The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to state that this office has received various communications with regard to eligibility criteria/crucial date of eligibility to appear in departmental examinations.
2.
In this regard, it is reiterated that this office OM no. 3(2)/2005/PA Admn.I dated 13.12.2023 & 08.07.2024 are self-explanatory and no further clarification is required in the matter.
3.
Therefore, the Head of PAOS are once again requested to ensure that all the eligibility criteria and procedures laid down in the relevant RRS are met before grant of promotion to any official on passing of departmental examinations.
4.
In addition, it is requested to ensure strict compliance of the guidelines/instructions issued by this office vide letter/OM dated 07.12.2022 & 16.08.2023 while forwarding representations to /seeking clarification from PA Wing.
This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Digitally signed by JOSEPH K MATHEW Date: 16-05-2025 Drd&PA-Admn.)
To,
1. The GM (F), PAO Delhi w.r.t. letter no. Admn.I/E-III/LDC to JA/Representations /2025/D-23 dated 07.04.2025.
2. The GM (F), PAO Jaipur w.r.t. letter no. Admn/A/Cs/F-209/Vol-IX/18 dated 01.04.2025.
Copy to:
1. All GMs(PAF)/ DSA(P): For information and necessary action.
2. Spare/Guard file.