India Post GDS to MTS Mock Test 2026
Practice high-yield questions for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for recruitment of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) from eligible Gramin Dak Sevaks. Based strictly on the latest Directorate syllabus.
GDS to MTS Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subject / Content | No. of Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Part-A) | Post Office Guide Part-1 & Postal Manual Vol V | 30 Questions | 60 Marks | 60 Minutes |
| Paper-I (Part-B) | General Awareness & Basic Arithmetic | 20 Questions | 40 Marks | |
| Paper-II | Knowledge of Local Language (Translation & Letter/Paragraph) | Descriptive / MCQ | 50 Marks | 60 Minutes |
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
1. Postal Knowledge (PO Guide Part-1)
- Organization of the Department of Posts
- Types of Post Offices & Business Hours
- Payment of Postage, Franking Machines, Stamps
- Official Postal Articles & Prohibitions
- Postal Manual Vol V: Definitions & Head/Sub/Branch Offices
2. General Awareness & Arithmetic
- Indian Geography, History & Freedom Struggle
- Indian Constitution & Civics
- BODMAS, Simplification, Percentages, Profit & Loss
- Simple Interest, Time & Work, Time & Distance
- Ethics & Postal Department Morale
Sample Practice Questions
Q1. Who is the administrative head of a Postal Circle?
(A) Postmaster General | (B) Chief Postmaster General | (C) Director General | (D) Superintendent of Posts
Correct Answer: (B) Chief Postmaster General (CPMG). A circle is headed by a CPMG, while Regions within the circle are headed by a PMG.
Q2. What is the maximum working hours of a Branch Post Office in a day?
(A) 4 hours | (B) 5 hours | (C) 7 hours | (D) 8 hours
Correct Answer: (B) 5 hours. As per Post Office Guide Part-1, Branch Offices function for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 5 hours daily.
Q3. Under PO Guide Part 1, an article with unpaid postage on delivery is charged with:
(A) Actual postage | (B) Double the deficiency | (C) Rs. 10 penalty | (D) Triple postage
Correct Answer: (B) Double the deficiency. Unpaid or insufficiently prepaid postal articles are taxed at double the deficient amount upon delivery.
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