Overview
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (West Bengal Circle) has announced recruitment for 85 vacancies for the posts of Postal Assistant (PA) and Sorting Assistant (SA) through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE).
This recruitment is specifically for departmental officials of the West Bengal Circle. The last date to apply for these positions is 29/05/2026.
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 85
Post Name: Postal Assistant (PA) and Sorting Assistant (SA)
Organization: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India (West Bengal Circle)
Job Location: West Bengal
| Post Name | Vacancy Breakdown | Total Vacancies |
|---|
| Postal Assistant (Circle Office and Regional Offices) | UR-3, ST-4 | 7 |
| Postal Assistant (Post Office) | UR-34, ST-10 | 44 |
| Sorting Assistant (Railway Mail Service) | UR-28, SC-6, ST-3 | 37 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must be departmental officials of West Bengal Circle (excluding Postal Accounts).
Must possess Level 3 Pay Matrix with 3 years of regular service OR 5 years of combined service in Level 1, 2, or 3.
Age Limit:
Minimum Age: Not Mentioned
Maximum Age: Not Mentioned
Age Relaxation: As per departmental rules for LDCE.
Important Dates
Notification Release: 11/05/2026
Application Start Date: 11/05/2026
Last Date to Apply: 29/05/2026 (Receipt at Divisional Office)
Exam Date: 21/06/2026 at 10:00 AM
Application Fee
General/OBC: Not Mentioned
SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Not Mentioned
Payment Mode: Not Mentioned (Refer to official notification)
Salary / Pay Scale
Selection Process
The selection is conducted through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) by the Office of the Chief Postmaster General, West Bengal Circle, following these steps:
Submission of applications in the prescribed format by eligible departmental officials.
Verification of applications at Divisional, Regional, and Circle Office levels.
Issuance of Admit Cards to eligible candidates by Division/Unit Heads.
Conduct of a written examination on 21/06/2026.
Final promotion to the cadre of Postal Assistant (CORO/PO) or Sorting Assistant (RMS) based on examination performance.
How to Apply
Eligible departmental officials must follow the offline application process.
Download or obtain the prescribed application format from your respective Divisional Office.
Complete the application and submit it to the Divisional Office/Controlling Unit before the deadline.
Ensure applications are submitted before 29/05/2026 to meet the deadline for receipt at the Divisional Office.
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