The GDS to MTS, Postman, Postal Assistant & Mail Guard Mock Test (50 MCQs) has been specially designed for candidates preparing for the GDS to MTS Competitive Examination, Postman/Mail Guard Examination, MTS Recruitment Examination, and other Departmental Promotional Examinations conducted by the Department of Posts. The mock test follows an examination-oriented pattern and focuses on important concepts, rules, and procedures related to Foreign Post Services. It serves as an effective self-assessment tool for candidates seeking to strengthen their knowledge, improve accuracy, and enhance their performance in departmental examinations.
The mock test covers a wide range of topics relating to Post Office Guide Part-I, Postal Services Board, Army Postal Service (APS), Philately, Franking Machines, Post Office Holidays and Working Hours, Methods of Addressing Postal Articles, Registration and Insurance Services, Recall of Articles, Cash Prepayment of Postage, Foreign Addressing Rules, Post Box and Post Bag Facilities, Postal Fees and Charges, and other important Postal Rules and Procedures. Regular practice of these 50 multiple-choice questions will help candidates improve their conceptual understanding, factual knowledge, and examination readiness. The test is particularly useful for candidates preparing for the GDS to MTS, Postman/Mail Guard, MTS Recruitment Examination, Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant Examination, and other Departmental Promotional Examinations conducted by the Department of Posts.
1. Stamps affixed to a letter or packet must be —
2. Who is the Chairman of Postal Service Board?
3. Which of the following is exempt from postage, registration fee, fee for acknowledgement, and fee for attested copy of receipt?
4. Which clause of PO Guide deals with manner of affixing postage stamps?
5. Stamps affixed to a letter or packet should be affixed to the
6. Under the method of address, which of the following should be noted in block letters and underlined?
7. Which should be noted where there is more than one Post Town bearing the same name and PIN is not noted?
8. Which should be noted if the District is the same as that of the Post Town?
9. Where is it desirable to note the sender's address?
10. Articles intended for delivery in camp to privileged officers?
11. Which clause of PO Guide-I deals with the type of articles that can be insured?
12. Which clause of PO Guide-I deals with the type of articles that can be registered?
13. Which of the following is included in Post Office holidays?
14. Duration of Banking Hours in Post Offices on Saturdays?
15. Duration of Sale of Postage Stamps and Stationery hours on Saturdays?
16. Generally who has the authority to fix the working hours of any Post Office?
17. Read the following sentences and choose the correct option.
Sentence (i): Revenue stamps can be used for payment of postage.
Sentence (ii): The main purpose of Philatelic Bureaux is to cater to the needs of philatelists and stamp collectors.
18. Read the following sentences and choose the correct option.
Sentence (i): Generally stamps should be pasted on the right hand top corner of the address side.
Sentence (ii): Every article has to be stamped with the date stamp of at least two Post Offices.
19. The apex management body of the Department comprises of:
20. The Base Circle which caters to the needs of the Armed Forces is headed by:
21. Who is the permanent invitee to the Postal Services Board?
22. What percent of the other ranks of the Army Postal Service are drawn from the Department of Posts?
23. The Base Circle is headed by an Additional Director General, Army Postal Service in the rank of a:
24. The professional training in Postal Management and Administration for Group A and Group B Officers is given at:
25. Where is the Headquarters of Army Postal Services?
26. Senior Postmaster in a General Post Office can exercise the powers of that of a:
27. Overseas Orders of Philately are executed by the Indian Philately Bureau of:
28. Who is the competent authority to issue license to Franking Machines?
29. Which of the following services cannot be booked to the address of Army Post Offices?
30. Working hours of Post Offices are generally fixed by whom?
31. Which of the following Post Offices work on Sundays and National Holidays?
32. Which of the mobile post offices are permitted to book Money Orders also?
33. License fee for Franking Machine is:
34. Certain Post Offices can be authorized to realize postage charges in cash from firms posting large numbers of unregistered packets subject to a minimum of:
35. Who is the competent authority to authorize certain Post Offices to realize postage charges in cash?
36. For registered articles, the minimum number of articles of the same type and weight to be registered at a time is:
37. The facility of prepayment of postage charges in cash is not available for:
38. Reproduction of stamps for illustration purposes is allowed only in:
39. For articles addressed to foreign countries, the address should be written in:
40. Minimum clear margin to be left at the top of an article for postage stamps and labels/postmarks is:
41. Application for recall of an article shall be accompanied by the prescribed fee in the shape of:
42. Who is the competent authority to order recall on application?
43. What is the fee for recall of an Inland Article and a Foreign Article?
44. What is the fee for Identity Card in a Post Office?
45. Instruction regarding change of residence is valid for:
46. Amount charged for a renter of Post Box for FY 2053-26 when taken on rent in December 2025?
47. Amount charged for a renter of both Post Box and Post Bag for FY 2025-26 when taken on rent in December 2025?
48. Amount charged for a renter of both Post Box and Post Bag for FY 2025-26 when taken on rent in August 2025?
49. Amount charged for a renter of both Post Box and Post Bag for FY 2025-26 when taken on rent in June 2025?
50. Amount charged for a renter of Post Bag for FY 2025-26 when taken on rent in June 2023?
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