Latest revised syllabus and exam pattern of LDCE for Inspector Posts 2025 issued by India Post. Check updated exam pattern, qualifying marks, syllabus for Paper-I, Paper-II, Paper-III, eligibility details, and preparation FAQs.
🔹 Pattern of Examination
- The examination shall consist of 3 papers:
- Paper-I : 250 Marks
- Paper-II : 50 Marks
- Paper-III : 300 Marks
- Question Structure
- Paper-I: 125 MCQs (2 marks each) – Duration: 2 hrs 30 min
- Paper-II: Noting & Drafting (15+15 marks) + Draft Charge Sheet (20 marks) – Duration: 1 hr
- Paper-III: 150 MCQs (2 marks each) – Duration: 3 hrs
- Qualifying Marks
- General: 40% in each paper & 45% overall
- SC/ST/PwBD: 33% in each paper & 38% overall
- Other Points
- Circulars, orders, and guidelines issued up to 31st December of the preceding year will form part of the syllabus.
- Examination shall be without aid of books.
Syllabus of IP Examination
Revision of Pattern & Syllabus for LDCE for Promotion to Inspector Posts
Government of India
Ministry of Communications
Department of Posts (Personnel Division)
Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi – 110001
Dated: 22nd August, 2025
Pattern of Examination
| Paper | Type of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper – I | 125 MCQs (2 marks each) | 250 | 2 hrs 30 min |
| Paper – II | Noting (15) + Drafting (15) + Draft Charge Sheet (20) | 50 | 1 hr |
| Paper – III | 150 MCQs (2 marks each) | 300 | 3 hrs |
Qualifying Marks:
General: 40% in each paper & 45% overall
SC/ST/PwBD: 33% in each paper & 38% overall
Syllabus of Examination
Paper – I
| Sr. No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Acts – Post Office Act 2023, Govt. Savings Promotion Act 1873, PMLA 2002, Consumer Protection Act 2019, IT Act 2000 |
| 2 | Rules – Post Office Rules & Regulations 2024, GSPR 2018, POSA 2019, NSRD 2019, NSTD 2019, MIS 2019, SCSS 2019, NSC (VIII) 2019, KVP 2019, PPF 2019, Sukanya 2019 |
| 3 | Post Office Life Insurance Scheme 2011 (SANKALAN) |
| 4 | Postal Manuals – BO Rules, PM Vol II, III, IV, V, VI (I,II,III), VII, VIII, Establishment Norms |
| 5 | Jansuraksha Schemes |
| 6 | Inland/Foreign Post Guidelines |
| 7 | Digital PIN, Mail & Parcel Network Optimization, DNKs |
| 8 | Savings Bank & Certificates (POSB Vol I–III, SB Orders) |
| 9 | Annual Reports & Book of Information |
| 10 | IT – APT 2.0, CBS, PLI-CIS |
| 11 | IPPB (India Post Payments Bank) |
| 12 | Preservation & Disposal of Records |
| 13 | CCS Conduct Rules 1964 |
| 14 | CCS (CCA) Rules 1965 |
| 15 | CCS (Temporary Service) Rules 1965 |
| 16 | GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules 2020 |
Paper – II
| Sr. No. | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noting (200 words) | 15 |
| 2 | Drafting (200 words) | 15 |
| 3 | Draft Major Penalty Charge Sheet | 20 |
Paper – III
| Sr. No. | Topic |
|---|---|
| 1 | Constitution of India – Preamble, FR, DPSP, Duties, Arts. 124–147, 214–232, 311, 338, 338A, 338B |
| 2 | BNSS 2023 (Sec 1, 2, 84) |
| 3 | CAT Act, 1985 |
| 4 | Revenue Recovery Act, 1890 |
| 5 | Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended) |
| 6 | RTI Act 2005 & Rules 2012 |
| 7 | Procurement Manuals – Goods, Works, Consultancy |
| 8 | CCS (GPF) Rules 1961 |
| 9 | CCS (Pension) Rules 2021 & Amendments |
| 10 | CCS (Commutation of Pension) Rules 1981 |
| 11 | Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act 2013 |
| 12 | NPS Rules 2021 (including Gratuity) |
| 13 | Fundamental Rules (FR) & Supplementary Rules (SR) |
| 14 | Casual Labourer Guidelines (DoP&T) |
| 15 | General Financial Rules 2017 (Ch. 2 & 6) |
| 16 | APAR Guidelines |
| 17 | SDBS 2010 |
| 18 | Financial Powers of Divisional Heads & HoCs |
| 19 | Welfare Measures (Departmental Employees & GDS) |
| 20 | P&T FHB Vol I & Postal FHB Vol II |
| 21 | English Language |
| 22 | General Knowledge & Current Affairs |
| 23 | Reasoning, Aptitude, Interpersonal Skills, Ethics |
FAQs on LDCE Inspector Posts Syllabus 2025
Q1. What is the exam pattern of LDCE Inspector Posts 2025?
Ans: It includes three papers: Paper-I (250 marks, MCQs), Paper-II (50 marks, Noting & Drafting), and Paper-III (300 marks, MCQs).
Q2. What is the qualifying percentage?
Ans: General category: 40% in each paper & 45% overall. SC/ST/PwBD: 33% in each paper & 38% overall.
Q3. Which Acts are included in the syllabus?
Ans: Post Office Act 2023, Govt. Savings Promotion Act 1873, PMLA 2002, Consumer Protection Act 2019, IT Act 2000, etc.
Q4. Does the exam allow books during the test?
Ans: No, the examination is strictly without the aid of books.
Q5. From when is the revised syllabus applicable?
Ans: The new syllabus and pattern are applicable from 22nd August 2025 onwards.
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