Departmental Examinations from 2027: Online Applications Made Mandatory for PA/SA, PM/MG & MTS Promotions – Uniform Eligibility Rules to Be Followed
2027 से विभागीय परीक्षाएं: पीए/एसए, पीएम/एमजी और एमटीएस पदोन्नति के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन अनिवार्य - समान पात्रता नियमों का पालन किया जाना चाहिए
The Department of Posts has issued fresh instructions to streamline the procedures for conducting Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCEs) and Competitive Examinations (CEs) for promotion to the cadres of Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), Postmaster (PM), Mail Guard (MG) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).
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In this regard, the Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai, has issued a communication vide Letter No. REP/4-1/MiscDlgs dated 29.10.2026, addressed to all Regional Heads and concerned Divisional/Unit Heads, referring to Directorate Letter No. DE-27-2/2026-DE-DOP dated 27.10.2026.
1. Online Application System from 2027
With effect from the year 2027 onwards, applications for all decentralised departmental examinations shall mandatorily be submitted through the Online Application Processing Module developed by CEPT.
All concerned offices have been instructed to take necessary preparatory action to ensure readiness for the implementation of this online application module.
2. Uniform Application of Eligibility Conditions
The eligibility conditions prescribed under the applicable Recruitment Rules and departmental instructions must be applied uniformly across all Divisions and Units within the Circle.
Particular attention must be given to ensuring consistency in determining qualifying service and other relevant eligibility conditions, including:
- Reckoning of the date of joining.
- Counting of the training period, wherever applicable.
- Verification of qualifying service.
- Uniform application of the relevant Recruitment Rules and departmental instructions.