Ap postman mail guard exam 2016 17
Here are the details of the AP Postman Mail Guard Exam 2016-17:
Notification
The Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle, Hyderabad, issued a notification on 15th July 2016, inviting applications for the recruitment of Postman and Mail Guard posts.
Vacancies
The total number of vacancies was 444, which included:
- Postman: 344 posts
- Mail Guard: 100 posts
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the exam were as follows:
- Age: 18-27 years (relaxable for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- Educational Qualification: 10th pass from a recognized Board
- Physical Standards: Height - 157.5 cm (for men), 152.5 cm (for women); Chest - 79 cm (for men); Weight - proportionate to height
Selection Process
The selection process consisted of the following stages:
- Written Examination
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Typing Test (for Postman posts only)
- Document Verification
Written Examination
The written examination was conducted on 27th November 2016. The exam consisted of 100 multiple-choice questions, divided into four sections:
- Section A: General Knowledge (20 marks)
- Section B: Arithmetic (20 marks)
- Section C: English (20 marks)
- Section D: Reasoning and General Intelligence (40 marks)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The PET was conducted on 10th December 2016. The test consisted of the following events:
- 1.5 km run (for men)
- 1 km run (for women)
- High jump (for men: 1.2 meters, for women: 1.1 meters)
- Long jump (for men: 3.5 meters, for women: 3.2 meters)
Typing Test (for Postman posts only)
The typing test was conducted on 11th December 2016. The test consisted of typing a given passage at a speed of 35 words per minute.
Document Verification
The document verification was conducted on 12th December 2016. The candidates who qualified in the written examination, PET, and typing test (for Postman posts) were called for document verification.
Result
The result of the exam was declared on 22nd December 2016. The selected candidates were called for appointment as Postman and Mail Guard in the Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle.
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