Exam Overview |
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| Exam Name | Dak Nirikshak Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) |
| Conducting Authority | Department of Posts, Government of India |
| Post Name | Inspector of Posts (Dak Nirikshak) |
| Exam Level | Departmental Competitive Examination |
| Syllabus Status | Revised |
| Official Notification Date | 22 August 2025 |
| Focus Keyword | Dak Nirikshak Exam Syllabus 2026 |
Important Dates |
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| Notification Issued | 22 August 2025 |
| Revision Circular Date | 24 September 2025 |
| Exam Date | As per official notification |
Exam Mode |
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| Exam Mode | As per official notification |
| Exam Type | Written Examination |
| Total Papers | Three Papers (Paper I, Paper II, Paper III) |
Exam Pattern |
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| Paper I Marks | 250 Marks |
| Paper II Marks | 50 Marks |
| Paper III Marks | 300 Marks |
| Total Marks | 600 Marks |
| Paper I Questions | 125 Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each) |
| Paper III Questions | 150 Multiple Choice Questions (2 marks each) |
| Paper II Type | Noting, Drafting and Charge Sheet Writing |
| Paper I Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
| Paper III Duration | 3 Hours |
Marking Scheme |
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| Marks Per Question | 2 Marks |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% in each paper and 45% aggregate |
| SC/ST Qualifying Marks | 33% in each paper and 38% aggregate |
Negative Marking |
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| Negative Marking | As per official notification |
Subject Wise Syllabus |
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| Paper I | Postal Acts, Rules and Postal Schemes |
| Paper II | Noting, Drafting and Charge Sheet Writing |
| Paper III | Constitution, Laws, Government Rules, Manuals and General Knowledge |
Detailed Topic Wise Syllabus |
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| Postal Acts |
Post Office Act 2023 Government Savings Bank Act 1873 Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 Consumer Protection Act 2019 Information Technology Act 2000 |
| Postal Rules |
Post Office Rules 2024 Government Savings Promotion Rules 2018 Various Savings Schemes Rules 2019 |
| Postal Schemes |
National Savings Time Deposit Scheme 2019 National Savings Monthly Income Scheme 2019 Senior Citizen Savings Scheme 2019 National Savings Certificate Scheme 2019 Kisan Vikas Patra Scheme 2019 Public Provident Fund Scheme 2019 Sukanya Samriddhi Account Scheme 2019 |
| Postal Manuals |
Postal Manual Vol I Postal Manual Vol II Postal Manual Vol III Postal Manual Vol IV Postal Manual Vol V Postal Manual Vol VI Postal Manual Vol VII Postal Manual Vol VIII |
| Other Postal Topics |
Post Office Guide Part I and Part II Financial Handbook Instructions Digital Payment System Knowledge Post Office Working Procedures |
| Indian Constitution |
Preamble Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Duties Articles 124-147 Articles 214-232 Articles 311, 338, 338A, 338B |
| Other Laws |
Central Administrative Tribunal Act 1985 Official Secrets Act 1923 Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 Right to Information Act 2005 RTI Rules 2012 |
| Government Manuals |
General Financial Rules 2017 Central Civil Services Rules Pension Rules Service Rules |
| General Knowledge |
Indian Economy Indian Polity History Geography Science Sports and Current Affairs |
Preparation Tips |
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| Study Strategy | As per official notification |
| Preparation Method | As per official notification |
Best Books |
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| Recommended Books | As per official notification |
Important Links |
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| Download Syllabus PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ |
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| 1. What is the Dak Nirikshak Exam Syllabus 2026? | The syllabus includes postal acts, rules, manuals, government laws and general knowledge topics. |
| 2. How many papers are in Dak Nirikshak Exam? | The exam consists of three papers. |
| 3. What is the total marks of Dak Nirikshak exam? | The total marks of the exam are 600. |
| 4. How many questions are in Paper I? | Paper I contains 125 multiple choice questions. |
| 5. How many questions are in Paper III? | Paper III contains 150 multiple choice questions. |
| 6. What is the duration of Paper I? | 2 hours 30 minutes. |
| 7. What is the duration of Paper III? | 3 hours. |
| 8. What are the qualifying marks? | 40% in each paper and 45% overall. |
| 9. What is SC/ST qualifying marks? | 33% in each paper and 38% overall. |
| 10. Where to download Dak Nirikshak syllabus PDF? | Candidates can download it from the official Department of Posts website. |
Why Trust This Page |
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| Source | Information is taken directly from the official Department of Posts notification. |
| Accuracy | This page contains only official syllabus information. |
