India Post Inspector is conducted by Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications. It is a Offline (OMR/Pen & Paper) exam consisting of 150 questions for 300 marks with a duration of 180 minutes.
There is no negative marking. The minimum qualifying score is 40% General / 33% SC-ST per paper; overall 45% General / 38% SC-ST.
| Section | Questions | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| General Financial Rules 2017 & P&T/Postal Financial Handbook (FHB Vol I & II) | 28 | 19% |
| Manual on Procurement & CVC Guidelines on Public/e-Procurement | 24 | 16% |
| Schedule of Financial Powers of Divisional & Circle Heads | 20 | 13% |
| Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules (Pay, Leave, Allowances) | 26 | 17% |
| Pension & Provident Fund Rules (CCS Pension 2021, GPF, Commutation, NPS, SDBS) | 28 | 19% |
| Establishment Norms, Welfare Measures & GDS (Conduct & Engagement) Rules 2020 | 24 | 16% |
| Total | 150 | 100% |
