Exam Dates 2026

Complete Exam Schedule, Syllabus & Preparation Guide

Exam Schedule

Position Expected Exam Date Admit Card Release Status
Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) 25 May 2026 15 May 2026 Upcoming
Branch Postmaster 30 May 2026 20 May 2026 Upcoming
Postman 22 May 2026 12 May 2026 Upcoming
Mail Guard 18 May 2026 08 May 2026 Upcoming
Sorting Assistant 28 May 2026 18 May 2026 Upcoming

Exam Resources

๐Ÿ“š Complete Exam Syllabus 2026

Detailed syllabus covering all 4 sections - General Knowledge, English, Mathematics, and Reasoning. Download complete syllabus with topic-wise breakdown and preparation strategy.

๐Ÿ“– 10 min read

View Syllabus โ†’

๐Ÿ“‹ Exam Pattern & Marking

Complete exam structure with number of questions, marks distribution, time limit, negative marking scheme, and expected difficulty level.

Check Pattern โ†’

๐ŸŽฏ Preparation Strategy

Effective preparation tips, study materials, time management strategy, and common mistakes to avoid during preparation.

Read Tips โ†’

๐Ÿ“– Recommended Books

Recommended books for each subject, previous year question papers, and online resources for practice and self-study.

View Resources โ†’

๐Ÿงช Mock Tests

Practice mock tests to assess your preparation level, identify weak areas, and improve speed and accuracy for the actual exam.

Start Practice โ†’

โœ๏ธ Subject-wise Guides

Detailed guides for each subject including important topics, formulas, shortcuts, and common questions with solutions.

Explore Guides โ†’

Exam Day Schedule

Typical Exam Day Timeline

  • 7:30 AM: Exam center gates open
  • 8:00 AM: Candidate registration and verification begins
  • 8:30 AM: Gates close - no entry after this time
  • 9:00 AM: Examination begins
  • 10:30 AM: Examination ends (90 minutes)

FAQ About Exam

The exam duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours) with 100 multiple choice questions.

Yes, each wrong answer has a negative marking of 0.25 marks. Unattempted questions get zero marks.

No external calculators are allowed. You need to do all calculations mentally or on rough paper provided.

Typically 40% (40 marks out of 100), but this may vary based on exam difficulty and final notification.

๐Ÿ’ฌ โœˆ๏ธ