LDCE Inspector Posts 2025 – Revised Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Date of Update: 22nd August 2025 | Authority: Department of Posts (DOP)

Overview

The Department of Posts has officially revised the syllabus and exam pattern for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for Inspector Posts. This update, released on 22nd August 2025, supersedes the earlier guidelines issued in April 2021. The new rules will apply to all examinations conducted after this notification.

Revised Exam Pattern for LDCE Inspector Posts 2025

• Paper I: 125 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), 2 marks each – 250 marks | Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Paper II: Noting (15 marks), Drafting (15 marks), Draft Charge Sheet (20 marks) – 50 marks | Duration: 1 hr
• Paper III: 150 MCQs, 2 marks each – 300 marks | Duration: 3 hrs

Total Marks: 600

Qualifying Marks:

• General Category: 40% in each paper + 45% overall
• SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: 33% in each paper + 38% overall

Syllabus for LDCE Inspector Posts 2025

The syllabus covers a wide range of Acts, Rules, Manuals, Postal Operations, Financial Regulations, and General Knowledge. Key areas include:

Paper I – Acts & Rules

• Post Office Act, 2023
• Government Savings Promotion Act, 1873
• Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002
• Consumer Protection Act, 2019
• Information Technology Act, 2000
• Postal Rules & Regulations (2024)
• Post Office Savings Schemes (PPF, Sukanya Samriddhi, NSC, KVP, SCSS, etc.)
• Postal Life Insurance (PLI) Schemes
• Postal Manuals Volumes II, III, IV, V, VI & VIII
• GDS Conduct & Engagement Rules, 2020

Paper II – Practical Drafting

• Noting (200 words) – 15 marks
• Drafting (200 words) – 15 marks
• Draft Major Penalty Charge Sheet – 20 marks

Paper III – Advanced & General Topics

• Constitution of India (Fundamental Rights, Duties, Articles 124–147, 311, etc.)
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
• RTI Act 2005, Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, CAT Act 1985
• Central Civil Services Rules (Conduct, Pension, GPF, NPS, CCA, etc.)
• General Financial Rules 2017
• Service Discharge Benefit Scheme, 2010
• Welfare measures for Postal Employees & GDS
• General Knowledge, Reasoning, Current Affairs, English Language

Key Highlights

• Examination will be conducted without the aid of books.
• Syllabus includes all circulars/orders issued up to 31st December of the previous year.
• Latest reports & updated manuals will be considered where applicable.

Conclusion

The revised LDCE Inspector Posts 2025 syllabus and exam pattern makes the examination more comprehensive, covering legal knowledge, postal operations, financial schemes, and general aptitude. Aspirants are advised to carefully study the updated pattern and prepare accordingly. For official updates, candidates should regularly visit the India Post Website.

Source: Official Letter issued by Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi – Dated 22nd August 2025.