PO & RMS Accountant Examination 2024-2025: Everything You Need to Know

For both 2024 and 2025, the Department of Posts in India will be administering the PO and RMS Accountant Examination. On Sunday, May 11, 2025, this joint test will take place. The following are all the essential details concerning the exam, eligibility, application procedure, and syllabus.

Key Dates and Schedule

Candidates interested in appearing for the examination must adhere to the following deadlines:

• Issue of Notification: April 2, 2025
• Last Date for Receipt of Applications at Division Office: April 25, 2025
• Last Date for Receipt of Applications at Circle Office: April 30, 2025
• Issue of Admit Cards: May 5, 2025
• Date of Examination: May 11, 2025

Examination Time Table

The examination will consist of two papers, both of which allow the use of books:

• Paper I: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Paper II: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Eligibility Criteria

As per Rule 273 of the Postal Manual Volume IV, the following eligibility conditions apply:

• No one with less than three years of continuous employment as a Postal Assistant (PA) or Sorting Assistant (SA) will be considered for this position.
• The end date for applications is based on when they were certified permanent or quasi-permanent.
• A candidate’s service record over the last three years must be consistently excellent.
• You cannot apply if you are a PA (SBCO), PA (CO/RO), or LSG official.

Qualifying Marks

The minimum marks required to qualify vary based on category:

Candidates securing at least 60% in any paper will be exempted from reappearing for that paper in the next two subsequent examinations.

How to Apply

By April 25, 2025, all qualified applicants must have submitted their forms in the attached format (Annexure-I). The heads of each division or unit should receive the applications.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• The Division/Unit Heads should carefully review all applications.
• To complete their applications, candidates need to provide two passport-sized photos.
• By May 5, 2025, all qualified applicants will have received their hall permits.
• We have the right to reject any application that is either late or does not adhere to the specified standard.
• Notification should also be sent to candidates who are on leave, deputation, or participating in foreign service training..

Syllabus Overview

The exam syllabus, as per the Directorate’s guidelines, includes:

Paper I (With Books) – 100 Marks

1. Fundamental Rules (FRs 1-56) & Supplementary Rules (SRs 1-203)
2. CCS (Leave) Rules 1972
3. CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 & New Pension Scheme Rules
4. General Provident Fund (GPF) Rules 1960
5. Allowances: Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Children’s Education Allowance
6. Service Rules for GDS (Gramin Dak Sevak)

Paper II (With Books) – 100 Marks

1. Financial Handbooks Vol. I & II
2. Postal Manual Vol. II (Chapters IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, XI)
3. Postal Accounting Procedures
4. Core System Integration (CSI) Manual
5. Rules for House Building Advance (HBA), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and Insurance Schemes
6. Handbook on GeM (Government e-Marketplace)

Conclusion

Any postal worker hoping to rise through the ranks must first pass the PO & RMS Accountant Exam. Applicants who meet the requirements should submit their forms on time and study hard for the exams. Interested parties should get in touch with their division heads or see the official notice for further information.

Here, you can find up-to-date information on the various exams and notices issued by the Postal Department. To all the hopeful applicants, best of luck.