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Maximum working hours of GDS those who are working in RMS Offices?
Maximum working hours of GDS those who are working in RMS Offices?
- 4 hrs (correct)
- 7 hrs
- 5 hrs
- 3 hrs
Postal Divisions are under the charge of?
Postal Divisions are under the charge of?
- CPMG
- Post Master General (correct)
- Director General
- Senior Superintendent/Superintendent
Head Quarters of 2 CBPO is located at?
Head Quarters of 2 CBPO is located at?
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Jaipur
- New Delhi (correct)
Parcel Directorate is headed by?
Parcel Directorate is headed by?
Who is the present Secretary, Department of Posts, India?
Who is the present Secretary, Department of Posts, India?
The 1st postage stamp of Independent India was issued on?
The 1st postage stamp of Independent India was issued on?
Which fact is true with respect to night post offices?
Which fact is true with respect to night post offices?
Who issues the license for the franking machine?
Who issues the license for the franking machine?
Rule governing post office holiday is?
Rule governing post office holiday is?
Machine franked articles can be posted in?
Machine franked articles can be posted in?
The 'Hours of Business' is displayed in which part of the post office?
The 'Hours of Business' is displayed in which part of the post office?
The following cannot be booked at mail post office?
The following cannot be booked at mail post office?
Generally, stamps should be affixed at which place of the address side of an envelope?
Generally, stamps should be affixed at which place of the address side of an envelope?
Every letter, packet or parcel has to be stamped with the date stamps of at least?
Every letter, packet or parcel has to be stamped with the date stamps of at least?
Stamps cannot be sold through which of the following channels?
Stamps cannot be sold through which of the following channels?
Postage charges can be paid by means of?
Postage charges can be paid by means of?
Which of the following is an indefinite address?
Which of the following is an indefinite address?
A customer wants to avail post box facility in a post office from November 2024 onwards. What is the rent for post box for the period up to March 2025?
A customer wants to avail post box facility in a post office from November 2024 onwards. What is the rent for post box for the period up to March 2025?
India Post allows free transmission of blind literature packets up to?
India Post allows free transmission of blind literature packets up to?
For which RPLI Policy, no interest is charged up to one year as arrears of premium in case of natural calamities?
For which RPLI Policy, no interest is charged up to one year as arrears of premium in case of natural calamities?
The letter box attendant is required to use the following mobile application?
The letter box attendant is required to use the following mobile application?
The following persons are entitled to use service postage stamps on official postal articles sent by them provided the articles posted relate to Government service?
The following persons are entitled to use service postage stamps on official postal articles sent by them provided the articles posted relate to Government service?
Suggestions & Complaint book (MS-94) will be kept by/available at?
Suggestions & Complaint book (MS-94) will be kept by/available at?
The 'Detained late fee not paid' letters are called?
The 'Detained late fee not paid' letters are called?
The trip from the head quarters of the set towards its out station is called?
The trip from the head quarters of the set towards its out station is called?
Definitions are provided in which chapter of postal manual volume V?
Definitions are provided in which chapter of postal manual volume V?
The 'Central Bagging Unit' is part of which office?
The 'Central Bagging Unit' is part of which office?
What is the term used for bags that are not included in 'Due Mail'?
What is the term used for bags that are not included in 'Due Mail'?
Which office deals with closed bags only?
Which office deals with closed bags only?
'B' Orders are issued by?
'B' Orders are issued by?
Which country is hosting the 2024 Olympics?
Which country is hosting the 2024 Olympics?
Who was awarded the first Dadasaheb Phalke award for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema?
Who was awarded the first Dadasaheb Phalke award for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema?
The word 'Ethics' comes from?
The word 'Ethics' comes from?
Who started the Ganesh Chaturthi festival?
Who started the Ganesh Chaturthi festival?
River 'Burner' is a tributary of which of the following river?
River 'Burner' is a tributary of which of the following river?
What is the difference in local time of two places in crossing a longitude?
What is the difference in local time of two places in crossing a longitude?
Pongal is a festival celebrated in which state?
Pongal is a festival celebrated in which state?
Which is the main component of bones and teeth?
Which is the main component of bones and teeth?
When is International Yoga Day celebrated?
When is International Yoga Day celebrated?
Who allots symbols to political parties?
Who allots symbols to political parties?
A person crosses a 500 meter bridge in 6 minutes, calculate his speed in meters per minute?
A person crosses a 500 meter bridge in 6 minutes, calculate his speed in meters per minute?
An MTS can load 42 bags per minute. If there are 2310 bags that have to be loaded in 5 minutes, how many MTS need to be present?
An MTS can load 42 bags per minute. If there are 2310 bags that have to be loaded in 5 minutes, how many MTS need to be present?
What will be the final answer of $18 - 2(8 + 6 rac{6}{3} imes 3 - 2 imes 2) + 6$?
What will be the final answer of $18 - 2(8 + 6 rac{6}{3} imes 3 - 2 imes 2) + 6$?
What will be the total added value of 50% of 50 and 25% of 25?
What will be the total added value of 50% of 50 and 25% of 25?
Amit bought a book for Rs. 450 and sold it for Rs. 480. What is the profit percentage?
Amit bought a book for Rs. 450 and sold it for Rs. 480. What is the profit percentage?
If 16 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days, in how many days will 12 men complete it?
If 16 men can complete a piece of work in 18 days, in how many days will 12 men complete it?
The average of 25 results is 18, that of first twelve is 14, and of last twelve is 17. Find the thirteenth result.
The average of 25 results is 18, that of first twelve is 14, and of last twelve is 17. Find the thirteenth result.
In the word 'BOSS', what is the percentage of letter 'S'?
In the word 'BOSS', what is the percentage of letter 'S'?
A person deposits Rs. 5000 in a bank account that pays 6% simple interest per year. Find the value of his deposit after 4 years.
A person deposits Rs. 5000 in a bank account that pays 6% simple interest per year. Find the value of his deposit after 4 years.
If 8 monkeys eat 8 bananas in 8 minutes, how many monkeys will eat 12 bananas in 12 minutes?
If 8 monkeys eat 8 bananas in 8 minutes, how many monkeys will eat 12 bananas in 12 minutes?
In acknowledgment of the postage due to unpaid articles, the postman is required to sign in?
In acknowledgment of the postage due to unpaid articles, the postman is required to sign in?
For change of address, written instructions should be furnished at?
For change of address, written instructions should be furnished at?
An undelivered postal article of which the addressee is dead is?
An undelivered postal article of which the addressee is dead is?
What is the rate of warehousing charges per day on VP Parcels for retention beyond 7 days?
What is the rate of warehousing charges per day on VP Parcels for retention beyond 7 days?
Postman duties include bringing damaged articles to the notice of?
Postman duties include bringing damaged articles to the notice of?
A postman may, in no circumstances, keep an article in his possession more than?
A postman may, in no circumstances, keep an article in his possession more than?
The Head Sorting Assistant writes a daily report from?
The Head Sorting Assistant writes a daily report from?
Every set is supplied with?
Every set is supplied with?
The mail guard or mail agent has nothing to do with?
The mail guard or mail agent has nothing to do with?
In Transit sections, the mail abstract is maintained in the form?
In Transit sections, the mail abstract is maintained in the form?
Who is responsible for the safe custody of the insurance seal?
Who is responsible for the safe custody of the insurance seal?
Exchange of mail happens as per the?
Exchange of mail happens as per the?
Which of the following is not a content of the portfolio?
Which of the following is not a content of the portfolio?
Who issues the stationery rate list in the division?
Who issues the stationery rate list in the division?
Form M.S-83 is?
Form M.S-83 is?
The key of the cage TB is to be forwarded in a?
The key of the cage TB is to be forwarded in a?
Each order book used in each RMS set has?
Each order book used in each RMS set has?
A postman is expected to perform which of the following activities?
A postman is expected to perform which of the following activities?
In the postman's book, which entry is not made?
In the postman's book, which entry is not made?
In case of incorrect payment of EMO, who will be held responsible?
In case of incorrect payment of EMO, who will be held responsible?
Registered articles addressed to a deceased person shall be treated as which of the following?
Registered articles addressed to a deceased person shall be treated as which of the following?
A postal article can be redirected by which of the following offices?
A postal article can be redirected by which of the following offices?
Who among the following is authorized to fix the postman’s beat?
Who among the following is authorized to fix the postman’s beat?
Village Postman visit book is in the form?
Village Postman visit book is in the form?
Every postman will be supplied for his personal use with a copy of?
Every postman will be supplied for his personal use with a copy of?
Study Notes
General Knowledge and Postal Facts
- Maximum working hours for GDS in RMS Offices is 5 hours.
- Postal Divisions are overseen by the Post Master General.
- The headquarters of 2 CBPO is located in Kolkata.
- The Parcel Directorate is headed by the Director General.
- Current Secretary of the Department of Posts in India is Shri Vineet Pandey.
- The first postage stamp of Independent India was issued on 21st Nov 1947.
- Night post offices function round the clock.
- Licenses for franking machines are issued by the Head of the postal circle.
- Post office holiday rules are governed by Rule 8 of PO Guide Part 1.
- Machine franked articles can be posted in a mail van letter box.
Postal Operations and Procedures
- "Hours of Business" must be displayed in a place visible to all.
- Certain articles cannot be booked at mail post offices, including Air Parcel.
- Stamps should be affixed at the right-hand top corner of an envelope.
- Each letter or parcel must be stamped with date stamps of at least two post offices.
- Stamps cannot be sold through postmen.
- Postage charges can be paid by cash, postage stamps, or franking impressions.
- Indefinite addresses include all government officials.
- For post box rentals, the fee from November 2024 to March 2025 is ₹150.
- India Post permits free transmission of blind literature packets up to 7 Kg.
RPLI and Postal Services
- The RPLI policy that doesn't charge interest for up to one year during natural calamities is Gram Suraksha.
- The letter box attendant must use the PMA mobile application.
- Government officials can use service postage stamps on related official postal articles.
- Suggestions and complaint books (MS-94) are available at all post offices.
- Detained letters without paid fees are called unpaid letters.
- An in trip refers to the journey from headquarters towards an out station.
Postal Infrastructure and Practices
- "Central Bagging Unit" is part of the RMS Office.
- Bags excluded from "Due Mail" are termed Undue Mail.
- The office that deals solely with closed bags is the RLO.
- ‘B’ Orders are issued by the Superintendent of Rail Mail Service.
Cultural and Government Trivia
- The 2024 Olympics are hosted by France (Paris).
- First recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award for contributions to Indian Cinema was Devika Rani.
- The term "Ethics" is derived from Ethos.
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak is credited for starting the Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
- Pongal is celebrated in Tamil Nadu.
Mathematical and Logical Reasoning
- A person crosses a 500-meter bridge in 6 minutes, indicating a speed of 83.33 meters per minute.
- For loading 2310 bags in 5 minutes with each MTS handling 42 bags per minute, 14 MTS are required.
- The answer for the calculation 18-2(8+6÷3x3–2x2)+6 is 4.
- The total value of 50% of 50 and 25% of 25 equals 31.25.
- Profit percentage for a book bought at ₹450 and sold at ₹480 is 6.67%.
- If 16 men can complete work in 18 days, 12 men will take 24 days to complete the same task.
- To calculate the thirteenth result, the average from 25 results at 18 includes that the first 12 is 14 and the last 12 is 17, leading to the thirteenth result being 78.
Responsibilities and Regulations for Postmen
- Postman acknowledges postage due in the Postage Account.
- Change of address instructions must be provided at both the old and new post offices.
- An undelivered article with a deceased addressee is delivered to relatives upon claim.
- Warehousing charges for VP Parcels beyond 7 days is ₹3 per day.
- Damaged articles must be reported to the Area Inspector (Post).
- A postman must not keep articles for more than 24 hours.
- The daily report in the Head Sorting Assistant is derived from the Mail Abstract.
- An exchange of mail is governed by the Sorting List.
- Registered articles addressed to a deceased person are treated as Unclaimed.
Additional Knowledge for Postmen
- The postman’s beat is fixed by the Postmaster.
- The Village Postman visit book is identified as MS – 86.
- Each postman is provided with a PO Pocket Guide.
Keep this information as a quick reference for postal duties, procedures, and general knowledge related to the topics discussed.
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