Postal Assistant Exam Model Cum Practice Paper for Direct Recruitment-2013

This model paper prepared and compiled by Akula. Praveen Kumar, SPM, Papannapet Sub Office-502 303, Medak Division, Andhra Pradesh(9849636361,8019549939)

Disclaimer:- All questions/Information provided in this post are Compiled by A. Praveen Kumar for in good faith of Postal Assistant exam aspirants. The types of questions, number of questions and standard of questions may be vary in actual examination. This is my predictions only. Author of blog does not accepts any responsibility in relation to the accuracy, completeness, usefulness or otherwise, of the contents. Utmost care has been taken to prepare the model cum practice paper as per syllabus prescribed by India Post.

This is a practice paper only.

Previously the Department filtered the aspirants on the basis of merit and allowed 1:10 ratio for the examination. Hence the previous pattern and type of exam and standard of examination was easy. But this year onwards the selection process was changed and heavy competition is there for selection of Postal Assistant. The Examiner will set tough standard / medium hard level to test candidate         grasp of basic concepts of principles, Knowledge, application level, ability to solve the complex problems.

Best of luck to all Postal Assistant Exam Aspirants.

                                MODEL CUM PRACTICE PAPER

Marks: 100                                             Duration: 2 hours

Instructions to Candidates

1. Answer All the Questions
2. Each question Carries “1” Mark
3. Round off the appropriate choice in OMR sheet

                                                                   PART-A

          (General Knowledge & Current Affairs) 

      

1. Scientist in the month of December revealed a planet that could support life, orbits a Sun-like star near the Earth. What is the name of the star around which this planet was found orbiting?

1. Tau Ceti                 2. Sirius                      3. Ophiuchi               4.Gliese 33

2.Park Guen –hye has beenelected as the first women President of

1. Thailand                2.Vietnam                  3. South Korea          4.Maurritius

3. The term “Chucker” is used in which sports?

1.Football                  2. Horse Racing        3. Wrestling               4. Polo

4. Which of the following fairs is not correct?

1. Rangaswamy Cup-Hockey                    2. Rovers Cup- Football
3.Federation Cup-Badminton                    4.Deodhar Trophy-Cricket

5.  Who wrote the Book entitled ‘Ghulamgiri’ ?

1. B. R. Ambedkar   2. Narayan Guru    3. Jyotiba Phule     4. M. P. Pillai

Interest Calculator updated 15/04/2013

Features in this File:

Updated on 15/04/2013:

In the Link "PPF Interest Calculation", Provision has been added to find out Eligible Loan and Withdrawal amount that can be taken in PPF account.

In the Link "Print Tables/Forms", Claim Forms for SB/SC and Application for Reinvestment of Maturity value, and Interest Rate Table (in Tamil) and link to access "Indiapost Forms page" are included

Updated on 01/04/2013:

New Interest rates w.e.f. 01/04/2013 configured for all schemes. 

Old interest rates can also be calculated by entering the concerned Date of opening 

RD PMC Calculator can be downloaded from RD "View More" link

"Print Tables/Forms" link is provided in Main calculator page to Print Ready reckoner tables for RD/TD/MIS and Pamphlet, Forms.

Updated on 06.11.2012:

Validation for KVP Date of Purchase (Now Date can be entered only from 01.03.2003 to 30.11.2011)

Feedback form modified.

Updated on 31.10.2012

Option for Entering Date of Opening of Accounts

Their Respective Maturity/Interest Amounts, A/c periods, Date of maturity,etc.,

Current status of A/c for Closure/PMC/extn., etc.,

Reduced Int. for TD, Bonus, Deductions, PMI details,etc.,

KVP discharge value calc,

SB,PPF,PMI calc,

PPF approx maturity value calc,

Easy Initialisation of Interest rates for schemes, if changed...

Option to download the latest excel calculator (if any), right from this excel file itself...  

Download

Courtesy : https://sites.google.com/site/posbinterestcalculator/

Tamil Nadu Circle Gradation List of Postmasters Grade I & II

Tamil Nadu Circle Gradation List of Postmasters Grade I & II as on 01.07.2012 has been released 
To see the list Click here



Courtesy : http://fnpotirunelveli.blogspot.in

Encashment of Leave on availing LTC by Family: DoPT's Clarification

Department of Personnel & Training

 Estt. (Leave) Section

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Reference notes of Ministry of Defence (Fin) I.D. No. 9(2)/QA/98 dated 27.12.2012.

In terms of 38-A of CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972, a Govt. servant can be permitted to encash earned leave upto 10 days at the time of availing LTC. Hence, Government servants may encash earned leave either at the time of availing LTC himself or when his family avails it provided other conditions are satisfied.

Sd/-

(S.G. Muichancianey.)

Under Secretary to the Govt. of India

DOPT I.D. No. 14028/2/2013-Estt(L) dated 25th February, 2013

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Ministry of Defence (Fin/QA)

Subject :Encashment of leave on availing LTC by Family.

Reference CGDA UO No AT/IV/4462/PC-XXX dated 12 Oct 12.

2. A clarification issued by DoPT states that A govt servant can be permitted to encash earned leave upto 10 days either at the time of availing LTC himself or when his family avails it provided other conditions are fulfilled has been taken by MoD (Fin) with MoF, DoPT (Estt/Leave Section). The same has been clarified by DoPT vide their ID No 14028/212013-Estt (L) dated 25th Feb, 2013 is enclosed herewith for your ready reference.

Sd/-

(Lajpat Ra..)

AFA(QA)/ 20.03.2013

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Office of The Controller General of Defence Accounts

Ulan Batar Road, Palam, Delhi Cantt.110010

CIRCULAR

No. AT/IV/4462/PC-XXX

dated: 8th Apr' 2013

To
All PCsDA/CsDA
PC of A (Fys) Kolkata


Sub:- Encashment of leave on availing LTC by family.
Copies of MoD (Fin) ID No. 9 (2)/QA198 dated 20/03/2012 and DOPT I.D No. 14028/2/2013-Estt.(L) dated 25th Feb'2013 regarding clarification on encashment of leave alongwith LTC is enclosed for information, guidance and necessary action please.

sd/-

(Upendra Kumar)

Accounts Officer (AT)

Source: CGDA
[http://cgda.nic.in/audit/enclLTC080413.pdf]

Interest rate on General Provident Fund lowered

From April 1, Government employees and defence personnel will earn less from the General Provident Fund (GPF), as the interest rate has been brought down to 8.7 per cent from 8.8 per cent last year.

“During the year 2013-14, accumulations at the credit of subscribers to the General Provident Fund and other similar funds shall carry interest at the rate of 8.7 per cent per annum,” the Finance Ministry has said.

The revised rate will be applicable for 10 types of funds, which includes The General Provident Fund (Central Services), the Contributory Provident Fund (India), the All India Services Provident Fund, the State Railway Provident Fund, the General Provident Fund (Defence Services), the Indian Ordnance Department Provident Fund, the Indian Ordnance Factories Workmen’s Provident Fund, the Indian Naval Dockyard Workmen’s Provident Fund, the Defence Services Officers Provident Fund and the Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund.

The interest rate on GPF is usually fixed on the basis of the average of yield on Government securities of similar maturity.

This rate was eight per cent till November 2011. It was then raised to 8.6 per cent for the period December 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. It was hiked further to 8.8 per cent with effect from April 1, 2012.

The latest reduction of interest rate on GPF is in line with lowering of rates on small savings such as the National Saving Certificates and Public Provident Fund. 

Source :  http://www.thehindubusinessline.com

First Phase Direct Recruitment PA/SA Examination 2013 will be held on 21/4/2013.

As notified by Postal Directorate Aptitude Test (Paper I) for Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu circles is scheduled on 21st April 2013. 

CMC has started to dispatch Admit Cards to all eligible candidates of these circle by ordinary post. In case candidate is not received the Admit Card by 11/4/2013, then he can download the same online from www.indiapost.gov.in using Direct Recruitment PA/SA Examination link from 12th April 2013 onwards. Candidate can also report discrepancy in Admit Card data from 12th April 2013 using the link GENERATE ADMIT CARD on the same web site.

CMC has issued some Admit Cards without PHOTOGRAPH of the candidate. All such candidates may visit the departmental website www.indiapost.gov.in to reconfirm their eligibility. It was noticed during the course of checking the application forms that, candidates failed to paste photographs on their application form. Due to non receipt of photographs along with applications forms, such applications are said to be cancelled and candidates are not allowed to appear in Aptitude Test (Paper I).

To Take Print Out of ePOST messages

Steps should be ensured before taking print outs of ePOST messages

The following steps should be ensured before taking print outs of ePOST messages.Hence the below given instructions should be circulated to all ePOST enabled POs under your division.

1. Use Mozilla Firefox version 17.0 or above.(Avoid using Internet explorer).

2. Enable Java script from settings option.

3. All the Fonts provided by NIC should be installed in the system that is used for taking print outs.

4. Select the appropriate message type(Corporate bulk/PO PDF/PO Scan, etc) before click on check box for printing.

5. Select(Tick in check box) single message only for printing PO PDF type messages,else blank messages will be displayed.

6. After clicking on Print button(Red Color),a Print Menu and a dialogue box will be displayed simultaneously. The input(OK/Cancel) should be given to the status update dialogue box immediately after clicking on OK in Print menu.else the status will not be updated.

Download call letters for SBI Probationary Officers exam (28.04.2013)

SBI is going to organize written test on 28th April 2013 for recruitment of Probationary Officers throughout the country. Candidates have to download the call letter for the exam from SBI site.

Download the Call Letter.

(If the candidates face any problem to download the call letter, they can refer to the FAQs provided by SBI)

Download the Frequently Asked Questions

SAVINGS BANK INTEREST RATES AT A GLANCE

Name of scheme	Period	Up To 30/11/11	w.e.f 1/12/11	w.e.f 1/4/12	w.e.f 1/4/13
Savings Account	General	3.50%	4.00%	4.00%	4.00%
Time Deposit	I yr	6.25%	7.70%	8.20%	8.20%
	2 yr	6.50%	7.8%	8.30%	8.20%
	3 yr	7.25%	8.00%	8.40%	8.30%
	5 yr	7.50%	8.30%	8.50%	8.40%
R D Dn.Rs.10/-	5 yr	7.50% 728.90	8.00% 738.62	8.40% 746.51	8.30% 744.53
M I S	5 yr	8.00% (6 Yr)	8.20%	8.50%	8.40%
S C S S	5 yr	9%	9.00%	9.30%	9.20%
P P F	15 yr	8%	8.6%	8.80%	8.70%
NSC VIII Issue Dn. Rs.100/-	5 yr	160.10 (6 yr)	150.90 8.4%	152.35 8.6%	151.62 8.5%
NSC IX Issue Dn. Rs.100/-	10 yr	NIL	234.35 8.7%	238.87 8.9%	236.60 8.8%

Six things to know about tax deducted at source

1. TDS is the tax paid by individuals on certain types of incomes. The deductor, or the person paying the income, deducts the tax and pays the balance to the deductee, or the one receiving the income.

2. The types of income which invite TDS include salary paid to employees, interest on bank deposits and bonds, winnings from lotteries and horse races, etc.

3. TDS is deductible at various rates specified by the government. There may be a threshold listed for different types of incomes, and TDS may be levied only above this limit.

4. The deductor issues a TDS certificate to the deductee, giving details of the tax cut. It is treated as tax paid by the deductee on income earned, and adjusted against income taxpayable for the year while filing the return.

5. The responsibility of deducting tax at source and depositing it with the government lies with the deductor. The TDS should be deposited within a week of the end of the month in which the deduction is made.

6. The returns for the TDS must be filed by all deductors every quarter on the prescribed forms. The respective due dates for filing of returns are 15 July, 15 October, 15 January and 15 May.

Source : The Economic Times