GDS / MTS to Postman & Mail Guard Question Papers with Answer Key – All 23 Circles (31-08-2025)

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AP CIRCLE QUESTION PAPER-I WITH KEY

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1. Following bags are not treated as due bags

A) Transit bags
B) Registered bags
C) Account bags
D) Cash bags

Answer: D) Cash bags

2. Post Offices will not accept payment of postage on postal article in the shape of………

A) Postage Stamps
B) Service Stamps
C) Revenue Stamps
D) Philatelic stamps

Answer: C) Revenue Stamps

Explanation: Revenue stamps are used for non-postage governmental payments and are invalid for postage payments.

3. Following orders are issued by Superintendent, RMS prescribing changes in sorting lists.

A) D order
B) A order
C) B order
D) C order

Answer: B) A order

Explanation: ‘A order’ is explicitly issued to direct changes in sorting lists by RMS Superintendents.

4. The impressions of the franking machines recorded on the postal article should

A) Clear and distinct
B) Of bright red colour
C) Not overlap
D) All the above

Answer: D) All the above

Explanation: To be valid, franking impressions must be clear, bright red and should not overlap on the postal article.

5. Which is the Nodal Agency for implementation and monitoring of NPS?

A) India Post
B) SEBI
C) IRDA
D) PFRDA

Answer: D) PFRDA

Explanation: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is the nodal agency responsible for NPS.

6. The special registration envelopes provided by the post office, can be used for transmission of …

A) Unregistered postal article
B) Registered postal article
C) Ordinary postal article
D) None of the above

Answer: B) Registered postal article

Explanation: These envelopes are specifically for registered mail to ensure secure transmission.

7. While booking International Speed Post articles below the value of SDR 300, which Form is used?

A) CN22
B) CN23
C) Both CN22 & CN23
D) None of the above

Answer: A) CN22

Explanation: Form CN22 is required for customs declaration for articles under SDR 300.

8. Post Office Savings Bank account will be treated as silent, if no deposits/withdrawals take place in an account during continuous financial years.

A) Five
B) Four
C) Three
D) Two

Answer: C) Three

Explanation: A Post Office Savings Bank account is treated as silent if no deposit or withdrawal takes place in the account during three continuous financial years. Revival requires application, fresh KYC and passbook submission.

9. The weight of unregistered domestic parcel should not exceed than …

A) 2 Kg
B) 5 Kg
C) 4 Kg
D) None of the Above

Answer: C) 4 Kg

Explanation: The weight of an unregistered domestic parcel should not exceed 4 kilograms (4000 grams). Parcels over this limit must be registered.

10. Premature closure of MIS account is not allowed before the expiry of (Premature closure) from the date of opening of such account.

A) One Year
B) Six months
C) Five years
D) None of the above

Answer: A) One Year

Explanation: Premature closure of a Monthly Income Scheme (MIS) account is not allowed before one year from the date of opening.

11. In the case of articles addressed to foreign countries, the address should be written in

A) Local language
B) Hindi
C) Roman letters and Arabic figures
D) Telugu

Answer: C) Roman letters and Arabic figures

Explanation: Using Roman letters and figures ensures international readability and processing.

12. The general maximum weight of International Speed Post (EMS) article is

A) 25 Kg
B) 20 Kg
C) 30 Kg
D) 35 Kg

Answer: D) 35 Kg

Explanation: The general maximum weight of an International Speed Post (EMS) article is 35 kilograms.

13. Which of the following is an office of exchange which close bags for and receive bags from foreign countries in India

A) Sub Foreign Post Office
B) Head Post Office
C) Sub Post Office
D) Foreign Post Office

Answer: D) Foreign Post Office

Explanation: Foreign Post Offices handle international mail bag closing and receipt.

14. Amount of deposit of a Post Box will not be refunded by the Postmaster at the time of surrender to the renter, if …

A) Post Box is not in use
B) Articles not collected from Post Box
C) Lock & key of post box is not working
D) None of the above

Answer: C) Lock & key of post box is not working

Explanation: Refunds will be withheld if the lock or key of the post box is faulty.

15. Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle is under the administrative control of…….

A) Postmaster General
B) Chief Postmaster General
C) Director Postal Services
D) Postmaster General (Mails & BD)

Answer: B) Chief Postmaster General

Explanation: The Chief Postmaster General administratively controls the AP Postal Circle.

16. What is meant by ‘CRC’ in RMS Division

A) Computerised Revenue Centre
B) Computerised Registration Centre
C) Computerised Railway Centre
D) Computerised Road Centre

Answer: B) Computerised Registration Centre

Explanation: CRC refers to the centre that manages computerized registration services in RMS.

17. What is the minimum amount of deposit to open an account under Senior Citizen Savings Scheme?

A) Rs 1,000/-
B) Rs 10,000/-
C) Rs 15,00,000/-
D) Rs 30,00,000/-

Answer: A) Rs 1000/-

Explanation: Minimum deposit: Rs. 1000 and in multiple of 1000 and Maximum limit up to Rs. 30 lakhs in all SCSS accounts opened by an individual.

18. Which of the following is a stationery office of the Railway Mail Service?

A) Record Office
B) Sub Record Office
C) Head Record Office
D) All above

Answer: D) All above

Explanation: All listed offices are part of the Railway Mail Service stationery offices.

19. What is the maximum age at entry for opening of Gram Priya policy

A) 55 yrs
B) 50 yrs
C) 40 yrs
D) 45 yrs

Answer: D) 45 yrs

Explanation: Minimum & maximum age at entry 20 – 45 years.

20. Department of Posts has launched a scholarship scheme called Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana to award children in class category of …

A) Std I to V
B) Std V to X
C) Std VI to IX
D) Std VI to X

Answer: C) Std VI to IX

Explanation: The scheme awards scholarships for students from class Std VI to IX.

21. Articles fastened with pins if detected at office of booking will be ..

A) Sent to RLO
B) Sent to addressee
C) Returned to sender at once
D) Kept in deposit

Answer: C) Returned to sender at once

Explanation: Articles with pins are unsafe for transport and returned promptly.

22. Trial Card

A) MS 26(a)
B) M 28(b)
C) M 26(a)
D) M 26(c)

Answer: C) M 26(a)

Explanation: M 26(a) is the standard trial card designation.

23. The minimum tariff for Business Parcel articles begins with the weight of …….

A) 2 kg
B) 500 gm
C) 1 kg
D) 50 gm

Answer: A) 2 KG

Explanation: The minimum tariff for Business Parcel articles begins with the weight of 2KG grams (0.5 kg).

24. Discount for walk in customers under Speed Post begins with minimum daily revenue of …

A) Rs 2,000/-
B) Rs 20,000/-
C) Rs 2,00,000/-
D) Rs 20,00,000/-

Answer: A) Rs 2,000/-

Explanation: Discounts begin when daily Speed Post revenue exceeds Rs 2,000.

25. Any change of location of franking machine, except in cases of repairs, shall be notified to the

A) Office of posting
B) Head of Division
C) Both A & B
D) None of the above

Answer:

C) Both A & B

Explanation: Any change of location of the machine, except in cases of repairs, shall be notified to the Head of the Division and the office of posting

26. What is the maximum age limit for enrolment of SB account holder under PMJJBY?

A) 55 yrs
B) 50 yrs
C) 60 yrs
D) 65 yrs

Answer: B) 50 yrs

Explanation: The maximum age limit for a savings bank (SB) account holder to enroll in PMJJBY is 50 years.

27. Which bag will be booked and delivered on all working days including Sundays and Holidays

A) Camp bag
B) Insured bag
C) Parcel bag
D) Account bag

Answer: A) Camp bag

Explanation: Camp bags are booked and delivered every day.

28. In case BNPL customer fails to make the payments of the bills by due date, what will be the rate of penalty

A) 7% pa
B) 12% pa
C) 10% pa
D) 5% pa

Answer: B) 12% pa

Explanation: Default penalty rate is 12% per annum.

29. Within how many days Renter of Post Box should inform the Postmaster about change of his address?

A) 15 days
B) 7 days
C) 10 days
D) 5 days

Answer: B) 7 days

Explanation: The renter should inform the Postmaster within seven days of such change; failure may lead to withdrawal of post box.

30. GDS employees can enroll as Atal Pension Yojana subscribers.

A) If eligible as per age criteria
B) Shall not eligible for Govt contribution
C) In addition to the membership of SDBS
D) All of the Above

Answer: D) All of the Above

Explanation: GDS employees can enroll if eligible, won’t receive govt contribution, and this is in addition to SDBS membership. Also note recent rules on income-tax payer exclusion (from Oct 1, 2022).

31. 888 is divisible by 8. Also it is exactly divisible by…….

A) Only 2
B) Only 2,3,4
C) All 2,3,4 & 6
D) Only 2 & 4

Answer: C) All 2,3,4 & 6

Explanation: 888 meets divisibility rules for these numbers (divisible by 2,3,4 and hence 6).

32. All the multiples of 8 are also the….

A) Multiples of 2 & 6
B) Multiples of 2 & 4
C) Multiples of 5 & 10
D) Multiples of 2, 4 & 6

Answer: B) Multiples of 2 & 4

Explanation: 8 is multiple of 2 and 4, so all multiples of 8 share these factors.

33. A Finance Company sold shares worth Rs.9540. If each share costs Rs.45, find the total number of shares sold?

A) 265
B) 212
C) 200
D) 220

Answer: B) 212

Explanation: Number of shares = 9540 / 45 = 212.

34. The last Mughal Emperor Bhahadur Shah II used to write ‘Shairis’ in the pen name of.. ..

A) Zahir
B) Zalkar
C) Zarine
D) Zafar

Answer: D) Zafar

35. The Civil Disobedience Movement was started by Mahatma Gandhi on

A) 12th March 1930
B) 10th March 1930
C) 15th March 1930
D) 13th March 1930

Answer: A) 12th March 1930

36. There are 600 students in a school in which 58% are boys. The difference of boys and girls is

A) 348
B) 96
C) 310
D) 252

Answer: B) 96

Explanation: Boys = 58% of 600 = 348; Girls = 252; Difference = 96.

37. Television purchased for Rs 30,000 and sold for Rs 28,500. Percentage loss is

A) 2%
B) 5%
C) 10%
D) 20%

Answer: B) 5%

Explanation: Loss = 1500; Percentage = (1500/30000)*100 = 5%.

38. Ramanna borrowed Rs 5400 at 10 paise per 10 Rs per month. Interest for one year is

A) Rs 648
B) Rs 540
C) Rs 440
D) Rs 558

Answer: A) Rs 648

39. Average of numbers 27, 36, 45, 54, 63

A) 45.5
B) 45
C) 56
D) 59.5

Answer: B) 45

40. In 8th standard examination, average of Manasi’s marks in five subjects, other than Mathematics, was 62. The average of marks in six subjects, including Mathematics, was 65. How many marks did she score in Mathematics?

A) 62
B) 65
C) 70
D) 80

Answer: D) 80

41. A Bus travels for 6 hours and covers a distance at the speed of 60 kms per hour. If it travels at the speed 80 kms per hour, how much time bus would take to cover the same distance?

A) 8 hours
B) 4½ hours
C) 4½ hours
D) 4½ hours

Answer: B) 4½ hours

42. Ayyappa sold an article for Rs 1605 with 7% profit. Cost price?

A) Rs 1395
B) Rs 1600
C) Rs 1500
D) Rs 1450

Answer: C) Rs 1500

43. Who won the Booker Prize 2025 for ‘Heart Lamp’?

A) Banu Mushtaq
B) Arundhati Roy
C) Kiran Desai
D) Geeta Anand

Answer: A) Banu Mushtaq

44. First Indian to score century in Women’s T20 International?

A) Punam Raut
B) Harmanpreet Kaur
C) Mithali Raj
D) Smruti Mandhana

Answer: B) Harmanpreet Kaur

45. Longest bone in human body is located in

A) Neck
B) Abdomen
C) Thigh
D) Back

Answer: C) Thigh (Femur)

46. Longest highway in India

A) NH 44
B) NH 54
C) NH 07
D) NH 01

Answer: A) NH 44

47. First Indian Bharat Ratna awardee

A) Ravindranath Tagore
B) Sachin Tendulkar
C) Dr Radhakrishanan
D) JRD Tata

Answer: C) Dr Radhakrishanan

Note:

The first Bharat Ratna awards were conferred in 1954 to three distinguished individuals:

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who was India’s first Vice President and a renowned philosopher.
C. Rajagopalachari, an Indian independence activist and the last Governor-General of India.
C. V. Raman, a physicist who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930.

Given the options, Dr. Radhakrishnan is a correct answer as he was one of the first recipients.

48. India shares longest boundary with

A) Myanmar
B) Pakistan
C) China
D) Bangladesh

Answer: D) Bangladesh

49. World Post Day is celebrated on

A) 2nd October
B) 9th October
C) 30th October
D) 9th November

Answer: B) 9th October

50. Who ordered partition of Bengal in 1905?

A) Lord Mountbatten
B) Lord Curzon
C) General O’ Dyer
D) Lord Wavell

Answer: B) Lord Curzon

PAPER-II

Who is responsible for safe custody of Insurance seal supplied to sorting mail office?
Options:
A) Head Record Officer
B) Head Sorting Assistant
C) Sub Record Officer
D) Superintendent of RMS
Answer: B) Head Sorting Assistant
Explanation: The Head Sorting Assistant (HSA) is responsible for the custody of insurance seals in the sorting mail office to ensure security.

Stationery rate list showing number of articles to be supplied to the set and mail office is issued by
Options:
A) Superintendent of RMS
B) Head Record Officer
C) Sub Record Officer
D) Record Officer
Answer: A) Superintendent of RMS
Explanation: The stationery rate list issued by the Superintendent shows the quantity or number of the articles of stationery to be supplied to each set of every section and mail office in the Division.

The HSA is required to submit a daily report to the Superintendent through Record Officer in which irregularities noticed brought to the notice in which format?
Options:
A) M 83
B) M 83(a)
C) MS 8 (a)
D) MS 83
Answer: D) MS 83
Explanation: Preparation of daily report (M.S.83)

Who may enter the mail van of a section for opening or closing of cage TBs prescribed in due mail list?
Options:
A) Head Sorting Assistant
B) Mail Agent
C) Any other official of mail office
D) All of the Above
Answer: D) All of the Above
Explanation: The Head Sorting Assistant, Mail Agent or any other

official of a mail office may enter the mail van of a section for

opening or clo sing cage TBs prescribed in the due mail list.

Which bags received by sorting or transit mail office will remain in the custody of HSA under Lock & Key till its dispatch?
Options:
A) Mail bags
B) Forward bags
C) Packet bags
D) BO bags
Answer: B) Forward bags
Explanation: The forward bags received by a sorting or transit mail office, whether taken out of transit bags or received loose, will remain in the custody of the Head Sorting Assistant until it is time to dispatch them

Transit bags must always be closed and sealed in the presence and under the direct supervision of the
Options:
A) Head Sorting Assistant
B) Head Mail Guard
C) Mail Agent
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Transit bags must always be closed and sealed in the presence, and under the direct supervision, of the Head Sorting Assistant/Head Mail Guard/Mail Agent

Following work is NOT part of duty of Mail Agent or Mail Guard before quitting van or office?
Options:
A) To examine damage of fittings/lamps of van
B) To replace stamps, seals & books
C) Lock the office room
D) Delivery of registered articles
Answer: D) Delivery of registered articles
Explanation: Delivery of registered articles is not a duty before quitting the van or office but is part of daily operations.

Which format is used by Supervisor Speed Post Centre for submitting his daily report to Manager, Speed Post?
Options:
A) MS 83
B) MS 83 (a)
C) MS 85
D) MS 85 (a)
Answer: A) MS 83
Explanation: Supervisor, Speed Post Centre will also use the same format MS (83) for submitting his daily report to the Manager, Speed Post.

Who will authorise the Mail agent or Mail guard of a section to deliver his mails before receiving those for onward submission in order to make room in the van, where large no. of bags exchanged?
Options:
A) Head of the Circle
B) Head of the Division
C) Head of the Sorting Office
D) All of the above
Answer: A) Head of the Circle
Explanation: At large stations, Head of Circle may permit Mail Agent/Mail Guard to deliver mails first to make room in van

What will NOT be part of Portfolio RMS supplied to each set of section in RMS?
Options:
A) Wax heater
B) Due mail list
C) Revenue Stamps
D) First Aid Box
Answer: C) Revenue Stamps
Explanation: Revenue stamps are not part of the RMS portfolio which mainly contains operational materials.

Registered article presented for delivery will be treated as Refused if
Options:
A) Addressee refused to take delivery on presentation
B) Addressee failed to take delivery after requesting for detention
C) Addressee found deceased
D) A & B
Answer: D) A & B
Explanation: The remark ‘Refused’ will be recorded on the article if the addressee fails to take delivery after requesting for detention.

How many days will a Poste Restante ordinary article be kept in the Post Office?
Options:
A) One week
B) One day
C) One month
D) None of the above
Answer: C) One month
Explanation: Poste Restante articles are normally kept for One month awaiting collection.

What type of instructions about change of residence will not be attended by the postal authority?
Options:
A) Complicated
B) Conditional
C) Anything in nature of tour program
D) All above
Answer: D) All above
Explanation: Complicated or conditional instructions or anything in nature of a tour programme will not be attended to.

Articles addressed to deceased person will ordinarily be treated as
Options:
A) Refused
B) Unclaimed
C) Left address
D) Intimated
Answer: B) Unclaimed
Explanation: Such articles are considered unclaimed and handled according to unclaimed article procedures.

Which facilities are NOT provided by village postman in rural areas in addition to their regular delivery work?
Options:
A) Sale of postage stamps & stationery
B) Money order forms
C) Booking of registered letters
D) All of the above
Answer: B) Money order forms

The services of Head Postman may be utilised for….
Options:
A) Verify payments of eMO
B) Make inquiries into minor complaints
C) Test the work of postman
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Head Postman may perform all listed responsibilities.

Postman book is kept by every postman in Form…..
Options:
A) MS 72
B) MS 22
C) MS 27
D) MS 86
Answer: C) MS 27
Explanation: MS 72 is the designated form for postman books.

A postman is forbidden to deliver any article on which …..
Options:
A) Any postage is due
B) Any custom duty is due
C) Any sum is to be recovered
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: delivery.—A postman is forbidden to deliver any article on which any postage or customs duty is due, or any sum is to be recovered (as in the case of a V.P. article) until the full amount to be recovered has been paid.

What action should be taken for delivery of insured article to illiterate addressee?
Options:
A) Returned to sender
B) Thumb impression to be taken and attested by resident witness
C) Thumb impression to be taken and attested by postman
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Thumb impression to be taken and attested by resident witness
Explanation: If the addressee of an insured article is illiterate, his thumb-impression, seal, or other mark should be obtained on the receipt and acknowledgment, in the presence of a resident witness who should be required to attest it with his signature.

When minor is old enough to understand the nature of transaction, payment of eMO should be made to
Options:
A) Minor himself
B) Parents only
C) Guardian only
D) None of above
Answer: A) Minor himself
Explanation: Where the minor is old enough to understand the nature of the Transaction, payment should be made to the minor himself.

Each Postman’s beat is fixed by ….
Options:
A) Superintendent of Posts
B) Postmaster concerned
C) Sub Divisional Inspector
D) Head Postman
Answer: B) Postmaster concerned
Explanation: The local Postmaster defines the postman’s beat.

The intimation portion of the V.P.M.O should be cut off and
Options:
A) Returned to the sender
B) Delivered to the payee
C) Returned to the postmaster
D) None of the above
Answer: B) Delivered to the payee
Explanation: The intimation portion of a V.P. M.O. should be cut off and delivered to the payee at the time of payment.

What procedure to be followed for payment of eMO if the payee of eMO is blind person?
Options:
A) As an illiterate payee
B) As literate payee
C) Returned back to sender
D) None of the above
Answer: A) As an illiterate payee
Explanation: Blind persons are treated as illiterate payees with necessary procedures.

Registered letters addressed to lunatics, those who are adjudged but for administration of whose estate no managers are appointed by the court will be
Options:
A) Desirable to return to sender
B) Delivered to the court
C) None of the A & B
D) Both of A & B
Answer: A) Desirable to return to sender
Explanation: Desirable to return to sender

What action should be taken by the postman when an article received for delivery is in tampered or damaged condition?
Options:
A) Report to Head postman
B) Report to Superintendent
C) Report to Postmaster
D) Returned to sender
Answer: C) Report to Postmaster
Explanation: Postmaster must be immediately informed to take further action.

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