How do I take the postal exam?
Under the current Post Office recruitment system, you first find an open job posting and apply for it online on the Postal website. You are scheduled for the exam as you apply for the job, and you take the exam online within several days. Everything is done online.
How long does it take the post office to hire you?
From applying to orientation it was about 5 weeks. About 3 weeks for the background check and fingerprinting to clear. If you know your past is good and you’ve done everything correctly, just try and trust in the process.
What score do you need to get a job at the post office?
Remember that you have to have a score of 70 out of 100 to pass this test, but the Post Office seeks employees with the highest scores, so the better you perform, the more likely you are to get the job.
What kind of questions are on the postal exam?
Postal Exam 473 Breakdown
| Exam Section | Time Limit | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Part A Address Checking | 11 minutes | 60 Multiple Choice |
| Part B Forms Completion | 30 minutes | 30 Multiple Choice |
| Part C (Section 1) Coding 6 minutes | 6 minutes | 36 Multiple Choice |
| Part C (Section 2) Memory 7 minutes | 7 minutes | 36 Multiple Choice |
How long is postal exam good for?
six years
What skills do you need to be a mail carrier?
Most Important Skills for Postal Service Mail Carriers
- Listening—Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading—Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
When can I retire from post office?
583.14 Minimum Retirement Age
| Year of Birth | MRA |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 55 Years and 10 Months |
| 1953–1964 | 56 Years |
| 1965 | 56 Years and 2 Months |
| 1966 | 56 Years and 4 Months |