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What’s New?
The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Rajasthan Circle, Jaipur, has released the notification for the PO & RMS Accountant Examination 2026.
The exam will be held on 29 November 2026 (Sunday) at the Jaipur Centre.
Notification No.: REP-2-5/1/2026-RCRT&ESTT-RAJ-556088
Dated: 19.10.2026
Since 2026, circles have the power to conduct this exam themselves, based on their own vacancies. This was allowed by a Directorate letter dated 02.12.2022.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 19.10.2026 (Monday) |
| Last date to apply | 09.11.2026 (Monday) |
| Divisions send candidate list to Circle Office | Till 13.11.2026 (Friday) |
| Admit cards issued by Divisions | From 20.11.2026 (Friday) |
| Exam date | 29.11.2026 (Sunday) |
Exam Timetable
| Paper | Type | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I | With Books | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Paper II | With Books | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Both papers are on the same day.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
- You must be a Postal Assistant (PA) or Sorting Assistant (SA).
- You need at least 3 years of continuous service in the PA/SA cadre on the last date of application.
- Your service record should be consistently good.
- LSG officials cannot appear in this exam.
Important vacancy rules:
- Applications are called only in divisions where an Accountant vacancy exists.
- If a division has nil vacancy, its officials cannot appear, even if they are otherwise eligible.
- If a division has nil vacancy and no qualified official at all, the exam may be held for one token vacancy.
- The number of candidates allowed is 10 times the vacancies, minus officials who already passed but haven’t been posted as accountants.
- Candidates are selected by seniority, and the Head of the Circle has the final say.
Number of Chances
- Normally, you get 3 chances.
- You get a 4th chance if you score at least 35% aggregate in your 3rd attempt.
- If you get permission but don’t appear, it is counted as appeared and failed (unless the reason is sickness with a medical certificate or something beyond your control).
Exam Pattern
- Two papers, both with books.
- Each paper is of 100 marks and 3 hours.
- Each paper has:
- Theory: 30 marks (about 1/3)
- Practical: 70 marks (about 2/3)
- Some questions in both parts are compulsory.
Qualifying Marks
| Category | Each Paper | Aggregate |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 45% | 50% |
| SC/ST | 38% | 43% |
| PwBD (new) | 38% | 43% |
Good news for PwBD candidates: From 28.04.2026, the Directorate reduced their qualifying marks to match SC/ST candidates. Earlier it was 45% and 50%.
Exemption Rule (Very Useful!)
- If you score 60% or more in any paper, you are exempted from that paper in the next two exams.
- Exemptions earned in older exams (with the old syllabus) are still valid as per the exam pattern.
Full Syllabus
Paper I (With Books) – 100 Marks
Part I
- FRs 1 to 56
- SRs 1 to 203
- CCS (Joining Time) Rules, 1979
- CCS (Leave) Rules, 1972
- CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 and New Pension Scheme Rules
- GPF (CS) Rules, 1960
Part II
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- City Compensatory Allowance
- Children Education Allowance
- Service Rules for Gramin Dak Sevaks (Sections III, VI, VII, IX, XI)
Paper II (With Books) – 100 Marks
Part I
- FHB Volume I & II
- Postal Manual Volume II (Chapters IV, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII)
- Schedule of Financial Powers of the Department of Posts
- Core System Integration (SAP) Manual for Finance & Accounts, and HR Payroll Management Manual
Part II
- Postal Manual Volume VI Part I, II, VII, XII, XVI, XVII
- Postal Manual Volume VI Part II (MOS, IPOS, BPOS)
- Overtime Allowance, Medical Reimbursement, CGHS, HBA, LTC and Group Insurance Scheme
- Procurement of Goods & Services (GFR, Handbook on GeM)
What Happens After You Pass?
This part is important, so read it carefully. As per the Directorate guidelines dated 11.02.2025:
- The exam is only qualifying in nature.
- Passing it does not change your seniority in the PA/SA cadre.
- Accounts posts are no longer a separate cadre. They are part of the general line.
- Qualified PA/SA officials may be posted on Accounts posts at the PA/SA level.
- If you later get promoted to LSG or HSG in the general line, you may be posted on Accounts posts at that level too.
- No separate promotion will be made to LSG/HSG (Accountant) posts anymore.
- Travelling allowance for the exam is given only to successful candidates.
How to Apply
- Fill the application form (Annexure-A) in BLOCK letters.
- Paste a recent passport-size photo attested by your Unit Head.
- Fill in details like:
- Date of joining PA/SA cadre and length of service
- Whether this is your first attempt
- Previous chances with roll number and year
- Any exemption (60% marks) with year, roll number and paper
- Choice of language: English or Hindi
- Sign the declaration.
- Submit it to your Division Head before 09.11.2026.
Your Division Head will verify your details and mark you as eligible/recommended.
Simple Preparation Tips
- It’s an open-book exam, but don’t depend fully on books. You won’t have time to search everything. Know where each rule is.
- Mark your books with tabs and highlighters for quick reference.
- Focus on practicals. They carry 70% of the marks. Practice pension, leave, pay, and allowance calculations.
- Solve previous year question papers to understand the type of questions.
- Take timed mock tests to manage the 3-hour limit for each paper.
- Read FHB and Postal Manual Vol VI carefully, as they cover a big part of Paper II.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When is the PO & RMS Accountant Exam 2026 in Rajasthan Circle?
On 29 November 2026 (Sunday) at Jaipur Centre.
2. What is the last date to apply?
09 November 2026.
3. Who is eligible?
PA/SA officials with at least 3 years of continuous service, in divisions where an Accountant vacancy exists.
4. Is it an open-book exam?
Yes, both papers are with books.
5. What are the qualifying marks for PwBD candidates?
38% in each paper and 43% in aggregate, same as SC/ST.
6. Does passing this exam give promotion or seniority?
No. It is only qualifying. It makes you eligible for posting on Accounts posts.
7. How many chances are allowed?
Three, with a fourth chance if you score 35% aggregate in the third attempt.
Final Words
The PO & RMS Accountant Exam is a great chance for Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants to build a strong career in accounts work. The open-book format sounds easy, but the practical questions need real practice.
You have about 40 days before the exam. Apply on time, collect your books, and start practising today. All the best! 🙌