SSC CGL Inspector of Posts: Salary, Eligibility, Cutoff & More

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts works in the Department of Posts which comes under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India. The Department of Posts is the largest postal network in the world. It provides mail, parcel, money transfer, banking, insurance and retail services with speed and reliability and also has played a crucial role in the country’s social and economic development. SSC CGL Inspector of Posts is a Group ‘B’ and a non-gazetted post. It is also known as Postal Inspector.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts: Training and Job Profile

Postal Inspectors take responsibility for one or two postal divisions together in each district. The Postal Inspector has to undergo a training program after selection.

The training period for a Postal Inspector is as follows:

• The training period is of 14-16 weeks and takes place in the Postal Training Centres. There will be training on roles and responsibilities of Postal Inspector, details of administrative work, official noting and drafting systems, etc. Last 2 months fully field exposure.

The work profile of a Postal Inspector is as follows:-

• Postal Inspector is either posted as Sub-divisional Inspector or IP-PG(Public Grievance) level and will be in charge of about 60-70 post offices within his/her subdivision.
• Postal Inspector is the appointing and disciplinary authority for GDS (Gramin Dak Sevaks) and is assisted by 2 Mail overseers.
• They have to conduct mandatory inspections of Mukhya Dak Ghar, Sub Post Offices, Branch Post Offices, Railway Mail Offices, and Railway Mail Sections and submit Inspection Reports within the stipulated time.
• Assist Senior Officers in carrying out Inspection of Head Post Offices, Divisional Offices, Regional Offices, Circle Offices, Postal Accounts Offices, etc.
• Postal Inspectors have to educate people regarding the various schemes and plans launched by the government like Postal Life Insurance and they have to market, supervise & also do after-sale services.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts: Salary

The Pay Scale of a Postal Inspector ranges from Rs 44,900 to 1,42,400 according to the location of recruitment and an approximate salary structure of the SSC CGL Postal can be seen in the table below.

An approximate Postal Inspector’s In-Hand Monthly salary is as follows:

SSC CGL Postal Inspector: Allowances and Deductions

An approximate salary breakdown for SSC CGL Inspector Posts can be seen below.

Classification of Cities

The House Rent Allowances of the Central government employees are based on the category of cities in which they fall. Cities/towns are categorized as X, Y and Z and candidates can check the table below to find the list of cities in each category.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts: Promotion and Career Growth

SSC CGL Postal Inspector will be eligible for the promotion only if he/she has worked for at least five years in any specific division. The following promotions are possible if they serve diligently for a certain period.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts Eligibility Criteria

SSC CGL eligibility criteria for Postal Inspector are given in the following table. The candidates applying for the post must have a thorough understanding of their eligibility.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts: Vacancy

SSC CGL Postal Inspector vacancies for the current and previous years have been tabulated below for the reference of the candidates.

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SSC CGL Inspector of Posts: Selection Process

According to the official notification, the SSC CGL selection process has two Tiers i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. Details of each tier can be found below:

• Tier 1 Exam is mandatory for all eligible candidates appearing for SSC CGL.
• In the Tier 2 exam, the Postal Inspector candidates need to take only 1 paper consisting of three sections.
• The three sections of the paper are further segmented into two modules each. They are elaborated below.
  • Section 1: Mathematical Abilities (Module 1) and Reasoning and General Intelligence (Module 2).
  • Section 2: English Language and Comprehension (Module 1) and General Awareness (Module 2).
  • Section 3: Computer Knowledge Test (Module 1) and Data Entry Speed Test (Module 2).
• The qualifying candidates will have to appear for document verification and medical examination for final selection.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts: Exam Pattern

Selection of Postal Inspector conducted in two Tiers i.e. Tier 1 and Tier 2. Both Hindi and English question sets will be there, except for English Language and Comprehension section. SSC CGL exam pattern details are given below.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts Syllabus

Tier 1 and Tier 2 have 1 paper each which are divided into sections. The detailed syllabus for Postal Inspector in SSC is listed below.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts: Cutoff

SSC CGL Exam for Postal Inspector is conducted in 3 tiers. The Cutoff marks for all posts are released separately for Tier-1, 2, and 3. The General category Cutoff for the post of Inspector in each tier is given below. Candidates must have a clear idea of the cutoff range to get an approximate idea of the expected SSC CGL Cutoff.

SSC CGL Inspector of Posts Question Papers

Candidates applying for Postal Inspector can download the question papers from the table given below:

SSC CGL: Inspector of Posts v/s Inspector (Narcotics)

Postal Inspector works as Sub-divisional Inspector or IP-PG (Public Grievance) in the Postal Department of India and is in charge of 60-70 post offices. An Inspector in the Central Bureau of Narcotics controls the illicit drug trade. The work profile of both posts is entirely different though they fall under the same Grade Pay. The Postal officer has to promote the business of post offices and is assisted by two mail overseers. Whereas a Narcotic Inspector periodically monitors the smuggling of banned drugs and is a more adventurous job when compared to the job in the postal department. The workload for a Postal Inspector is less and the posting can be anywhere in the country. The posting for an Inspector in CBN is mostly in North India.

The candidates will be working with the backbone of the country’s communication i.e. Department of Posts. Postal Inspector is considered to be one of the most popular jobs offered by SSC CGL. Central Government jobs remain the most coveted jobs in India, mainly due to the assurance of job security and other related privileges associated with them.

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