The GDS to MTS LDCE 2025 is a golden opportunity for Gramin Dak Sevaks to get promoted to Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) roles within India Post. This departmental exam tests your understanding of basic postal operations, general awareness, and arithmetic skills.

Let’s dive into the official exam pattern and full syllabus, so you can prepare smartly.

🧾 GDS to MTS Exam Pattern 2025

The exam has one paper with a total of 50 questions and a time limit of 60 minutes. The paper is divided into two parts:

• Each question carries 2 marks
• No negative marking
• Questions are objective (MCQ) type

GDS to MTS Syllabus 2025

Part-A: Basic Postal Knowledge (60 Marks)

This part will have 30 questions, each carrying 2 marks. Topics include:

📨 1. Post Office Guide Part I – 23 Questions

Focus on understanding real-life postal duties and rules:

• Organization of the Department
• Types of Post Offices (BO, SO, HO)
• Business Hours and Mail Timings
• Payment of Postage, Stamps, and Stationery
• General Rules for Packing, Sealing, and Posting
• Addressing Methods
• Use of Post Boxes and Post Bags
• Duties of the Letter Box Peon
• Handling Official Postal Articles
• Prohibited Postal Items (what cannot be sent)
• Products & Services:
  • Mails
  • Banking & Remittances (like Money Orders, IPPB)
  • Insurance (PLI, RPLI)
  • Stamps & Philately
  • Business Services

🧠 Reference: Official India Post website and Post Office Guide Part I

📖 2. Postal Manual Volume V – 7 Questions

Covers postal definitions and internal terminology. Focus on:

• Common terms used in Branch/SO operations
• Definitions of articles, schedules, and responsibilities

🌏 Part-B: General Awareness & Basic Arithmetic (40 Marks)

This part consists of 20 questions, 10 from each section:

🌐 1. General Awareness / Knowledge – 10 Questions

You’ll face 1 to 3 questions from each of these areas:

• Indian Geography (States, capitals, rivers)
• Civics (Indian Constitution basics)
• General Knowledge (Current affairs, awards)
• Indian Culture & Freedom Struggle (Key events, personalities)
• Ethics & Moral Studies (Postal service values and duties)

💡 Tip: Read children’s GK books and India Post bulletin updates.

➗ 2. Basic Arithmetic – 10 Questions

1 to 2 questions from each topic below:

• BODMAS (Order of operations)
• Percentage
• Profit and Loss
• Simple Interest
• Average
• Time and Work
• Time and Distance
• Unitary Method (Cost per unit type problems)

📘 Level: Class 10 (NCERT or basic math books are enough)

✅ How to Prepare

• Target one topic daily from each part
• Practice from previous year question papers if available
• Revise important definitions from Postal Manual Volume V
• For arithmetic, focus on short tricks and formulas
• Learn basic facts about India, awards, and recent events
• Take mock tests to improve speed and accuracy

📌 Final Advice

The GDS to MTS LDCE 2025 is a competitive but achievable exam if you study consistently. Focus on real-life postal knowledge, stay updated with current affairs, and sharpen your basic math.

📣 Share this blog with other GDS colleagues preparing for MTS — and don’t forget to bookmark it for quick revision!