How do I Register to Schedule for the Postal Exam?

To assess an applicant's readiness to work for the United States Postal Service, the organization may require that an applicant take an exam, or assessment. The actual exam required depends upon the specific position. Some positions require no exam, while others require that you be assessed for the completion of tasks such as address checking, forms completion, memory and coding. Some prospective employees purchase study guides to prepare for postal exams. To register for an exam, you will need to apply for a position.

Instructions

1. Apply for a job vacancy with the Postal Service. Open positions are listed in the "Career Center" at USPS.com. Search listings by keyword, city, state and ZIP code. Click on a listing that interests you to view further details about the position. Apply for the position by hitting the "Apply" button. You will be prompted to log in or sign up for an account, which includes your full name and email address, before completing the application.

2. Check your email for the exam instructions. Not all positions require an exam, if the position you are interested in does require one, the Postal Service will send instructions to your email to schedule the exam within the specified amount of time.

3. Register for the exam by clicking the link provided in the email by the specified date.

References

• USPS: FAQs
• FederalJobs: USPS

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• USPS: Career Opportunities