The Department of Posts has extended the deadline for submission of postal circle preferences by candidates selected through the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination (SSC CGL) 2024 for the posts of Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant. As per the revised schedule, candidates now have time until April 20, 2025 to submit their preferences online.
Extension Announced for Postal Circle Option submission
Earlier, the Department of Posts had set April 14, 2025, as the last date for selected candidates to submit their preference of postal circles. However, a recent notice dated April 17, 2025, now confirms an extension of the deadline by six days, offering candidates more time to complete the process. Candidates are required to register and submit their preferences for all 23 Postal Circles using the online portal developed by the Department of Posts.
The department has clearly stated that no further extension will be provided, and this is the final opportunity for candidates who have not yet submitted their choices.
Candidates can read the complete notification issued by the Department of Posts for deadline extension here.
Postal Circle Preferences: How to submit
Candidates must follow these steps as given here to complete their preference submission:
Step 1.Visit the official allocation portal, utilities.cept.gov.in/allocation.
Step 2.Register using credentials provided by SSC.
Step 3. Fill in preferences for all 23 postal circles in order of choice.
Step 4. Submit and save a copy of the confirmation for future reference.
Alternatively, candidates can click here to submit their preferences.
