Postal Exams
Postal Exam 473 / 473E
Study Guide: Yes!
As part of the new USPS Virtual Entry Assessment program, exam 473/473E was retired April 1, 2019 and replaced by four new tests – Postal exams 474, 475, 476 & 477. Click any exam 473/473E link for details on these new exams.
Postal Exam 955
Used to fill technical maintenance jobs, this exam covers a broad spectrum of deep technical fields. Extensive technical knowledge, training, and/or experience is needed for success.
Postal Exam 230/238/240
Used to fill professional truck driving jobs, this exam is not really a test. It is actually a questionnaire that asks about the applicant’s driving experience, record, etc.
Postal Exam 916
Exam 916 fills custodial maintenance jobs. It is basically a common sense test. One major purpose of this exam is to test for adequate grasp of the English language.
Postal Exam 943/944
This Automotive Mechanic/Technician test delves deeply into automotive maintenance and repair topics. Extensive knowledge, training, and/or experience is needed for success.