The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has issued a corrigendum concerning the preference submission process for candidates recommended by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through the Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2024.
The notification pertains to the Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant recruitment process and updates the web portal link through which candidates must submit their preferences for Circle, Cadre, and Division/Unit.
🔁 What Has Changed?
In partial modification of the previous notice dated April 4, 2025, the Department has now released a revised portal link for submitting preferences:
🔗 New Portal Link: https://utilities.cept.gov.in/allocation/
Candidates are advised to disregard any earlier URLs and use this updated link exclusively for registering and selecting their preferred posting options.
🧾 Who Is Affected?
This update applies only to candidates recommended by SSC based on the CGLE 2024 examination for appointment to the posts of Postal Assistant and Sorting Assistant in various Circles of the India Post.
These candidates are required to submit their preferences for:
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Postal Circle
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Cadre (Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant)
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Division or Unit
📌 Key Highlights
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Nature of Update: Only the web portal link has been revised.
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Other Conditions: All terms and instructions mentioned in the original notification remain unchanged.
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Deadline: Not specifically revised in this corrigendum. Candidates should adhere to timelines as per the original notice.
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Authority: Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi.
🖥️ What Should Candidates Do Now?
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Visit the revised portal using the link: https://utilities.cept.gov.in/allocation/
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Login/Register as per your SSC CGLE 2024 credentials.
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Submit your preferences for Circle, Cadre, and Unit/Division.
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Ensure compliance with all instructions in the original notice.
📄 Official Corrigendum Document
Candidates can access the official corrigendum PDF issued by the Department of Posts via the India Post website here:
📥 Download Corrigendum (DOP Notification Dated 05.04.2025)
🏢 Administrative Action
As per the document, the revised portal link update has been forwarded to:
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Staff Selection Commission for uploading on its official site.
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CEPT Mysore, for immediate update under the ‘News & Updates’ section on the India Post website.
Candidates selected through SSC CGLE 2024 for Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant roles must ensure they access and use the correct portal for submitting preferences. The update is crucial for the seamless continuation of the allocation process and should be treated as a mandatory compliance step in your recruitment journey.
Failure to follow the correct portal link may lead to delays or complications in appointment processing.
For more updates and detailed guidance, follow our website’s dedicated India Post Recruitment Section.