The Postal Service administers a large testing service through their 85 Customer Service District Offices around the country. Prior to taking the official exam it is wise to get familiar with the exam format and types of questions that will be asked on the exam. Sample practice exams are posted on the USPS web site. Visit our "Resources" page for direct links to these exams.

Sample exams are presented in Chapter Five of "Post Office Jobs" for the following exams.

• EXAM 91 - Motor Vehicle Operator Exam
  (Garageman, Motor Vehicle & Tractor Trailer Operators)
• EXAM 98X - This exam measures 16 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) used by a variety of maintenance positions.
• EXAM 630 - Postal Police Office
  This exam covers name and number comparisons, reading comprehension, and arithmetic reasoning.
• EXAM 710 - Clerical Abilities Exam
  (Data Conversion Operator, Clerk-Typist, Clerk Stenographer)
• EXAM 711 - Stenography
• EXAM 714 - Data Conversion Operator
• EXAM 720 -
• EXAM 741 - Accounting Technician Junior
• EXAM 744 - Accounting Exam Senior
• EXAM 916 - Custodial Maintenance
  This exam covers vocabulary and reading skills, basic safety, general cleaning, and following written instructions.
• EXAM 931 - Maintenance Specialists/Technicians, Engineman, Blacksmith-welder, Custodian, Building Equipment Mechanics, Carpenter, Elevator Mechanic, Fireman, General Mechanic, Machinist, Electrician, Mason, Painter, Oiler, Plumber, Stationary Engineer. This exam measures 16 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) used by a variety of maintenance positions.
• EXAM 932 - The electronics Group covers basic mechanics, basic electricity and electronics, knowledge of safety procedures and equipment, computer concepts, mathematical computations, ability to perform more complex mathematics, theoretical knowledge to practical applications, ability to detect patterns, ability to use written reference materials, and the ability to follow instructions.
• EXAM 933 - Mail Processing Group - Measures 16 knowledge, skills, and abilities used by a variety of maintenance positions including Maintenance Mechanic and Overhaul Specialist. The mail processing group covers basic mechanics, basic electricity and electronics, knowledge of safety procedures and equipment, knowledge of lubrication and procedures, mathematical computations, ability to perform more complex mathematics, theoretical knowledge to practical applications, ability to detect patterns, ability to use written reference materials, follow instructions, use hand tools, power tools, technical drawings, test equipment, and ability to solder. 
• EXAM 944 - Automotive Technician

The all new 4th edition of "Post Office Jobs" by Dennis V. Damp includes a comprehensive study guide with sample exams to help practice before taking the official exam. Visit your local Library's Reference Department to review this informative book or call 1-800-782-7424 to order a copy by phone or order online.