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USPS Postal Exam (474-477) Passing Score, Cost & Format Explained (2026)

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Everything you need to know about the USPS postal exam, the Virtual Entry Assessment (versions 474, 475, 476 and 477), in plain English: which version is yours, the online format and 72-hour deadline, what's inside, the 70 percent passing score, the retake rule, and how to prepare. Facts checked against USPS candidate materials as of October 2026. Not affiliated with USPS.

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Chapters
0:00 The Short Answer
0:42 What the Exam Is
1:19 Which Version Is Yours
1:47 Who Takes It
2:13 The Format
2:40 What's Inside
3:27 The Passing Score
3:57 Cost and Signing Up
4:23 Try a Question
5:01 How to Prepare
5:37 If You Don't Pass
6:02 The Recap

Exam facts are from the official USPS pages as of 2026-10-18. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you enroll. Open Exam Hub is an independent study resource, not affiliated with USPS. Practice questions are not from a real exam. Narration is an AI-generated voice.

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"Carefree" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fresh Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Reminiscing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Almost Bliss" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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