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What is a good score on USPS Exam 474?

Also called: Passing score, Eligible vs Ineligible

USPS does not publish a public passing cutoff for Exam 474. Candidates are typically told they are Eligible or Ineligible. Among people who discuss scores, Eligible results are often described in a 70–100 range. A higher Eligible score generally ranks you higher on that office’s hiring register, which can mean being contacted sooner — it is not a job offer.

Independent explanation for applicants. Not official USPS policy. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Postal Service.

What “Eligible” actually means

Eligible means you passed the assessment for that posting and can be considered when a vacancy opens. You still go through the pre-hire list, local contact, background check, fingerprints, and a conditional offer. Ineligible means you did not meet the bar for that invitation; rules on retakes come from USPS, not from this site.

A working target while you practice

Because there is no public cutoff, independent prep uses a conservative practice target: aim for about 85% or higher on Work Scenarios and Check for Errors in timed mocks. Tell Us Your Story has no public right-or-wrong key; treat the keyed profile as a consistency guide. When all three sections are strong on mocks, you are as ready as a prep course can make you.

Frequently asked questions

Does a 90+ score guarantee a job?

No. Score only ranks you on the register. Hiring still depends on vacancies, how fast you respond, background checks, and the local office.

Where should I confirm official scoring rules?

On the USPS careers site and in the assessment invitation. This page is independent explanation, not USPS policy.

Related pages

Cite this page: USPS Assessment Exam, “What is a good score on USPS Exam 474?,” https://www.uspsassessmentexam.com/usps-exam-474-score.

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