How to Check Your USPS eCareer Candidate Profile Assessment Score

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Your USPS assessment score is the result you receive once you complete a Virtual Entry Assessment (VEA). This is an online assessment used by the United States Postal Service (USPS) for many entry-level positions.

You have 72 hours (three days) to prepare for the exam from the moment you receive the email. Once you've completed the assessment, your result is stored in your USPS eCareer candidate profile, where you can check your score and assessment status.

There are four versions of the USPS Virtual Entry Assessment, each designed for a different group of postal jobs:

Your USPS eCareer candidate profile assessment score applies to the specific VEA version you completed. For example, a score from the 474 Mail Carrier assessment is separate from a score for the 477 Customer Service assessment.

Other USPS employment exams, such as the 710 and 955, are separate from the VEA assessments. You’ll typically receive these results by email rather than through the same eCareer scoring process.

You can check your USPS eCareer candidate profile assessment score by logging into your eCareer account and opening the Assessments page.

Follow these four steps to find your USPS assessment results:

1. Log in to your USPS eCareer candidate profile.
2. Select “Show Roadmap” to access your candidate profile sections.
3. Open the “Assessments” page to view your assessment results.
4. Check your result, which will appear as a numerical score, “eligible,” or “ineligible.”

Your assessment results remain in your candidate profile, so you can return to check them when needed.

You must score at least 70% to pass the USPS Virtual Entry Assessment (VEA). According to the official USPS VEA Candidate Guide, candidates who earn this minimum score are considered eligible for positions requiring that assessment.

While 70% is the official passing threshold, USPS does not publish additional score bands defining what makes a score good, average, or excellent. Passing the assessment also does not guarantee further consideration or a job offer.

Here's what your USPS assessment results mean, using the 474 Mail Carrier assessment as an example:

We’ll go into more detail about what the pass scores mean below.

If your USPS exam score is below 70%, you'll receive an "ineligible" result. This means:

• You cannot be considered for the position you applied for or other positions in the same job group.
• You must wait 12 months from your most recent attempt before retaking that VEA version.
• You can still apply for jobs requiring a different VEA version without waiting 12 months.

For example, if you didn't pass the USPS 474 Mail Carrier assessment, you can still apply for a Mail Handler position requiring VEA 475.

USPS also marks candidates as “ineligible” if they don't complete their VEA within the 72-hour window.

In this situation, you won't be considered for the position associated with that assessment invitation. However, you can still apply for other positions requiring the same or a different VEA version.

Unlike receiving a score below 70%, missing the assessment deadline does not trigger the one-year retake restriction.

Your USPS assessment score remains valid until the expiration date shown on your Notice of Results. During this period, your result stays in your eCareer candidate profile and is automatically included with future applications requiring the same assessment.

Once your score expires, you'll need to retake the assessment when required for a new application.

To check your score's expiration date, log in to your eCareer candidate profile, select “Show Roadmap,” and open the “Assessments” page.

If you pass VEA 474 with a score of 70% or higher, your result remains in your candidate profile and is automatically applied to future applications requiring VEA 474 until it expires.

However, passing the assessment doesn't guarantee further consideration or a job offer.

If you score below 70% on VEA 474, you must wait 12 months from your most recent attempt before you can retake that version.

However, you don't have to wait a year to apply for every USPS position. You can still apply for jobs requiring a different VEA version, such as:

● VEA 475: Mail Handler
● VEA 476: Mail Processing
● VEA 477: Customer Service

Each assessment is associated with a different job group, so an unsuccessful VEA 474 result doesn't prevent you from taking another version when applying for an eligible position.

If you didn't pass your USPS Virtual Entry Assessment, you still have options. USPS states that no studying is required for the VEA, so you may have taken the assessment without practicing beforehand.

However, a score below 70% means you must wait one year before retaking the same VEA version. That's why it's worth taking some time to prepare before your next attempt.

Here's what you can do next:

1. Check which assessment you took. Log in to your eCareer candidate profile and review your assessment results. Check whether you took VEA 474, 475, 476, or 477 so you know which assessment you're ineligible to retake for a year.
2. Consider applying for a different USPS position. You don't have to stop applying for USPS jobs. For example, if you didn't pass VEA 474 (Mail Carrier), you can apply for positions requiring VEA 475 (Mail Handler), 476 (Mail Processing), or 477 (Customer Service) without waiting for a year.
3. Prepare before submitting another application. Using JobTestPrep's USPS PrepPacks to practice before you apply can help you become familiar with the assessment format and question types, without the pressure of an approaching deadline. We’ll go into more detail about the available practice tests in the next section.
4. Plan for your retake. If you want to apply for a position requiring the same VEA version, you'll need to wait 12 months from your most recent attempt. Use that time to prepare so you're more familiar with what to expect when you're eligible to take it again.

But how can you make sure you’re more prepared before you complete another assessment?

USPS states that no studying is required for the Virtual Entry Assessment. However, preparing beforehand can help you understand what to expect, especially when an unsuccessful attempt means waiting a year to retake the same exam.

JobTestPrep’s USPS PrepPacks offer practice tests that imitate the format of the real assessment. This can help you become familiar with the structure of the assessment and different question types before your next attempt.

Depending on the PrepPack, preparation resources include:

• Section-specific practice tests that reflect the format of the actual assessment.
• Full answers and explanations to help you understand the practice questions.
• Study guides that explain JobTestPrep's approach to scoring and evaluating responses.
• Money-Back Guarantee if your PrepPack doesn't match your actual test, technical issues prevent access, or you haven't used the product. Refund requests are subject to review. See terms and conditions.

The USPS 474 PrepPack covers all four sections: Work Scenarios, Describe Your Approach, Tell Us Your Story, and What Drives You. It includes practice tests for each section, with additional study guides for the latter three.

The right preparation depends on whether you're retaking an assessment, applying for a different position, or taking the VEA for the first time.

Ready to prepare for your next attempt? Explore JobTestPrep's USPS 474–477 practice test to prepare for the assessment formats before your next invitation arrives.