02/26/15: I applied via USPS website and receive an email to take a personality test then schedule to take the 473 Postal Exam same day. 02/10/15: I take 473 exam. 02/26/15: I apply to another RCA. (First application goes nowhere) 03/10/15: Complete criminal check and drug test concerning 2nd application. 04/14/15: Receive interview invite via email concerning 2nd application. 04/16/15: Interview with Postmaster. 05/01/15: Processing at district office 07/08/15: Offer letter and post office assignment 07/11/15: Official start date Interview was pretty standard not difficult or intimidating. One on one with the postmaster we talked about basic job duties and unexpected duties. The rigors of the job and promotion opportunities along a career that may lead to you becoming a postmaster one day. He was open about his career and how quickly a dedicated employee can advance. He himself became a postmaster within 10yrs of working for USPS. He let me know at the end that he would be recommending me for the position so that quote "...you don't lose sleep over wondering." and he told me to keep checking my email, really nice guy. Overall good experience.