What does being on the pre-hire list mean for USPS?

The pre-hire list for USPS is an important step in the Postal Service‘s hiring process, indicating that an applicant is being considered for a position. Once an applicant passes the online Virtual Entry Assessment, they are placed on the pre-hire list. The speed of the hiring process can vary, depending on location needs, applicant load, and testing schedules. The next steps typically include an interview, in-person testing, motor vehicle record screening, drug and criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) which includes checks on employment history, criminal convictions, education, and references.