India Post Recruitment 2026: 24 Staff Car Driver – Apply Offline @ indiapost.gov.in

Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale

• Note: Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM) vacancies are reserved horizontally and adjusted against respective categories based on the selected candidate's category.

Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) - Direct Recruit Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Pass in 10th Standard from a recognized Board or Institute.
• Driving Licence: Possession of a valid driving license for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV).
• Experience: Experience of driving light & heavy motor vehicles for at least three years.
• Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of Motor Mechanism (Candidate must be able to remove minor defects in vehicle).
• Desirable Qualification: Three years' service as Home Guard or Civil Volunteers.

Age Limit for Direct Recruits

• UR & EWS: 18 to 27 years
• SC & ST: Relaxable by 5 years
• OBC: Relaxable by 3 years
• Government Servants: Up to 40 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Up to a maximum of 3 years after deduction of military service (additional relaxation for reserved categories as per Central Govt rules)
• Crucial Date: The age limit will be determined as on the closing date of applications (30.11.2026).

Selection Process & Screening Clause

• Selection will be made on the basis of an examination pattern and syllabus as detailed in the official notification (Annexure-I). Selected candidates will be allotted to various divisions/units across Tamilnadu Circle wherever vacancies are available, based on merit and candidate preference.
• Only eligible candidates will be issued Hall Permits for the examination.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid to candidates called for the examination or document verification.

Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates

• Application must be completed in one language (Hindi, English, or Tamil) without corrections and duly signed.
• Two recent self-attested photographs must be enclosed; one is to be affixed on the form.
• Application Fee of Rs. 100 must be paid via Challan (E-Biller: Senior Manager, MMS Chennai, E Biller ID 1000099022) at any computerized Post Office by 30.11.2026. Payment is exempted for Women and SC/ST applicants. Download India Post Recruitment Official Notification PDF for Challan Form
• Self-attested copies of Age proof, Educational Qualification, Community Certificate, EWS Certificate (if applicable), Valid Driving Licence (LMV/HMV with issue/expiry dates), and Experience Certificates must be attached.
• Experience certificates must be issued by a Gazetted Officer or Head of a Registered Firm/Company/Institution and must clearly state the duration of LMV and HMV experience.
• Original Certificates should not be sent along with the application.
• Application must be sent via Speed Post only to: "The Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service, No.37, Greams Road, Chennai – 600 006" on or before 30.11.2026 by 1700 Hours. Applications by other means will be rejected.

• Download India Post Recruitment Official Notification PDF for Challan Form ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.

What is the application fee for this recruitment?

• The application fee is Rs. 100. This fee is exempted for all Women and SC/ST applicants.

What is the salary for the Staff Car Driver post?

• The pay scale is Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 (Level 2 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC) plus other admissible allowances.