Department of Posts (India Post), Ministry of Communications (India Post) Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on 01 August 2026 on the official website https://www.indiapost.gov.in. A total of 11 Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) vacancies have been announced through the India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026.
Candidates up to 56 years of age who have passed 10th standard and possess a valid driving licence for Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles along with the required driving experience are eligible to apply for these Staff Car Driver vacancies. The application process for India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 is through offline mode and eligible candidates can submit their applications within 60 days from the date of publication of the notification in Employment News.
Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply through the prescribed application format by following the direct links provided below in this article.
India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 Overview
The notification (No. B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/Dlgs/2025, dated 01.08.2026) seeks to fill Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) posts in General Central Services, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category, in Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, at the Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru. Here is a quick summary before the detailed sections below.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Department of Posts (India Post), Ministry of Communications - Office of the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru-560001 |
| Notification Number | B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/Dlgs/2025, dated 01.08.2026 |
| Post Name | Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) |
| Total Vacancies | 11 (tentative) |
| Mode of Filling | Deputation/Absorption in the Department of Posts; failing which, deputation/absorption from other Ministries; or deputation/re-employment of Armed Forces personnel |
| Who Can Apply | Serving Central Government employees only - regular Dispatch Riders and MTS (Group C) in the Department of Posts, or equivalent Group C staff in other Ministries, meeting the eligibility conditions below. Not open to fresh candidates or the general public. |
| Pay Level | Pay Level-2 (₹19,900–₹63,200) as per 7th CPC, plus admissible allowances |
| Application Mode | Offline - application in duplicate, in the prescribed proforma, forwarded through proper channel by Speed Post only |
| Job Location | Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru, and MMS Sub Depot, Mysuru |
| Selection Process | Driving test and trade test to assess competence in driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles |
India Post Staff Car Driver Vacancy 2026 Details
The 11 notified vacancies are spread across two locations under the Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru.
| S. No. | Division | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mail Motor Service (MMS), Bengaluru | 10 |
| 2 | MMS Sub Depot, Mysuru | 01 |
| Total | 11 |
The notification states that the vacancies and divisions are subject to change, and the competent authority reserves the right to allot the division based on the merit list. No reservation for SC/ST candidates applies to these deputation posts.
India Post Staff Car Driver Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for this India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 is limited to serving government employees, considered in the following order of preference.
Category 1: Department of Posts employees (first preference)
- Regular Dispatch Riders (Group C) or MTS (Group C) employees within the Department of Posts, in Pay Matrix Level-1 (₹18,000–₹56,900, 7th CPC).
- Must hold a valid driving licence for Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles, and competence will be assessed through a driving test.
Category 2: Employees from other Central Government Ministries (failing Category 1)
Officials holding the post of Dispatch Rider on a regular basis, or regular Group C employees in Pay Matrix Level-1 (₹18,000–₹56,900) in other Ministries, who meet the following:
- Possession of a valid driving licence for Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles
- Knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor defects in vehicles)
- At least three years of experience driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles
- Pass in the 10th standard from a recognised Board or institute
Desirable qualification: three years of service as a Home Guard or Civil Volunteer.
Category 3: Armed Forces personnel (deputation/re-employment)
Armed Forces personnel due to retire, or due to be transferred to reserve within one year, and possessing the requisite experience and qualifications, will also be considered. Such candidates would be given deputation terms up to their date of release from the Armed Forces, and may thereafter be continued on re-employment.
India Post Staff Car Driver Age Limit
The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation/absorption is 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications. The application proforma (Annexure-I) additionally asks candidates to compute their age as on 30.09.2026.
India Post Staff Car Driver Pay and Service Terms
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Pay Level-2, ₹19,900–₹63,200 (as per 7th CPC pay matrix), plus admissible allowances, regularised as per existing rules |
| Period of Deputation | Ordinarily not exceeding three years, including any period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately before this appointment in the same or another Central Government department |
| Probation Period | Two years, for re-employed candidates |
| SC/ST Reservation | Not applicable - no provision for reservation exists for posts filled on deputation/absorption basis |
India Post Staff Car Driver Selection Process
Selection is based on a driving test and trade test, conducted as per the pattern and syllabus prescribed vide Directorate letter No. F.No.08-01/2019-SPN-I dated 17.06.2022, to assess the candidate's competence in driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles. The final allotment of division (Bengaluru or Mysuru) will be based on the merit list, at the discretion of the competent authority.
India Post Staff Car Driver Required Documents
Applications must be submitted in duplicate, in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I), together with a certificate from the forwarding authority (Annexure-II) and the following documents:
- Integrity Certificate
- List of major/minor penalties imposed during the last 10 years (or a "NIL" certificate if none)
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Attested photocopies of APAR for the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25), attested on each page by a Gazetted Officer wherever applicable
- Experience certificate for driving LMV and HMV vehicles for three years, attested by a Gazetted Officer
- Valid driving licence for LMV and HMV, attested by a Gazetted Officer
- 10th standard certificate, attested by a Gazetted Officer
- Caste certificate, if applicable (for SC/ST candidates, to be verified at a later stage)
How to Apply for India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026
- Download the application proforma (Annexure-I) and the forwarding authority certificate format (Annexure-II) from www.indiapost.gov.in.
- Fill the application in duplicate, attaching self-attested copies of age proof, educational qualification, driving experience certificate, driving licence, appointment letter, and caste certificate (if applicable).
- Have the forwarding authority complete and sign Annexure-II, along with the Integrity Certificate, penalty list/NIL certificate, Vigilance Clearance Certificate, and attested APAR copies for the last five years.
- Send the complete application, through proper channel only, to: The Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru-560001.
- Applications must be sent by Speed Post only, within 60 days from the date of publication of the notification in Employment News.
India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026: Important Instructions
- Applications not forwarded through proper channel, or received without the requisite certificates and documents listed above, will not be entertained.
- Incomplete applications, or those missing required documents, will be rejected without notice.
- Candidates who apply will not be permitted to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
- In case of any discrepancy, the English version of the notification is treated as final.
India Post Staff Car Driver Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
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