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India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment – Key Facts
- Recruiting Body: Office of the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service, Chennai (Department of Posts)
- Advt No: MSE/B9/XVI/2022-2023
- Total Posts: 24
- Post Name: Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade)
- Employment Nature: Permanent (General Central Service, Group-C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
- Application Mode: Offline Application (Speed Post Only)
- Last Date: November 30, 2026 (by 17:00 Hours)
- Application Address: The Senior Manager (Group-A), Mail Motor Service, No.37, Greams Road, Chennai – 600 006
- Application Fee: Rs. 100 (Exempted for Women and SC/ST candidates)
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
| Post Designation | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Ex-SM* | Total | Monthly Remuneration (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 24 | 13 | 03 | 07 | 01 | 02* | 24 | Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200 (Level 2, 7th CPC) + Allowances |
Note: Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM) vacancies are reserved horizontally and adjusted against respective categories based on the selected candidate's category.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment?
The last date for receipt of the application form is November 30, 2026 (by 17:00 Hours).
Where do I send the application for the Staff Car Driver post?
The application must be sent via Speed Post to "The Senior Manager (Group-A), Mail Motor Service, No.37, Greams Road, Chennai – 600 006."
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.
Is this a permanent government job?
Yes, this is a permanent Group-C, Non-Gazetted position under the General Central Service. The period of probation is 2 years.
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.
Is there an examination for this post?
Yes, selection is based on an examination (syllabus in Annexure-I). Eligible candidates will be issued Hall Permits.