Name of Post: India Post Staff Car Driver (Deputation/Absorption) Recruitment 2026
Brief Information: The Department of Posts (India Post), under the Ministry of Communications, has issued an official notification (No. B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/Dlgs/2025) for the recruitment of Staff Car Drivers (Ordinary Grade) on a deputation, absorption, or re-employment basis. If you are a serving government employee looking for a central government job, check our latest jobs portal for regular updates. There are 11 vacancies available at the Mail Motor Service in Bengaluru and Mysuru. Eligible officials possessing a 10th-standard pass, a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) license, and 3 years of driving experience must submit their applications offline through the proper channel within 60 days of publication in the Employment News.
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Department of Posts, India PostStaff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) Deputation Recruitment 2026Advt No: B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/Dlgs/2025 | |
Important Dates
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Application Fee
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Age Limit & Deputation Rules
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| Post-Wise Eligibility, Qualification & Experience Criteria | |
| Post Name | Eligibility, Qualification & Experience |
| Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) |
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Pay Scale / Salary Structure (7th CPC)
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| Vacancy Breakdown (Total: 11 Posts) | |
| Job Location | Total Vacancy |
| MMS Bengaluru (Karnataka Circle) | 10 |
| MMS Sub Depot Mysuru (Karnataka Circle) | 01 |
| Total Posts | 11 |
| Important Links | |
| Download Official Notification & Application Form PDF | Click Here to Download |
| Official India Post Website | Click Here to Visit |
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Selection Process for India Post Staff Car Driver 2026
As this is a technical role involving vehicle operation, the selection will be determined by practical assessment rather than a written competitive exam:
- Application Scrutiny: Applications forwarded through the proper channel will be reviewed to ensure the candidate meets the basic educational, licensing, and service requirements.
- Driving Test: Eligible candidates will be subjected to a practical driving test to assess their competence in driving both Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles.
- Trade / Motor Mechanism Test: Candidates will also be tested on their knowledge of motor mechanisms, including their ability to identify and fix minor defects in a vehicle.
- Note: The pattern and syllabus for the driving and trade tests will be conducted as per the official Directorate guidelines dated 17.06.2022.
How to Apply Offline for India Post Driver Vacancy 2026
Eligible serving officials must submit their applications strictly offline through their respective forwarding authorities. Follow these instructions:
- Download the official notification and the prescribed Application Proforma (Annexure-I & II) using the link provided in the table above.
- Fill in the bio-data comprehensively with accurate educational, driving license, and service details.
- The application must be submitted in duplicate to your current Employer/Head of Office.
- The Forwarding Authority must verify the details, complete the employer endorsement (Annexure-II), and attach the following enclosures:
- Integrity Certificate and Vigilance Clearance Certificate.
- Statement of major/minor penalties imposed in the last 10 years (or a “NIL” certificate).
- Attested photocopies of APAR dossiers for the last five years (2020-21 to 2024-25), attested by a Gazetted Officer on each page.
- Candidates must also attach self-attested copies of their 10th standard certificate, valid LMV/HMV license, age proof, caste certificate (if applicable), and experience certificate (attested by a Gazetted Officer).
- The complete application packet must be dispatched via Speed Post Only to the following address:
The Manager, Mail Motor Service, No. 4, Basaveshwara Road, Vasanthanagar, Bengaluru-560001. - Ensure the application reaches the office within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News.
India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q: Who is eligible to apply for the India Post Staff Car Driver post?
Ans: Regular Dispatch Riders and MTS in Pay Level-1 of India Post, or similar regular Group-C employees in other Central Government Ministries, as well as retiring Armed Forces personnel, are eligible to apply.
Q: Can a fresh 10th-pass civilian candidate apply directly for this job?
Ans: No, this recruitment is strictly on a deputation/absorption basis for currently serving government employees and Armed Forces personnel.
Q: What is the required driving experience?
Ans: Candidates must possess a valid LMV and HMV driving license and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
Q: How many total vacancies are available, and where are they located?
Ans: There are 11 vacancies in total (10 in MMS Bengaluru and 01 in MMS Sub Depot Mysuru) within the Karnataka Circle.
Q: What is the selection process for the Staff Car Driver post?
Ans: The selection will be based on a practical Driving Test to assess competence in driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles, along with a Trade Test on motor mechanism knowledge.
Q: By which postal method should the application be sent?
Ans: The routed application must be sent to the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru, via Speed Post only.