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India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 24 Vacancies

Updated 30 Oct 2026 | Nishant eAcademy

The Department of Posts (India Post), under the Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has released the Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) Recruitment 2026 notification for 24 vacancies in the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle, under the Office of the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service, Chennai. The notification is dated 29 October 2026.

Candidates who have passed Class 10 from a recognized Board or Institute, possess valid driving licences for both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV), have knowledge of motor mechanisms, and possess at least three years of driving experience in light and heavy motor vehicles are eligible to apply.
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 27 years as of 30 November 2026, with applicable age relaxation for eligible categories. Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month, plus admissible allowances.

Recruitment at a Glance

Recruitment notification name
India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 24 Vacancies
Post / posts
Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade)
Total vacancies
24
Salary / pay scale
₹19,900 to ₹63,200
Hiring organisation
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India
Application fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
SC / ST / Women Candidates: Nil

Eligibility at a Glance

Qualification
1. Educational Qualification

Candidates must have passed 10th Standard (Matriculation) from a recognized Board or Institute.

2. Driving Licence

Applicants must possess valid driving licences for both:

Light Motor Vehicles (LMV)

Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV)
Special qualification
Candidates must possess knowledge of motor mechanisms and be capable of identifying and removing minor defects in vehicles.

Desirable Qualification

Three years of service as a Home Guard or Civil Volunteer is desirable.
Experience
Minimum 3 Years
Age limit and relaxation
18–27 Years


Age Relaxation

As per the official notification, SC/ST candidates are eligible for 5 years of upper-age relaxation, while OBC candidates are eligible for 3 years of relaxation. Eligible Government servants may receive relaxation up to 40 years in accordance with the applicable Central Government instructions. Ex-Servicemen are eligible for age relaxation of up to 3 years after deduction of qualifying military service from their actual age, with the corresponding relaxation extending to 6 years for OBC and 8 years for SC/ST Ex-Servicemen, subject to the prescribed conditions and eligibility requirements.
Nationality
Indian
Who can apply
Eligible Indian citizens from any state in India may apply

Important Dates

Official notification date
2026-10-29
Application start date
2026-10-29
Last date to apply
2026-11-30
Admit card issue date / announcement
To Be Announced
Exam dates — one stage per line
To Be Announced
Result date / announcement
To Be Announced

Selection Process

Exam pattern and selection process
Selection Process

The India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 selection process will consist of two examination stages.

Stage 1: Theory Examination – 80 Marks

Stage 2: Practical Driving and Motor Mechanism Test – 20 Marks


Exam Pattern

The India Post Staff Car Driver Examination 2026 consists of a Theory Test carrying 80 marks and a Practical Test carrying 20 marks, making a total of 100 marks. The Theory Test will consist of 80 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes, covering General Knowledge, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Simple Arithmetic, Motor Mechanisms, Traffic Rules and Road Safety. The Practical Test will assess the candidate's knowledge of minor vehicle repairs and actual heavy motor vehicle driving skills.
Other details / fees / how to apply
How to Apply Offline

Visit the official Department of Posts website: https://www.indiapost.gov.in.

Locate the Tamil Nadu Circle Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 notification.

Download the official notification, prescribed application form and challan.

Print the application form.

Fill in all required details correctly in Hindi, English or Tamil.

Attach two recent passport-size photographs as prescribed.

Enter educational qualification, driving-licence and driving-experience details.

Attach self-attested copies of all prescribed documents.

Pay the applicable ₹100 application fee through Post Office e-Payment, if required.

Attach the original fee receipt to the application form.

Verify all details and sign the application.

Send the completed application by Speed Post only to the prescribed address.

Application Sending Address

The Senior Manager,
Mail Motor Service,
No. 37, Greams Road,
Chennai – 600006,
Tamil Nadu.
Actual duties / job description
The Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) post is associated with the Mail Motor Service and other designated units of the Tamil Nadu Postal Circle.

The official notification does not provide a detailed, separate duty chart. Based on the nature of the post and prescribed driving skills, responsibilities may include safely driving assigned departmental vehicles, transporting authorized personnel or materials, following traffic regulations, conducting basic vehicle checks, maintaining cleanliness and roadworthiness, identifying minor mechanical defects and performing routine driver-level maintenance.

Verify eligibility, fees and dates using the official notification. Nishant eAcademy is not the recruiting organisation.