The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, is filling eleven Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) positions at the Mail Motor Service in Bengaluru, with one post at the Mysuru sub depot. These Group-C, non-gazetted roles involve driving light and heavy motor vehicles for postal operations and are open to serving government employees on deputation, absorption or re-employment basis.
India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 2026No.B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/Dlgs/2025
Total Vacancies
11
Last Date
30 Sept
Closed
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Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 30 Sept 2026
- Notification01 Aug
- Applications Open01 Aug
- Applications Closed30 Sept
About India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Department of Posts
- Advertisement No.
- No.B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/Dlgs/2025
- Post Name
- Staff Car Driver [Ordinary Grade] (MMS, Bengaluru) and Staff Car Driver [Ordinary Grade] (MMS Sub Depot Mysuru)
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (For Dept. of Posts/Other Central Government Employees only)
- Job Type
- Deputation
- Age Limit
- Up to 56 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Experience of driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicle for at least three years
- Credentials Required
- Valid driving license for driving Light and Heavy Motor vehicles; knowledge of motor mechanism
- Tenure
- Period of deputation ordinarily not exceeding three years; two years probation for the re-employed
Vacancy Breakdown
Staff Car Driver [Ordinary Grade] (MMS, Bengaluru)
10
Staff Car Driver [Ordinary Grade] (MMS Sub Depot Mysuru)
1
Total11
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Staff Car Driver [Ordinary Grade] (MMS, Bengaluru) | 10 |
| Staff Car Driver [Ordinary Grade] (MMS Sub Depot Mysuru) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 11 |
Eligibility Details
Staff Car Driver [Ordinary Grade] - Qualification and Experience
Regular Dispatch Riders [Group-C] and MTS [Group-C] in Pay Matrix Level-1 Rs.18000-56900 in the Department of Posts, or officials holding the post of Dispatch Rider on regular basis or regular Group-C employees in Pay Matrix Level-1 Rs.18000-56900 in other Ministries of Central Government, who possess a valid Driving License for driving Light and Heavy Motor vehicles, knowledge of Motor Mechanism (should be able to remove minor defects in vehicles), experience of driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicle for at least three years, and a pass in the 10th standard from a recognized Board or institute. Desirable: three years service as Home Guard or Civil Volunteers. Armed Forces personnel due to retire or to be transferred to reserve within one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications are also considered.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Staff Car Driver [Ordinary Grade] - Qualification and Experience | Regular Dispatch Riders [Group-C] and MTS [Group-C] in Pay Matrix Level-1 Rs.18000-56900 in the Department of Posts, or officials holding the post of Dispatch Rider on regular basis or regular Group-C employees in Pay Matrix Level-1 Rs.18000-56900 in other Ministries of Central Government, who possess a valid Driving License for driving Light and Heavy Motor vehicles, knowledge of Motor Mechanism (should be able to remove minor defects in vehicles), experience of driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicle for at least three years, and a pass in the 10th standard from a recognized Board or institute. Desirable: three years service as Home Guard or Civil Volunteers. Armed Forces personnel due to retire or to be transferred to reserve within one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications are also considered. |
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of the applications
Selection Process
- 1Driving Test
To assess the competence to drive Light and Heavy Motor vehicles, as per the pattern and syllabus prescribed vide Directorate letter No. F.No. 08-01/2019-SPN-I dated 17.06.2022
- 2Trade Test
Carried out as per the pattern and syllabus prescribed vide Directorate letter No. F.No. 08-01/2019-SPN-I dated 17.06.2022
Salary Structure
Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19900 - 63200 in the pay matrix as per 7th CPC) + Admissible Allowances
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-I) from the India Post website
- 2Fill the application in duplicate and get it forwarded through the proper channel with the certificate in Proforma Annexure-II
- 3Attach the integrity certificate, vigilance clearance certificate, penalty list, attested APAR copies for 2020-2021 to 2024-2025, driving experience certificate, LMV and HMV driving licence copy and 10th standard certificate
- 4Send the complete application by Speed Post only to The Manager, Mail Motor Service, No. 4, Basaveshwara Road, Vasanthanagar, Bengaluru-560001
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Integrity Certificate
•List of major/minor penalties imposed during the last ten years (NIL certificate if none)
•Vigilance Clearance Certificate
•Attested photo copies of APAR for the last five years (2020-2021 to 2024-2025)
•Experience certificate for driving LMV and HMV vehicle for three years
•Valid driving license for LMV and HMV
•10th standard certificate
•Age proof
•Caste certificate if SC or ST
Important Details
- Open only to serving eligible government employees.
- Applications must be forwarded through the proper channel; those not forwarded through the proper channel or received without the required certificates and documents will not be entertained, and incomplete applications will be rejected without notice.
- No reservation exists for SC/ST as the posts are filled on deputation/absorption basis.
- Candidates who apply will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
- In case of any discrepancy, the English version of the notification is final.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates from other Central Government ministries apply?
Yes. If no suitable Department of Posts official is available, regular Dispatch Riders or regular Group-C employees in Pay Matrix Level-1 in other Central Government ministries who meet the prescribed qualifications are considered.
Can Armed Forces personnel due to retire apply?
Yes. Armed Forces personnel due to retire or to be transferred to reserve within one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications are considered. They get deputation terms up to their release date and may then continue on re-employment.
Is there any reservation for SC/ST candidates?
No. No provisions for reservation exist for posts filled on deputation or absorption basis.
Can a candidate withdraw the application after submitting it?
No. Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature subsequently.
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