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Vacancy Details
- Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade): 24 vacancies
Qualification: 10th Pass, valid LMV and HMV driving licences, minimum 3 years driving experience- Unreserved (UR): 13
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 3
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 0
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 7
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 1
- Ex-Servicemen (horizontal reservation): 2
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS and Other Non-Exempt Candidates: ₹100
- Women Candidates: ₹0
- SC / ST Candidates: ₹0
Selection Process
- Stage I – Theory Examination: Objective written test of 80 multiple-choice questions (80 marks) covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, Arithmetic, Road Sense, Traffic Rules and Vehicle Maintenance; duration 90 minutes.
- Stage II – Practical Test: Practical driving test and motor mechanism assessment worth 20 marks (10 marks for motor mechanism knowledge and 10 marks for practical driving skills); total duration 40 minutes.
- Final Merit: Final merit list prepared from total marks obtained in both stages subject to prescribed qualifying standards; only candidates who qualify Stage I can appear in Stage II.
How to Apply
- Visit the official India Post website: https://www.indiapost.gov.in/.
- Refer to the Staff Car Driver recruitment notification dated 29-10-2026 issued by Mail Motor Service, Chennai.
- Download or print the prescribed application form included in the recruitment notification.
- Fill the application form in English, Hindi or Tamil with accurate personal and educational details.
- Provide LMV and HMV licence details with issue dates and validity, and enter driving experience details.
- Affix one recent passport-size photograph (self-attested) and attach another self-attested photograph with supporting documents.
- Pay the Rs. 100 application fee through the prescribed post office e-payment procedure if applicable and paste the original postal payment receipt on the form.
- Review, sign the completed application and ensure all required documents are self-attested (do not send originals).
- Send the application and supporting documents through Speed Post only to: The Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service, No. 37, Greams Road, Chennai – 600006.
- Ensure delivery by 30-11-2026 up to 5:00 PM; applications by courier, ordinary post, hand delivery or other modes will not be accepted.
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Important Dates
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- Last Date for Fee Payment:
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications:
- Examination Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification criteria?
Candidates must have passed 10th standard, possess valid LMV and HMV driving licences, and have a minimum of three years driving experience in light and heavy motor vehicles. The experience must be supported by a certificate from a Gazetted Officer or head of a registered firm with full organisational details.
How do I apply for this India Post recruitment?
Download or print the prescribed application form from the notification, fill it in English, Hindi or Tamil, attach required self-attested documents and the postal fee receipt (if applicable), and send the completed application by Speed Post only to the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service, No. 37, Greams Road, Chennai – 600006. Ensure delivery by 30-11-2026 up to 5:00 PM.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date for receipt of applications is 30-11-2026 up to 5:00 PM. Applications received after this deadline or sent by modes other than Speed Post will not be accepted.
What is the selection process for the post?
Selection is based on a two-stage examination: Stage I is a theory objective test (80 marks, 90 minutes) and Stage II is a practical driving test including motor mechanism (20 marks, total 40 minutes). Final merit is prepared from total marks in both stages and only candidates who qualify Stage I can appear in Stage II.
What is the pay scale or salary for the post?
The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 under Level 2 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, along with admissible allowances. A probation period of 2 years applies.
