India Post’s Mail Motor Service in Chennai (the wing that runs the department’s vehicles) is hiring 24 Staff Car Drivers for the Tamil Nadu Circle, and there is no online form. You apply on paper by Speed Post, and your application must reach the office by 5:00 PM on 30.11.2026. You need a 10th pass certificate, valid licences for light and heavy vehicles, and 3 years of driving experience.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) |
| Organization | Department of Posts (India Post), Ministry of Communications – Office of the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service, Chennai |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | MSE/B9-2/XVI/2022-2023, dated 29.10.2026 |
| Location | Tamil Nadu (posts at Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Salem and Coimbatore) |
| Total Vacancies | 24 (UR 13, SC 3, ST 0, OBC 7, EWS 1; 2 of these are kept for Ex-Servicemen) |
| Qualification | 10th pass, valid light and heavy vehicle licence, 3 years of driving experience |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years as on 30.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Written test (80 marks) → Practical driving test (20 marks) → Merit list |
| Pay Scale | Rs 19,900 – 63,200 (Level 2) plus allowances |
| How to Apply | Offline only – send the filled form by Speed Post to MMS Chennai |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF (English) |
| Official Website | India Post (indiapost.gov.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29.10.2026 |
| Application Start Date | Not specified in notification |
| Last Date to Pay Fee at Post Office | 30.11.2026 |
| Last Date to Receive Application (Speed Post) | 30.11.2026, by 5:00 PM (17:00 hours) |
| Age Counted As On | 30.11.2026 |
| Exam Date | Not announced in notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Women (all categories) | Nil – no fee |
| SC and ST candidates | Nil – no fee |
| All other candidates | Rs 100 |
| How to Pay | E-payment challan (a fee slip) at any computerised post office, e-Biller ID 1000099022. The fee is not refunded. |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 13 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 0 (none) |
| OBC | 7 |
| EWS | 1 |
| Total | 24 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Ex-SM) | 2 – counted inside the 24, adjusted against the categories above |
Unit-wise Vacancies
| Region | Unit | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Tiruchirappalli | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| MM (Chennai) | MMS, Chennai | 15 | 7 | 2 | – | 5 | 1 | 2* |
| Southern | MMS, Madurai | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Southern | RO, Madurai | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Western | Salem West | 3 | 2 | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Western | MMS, Coimbatore | 3** | 1 | 1 | – | 1** | – | – |
| Total | 24 | 13 | 3 | – | 7 | 1 | 2* |
* The 2 Ex-Servicemen posts are counted inside the Chennai total, not on top of it. ** This includes 1 OBC backlog post (an OBC post carried over from an earlier recruitment). The department can change the number of posts or cancel the notification without giving a reason.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Pass in 10th Standard from a recognised Board or institute |
| Driving Licence | Valid licence for light and heavy motor vehicles |
| Driving Experience | At least 3 years of driving light and heavy motor vehicles |
| Motor Mechanism | You should be able to fix small faults in a vehicle |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years as on 30.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Desirable (not compulsory) | 3 years of service as a Home Guard or Civil Volunteer |
| Application Restriction | Speed Post only – applications sent any other way are rejected |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | None – 18 to 27 years |
| SC and ST | 5 years (upper limit 32 years) |
| OBC | 3 years (upper limit 30 years) |
| Government servants | Upper limit 40 years, as per Central Government orders |
| Ex-Servicemen | Your military service is subtracted from your age, then up to 3 years more (8 years for SC/ST, 6 for OBC) |
So a 29-year-old OBC candidate is still eligible, because the 3 extra years take the limit to 30. A 29-year-old UR candidate is not, unless they are a government servant.
Who Should Apply
- This is a Central Government Group C job on Level 2 of the pay chart, with 2 years of probation (a trial period at the start of the job).
- You must already hold licences for both light and heavy vehicles and have 3 years of driving behind you. A car-only licence does not meet the rule.
- All posts are in Tamil Nadu: 15 of the 24 are at Chennai, and the rest at Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Salem and Coimbatore. Units are given by merit and your own preference.
- Everything is on paper. You fill a printed form, pay the fee at a post office and send it all by Speed Post, so you need time before 30.11.2026.
- Ex-Servicemen need proof of a designated driver trade in the Army and a service certificate, or the application can be rejected.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage I – Written Test | 80 marks, 90 minutes, multiple-choice questions (MCQ). Pass it to reach Stage II. |
| Stage I – What Is Asked | General Knowledge 20, Reasoning 15, Simple Arithmetic 15, Road Sense and Vehicle Care 30 (1 mark each) |
| Stage II – Practical Paper I | 10 marks, 20 minutes. Spot faults, do small repairs, change a wheel, fill tyres with air. |
| Stage II – Practical Paper II | 10 marks, 20 minutes. Drive a heavy vehicle: gears, clutch, steering control, reversing. |
| Minimum Marks to Pass | 40% for others, 37% for OBC and EWS, 33% for SC and ST, in each paper |
| Final Merit List | Total marks of both stages (100). The number selected equals the posts in each category. |
| Unit Allotment | By merit and your preference, where posts are open. No waiting list is kept. |
In short: you take a written test first, then a practical test on vehicle care and heavy vehicle driving. Marks from both add up to 100 for your final rank, and you must pass every paper to stay in.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 2 of the Pay Matrix (the government pay chart under the 7th Pay Commission) |
| Pay Scale | Rs 19,900 – 63,200 |
| Allowances | “Admissible allowances” are added on top. The notification does not give amounts. |
| Post Type | Group C, non-gazetted, non-ministerial (General Central Service) |
| Probation | 2 years |
In plain terms, you start at about Rs 19,900 a month before allowances. Allowances are extra payments added on top as per rules, so the in-hand figure will be higher, but the notification does not say by how much.
How to Apply
- Read the full notification, then download the application form and the fee challan from the notification PDF or from indiapost.gov.in.
- Fill the form in Hindi, English or Tamil. Do not cut or overwrite anything, and sign it.
- Pay Rs 100 at any computerised post office using the challan and e-Biller ID 1000099022 (women, SC and ST pay nothing). Paste the post office’s original receipt on your form.
- Stick one recent passport-size photo on the form and sign it yourself (self-attest). Keep a second recent photo with the application.
- Add self-attested copies of the documents listed below. Do not send original certificates.
- Send everything by Speed Post to: The Senior Manager (Group-A), Mail Motor Service, No.37, Greams Road, Chennai – 600 006, so it reaches by 5:00 PM on 30.11.2026.
Note: Only Speed Post is accepted. Applications received by any other means are rejected.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application Form | Prescribed format, in Hindi, English or Tamil, signed by you |
| Photographs | 2 recent photos; 1 passport-size photo pasted on the form and self-attested |
| Fee Receipt | Original post office receipt pasted on the form (not needed for women, SC and ST) |
| Age Proof | Self-attested copy |
| 10th Certificate | Self-attested copy of your educational qualification |
| Community Certificate | SC, ST or OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate in the prescribed format. Without it you are treated as UR. |
| EWS Certificate | Income and asset certificate for 2025-2026 in the prescribed format |
| Driving Licence | Light and heavy vehicle licence with first issue and expiry dates, or an extract with full details |
| Experience Certificate | From a Gazetted officer or the head of a registered firm; light and heavy vehicle periods shown separately |
| Ex-Servicemen Proof | Copy of service and trade proof |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification – English (PDF) | Download Notification PDF (English) |
| Download Official Notification – Hindi (PDF) | Download Notification PDF (Hindi) |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not use any way other than Speed Post. Applications that arrive by hand, ordinary post or courier are rejected.
- Do not pay the fee any other way. Fee paid outside the e-payment challan is not accepted and the application is rejected.
- Do not wait for the last day. The notification speaks of the last date for receipt, so post it well before 30.11.2026.
- Get your experience certificate right. It needs the full address with door number and pincode, the issuer’s name and designation, and dates that fall inside your licence validity.
- Sign your photos. Two recent photos without self-attestation can get the application rejected.
- Do not send original certificates. Only self-attested copies go with the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026?
Your application must reach the Mail Motor Service office in Chennai by 5:00 PM on 30.11.2026.
How many Staff Car Driver posts are there?
There are 24 posts in the Tamil Nadu Circle: 13 UR, 3 SC, 7 OBC and 1 EWS, with 2 of them kept for Ex-Servicemen.
What is the qualification for India Post Staff Car Driver?
You need a 10th pass certificate, a valid licence for light and heavy vehicles and 3 years of driving experience, and Home Guard or Civil Volunteer service is a plus but not compulsory.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 27 years on 30.11.2026, with 5 extra years for SC and ST, 3 for OBC and up to 40 years for government servants.
Is there an application fee?
The fee is Rs 100, and women, SC and ST candidates pay nothing.
How do I apply for this recruitment?
There is no online form, so you send the filled form by Speed Post to The Senior Manager (Group-A), Mail Motor Service, No.37, Greams Road, Chennai – 600 006.
What is the selection process?
First comes a written multiple-choice test of 80 marks, then a practical test of 20 marks on vehicle care and heavy vehicle driving.
What is the salary of a Staff Car Driver at India Post?
Pay is Rs 19,900 to 63,200 on Level 2 of the Pay Matrix plus allowances, and the job carries 2 years of probation.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
