India Post’s Mail Motor Services (MMS) in Kolkata has opened 19 Skilled Artisan jobs, from MV Mechanic to Carpenter and Joiner, and your application must reach the office by 30.11.2026. (MV stands for motor vehicle.) This notice is a corrigendum, which means a correction notice that updates an older advertisement, here the one dated 19.05.2020. It gives the final list of trades and seats, and says that applications sent earlier still count. You apply on paper by Speed Post, India Post’s express mail service. There is no online form.
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Skilled Artisan Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Skilled Artisan / Tradesman (MV Mechanic, MV Electrician, Tyreman, Blacksmith, Painter, Upholsterer, Carpenter and Joiner) – Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Organization | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India – Mail Motor Services (MMS), Kolkata |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | MMG/36/Sk. Artisan/DR/II/95, dated 29.10.2026 (corrigendum to the notification dated 19.05.2020) |
| Location | West Bengal (Kolkata) |
| Total Vacancies | 19 (UR 10, SC 4, OBC 4, ST 1). Two MV Mechanic posts are for Ex-servicemen and are counted inside the 19 |
| Qualification | Trade certificate from a recognised technical institution, or Class 8 pass with 1 year of experience in the trade. MV Mechanic also needs a valid HMV driving licence |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2018 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Scrutiny of applications → Competitive trade test |
| Pay Scale | Rs 19,900 to 63,200 a month (Level 2) plus allowances |
| How to Apply | Offline only – application on plain paper by Speed Post |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Where to Send the Application | The Senior Manager, Mail Motor Services, 139 Beleghata Road, Kolkata-700015 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Earlier notification dated | 08.08.2018 (published in Employment News, 15–21 September 2018) |
| Notification dated | 19.05.2020 (published in Employment News, 03–09 October 2020) |
| Corrigendum issued | 29.10.2026 |
| Last date to receive applications | 30.11.2026, up to 5:00 PM (17:00 hrs) |
| Age is counted as on | 01.07.2018 |
| Trade test date | Not announced. It will be sent with the Hall Permit (the admit card) |
Application Fee
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Application fee | Not specified in notification |
| Travel and daily allowance for the test | None. The notification says no TA-DA will be paid |
Vacancy Details
The 19 vacancies are for the years 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. Here is the trade-wise and category-wise split.
| Trade | Total | SC | OBC | ST | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV Mechanic * | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| MV Electrician | 4 | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Tyreman | 2 | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 2 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Painter | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Upholsterer | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| Carpenter and Joiner | 1 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Total | 19 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
* Two of the 8 MV Mechanic posts are kept for Ex-servicemen (ESM, retired armed forces staff). They can be filled from any category and are counted inside the total of 19, not added on top. The notice also says the vacancies may change.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizens only |
| Education and technical qualification | A certificate in your trade from any technical institution recognised by the Government (such as an ITI), or Class 8 (VIII Std) pass with 1 year of experience in your trade |
| Driving licence (MV Mechanic only) | A valid HMV (Heavy Motor Vehicle) driving licence, needed to drive and test any vehicle in service |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 01.07.2018 for unreserved (UR) candidates Check your age eligibility → |
| Application restriction | One trade per application. If you want more than one trade, send a separate application for each |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer, NCL) | 3 years |
| Central Government servants | Up to 40 years of age, as per Government instructions |
| Ex-servicemen (ESM) | Unreserved: up to 3 years. SC/ST: 8 years (3 + 5). OBC: 6 years (3 + 3). Your years of military service in the motor vehicle mechanic trade are deducted from your actual age first |
SC, ST and OBC (NCL) relaxation applies only to the vacancies reserved for them. NCL means the part of OBC that gets reservation, which you prove with an NCL certificate. The age limit is counted on 01.07.2018, not on today’s date. So an OBC (NCL) candidate who was 33 on that date is still inside the limit, because 3 extra years take the limit from 30 to 33.
Who Should Apply
- This is a Group C central government job (Group C is the basic non-gazetted level) on Level 2 of the Pay Matrix, with a one-year probation. The notification does not describe it as a contract or apprenticeship post.
- The posts are with MMS Kolkata in the West Bengal Circle. The notification does not name any other place of posting.
- If you applied after the 2018 or 2020 notifications, your old application is still considered. The notice says a fresh application showing your choice of trade from this list is better, and only your latest application counts if you send more than one.
- The notification describes one exam stage, a competitive trade test on your trade’s syllabus. It does not describe any other written paper.
- Check before you apply: the notice lists these as reasons for rejection: being under 18 or over the age limit on 01.07.2018, having no trade certificate or 1 year of trade experience, and (for MV Mechanic) having no HMV licence copy.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Scrutiny of applications | Your application is checked against the eligibility rules, and eligible applicants are called for the trade test. Rejected applicants get no reply, because the notification says no communication is entertained on rejected applications |
| 2. Competitive trade test | A test on the syllabus of your own trade, for candidates with the required qualification. MV Mechanic candidates must also hold a valid HMV licence. The syllabus, date, venue and duration come with the Hall Permit (the admit card) |
| 3. Final selection | Based on qualification, experience, seats in your community and the skill test. Having the minimum qualification does not give you a right to be called for the test |
In short: the notification describes one exam stage, the trade test. It does not give the marks, the duration or the pass mark.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix | Level 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix, the government’s pay grade table |
| Pay scale | Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 a month |
| Allowances | Admissible allowances (not itemised in the notification) |
| Probation | One year |
In plain terms, you start at Rs 19,900 a month before allowances, and Rs 63,200 is the top of the scale.
How to Apply
- Download the notification PDF and find the Format of Application on its last pages. Copy it onto plain paper and fill it in completely.
- Write your name in capital letters, tick your category (UR, SC, ST, OBC or Ex-serviceman), and fill in your education, technical qualification (ITI or similar) and experience. MV Mechanic candidates also fill in the driving licence details.
- Paste one recent passport-size photo in the place meant for it on the form and self-attest it, which means sign across it yourself. Sign the form and the declaration.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of the documents listed below, plus the second passport photo. Do not send original certificates.
- Put the application in an envelope with the trade name written on top, using a separate application and a separate envelope for each trade. Send it by Speed Post to The Senior Manager, Mail Motor Services, 139 Beleghata Road, Kolkata-700015. It must reach the office by 5 PM on 30.11.2026.
Note: applications sent by courier or by any mode other than Speed Post are not accepted, and applications that arrive after the last date are rejected.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form | In the prescribed format, signed, with one passport photo pasted and self-attested |
| Passport-size photographs | Two recent photos (front view), self-attested: one pasted on the form, one attached |
| Age proof | Birth certificate, Class 10 certificate or school leaving certificate (self-attested copy) |
| Address proof | Self-attested copy |
| Proof of Indian citizenship | Passport, birth certificate, Voter ID card, domicile or permanent residence certificate, or any State or Central Government certificate that shows citizenship (self-attested copy) |
| Educational qualification | Self-attested copy |
| Technical qualification | ITI or similar trade certificate (self-attested copy) |
| HMV driving licence | MV Mechanic only. Licence copy or licence extract, self-attested |
| Trade experience certificate | 1 year in your trade. It must show the organisation’s name and full postal address |
| Community certificate | SC, ST, OBC (NCL) or ESM certificate from the competent authority, in the prescribed format for central government posts (formats enclosed in the PDF) |
The PDF also carries a format for an EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) income and assets certificate. The vacancy table has no EWS seats and the document list does not ask for one, so check the official notification if this applies to you.
Important Links
| Link | Open |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (corrigendum dated 29.10.2026) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Send the application by Speed Post only. Courier or any other mode is not accepted.
- Use one application and one envelope for each trade. An application covering more than one trade is rejected.
- Sign the form and self-attest every photocopy and photo. Unsigned forms and copies without self-attestation are rejected without notice. Never send original certificates.
- Attach a valid community certificate in the prescribed format if you claim SC, ST, OBC or Ex-serviceman benefit.
- Make sure the experience certificate shows the organisation’s full postal address, and MV Mechanic candidates must attach a self-attested HMV licence copy.
- Check the address on the form and the envelope, and post early. Wrongly addressed and late applications are rejected.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for India Post MMS Kolkata Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026?
Applications must reach the office on or before 30.11.2026, up to 5:00 PM.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 19 posts: MV Mechanic 8, MV Electrician 4, Tyreman 2, Blacksmith 2, Painter 1, Upholsterer 1 and Carpenter and Joiner 1.
What is the qualification needed?
You need a trade certificate from a recognised technical institution, or a Class 8 pass with 1 year of experience in the trade, and MV Mechanic candidates also need a valid HMV driving licence.
What is the age limit?
Unreserved candidates must be 18 to 30 years old as on 01.07.2018, with 5 extra years for SC/ST and 3 extra years for OBC (NCL).
How do I apply?
Send a signed application on plain paper in the prescribed format, with self-attested copies of your documents, by Speed Post to The Senior Manager, Mail Motor Services, 139 Beleghata Road, Kolkata-700015.
I applied in 2018 or 2020. Do I need to apply again?
Your old application will still be considered, but the notice says a fresh application with your trade choice is preferable, and only your latest application counts.
How are candidates selected?
Selection is by a competitive trade test on the syllabus of your trade, and the syllabus, date and venue will be sent with the Hall Permit.
What is the salary?
The pay is Rs 19,900 to Rs 63,200 a month (Level 2 of the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix) plus admissible allowances, with a one-year 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.
