India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 24 Posts

Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Office of the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service, Chennai has invited applications for the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) in Tamil Nadu Circle. A total of 24 vacancies are available under the General Central Service, Group-C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category.

Eligible Indian citizens can apply for the Staff Car Driver posts by submitting the prescribed application form along with the required documents and application fee. The last date for receipt of applications is 30 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 in Level 2 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th CPC, along with admissible allowances. The recruitment includes a written examination followed by a practical test for candidates who qualify in Stage-I.

Official Notification PDF: India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026

India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 - Overview

India Post Staff Car Driver Vacancy 2026

The notification provides 24 Staff Car Driver vacancies in Tamil Nadu Circle. The circle-level vacancy distribution shown in the notification is as follows:

The notification states that the two vacancies earmarked for Ex-Servicemen will be adjusted horizontally against the applicable reservation category as per the reservation rules.

India Post Staff Car Driver Eligibility 2026

Candidates applying for the Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) post must satisfy the prescribed age, educational, driving licence and experience requirements.

Educational Qualification

• Pass in 10th Standard from a recognised Board or Institution.
• Possess a valid Driving Licence for Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV).
• Possess knowledge of motor mechanisms and should be able to remove minor defects in vehicles.
• Possess at least three years of experience in driving light and heavy motor vehicles.

The notification also mentions three years' service as a Home Guard or Civil Volunteer as a desirable qualification.

India Post Staff Car Driver Age Limit 2026

The prescribed age limit for direct recruitment from candidates of India is 18 to 27 years, subject to the applicable relaxation rules.

For Ex-Servicemen, the notification provides the prescribed relaxation after deducting the period of military service from the actual age. Additional relaxation is applicable to SC/ST and OBC Ex-Servicemen as specified in the notification.

India Post Staff Car Driver Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed as Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) in Level 2 of the Pay Matrix under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive admissible allowances according to the applicable Central Government rules.

India Post Staff Car Driver Application Fee 2026

The prescribed application fee for the recruitment is Rs. 100. The fee is required to be paid through the prescribed e-payment method mentioned in the notification.

Candidates belonging to the categories specifically exempted under the recruitment instructions should follow the exemption provisions given in the official notification while submitting their applications.

India Post Staff Car Driver Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of two stages:

1. Stage-I: Theory Test
2. Stage-II: Practical Test

Only candidates qualifying in Stage-I will be eligible to appear for Stage-II. The final merit list will be prepared based on the marks secured by qualified candidates in the prescribed stages of the examination.

India Post Staff Car Driver Exam Pattern 2026

According to Annexure-I of the notification, Stage-I is a theory examination designed to test candidates' knowledge of general knowledge, simple arithmetic, general intelligence and reasoning, motor mechanism, traffic rules, signals and regulations.

Stage-I: Theory Test

Stage-II: Practical Test

India Post Staff Car Driver Syllabus 2026

The notification provides a detailed syllabus under Annexure-I. Candidates should prepare for the following areas.

Part-I: General Knowledge

• Current Events
• Sports and Games in India
• History and Culture of India
• Geography of India
• Indian Economy
• General Polity
• Indian Constitution
• Who is Who of India

Part-I carries 20 questions of 1 mark each.

Part-II: General Intelligence and Reasoning

• Analytical Aptitude
• Ability to Observe and Distinguish Patterns
• Analogies
• Similarities and Differences
• Space Visualisation
• Spatial Orientation
• Visual Memory

Part-II carries 15 questions of 1 mark each.

Part-III: Simple Arithmetic

• Problems relating to Number Systems
• Computation of Whole Numbers
• Decimal and Fractions
• Relationship Between Numbers
• Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
• Percentages
• Ratio and Proportion
• Averages
• Interest
• Profit and Loss
• Discount
• Time and Distance
• Ratio and Time
• Time and Work

Part-III carries 15 questions of 1 mark each.

Part-IV: Road Sense, Vehicle Maintenance, Traffic Rules and Environmental Pollution

• Road Sense
• Traffic Rules and Signals
• Road Markings
• Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 and amendments
• Knowledge of Vehicle Parts
• Licensing of Drivers of Motor Vehicles
• Registration of Motor Vehicles
• Insurance of Vehicles
• Offence, Penalties and Procedures
• Knowledge of Toolkit
• Security and Maintenance of Vehicle
• Accidental Claims
• GPS Related Knowledge
• Mechanical Vehicles vis-a-vis Electric Vehicles

Part-IV carries 30 questions of 1 mark each.

Stage-II Practical Test Syllabus

The practical test evaluates the candidate's knowledge of motor mechanism and actual driving ability. The practical examination is divided into tests for Light Motor Vehicle Driving and Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving.

Light Motor Vehicle Driving

• Identification of defects handled by drivers
• Changing of wheels
• Inflation of wheels correctly

Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving

• Synchro Speed and Gear
• Synchro Clutch & Accelerator
• Control of Vehicle & Steering
• Reversing

The Stage-II practical test carries 20 marks and has a maximum duration of 40 minutes.

Criteria for Selection

The notification specifies that only candidates qualifying in Stage-I will be eligible to appear for the practical test in Stage-II.

Only candidates who qualify in each paper of the examination will be considered for preparation of the final merit list. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the total marks secured by candidates in both stages of the examination.

In the event of a tie, the candidate securing higher marks in the relevant examination criteria will be ranked according to the tie-breaking provisions prescribed in the notification.

How to Apply for India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026

The recruitment is conducted through an offline application process. Candidates should use the prescribed application format provided in the notification.

Step 1: Download the Application Form

Obtain the prescribed application form for Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade), Tamil Nadu Circle and fill in all required details carefully.

Step 2: Enter Personal Details

The application form requires details such as the candidate's name, category, address, religion, nationality, date of birth, age and other relevant information.

Step 3: Provide Driving Licence Details

Candidates must provide details of their LMV and HMV driving licences, including licence number, date of issue and validity details, as applicable.

Step 4: Provide Driving Experience

Details of LMV and HMV driving experience must be entered in the prescribed application form. Candidates should attach the required experience certificates.

Step 5: Attach Required Documents

Self-attested photocopies of the required certificates should be enclosed with the application. These include educational qualification, driving licence, experience, category and other applicable certificates.

Step 6: Pay the Application Fee

Pay the prescribed Rs. 100 application fee through the payment method specified in the notification and attach the required payment details/proof.

Step 7: Send the Application

After completing the form and attaching the required documents, the application should be sent to the prescribed address:

The Senior Manager (Group-A),
Mail Motor Service,
No. 37, Greams Road,
Chennai - 600 006.

The notification specifies that the application should reach the office by 30 November 2026 up to 5:00 PM.

Documents Required

• Prescribed application form
• Recent passport-size photographs
• 10th Standard educational qualification certificate
• Valid LMV driving licence
• Valid HMV driving licence
• Driving experience certificate
• Community certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• Ex-Serviceman certificate, where applicable
• Payment fee proof, where applicable
• Other certificates/documents prescribed in the notification

The notification specifically requires photocopies of certificates to be self-attested. Candidates should ensure that all required documents are enclosed before dispatching the application.

Reasons for Rejection of Application

The notification lists several circumstances under which an application may be rejected. Candidates should take particular care to avoid the following:

• Application not sent through Speed Post.
• Unsigned or incomplete application.
• Application received after the prescribed due date.
• Wrong application form.
• Application without required documents.
• Documents not self-attested.
• Missing or invalid community certificate, where applicable.
• Failure to possess the required educational qualification.
• Failure to possess the required driving licence.
• Insufficient driving experience.
• Over-age or under-age candidate.
• Incorrect or incomplete information.
• Experience certificate without the required details.

Candidates should carefully check every entry and attachment before sending the application because incomplete or improperly submitted applications can be rejected.

India Post Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 Important Dates