Army Postal Service has released the APS Enrolment – Nov 2026 Cycle notification on 24 June 2026. As per the APS Enrolment – Nov 2026 Cycle circular dated 24 June 2026, the volunteer application process begins from June 2026 and closes on 14 August 2026. Army Postal Service Recruitment 2026 is for serving Department of Posts staff who want a parallel field service career in the Indian Army’s postal corps, with civil employment protection if found unfit during service.
Eligible categories are Inspector of Posts (IP), LSG Postal Assistant (LSG PA), Postal Assistant (PA) and Sorting Assistant (SA). Place of posting is anywhere in India or abroad, as required by the Army. Candidates should check all details from the below article.
Read this article carefully and go through the official notification before applying. Information verified from official Additional Directorate General, Army Postal Service notification dated 24 June 2026.
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Quick Summary of APS Enrolment Nov 2026 Cycle
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation / Employer | Additional Directorate General, Army Postal Service, IHQ of MoD (Army) |
| Name of the Post | APS Volunteer (IP / LSG PA / PA / SA category) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Starting from ₹46,230 (Civil Pay, PA/SA) up to ₹93,109 (APS Civil Pay, IP) |
| Additional Salary Benefits | Field Service Allowance, Military Service Pay, Dearness Allowance, Transport, Ration and Uniform Allowance |
| Application Mode | Offline, routed through the Divisional Head only |
| Eligibility | Below 40 years of age, SHAPE-1 medical category, no pending disciplinary or vigilance case |
| Selection Process | Application screening, Divisional Head recommendation, document verification, medical screening, despatch to training (one line only, see Selection Process section below) |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India or abroad |
| Last Date of Application | 14 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Existing regular Department of Posts employees (Experienced) |
| Interview / Exam Date | Not applicable. Medical screening is scheduled in November 2026 |
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About Army Postal Service
Army Postal Service is the postal corps of the Indian Army. It handles mail, parcels and postal banking for Army units deployed within India and at field locations abroad. The corps functions under the Additional Directorate General, Army Postal Service at IHQ of MoD (Army), and it draws part of its workforce from Department of Posts employees who volunteer for field service. A volunteer enrolled into APS keeps a lien on their permanent post in the Department of Posts and can be repatriated if found medically unfit during service. Candidates can check related defence and paramilitary recruitment updates on the Defence & Paramilitary Jobs section.
Important Dates
The notification lists three cut-off stages instead of a single application window. Applicants should note that the gap between the volunteer’s submission date and the Divisional Head’s forwarding date is fixed, so late submission to the Divisional Head can cause a volunteer to miss the 5 September 2026 forwarding cut-off even if 14 August 2026 has not passed.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for volunteers to submit application to Divisional Head | 14 August 2026 |
| Cut-off for Divisional Head to forward recommended list to OIC APS Records | 5 September 2026 |
| Medical screening at specified AROs / ZROs | November 2026 |
| Despatch of medically fit volunteers to APS Centre for training | After medical fitness is confirmed |
Vacancy Details & Salary
Here’s the breakdown of posts, total vacancy and salary for your reference.
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Inspector of Posts (IP) | Naib Subedar rank. Civil Pay ₹82,210 / APS Civil Pay ₹93,109 / Army Pay ₹76,891 |
| LSG Postal Assistant (LSG PA) | Naib Subedar rank. Civil Pay ₹52,520 / APS Civil Pay ₹61,535 / Army Pay ₹76,891 |
| Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) | Warrant Officer rank. Civil Pay ₹46,230 / APS Civil Pay ₹54,938 / Army Pay ₹66,488 |
The notification also states that a volunteer can choose between Civil Pay and Army Pay at the time of enrolment, whichever is beneficial. Army Pay carries Military Service Pay (MSP) of ₹5,200 per month plus dearness allowance on it, while APS Civil Pay carries a 12% Field Service Allowance (FSA) on basic pay instead.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for APS Enrolment Nov 2026 Cycle include category, age and medical conditions. Candidates should make sure they meet all the conditions before applying.
Who Can Apply
- Male employees of the Department of Posts only.
- Serving Inspector of Posts (IP), LSG Postal Assistant (LSG PA), Postal Assistant (PA) or Sorting Assistant (SA).
- Applications from Postman, Mail Guard and Multi-Tasking Staff (PM/MG/MTS) will not be accepted for this cycle.
- No disciplinary or vigilance case should be pending or contemplated against the applicant.
Age Limit
Candidates must be below 40 years of age as on the date of enrolment. The notification does not mention category-wise age relaxation for this cycle.
Selection Process
Selection does not involve a written exam. It is a document-and-medical based process conducted through the candidate’s own department.
- The volunteer fills Part I and Part II of the application form and submits it to the Divisional Head by 14 August 2026.
- The Divisional Head verifies service records, recommends the application, and forwards a Nominal Roll with supporting documents to the OIC APS Records by 5 September 2026.
- The OIC APS Records checks the documents and enters eligible volunteers in the Field Force List.
- AROs/ZROs conduct medical screening for SHAPE-1 fitness in November 2026.
- Medically fit volunteers are relieved by the Divisional Head and despatched to the APS Centre for training.
The notification specifically states that applications without the Divisional Head’s recommendation or without the required documents will be rejected, and that direct correspondence by an applicant with APS authorities will not be entertained.
How to Apply for Army Postal Service Enrolment 2026
- Obtain the Volunteer Application Form (Annexure I) and fill only Part I and Part II. Part III and Part IV are reserved for the recommending officer and Divisional Head.
- Attach a certified true copy (CTC) of the last month’s payslip.
- Attach a CTC of the first page of the Service Book.
- Submit the completed application, along with documents, to the Divisional Head on or before 14 August 2026.
- The Divisional Head signs the recommendation, completes the Regular Employee Certificate (Annexure II), and forwards the application in one lot to the Officer In-charge, APS Records, PIN 900746, c/o 56 APO, by 5 September 2026.
Documents Checklist Before You Leave Home:
- Filled Application Form (Annexure I, Parts I and II only)
- Certified true copy of last month’s payslip
- Certified true copy of the first page of the Service Book
- Divisional Head’s Regular Employee Certificate (Annexure II)
Important Links
Candidates applying for APS Enrolment Nov 2026 Cycle are advised to use the contacts below, since this notification does not list a public application portal.
| Resource | Contact / Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | APS Recruitment PDF Notification |
| OIC APS Records (queries from Divisional Heads only) | tee.kamp62@nic.in |
| APS Directorate (queries from Divisional Heads only) | rajhans.hr@gov.in |
| APS Training Centre | wgcdr.apswg@indiapost.gov.in |
Should You Apply?
This recruitment suits a serving Inspector of Posts, LSG Postal Assistant, Postal Assistant or Sorting Assistant who is below 40 years of age, medically fit for SHAPE-1, and willing to relocate anywhere in India or abroad on short notice. It is not a good fit for staff who cannot leave their current posting station for extended field service, or for anyone with a pending disciplinary or vigilance case. Since the notification does not state a vacancy number, competition cannot be assessed precisely, though the qualification bar (an existing departmental cadre, age below 40, and a clean service record) already narrows the applicant pool compared to an open recruitment. Based on the rank-conversion and promotion route mentioned in the notification, an Inspector of Posts can additionally attempt the Services Selection Board to be considered for a Lieutenant’s commission after enrolment; this is part of the source notification, not added context. One trade-off candidates should weigh is that choosing Army Pay over Civil Pay locks in Army allowances and rules for the duration of service, so the decision should be made only after comparing both pay options in the notification’s own tables.
FAQs — APS recruitment 2026
Who can apply for the APS Enrolment Nov 2026 Cycle?
Only male Inspector of Posts, LSG Postal Assistants, Postal Assistants and Sorting Assistants of the Department of Posts can apply. Postman, Mail Guard and Multi-Tasking Staff are not eligible for this cycle.
What is the last date to submit the APS volunteer application?
Volunteers must submit the completed application to their Divisional Head on or before 14 August 2026. Applications sent directly to APS authorities will not be entertained.
What rank does a Postal Assistant get on enrolment into APS?
A Postal Assistant or Sorting Assistant is enrolled at the rank of Warrant Officer. An Inspector of Posts or LSG Postal Assistant is enrolled at the rank of Naib Subedar.
What is the last date to submit the APS volunteer application?
14 Aug 2026, to be submitted to the Divisional Head.
What is the medical category required for APS enrolment?
SHAPE-1.
When will medical screening be held?
November 2026, at specified AROs/ZROs.
Can PM/MG/MTS staff apply for this cycle?
No, applications from PM/MG/MTS will not be accepted.
What is the cut-off date for Divisional Heads to forward applications?
05 Sep 2026, to OIC APS Records.
Can volunteers apply directly to APS authorities?
No, all applications must be routed through Divisional Heads only.
What rank does a PA/SA get in APS?
Warrant Officer.
What rank does an IP or LSG PA get in APS?
Naib Subedar (Nb Sub).
What documents are required with the application?
Annexure II certificate, last month’s pay slip, and first page of the Service Book.
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