The Office of the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, released this recruitment notice on 1 August 2026 on the official India Post website. As per Notification No. B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/DIgs/2025, the office is filling 11 posts of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) on deputation or absorption basis. This vacancy is open only to serving Central Government employees who meet specific eligibility conditions, and to Armed Forces personnel nearing retirement or reserve transfer — it is not open to candidates outside government service.
The notice lists a total of 11 vacancies, split across two divisions of the Mail Motor Service; a full division-wise breakdown follows below. The posts are located at the Office of the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru, and its sub depot at Mysuru, Karnataka. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Department of Posts notification No. B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/DIgs/2025 dated 1 August 2026, published in Employment News (1–7 August 2026 issue). Last verified: 1 August 2026.
The Office of the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Department of Posts is recruiting 11 Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) posts on deputation/absorption basis through Notification No. B-9/XI/Rect of Dvrs/DP/DIgs/2025. Applications must be sent offline, in the prescribed proforma, through the applicant’s parent department by Speed Post only to the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru-560001, within 60 days of the notice’s publication. Selection is through a driving test and a trade test, followed by a merit-based allotment of division.
Quick Summary of Staff Car Driver Vacancy 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Office of the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Department of Posts |
| Post | Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) |
| Total Vacancy | 11 |
| Salary | Pay Level-2, Rs. 19,900–63,200 (7th CPC) + admissible allowances |
| Application Mode | Offline — Speed Post only, through proper channel |
| Eligibility (one line) | Serving Dispatch Riders / MTS / Group-C Central Government employees with a valid LMV & HMV license, or Armed Forces personnel nearing retirement/reserve transfer |
| Selection Process | Driving test and trade test, followed by a merit list |
| Place of Posting | Bengaluru (10 posts) and Mysuru (1 post), Karnataka |
| Last Date | On or before 30 September 2026 (calculated — see Important Dates note) |
| Who Can Apply | Only serving Central Government employees meeting the deputation criteria — not open to the general public |
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About the Organisation
The Mail Motor Service (MMS) is a wing of India Post, under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications. MMS operates the motor vehicle fleet that carries mail and postal articles between post offices, sorting hubs and railway stations, keeping the postal network’s road transport running on schedule. The Office of the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru, oversees this operation for the Bengaluru division and its Mysuru sub depot. For an eligible driver already in government service, this post offers a route into a General Central Service, Group-C role within India Post.
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How This Recruitment Compares
This recruitment is different in kind from most vacancies covered on this site. It does not invite fresh applications from the open job market — it is a deputation and absorption vacancy, open only to specific categories of serving Central Government staff and to Armed Forces personnel approaching retirement or reserve transfer. Direct-recruitment driver posts, when advertised, are usually open to the general public and involve a written or physical test for outside candidates. This notice instead follows the deputation route that several Central Government departments use to fill technical and support posts from within the existing workforce, rather than through open competition. Candidates who are not already serving in one of the listed categories are not eligible for this specific vacancy, though they may find open driver recruitments elsewhere on this site. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 1 August 2026 |
| Published in Employment News | 1–7 August 2026 issue |
| Age limit reckoned as on | Closing date of receipt of applications |
| Last date to forward application | On or before 30 September 2026* |
The notice states the closing window as 60 days from the date of its publication in Employment News, without printing an absolute date. 30 September 2026 is calculated from the notice’s own 1 August 2026 date. This is added context, not part of the official notification — confirm the exact last date with the Manager, Mail Motor Service office before sending an application.
Vacancy Details and Salary
| Post / Division | Grade | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category Split |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) — MMS, Bengaluru | General Central Service, Group-C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | 10 | Level-2, Rs. 19,900–63,200 (7th CPC) + admissible allowances | Not mentioned — see reservation note below |
| Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) — MMS Sub Depot, Mysuru | General Central Service, Group-C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial | 1 | Level-2, Rs. 19,900–63,200 (7th CPC) + admissible allowances | Not mentioned — see reservation note below |
| Total | 11 |
The notice states there is no provision for SC/ST reservation on these posts under existing rules. It also notes that the vacancies and their division-wise split are subject to change, and the competent authority reserves the right to allot a selected candidate to either division on the basis of the merit list.
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Eligibility
Eligibility for this post runs through three separate routes, considered in the order given in the notice.
Route 1: Dispatch Riders and MTS within the Department of Posts
- Regular Dispatch Riders (Group-C) or Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS, Group-C) serving in the Department of Posts
- In Pay Matrix Level-1, Rs. 18,000–56,900 (7th CPC) [PB-1, Rs. 5,200–20,200 + Grade Pay 1,800 under 6th CPC]
- Must hold a valid driving license for Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles
- Selection within this route also depends on a driving test to assess competence
Route 2: Group-C staff in other Central Government Ministries (considered if Route 1 candidates are insufficient)
- Officials holding the post of Dispatch Rider on a regular basis, or any regular Group-C employee, in Pay Matrix Level-1, Rs. 18,000–56,900 (7th CPC), in any other Ministry of the Central Government, who fulfil:
- A valid driving license for Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles
- Knowledge of motor mechanism — able to remove minor vehicle defects
- At least three years’ experience driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles
- Pass in Class 10 from a recognised board or institute
- Desirable: three years’ service as a Home Guard or Civil Volunteer
Route 3: Deputation or re-employment of Armed Forces personnel
- Armed Forces personnel due to retire, or due to be transferred to the reserve within one year, who hold the requisite experience and qualifications, are also considered
- Such candidates are given deputation terms up to the date they may continue on re-employment
Age limit: Maximum 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. Candidates can check their exact age using the Age Calculator. Period of deputation: Ordinarily not to exceed three years, including any period already spent on deputation in another ex-cadre post immediately before this appointment. Probation: Two years for candidates appointed on re-employment.
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Selection Process
Selection for these posts is through a practical driving test and a trade test, not a written examination. The steps below follow the order given in the notice.
- Screening of applications forwarded through proper channel, complete with all required certificates and documents
- A driving test to assess competence in driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles
- A trade test, conducted as per the pattern and syllabus prescribed under Directorate letter No. F.No.08-01/2019-SPN-I dated 17 June 2022
- Preparation of a merit list; the competent authority allots the selected candidate to either the Bengaluru or Mysuru division based on this merit list
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How to Apply
- Obtain the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-I) and the forwarding-authority certificate proforma (Annexure-II) from the notification, available at the official India Post website.
- Fill the application in duplicate, in the format given in Annexure-I.
- Get the certificate in Annexure-II completed by the applicant’s forwarding authority / head of office.
- Attach the certificates and documents listed below, each attested by a Gazetted Officer where required.
- Send the complete application, through proper channel, to The Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru-560001, by Speed Post only, within 60 days of the notice’s publication in Employment News.
Applications not forwarded through proper channel, or sent without the required certificates and documents, will not be entertained. Incomplete applications will be rejected without any notice or intimation. Candidates who apply for the post will not be allowed to withdraw their candidature afterward. The notice also states that in case of any discrepancy, the English version of the notification will be treated as final.
Documents to keep ready:
- Integrity Certificate
- List of major/minor penalties imposed in the last ten years, or a “NIL” certificate if none
- Vigilance Clearance Certificate
- Attested photocopies of the APAR for the last five years (2020–21 to 2024–25), each page attested by a Gazetted Officer where applicable
- Experience certificate for driving Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles, attested by a Gazetted Officer
- Valid driving license for Light and Heavy Motor Vehicles, attested by a Gazetted Officer
- Class 10 certificate, attested by a Gazetted Officer
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official notification, application proforma and forwarding certificate | India Post official website |
| Office email for queries (as printed in the notice) | mgrmmsbg@gmail.com / mmsbangalore.ka@indiapost.gov.in |
| More current government vacancies (All India) | Latest Jobs – All India |
| Other vacancies open to Class 10 pass candidates | 10th Pass Jobs |
| Check your age as on the application closing date | Age Calculator |
Should You Apply?
This vacancy is not for job seekers outside government service. It suits a serving Dispatch Rider, MTS, or Group-C employee in the Department of Posts (or another Central Government Ministry) who already holds a valid Light and Heavy Motor Vehicle license and enough driving experience, and who wants to move into a dedicated driver cadre at a fixed pay level. It also suits Armed Forces personnel approaching retirement or reserve transfer who meet the experience and license conditions. It does not suit candidates without an existing Central Government post, since the notice accepts applications only through the proper departmental channel. Competition depends on how many eligible staff across Central Government departments come forward; because eligibility is narrow, the field of applicants is likely smaller than in a typical open recruitment, though the notice does not give a number. One honest trade-off: a selected candidate’s division — Bengaluru or Mysuru — is decided by the merit list, not by personal choice, and the notice states the vacancy split itself can change before selection. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
Who can apply for the Staff Car Driver recruitment in Mail Motor Service Bengaluru 2026?
Only serving Central Government employees who are regular Dispatch Riders or MTS (Group-C) in the Department of Posts, or Group-C staff in another Central Government Ministry with a valid Light and Heavy Motor Vehicle license, can apply. Armed Forces personnel nearing retirement or reserve transfer are also eligible. The post is not open to candidates outside government service.
What is the last date to apply for the Staff Car Driver post in Department of Posts 2026?
The notice sets the deadline as 60 days from its publication in Employment News (1–7 August 2026), which works out to on or before 30 September 2026. This date is calculated from the notice and is not printed as an absolute date, so candidates should confirm it with the forwarding department before sending the application.
What is the salary of Staff Car Driver in Mail Motor Service, Department of Posts?
The post carries pay in Level-2 of the pay matrix, Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 under the 7th Pay Commission, plus admissible allowances. This pay is regularised as per existing rules once the candidate is placed on deputation or absorption.
Can candidates outside government service apply for this Staff Car Driver vacancy?
No. This recruitment fills the post only through deputation or absorption from within the existing Central Government workforce, or through re-employment of Armed Forces personnel. Candidates without an existing Central Government post should look for direct-recruitment driver vacancies instead, which are advertised separately and open to the public. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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