The India Post Skilled Artisan recruitment at Mail Motor Services (MMS), Kolkata, invites applications from eligible Indian citizens. The Senior Manager, MMS Kolkata, is filling Skilled Artisan/Tradesmen posts in the West Bengal Circle. As per Notification No. MMG/36/Sk. Artisan/DR/II/95 on indiapost.gov.in, the corrigendum is dated 29 October 2026. Applications must reach the office on or before 30 November 2026 up to 17:00 hrs.
The corrigendum lists 19 vacancies in seven trades, including MV Mechanic and MV Electrician. A trade-wise and category-wise breakdown follows below. The posts suit candidates with a trade certificate or an VIII Std. pass with one year of trade experience. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Mail Motor Services, Kolkata notification No. MMG/36/Sk. Artisan/DR/II/95 dated 29 October 2026. Last verified: 30 October 2026.
Mail Motor Services, Kolkata, is recruiting 19 Skilled Artisan/Tradesmen posts under Notification No. MMG/36/Sk. Artisan/DR/II/95. Candidates must apply by Speed Post only. The application must reach the office by 30 November 2026 up to 17:00 hrs. Selection is through a competitive trade test.
Table of Contents
Quick Summary of India Post Skilled Artisan Posts 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Mail Motor Services, Kolkata (Department of Posts) |
| Post | Skilled Artisans/Tradesmen (General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Total Vacancy | 19 |
| Salary | Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) plus allowances |
| Application Mode | Offline, by Speed Post only |
| Eligibility | Trade certificate from a recognised technical institution, or VIII Std. pass with one year of trade experience |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 1 July 2018 (UR) |
| Selection Process | Competitive trade test |
| Location | Mail Motor Services, Kolkata (West Bengal Circle) |
| Probation | One year |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026, up to 17:00 hrs |
| Who Can Apply | Eligible Indian citizens |
Mail Motor Services Kolkata: Local Context
Mail Motor Services is a wing of the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications, so these are central government jobs. The notice for India Post Skilled Artisan posts comes from the office of the Senior Manager at 139, Beleghata Road, Kolkata-700015.
Candidates apply by Speed Post. Applicants from Darjeeling, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri and other North Bengal districts do not need to visit Kolkata to submit the form. The office will inform eligible candidates of the test venue along with the Hall Permits. The notice pays no TA-DA for the test, so candidates must plan their own travel costs.
Candidates can compare the India Post Skilled Artisan recruitment with other current West Bengal jobs before they decide. These posts ask for trade skills, so they suit candidates with ITI-type training or workshop experience.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Also Read: India Post Driver Recruitment 2026: 24 Posts, Ends 30 Nov
Important Dates
The India Post Skilled Artisan notice fixes one deadline. It counts the day the office receives the application, not the day of posting.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Corrigendum dated | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date to receive applications | 30 November 2026, up to 17:00 hrs |
| Age cut-off date | 1 July 2018 |
| Earlier notifications | 8 August 2018 and 19 May 2020 |
The notice rejects any application received after the due date. The Speed Post must reach Kolkata before 30 November 2026.
India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details and Salary
The vacancies relate to the years 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. The Department issued the corrigendum in compliance with orders of the Hon’ble CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal).
| Trade | Posts | Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| MV Mechanic | 8* | SC 2, OBC 1, ST 1, UR 4 |
| MV Electrician | 4 | SC 1, OBC 1, UR 2 |
| Tyreman | 2 | OBC 1, UR 1 |
| Blacksmith | 2 | SC 1, UR 1 |
| Painter | 1 | UR 1 |
| Upholsterer | 1 | UR 1 |
| Carpenter & Joiner | 1 | OBC 1 |
| Total | 19 | SC 4, OBC 4, ST 1, UR 10 |
Every India Post Skilled Artisan post carries Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) in the 7th CPC pay matrix, plus admissible allowances. The probation period is one year.
The asterisk against MV Mechanic means two of the 8 vacancies are earmarked for Ex-servicemen (ESM). Any category can fill them under the ESM quota. The office adjusts them horizontally against the communal reservation, based on the category of the selected candidate. They sit within the total of 19.
Also Read: Tripura Industries Recruitment 2026: 48 Posts, Ends 4 Dec
Eligibility
The India Post Skilled Artisan eligibility rules are the same for all seven trades, with one extra rule for MV Mechanic.
Age Limit
Direct recruits must be 18 to 30 years old as on 1 July 2018 for the unreserved category (UR). The application format also asks for age as on 1 July 2018. Candidates can check their age on that date with the age calculator tool.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years.
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 3 years.
- Central Government servants: up to 40 years, as per Central Government instructions or orders.
- Ex-servicemen: up to 3 years for UR, 8 years (3+5) for SC and ST, and 6 years (3+3) for OBC. The office first deducts military service in the Motor Vehicle Mechanic trade from the actual age.
- The SC/ST/OBC (NCL) relaxation applies to the vacancies reserved for them.
Educational Qualification
- All seven trades: a certificate in the respective trade from a technical institution recognised by the Government, or VIII Std. pass with one year of experience in the trade.
- MV Mechanic only: a valid HMV driving licence to drive any vehicle in service in order to test it.
Selection Process
Selection for the India Post Skilled Artisan recruitment is by a competitive trade test on the syllabus of the respective trade. The office considers only candidates with the required qualification and a valid HMV licence for MV Mechanic.
- The office scrutinises each application against the eligibility rules.
- The office calls eligible candidates for the trade test and sends Hall Permits with the syllabus, date, venue and duration.
- Candidates appear for the competitive trade test.
Selection also depends on qualification, experience and the vacancy in each community. Meeting the minimum qualification gives no right to a trade test call. The office will not reply to queries about rejected applications.
Also Read: ATREE Recruitment 2026: 8 Jobs in Gangtok, Pune, Bengaluru
How to Apply
Applications for the India Post Skilled Artisan posts go by Speed Post only. Candidates write the application on plain paper in the prescribed format, which is printed at the end of the notice.
Old Applicants and Fresh Applicants
The office will consider all earlier applications sent for the notifications dated 8 August 2018 and 19 May 2020. A fresh application that shows the trade choice as per this corrigendum is preferable. Fresh candidates can also apply if they meet the eligibility conditions.
If a candidate sends more than one application, the office considers only the latest.
Steps to Apply
- Download the India Post Skilled Artisan notification PDF from the Important Links table and read the application format at the end.
- Copy the format on plain paper. Fill every field, with the name in capital letters.
- Tick the category (UR, SC, ST, OBC or Ex-serviceman) and give age as on 1 July 2018.
- Paste one passport-size photograph on the form, self-attest it and sign the application.
- Attach self-attested copies of the documents and the second photograph.
- Write the trade name on the envelope. Use a separate envelope and a separate application for each trade.
- Address the envelope to The Senior Manager, Mail Motor Services, 139, Beleghata Road, Kolkata-700015.
- Send it by Speed Post only, so it reaches the office by 30 November 2026 up to 17:00 hrs.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Age proof (birth certificate, Class 10th certificate or school leaving certificate).
- Address proof.
- Proof of Indian citizenship (passport, birth certificate, voter ID card, domicile or permanent residential certificate).
- Educational qualification certificate.
- Technical qualification certificate (ITI or similar).
- HMV driving licence or licence extract (MV Mechanic only).
- One-year trade experience certificate with the name and full postal address of the organisation.
- SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/ESM certificate issued by the competent authority, in the prescribed format.
- Two self-attested recent passport-size photographs (front side).
Candidates must send only attested copies. Original certificates should not go with the application.
Reasons for Rejection
- Application sent by courier or any mode other than Speed Post.
- No signature, or documents without self-attestation.
- No valid community certificate.
- Missing qualification or experience, or an experience certificate without the full postal address.
- Under age or over age.
- More than one trade in a single application.
- No attested HMV licence copy for the MV Mechanic trade.
- Incomplete application, or one received after the due date.
- Mutilated or damaged application or documents.
- Wrong address on the application or the envelope.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| MMS Kolkata corrigendum and application format | Download MMS Kolkata corrigendum notification PDF |
| More jobs across India | See the latest jobs across India |
Should you apply?
This India Post Skilled Artisan vacancy suits candidates with a trade certificate or a year of workshop experience. It offers a Level 2 central government post with allowances. Ex-servicemen with Motor Vehicle Mechanic service also fit, since two MV Mechanic vacancies are earmarked for them.
It does not suit candidates without a trade certificate or one year of trade experience. MV Mechanic applicants without a valid HMV licence cannot apply. The age rule is fixed on 1 July 2018, so only candidates inside the age limit on that date, after relaxation, qualify.
Trades with a single post, such as Painter, Upholsterer and Carpenter & Joiner, leave the least room. The notice gives no applicant numbers. The main trade-off is the process. Candidates must post paper forms; many errors lead to rejection without notice, and the test carries no TA-DA.
Candidates who meet every rule can apply for the India Post Skilled Artisan recruitment after a careful check of each document.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for India Post Skilled Artisan posts at MMS Kolkata?
The last date is 30 November 2026. The office must receive the application by 17:00 hrs on that day. Applications received after the due date are rejected, so candidates should post by Speed Post well before it.
Do candidates who applied in 2018 or 2020 need to apply again?
A fresh application is not compulsory. The office will consider all earlier applications sent in response to the notifications dated 8 August 2018 and 19 May 2020. A fresh application that shows the trade choice as per this corrigendum is preferable. If a candidate sends more than one application, only the latest counts.
What work does a Skilled Artisan do at Mail Motor Services?
A Skilled Artisan works in the trade of the post, for example, MV Mechanic or Tyreman. India Post looks after the motor vehicles that carry mail for the Department of Posts. The trades relate to vehicle upkeep.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Is a driving licence required for the India Post Skilled Artisan recruitment?
A valid HMV driving licence is required for the MV Mechanic trade only. The candidate needs it to drive any vehicle in service in order to test it. The notice applies the licence rule to MV Mechanic alone, and those applicants must attach a copy.
Written and verified by
Sandeep Khati
Founder and Editor, India Job Alerts
B.Tech in Computer Science from Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College (2010). Former Systems Engineer at TCS and in digital publishing since 2011. He started India Job Alerts in April 2025 to publish verified government and PSU job notifications for West Bengal, Sikkim and the rest of India. Every post is checked against the official notification before it goes live. Also writes about the Darjeeling hills at SearchDarjeeling.