Jobs in the Postal Department: Recruitment for Staff Car Drivers for 10th-pass candidates, with a salary of up to ₹63,200..
The Department of Posts (India Post) has announced direct recruitment for the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) under the Mail Motor Service (MMS), Chennai, within the Tamil Nadu Circle. A total of 24 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment process. Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply offline; applications will be accepted exclusively via Speed Post. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 5:00 PM on November 30, 2026.
Key Recruitment Details
Details Information
Recruiting Organization Department of Posts (India Post)
Ministry Ministry of Communications, Government of India
Post Name Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade)
Recruitment Circle Tamil Nadu Circle
Total Vacancies 24
Post Category Group-C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Pay Level Pay Level-2
Pay Matrix ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Mode of Application Offline (via Speed Post only)
Application Fee ₹100
Last Date for Application November 30, 2026, by 5:00 PM
Probation Period 2 years
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
The notification provides a category-wise breakdown of the 24 vacancies:
Category Number of Vacancies
Unreserved (UR) 13
Scheduled Caste (SC) 03
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 00
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 07
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 01
Total 24
Educational Qualifications and Required Experience
Candidates must meet the following mandatory requirements for the post of Staff Car Driver:
Must have passed the 10th standard from a recognized board or institution.
Must possess a valid driving license for both Light Motor Vehicles (LMV) and Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV).
Must have at least three years of experience in driving LMV and HMV vehicles.
Must know motor mechanisms; the candidate should be capable of carrying out minor repairs to vehicles. Desirable Qualification: Candidates with three years of service experience as Home Guards or civil volunteers will be given preference.
Age Limit and Category-wise Relaxation
Age will be calculated as of the last date for application submission, i.e., November 30, 2026.
Category Age Limit/Relaxation
General (UR) and EWS 18 to 27 years
SC/ST 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit
OBC 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit
Central Government Employees Up to 40 years (as per rules)
Ex-Servicemen Additional relaxation based on the duration of military service
Selection Process: Written and Practical Examination
The selection process for this recruitment will consist of two stages. The final merit list will be prepared by combining the marks obtained in both stages.
Stage 1: Written Examination
Details Information
Type of Examination Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)
Total Marks 80
Duration 90 minutes
Language English, Hindi, and Tamil
The written examination will comprise four sections:
Section Subject Questions Marks
I General Knowledge 20 20
II General Intelligence and Reasoning 15 15
III General Arithmetic 15 15
IV Road-related Knowledge, Vehicle Maintenance, and Traffic Rules 30 30
Total 80 80
Stage 2: Practical Examination
Candidates who qualify in the written examination will be eligible to appear for the practical examination.
Test Duration Marks
Motor Mechanism and Minor Repairs 20 minutes 10
Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving Test 20 minutes 10
Total 40 minutes 20
The practical examination will assess skills such as identifying vehicle faults, performing minor repairs, changing wheels, and maintaining correct tire pressure. The driving test will evaluate the candidate's ability to shift gears, control the clutch and accelerator, handle the vehicle, and perform reversing maneuvers. Minimum Qualifying Marks
Category Minimum Qualifying Percentage
SC/ST 33%
OBC/EWS 37%
General 40%
Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum marks in each paper of both the written examination and the practical examination. The final merit list will be prepared based on a total score of 100 marks.
What is the application fee?
The application fee for this recruitment is set at ₹100.
Candidates from the General category and other eligible categories are required to pay a fee of ₹100.
All female candidates are exempted from the fee.
SC and ST candidates are also not required to pay an application fee.
Fee payment process:
Deposit the fee via e-payment at any computerized post office in India.
Download the prescribed challan form from the departmental website.
Fill in the e-biller details provided in the challan.
E-Biller Details
Details Information
National E-Biller ID 1000099022
E-Biller Name Senior Manager, MMS Chennai, CPMG Tamil Nadu Circle
After depositing the fee, the original receipt obtained from the Post Office must be affixed in the designated space on the application form.
How to Apply?
Applications for this recruitment must be submitted exclusively via offline mode. Candidates should follow the procedure below:
Fill out the prescribed application form in Hindi, English, or Tamil.
Ensure there are no cuttings, overwriting, or corrections on the form.
Attach two recent passport-sized photographs. Self-attest the photographs affixed in the designated space.
Attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
Include the original application fee receipt (if applicable).
Place all documents in an envelope and send them to the specified address via Speed Post only.
Documents Required with the Application
Age proof or 10th-grade certificate.
10th-grade pass certificate.
SC/ST/OBC-NCL caste certificate (if applicable).
Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates.
Copy of LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) and HMV (Heavy Motor Vehicle) driving licenses.
Certificate of three years of driving experience.
Service and trade-related certificates for Ex-servicemen candidates.
Original Post Office fee receipt (if applicable).
Address for Submission
Candidates must send the completed application form and all required documents to the following address:
The Senior Manager (Group-A)
Mail Motor Service, No. 37, Greams Road
Chennai – 600 006
Applications will be accepted only via Speed Post. Applications sent through ordinary post, registered post, courier, or submitted in person will not be accepted.
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