- 05 August, 2026
Bengaluru , August 5, 2026: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has announced the recruitment of 11 Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) posts in Karnataka under the Mail Motor Service (MMS), Bengaluru. The vacancies will be filled on a deputation or absorption basis, primarily from eligible employees within the Department of Posts and, if necessary, from other Central Government departments and eligible Armed Forces personnel.
The recruitment notification, issued by the Office of the Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru, offers an opportunity for experienced government drivers to join one of India Post's key transport units responsible for the movement of mail across the region.
According to the notification, 10 vacancies have been earmarked for the Mail Motor Service in Bengaluru, while one vacancy is available at the MMS Sub Depot in Mysuru.
The selected candidates will be appointed as Staff Car Drivers (Ordinary Grade) under Pay Level-2 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission, carrying a salary ranging from ₹19,900 to ₹63,200, in addition to admissible Central Government allowances.
The Department has clarified that the number of vacancies and the place of posting may change depending on administrative requirements.
The recruitment is open exclusively to serving Central Government employees and eligible Armed Forces personnel under the prescribed deputation or absorption rules.
Applicants must possess:
Preference will also be given to candidates who have served for at least three years as Home Guards or Civil Volunteers.
The notification also permits applications from Armed Forces personnel who are due to retire or be transferred to the reserve within one year, subject to the prescribed conditions.
The maximum age for appointment by deputation or absorption is 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
Selection will not be based on a written examination. Instead, eligible candidates will undergo a Driving Test and Trade Test to assess their competence in operating both light and heavy motor vehicles, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Department of Posts.
Applications will first be scrutinised to ensure candidates meet the prescribed eligibility criteria before being called for the practical tests.
Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed format through the proper official channel.
Candidates are required to submit self-attested copies of several documents, including educational qualifications, valid driving licences, driving experience certificates, appointment orders, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate, APARs for the last five years, and other supporting records specified in the notification.
Applications should be sent to:
The Manager, Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru-560001 through proper channel within 60 days from the date of publication of notification in Employment News (By Speed post only).
Incomplete applications or those not forwarded through the proper channel will be rejected without further notice.
The recruitment notification was issued on 1 August 2026, and eligible candidates have 60 days from the publication of the notification in the Employment News to submit their applications.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 September 2026.
The schedule for the Driving Test and Trade Test will be communicated to eligible candidates at a later stage.
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The Staff Car Driver recruitment provides a valuable opportunity for experienced Central Government drivers seeking career progression within India Post. With an attractive pay scale, stable government service, and postings in Bengaluru and Mysuru, the recruitment is expected to attract considerable interest from eligible employees across various departments.
Further details, including the official notification and application forms, are available on the India Post website.
By Catholic Connect Reporter
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