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Editor’s note: This article was rewritten on May 9, 2026, based on India Post Advertisement No. MMG/36/Driver/XVI/90.
India Post has invited offline applications for 25 Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) positions in the West Bengal Postal Circle. The advertisement was issued by the Kolkata office, and all forms must reach the designated address by November 14, 2026. This is a small, circle-specific recruitment rather than a countrywide drive, and the application process is completely offline. The position carries Level 2 pay in the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix.
Most recent India Post hiring updates revolve around large multi-circle vacancies and online application portals. This one is different. The advertisement limits the post to one circle, offers only 25 vacancies, and requires candidates to send their forms by post or deliver them in person. Anyone who prefers an online submission may assume there is no option. That is exactly the reason to read the notification carefully before making a decision.
The matter is time-bound. With the last date set as November 14, 2026, the entire process is designed to be completed well before the end of the year.
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | India Post, Kolkata |
| Post Name | Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) |
| Advertisement Number | MMG/36/Driver/XVI/90 |
| Total Vacancies | 25 |
| Pay Level | Level 2 in the 7th CPC pay matrix |
| Place of Posting | West Bengal Postal Circle |
| Application Mode | Offline (by post or in person) |
| Last Date | November 14, 2026 |
| Address for Forms | Office of the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Services, 139, Beleghata Road, Kolkata - 700015 |
The table gives a quick snapshot, but the official PDF remains the only source for conditions such as qualification, age, and any preference rule. The public summary is too thin to answer those questions.
The advertisement states that the selected candidate will be placed at Level 2 in the pay matrix, which follows the 7th CPC structure. For central government employees, Level 2 generally starts at ₹19,900 as basic pay and has a ceiling around ₹63,200. The official notification may state a different starting figure if the appointment is on a deputation basis or governed by special rules, so candidates should not treat the matrix numbers as their offer letter.
Allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and transport allowance are not listed in the short notice. They are normally added separately if they are admissible under the relevant rules. This is unlikely to be a high-paying role, but for a driver’s position that comes with the stability of a central government payroll, it is still a credible opening.
The recruitment summary says “qualification as per departmental website” and “age limit as per notification.” Those phrases are not an oversight; they mean the information has not been condensed for the public summary. The only way to know whether you are eligible is to open the notification PDF and read the eligibility section.
Candidates should look specifically for:
None of these details should be assumed. There is no harm in downloading the PDF before filling out the form. In fact, doing so will reduce the chance of rejection.
There is no application fee mentioned in the official notification. However, this silence should not be read as a permanent assurance. Some departmental notifications state the fee only in the PDF, or they ask male candidates and reserved-category candidates to pay different amounts. If the PDF also says nothing about a fee, then no payment should be required.
Because the process is offline, there is also no online payment gateway. Applicants should not respond to messages asking for a “refundable security fee” or a “processing charge.” The safest route is to ignore unofficial intermediaries and rely on the official India Post website.
The notification allows the form to be sent by post or submitted in person. Both methods need the same address. Keep a photocopy or a postal receipt for your own record.
The approximate window is exactly one month. That is enough for preparation but too short for repeated reminders. A candidate who starts after November 1, 2026, will be cutting it dangerously close.
No direct PDF link is included in this rewrite because the official portal updates the file location. Typing the advertisement number into the recruitment section of India Post’s site should be enough to locate it.
1. How many vacancies are available?
There are 25 vacancies for the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade).
2. What is the last date to apply?
Completed applications must reach the Kolkata office on or before November 14, 2026.
3. Can I apply online?
No. The notice does not mention an online process. The form must go to the office physically.
4. What is the salary for this post?
The pay is Level 2 in the 7th CPC pay matrix, which normally starts at ₹19,900 basic pay per month.
5. What qualifications do I need?
The official summary says qualification is as per the departmental website. Read the official notification for exact details.
6. Is there an application fee?
No fee is mentioned in the public notice, but the notification PDF is the final authority on fee-related questions.
7. Where will I be posted?
The posting is in the West Bengal Postal Circle, and applications are handled by the Mail Motor Services office in Kolkata.
This article is an independent rewrite prepared on May 9, 2026. It is based on India Post’s Advertisement No. MMG/36/Driver/XVI/90, dated October 15, 2026. The official notification has full legal authority over every detail discussed here.
Readers should check India Post’s official website for the latest PDF, any corrigendum, or any change in the last date. A government job offer never depends on a news article; it depends on the document issued by the department.
