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India Post Office Recruitment 2026 – Apply Now

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India Post Office Officials have released an official recruitment notification for various Group C & Group D Posts. We invite you to apply online if you are interested and meet the eligibility criteria. You can find all the details about educational qualifications and others described below.

Read All the Details

  • Hiring Authority: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
  • Notification Reference: DMS-8/Tech. Rectt/2024 & 2025/224
  • Post Name: Skilled Artisan (Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
  • Total Vacancies: Various Posts
  • Job Type: Regular / Permanent Central Government Employment

Trade Classifications

The direct recruitment drive fills technical support positions across distinct mechanical and structural maintenance disciplines:

  • Motor Vehicle Mechanic (MV Mechanic)
  • Motor Vehicle Electrician (MV Electrician)
  • Welder
  • Turner
  • Tyreman
  • Blacksmith

Salary & Pay Scale

  • Pay Scale: ₹19,900/- per month baseline (Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix).
  • Selected candidates qualify for standard central government allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and transport facilities as per applicable service guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Educational & Professional Qualifications:
    • Must possess a valid technical ITI Certificate in the respective trade from a government-recognized institution; OR
    • Must have passed Class 8 (VIII Standard) from a recognized school board along with a minimum of 1 year of documented practical experience in the respective trade.
    • Additional Mandatory Standard for MV Mechanic: Candidates applying for the Motor Vehicle Mechanic trade must hold a valid Driving License for both Heavy Motor Vehicles (HMV) and Light Motor Vehicles (LMV).
  • Age Limit (Determined as of July 1, 2026):
    • Minimum Age: 18 Years
    • Maximum Age: 30 Years (For General / EWS candidates)
    • Upper Age Relaxations: Extended by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and up to 40 years for regular Government Servants. Standard military service deductions apply for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) profiles.

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/- (Payable via a non-refundable Indian Postal Order (IPO) drawn in Favor of the designated Senior Manager of the processing cell).
  • SC / ST / Female Candidates: ₹0 (Completely Exempted)

Selection Process

The screening setup evaluates core capabilities through hands-on qualification tracking rather than conventional descriptive written exams:

  1. Application Scrutiny: Preliminary verification of birth certificates, ITI passing credentials, trade experience logs, and heavy vehicle driving extract sheets.
  2. Competitive Trade Test: Eligible candidates will receive an interview call letter to appear for a practical trade test designed to evaluate technical competence, machine operation precision, and troubleshooting mastery in their respective disciplines.
  3. Document Verification & Medical Clearance.

How to Apply

  1. Download the official notification brochure and print out the attached application format on plain white paper.
  2. Complete all descriptive application fields cleanly using block letters. Specify your chosen trade code on the designated line.
  3. Collate self-attested photocopies of your support documentation:
    • Class 10 marksheet or school leaving certificate (as valid age proof).
    • VIII Standard pass certificate or ITI certificate corresponding to the trade.
    • Documented trade experience certificates from registered workshops (if qualifying via Class 8).
    • Valid Driving License extract copy (Mandatory for MV Mechanic posts).
    • Caste or category certificate in the Central Government format (if seeking reservation).
    • Original Indian Postal Order (IPO) slip representing the processing fee (if applicable).
  4. Affix a recent passport-size colored photograph to the application layout box and execute your signature across its lower border.
  5. Place your application form and self-attested document attachments inside a secure envelope.
  6. Superscribe the top surface of the envelope with bold lettering: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SKILLED ARTISAN IN TRADE: [YOUR TRADE NAME]”.
  7. Dispatch the completed package exclusively via Speed Post or Registered Post to ensure it arrives at the designated address of the Senior Manager of the Mail Motor Service cell before the closing deadline.
  • Official Notification & Application form PDF: Click Here