Last Date: 09/12/2023. Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 1899 Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Postman, Mail Guard and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) posts under meritorious sportsperson category. Eligible and interested candidates may online apply.
Number: 1
| Name of Post | Postal Assistant |
| No of posts | 598 Posts |
| Age Limit | Candidate age must be between 18-27 years |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation in upper age limit by five (5) years shall be allowed in each case. In addition, relaxation in upper age limit of five (5) years shall be allowed only to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) in each case. Accordingly, total 10 years of age relaxation is allowed to candidates belonging to SC/ST only. |
| Educational Qualification | (i) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. (ii) Knowledge of working on computer. |
| Pay Scale | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs.81,100) |
Number: 2
| Name of Post | Sorting Assistant |
| No of posts | 143 Posts |
| Age Limit | Candidate age must be between 18-27 years |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation in upper age limit by five (5) years shall be allowed in each case. In addition, relaxation in upper age limit of five (5) years shall be allowed only to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) in each case. Accordingly, total 10 years of age relaxation is allowed to candidates belonging to SC/ST only. |
| Educational Qualification | (i) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. (ii)) Knowledge of working on computer. |
| Sports Qualification | A candidate shall be considered as meritorious sportsperson for the purpose of recruitment under this notification with reference to following criteria: (i) Sportspersons who have represented a State or the Country in the National or International competition in any of the sports / games mentioned in the notification. (ii) Sportspersons who have represented their university in the Inter-University Tournaments conducted by the Inter- University Sports Board in any of the sports / games mentioned in para 7 of the notification. (iii) Sportspersons who have represented the State School teams in the National Sports / Games for schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation in any of the sports / games mentioned in para 7 of the notification. (iv) Sportspersons who have been awarded National Awards in Physical Efficiency under the National Physical Efficiency Drive. |
| Pay Scale | Level 4 (Rs 25,500 – Rs.81,100) |
Number: 3
| Name of Post | Postman |
| No of posts | 585 Posts |
| Age Limit | Candidate age must be between 18-27 years |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation in upper age limit by five (5) years shall be allowed in each case. In addition, relaxation in upper age limit of five (5) years shall be allowed only to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) in each case. Accordingly, total 10 years of age relaxation is allowed to candidates belonging to SC/ST only. |
| Educational Qualification | (i) 12th standard pass from a recognized Board. (ii) Should have passed local language of the concerned Postal Circle or Division as one of the subjects in 10th standard or above. (iii) Knowledge of working on Computer. (iv) Valid license to drive two-wheeler or Light Motor Vehicle (For the post of Postman only). Persons with Benchmark Disability are exempted from the possession of license. |
| Pay Scale | Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 – Rs.69,100) |
Number: 4
| Name of Post | Mail Guard |
| No of posts | 03 Posts |
| Age Limit | Candidate age must be between 18-27 years |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation in upper age limit by five (5) years shall be allowed in each case. In addition, relaxation in upper age limit of five (5) years shall be allowed only to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) in each case. Accordingly, total 10 years of age relaxation is allowed to candidates belonging to SC/ST only. |
| Educational Qualification | (i) 12th standard pass from a recognized Board. (ii) Should have passed local language of the concerned Postal Circle or Division as one of the subjects in 10th standard or above. (iii) Knowledge of working on Computer. (iv) Valid license to drive two-wheeler or Light Motor Vehicle (For the post of Postman only). Persons with Benchmark Disability are exempted from the possession of license. |
| Pay Scale | Level 3 (Rs 21,700 – Rs.69,100) |
Number: 5
| Name of Post | Multi Tasking Staff |
| No of posts | 570 Posts |
| Age Limit | Candidate age must be between 18-25 years |
| Age Relaxation | Relaxation in upper age limit by five (5) years shall be allowed in each case. In addition, relaxation in upper age limit of five (5) years shall be allowed only to candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) in each case. Accordingly, total 10 years of age relaxation is allowed to candidates belonging to SC/ST only. |
| Educational Qualification | 10th standard pass from a recognized Board |
| Pay Scale | Level 1 (Rs.18,000 – Rs.56,900) |
Application Fee
| General / OBC | Rs.100/- |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| Female/ PwBD/ EWS/ Transgender | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Fee can be paid online through UPI, Net Banking, Credit / Debit Cards, etc. |
How to Apply
follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
(i) Go to Important Web-Links section .
(ii) Click on the “Online Application Form” and complete the registration process .
(iii) In the next stage, click on “Online Application Form” Link and Login.
(iii) Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
(iv) Make payment of application fee as per your category and submit the form.
(v) At the end, take a print out of the application form.
Important Dates of India Post Recruitment 2023
| Starting date of online application | 10/11/2023 |
| Last date of online application | 09/12/2023 |
Important Web-Links
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