TN Post Office Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026: The Office of the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service (MMS), Chennai, under the Department of Posts, has invited applications for 24 Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) posts in the Tamil Nadu Circle. This is a Group C, Level 2 post with pay of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 plus allowances. Applications go offline by Speed Post only and must reach Chennai on or before 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Selection is by a theory test (80 marks) and a driving test (20 marks).
TN Post Office Staff Car Driver Recruitment 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Office of the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Service, Chennai |
| Notification No. | MSE/B9/XVI/2022-2023 (29.10.2026) |
| Post | Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade), Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Vacancies | 24 (Tamil Nadu Circle), including 1 OBC backlog |
| Pay | ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (Level 2, 7th CPC) plus allowances |
| Qualification | 10th pass, valid LMV and HMV licence, 3 years’ driving experience |
| Age | 18 to 27 years (UR / EWS) |
| Application fee | ₹100 (women, SC and ST exempted) |
| Mode | Offline: Speed Post only |
| Last date | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Probation | 2 years |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application and fee payment | 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Age reckoning date | 30 November 2026 |
| Written / driving test date | Not stated; hall permits go to eligible candidates only |
Vacancy Details
Category-wise Vacancy (Tamil Nadu Circle)
| Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Ex-Servicemen* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 13 | 3 | – | 7 | 1 | 2 |
*The 2 Ex-Servicemen vacancies are included within the total and are adjusted across the categories.
Division-wise Vacancy
| Region | Division / Unit | Total | UR | SC | OBC | EWS | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Tiruchirappalli | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| MM Region | MMS, Chennai | 15 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Southern | MMS, Madurai | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Southern | RO, Madurai | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Western | Salem West | 3 | 2 | – | 1 | – | – |
| Western | MMS, Coimbatore | 2 + 1 backlog | 1 | 1 | 1 (backlog) | – | – |
| Total | 24 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Selected candidates are placed in divisions with vacancies, by merit and their preference. The number of vacancies can change, and the department can modify or cancel the notification.
Eligibility
- Indian citizen.
- Pass in 10th Standard from a recognised Board or Institute.
- Valid driving licence for light and heavy motor vehicles (LMV and HMV).
- Knowledge of motor mechanism, able to fix minor defects in a vehicle.
- At least 3 years’ experience of driving light and heavy motor vehicles.
- Desirable: three years’ service as a Home Guard or Civil Volunteer.
Age Limit (as on 30 November 2026)
| Category | Age limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18 to 27 years |
| SC / ST | Relaxable by 5 years (up to 32) |
| OBC | Relaxable by 3 years (up to 30) |
| Government servants | Up to 40 years, as per Central Government orders |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to a maximum of 3 years after deducting military service from actual age; 8 years (3 + 5) for SC/ST and 6 years (3 + 3) for OBC |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except those below | ₹100 |
| Women / SC / ST | Exempted |
- Pay by e-payment at any computerised post office using the challan form, by 30 November 2026. E-Biller name: Senior Manager, MMS Chennai, CPMG Tamilnadu Circle; E-Biller ID 1000099022.
- Download the challan from www.indiapost.gov.in. Fill in your name, address, fee amount, description and the payment office name.
- Paste the original receipt from the post office on the application. Fees paid by any other mode are not accepted, and the fee is not refunded.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection is in two stages. Stage II is only for candidates who qualify Stage I, and the final merit list is based on the total marks of both stages.
| Stage | Test | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage I | Theory test, multiple choice (competitive) | 80 | 90 minutes |
| Stage II | Practical test: motor mechanism and driving | 20 | 2 papers of 20 minutes each |
| Total | 100 |
Stage I Theory Test (80 Marks)
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I: General Knowledge | 20 | 20 |
| II: General Intelligence and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| III: Simple Arithmetic | 15 | 15 |
| IV: Road sense, vehicle maintenance, traffic rules / signals and environmental pollution | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum in each paper |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 33% |
| OBC / EWS | 37% |
| Others | 40% |
The question paper is in English, Hindi and the local language (Tamil). The notification does not mention negative marking. The practical test needs a pass in each paper. The practical part of the notification is not consistent: the syllabus gives Paper I (motor mechanism) 10 marks and Paper II (heavy vehicle driving) 10 marks, while the pattern table shows Paper II as 20. The headline total is 20 marks, so check the PDF.
Syllabus
- General Knowledge: current events, sports played in India, history and culture, geography, Indian economy, polity, constitution, who’s who of India.
- Reasoning: analytical aptitude, patterns, analogies, similarities and differences, space visualisation, spatial orientation, visual memory.
- Arithmetic: number systems, decimals and fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, time and distance, time and work.
- Road sense and vehicles: traffic rules and signals, road markings, Motor Vehicles Act, vehicle parts, licensing, registration, insurance, offences and penalties, toolkit, vehicle maintenance, accident claims, GPS knowledge, mechanical versus electric vehicles.
- Practical test: identifying defects, minor repairs, changing and inflating wheels, and heavy vehicle driving (gear and clutch control, steering, reversing).
Salary
Pay Level 2 of the 7th CPC: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 plus admissible allowances. The probation period is 2 years.
How to Apply
- Download the notification, application format and fee challan from www.indiapost.gov.in or tamilnadupost.nic.in.
- Pay the ₹100 fee at a computerised post office if you are not exempt, and keep the original receipt.
- Fill the application in Hindi, English or Tamil, without corrections, and sign it.
- Affix one recent passport-size photograph and self-attest it. Enclose a second recent photograph.
- Attach self-attested copies of: age proof, educational qualification, community certificate (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer), EWS income and asset certificate for 2025-26, driving licence showing LMV and HMV issue and expiry dates, and the experience certificate.
- Experience certificate: from a Gazetted officer of a Central or State office, or the head of a registered firm, with full address, pincode, designation and issue date. It must separately show light vehicle and heavy vehicle periods, within the licence validity.
- Ex-Servicemen: attach service and trade proof, or you are treated as General without age relaxation.
- Send everything by Speed Post only so it reaches by 30 November 2026, 5:00 PM. Do not send original certificates.
Address to Send Applications
The Senior Manager (Group-A), Mail Motor Service, No. 37, Greams Road, Chennai – 600 006.
Important Links;
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Website (Tamil Nadu Postal Circle) | CLICK HERE |
| Notification PDF and Application Format | DOWNLOAD NOW |
| Application | Apply Now |
Reasons for Rejection
- Not sent by Speed Post, or received after the last date.
- Unsigned, incomplete, torn or not in the prescribed format.
- Photographs without self-attestation, or no fee receipt (when payable).
- No valid community certificate for SC/ST/OBC claims, or an invalid EWS certificate.
- Not having the required qualification, or being under or over age.
- Invalid driving licence, or an experience certificate that is not in the required form.
- For ex-servicemen: no designated driver trade in the Army, no service certificate, or an improper certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Staff Car Driver posts are in Tamil Nadu Post 2026?
24 posts: 13 UR, 3 SC, 7 OBC and 1 EWS, with 2 vacancies for Ex-Servicemen adjusted within these.
What is the last date to apply?
30 November 2026, 5:00 PM. The application must reach Chennai by Speed Post by then.
What is the qualification?
10th pass, a valid LMV and HMV licence, and at least 3 years of driving experience on light and heavy vehicles.
What is the salary?
₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (Level 2) plus allowances.
Is there an application fee?
₹100, paid at a post office by e-payment. Women, SC and ST candidates are exempt.
Can I apply online?
No. Applications go by Speed Post in the prescribed format.
About This Information
This article summarises the Mail Motor Service, Chennai notification dated 29 October 2026. This website is not affiliated with the Department of Posts or India Post. We do not charge any fee for jobs or applications. The notification was a scanned document, so check the vacancy and exam details against the original on www.indiapost.gov.in or tamilnadupost.nic.in before you apply. If you find an error, tell us and we will correct it.
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