The Haryana Postal Circle has launched a fresh recruitment drive targeting sportspersons who meet the eligibility criteria set by the Department of Posts. Applications have been called for multiple posts, including Postman, Multipurpose Depot Staff (MDS), and Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS), under the sports quota reservation policy that aims to encourage athletic talent into government employment.
The recruitment notification was released earlier this month, inviting eligible candidates to apply through the official India Post online portal. The Sports Ministry's guidelines, which the Department of Posts follows, specify that candidates must have represented the country at international competitions or won medals at the National Games, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, or Olympics to qualify under this quota.
Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories can apply, while SC and ST sportspersons are required to meet the minimum sporting achievement threshold as laid out in the notification. The age relaxation for sports quota applicants is typically up to five years over the standard upper age limit, which varies depending on the post applied for.
The selection process for sports quota appointments is merit-based on sporting credentials rather than the usual written examination route. Candidates are shortlisted and ranked according to their performance records, medals won, and the level of competition they have participated in. A verification committee constituted by the postal circle will examine the supporting documents submitted by applicants to confirm their sporting qualifications before final selection.
Those interested in applying are advised to visit the official Haryana Postal Circle website and download the detailed application form along with the complete informational brochure, which contains specific dates, post-wise vacancy numbers, and the full list of acceptable sporting achievements. The last date for submission of applications has been specified in the notification, and candidates are urged to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues with the online portal.