The Department of Posts has issued a fresh recruitment notification for 250 vacant positions, sending the application portal live on its official website, indiapost.gov.in. Officials said that interested candidates have only a few days remaining to submit their forms before the deadline closes, prompting an urgent push for awareness among eligible job seekers across the country.
The recruitment drive covers multiple positions within the postal department, including roles such as Post Master, Postal Assistant, and Multi-Tasking Staff. While the detailed post-wise breakdown is available on the recruitment portal, the notification makes it clear that the Department of Posts is looking to fill these vacancies to strengthen operational capacity at various levels of the postal network.
Candidates are required to meet specific educational and age criteria depending on the post they are applying for. Generally, applicants must have passed at least the 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognized board, though certain positions may require graduation or diploma qualifications. The upper age limit varies by category, with relaxation provisions available for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.
The salary structure for the recruited candidates will be determined according to the 7th Central Pay Commission guidelines, with monthly pay ranging between approximately Rs 19,900 and Rs 66,000 depending on the level of the post. Additional allowances such as dearness allowance and house rent allowance will be provided as admissible under existing rules.
The selection process will involve a written examination followed by document verification for most of the posts. Candidates who qualify in the written test will be called for further rounds, and final merit lists will be prepared based on performance in the examination and applicable reservation criteria.
Applicants are advised to carefully fill out the online form, upload the required documents in the specified formats, and pay the application fee before the closing date. Any error in the submitted application may lead to disqualification. Candidates from all states and union territories are encouraged to apply, as the Department of Posts maintains offices throughout India.
