Last updated: 08 Nov 2026Official Notificationjob
India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 — Apply Offline for 19 Posts (MMS Kolkata) by 30 November
India Post — Mail Motor Services, Kolkata
West Bengal - Kolkata, West Bengal
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Department of Posts, India Post Important Dates 2026
Application Start Date29 Oct 2026
Department of Posts, India Post Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Salary / pay scale details not specified here. See official notification.
Department of Posts, India Post Eligibility Criteria 2026
Eligibility criteria not specified here. See official notification.
Department of Posts, India Post Job Details & Overview
India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 — Apply Offline for 19 Posts (MMS Kolkata) by 30 November
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has issued a corrigendum dated 29 October 2026 for the India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 under Mail Motor Services (MMS), Kolkata — West Bengal Circle. A total of 19 Skilled Artisan / Tradesmen vacancies (Group C) are announced across seven trades — MV Mechanic, MV Electrician, Tyreman, Blacksmith, Painter, Upholsterer and Carpenter & Joiner. Applications are offline only and must be sent by Speed Post so that they reach the prescribed Kolkata address by 30 November 2026. Selection is through a Competitive Trade Test, and the pay is Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200).
India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India |
| Establishment | Mail Motor Services (MMS), Kolkata — West Bengal Circle |
| Post Name | Skilled Artisan / Tradesmen (Group C) |
| Advertisement Number | MMG/36/Sk. Artisan/DR/II/95 |
| Total Vacancies | 19 |
| Application Mode | Offline — Speed Post only |
| Application Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Selection Process | Competitive Trade Test |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Level 2, 7th CPC) |
| Probation Period | 1 year |
| Job Location | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Official Website | indiapost.gov.in |
- Official Corrigendum / Notification PDF (mirror): India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 — Notification PDF
- India Post Official Website: indiapost.gov.in
- There is no application fee for any category — Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST all apply free.
India Post Skilled Artisan 2026 — Trade-Wise Vacancy Details
| Trade | Total Posts | SC | OBC | ST | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV Mechanic | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| MV Electrician | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tyreman | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blacksmith | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Painter | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upholsterer | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carpenter & Joiner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
Qualification and Age Limit
- Essential qualification: Trade certificate OR 8th pass plus one year of experience in the relevant trade.
- Age limit (direct recruitment): 18 to 30 years for UR candidates. The recruitment page states the age is calculated as on 1 July 2018 — candidates should verify the exact cut-off date in the official corrigendum PDF before applying.
- Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years; Central Government employees — up to 40 years as per rules; Ex-servicemen — as per the notification and applicable category.
Selection Process — Competitive Trade Test
- Stage 1: Scrutiny of applications.
- Stage 2: Verification of eligibility and qualifications.
- Stage 3: Competitive Trade Test based on the syllabus prescribed for the respective trade.
- Stage 4: Final selection.
Documents to Attach (Self-Attested Photocopies)
- Age proof — birth certificate or Class 10th certificate.
- Address proof and Indian citizenship proof.
- Educational qualification certificates.
- Technical qualification certificate (ITI or equivalent).
- HMV driving licence — for MV Mechanic applicants only.
- One-year trade-experience certificate (must mention the organisation's name and complete postal address).
- SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / ESM certificate, where applicable.
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
How to Apply — Offline by Speed Post
- Download or prepare the application in the prescribed format from the notification.
- Fill in personal, educational, technical and experience details, and mention the applied trade.
- Affix one recent passport-size photograph on the form and enclose another with the application.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required certificates.
- Sign the application, place it in an envelope, and clearly write the applied trade's name on the envelope.
- Send by Speed Post only so that the application reaches by 30 November 2026:
- The Senior Manager, Mail Motor Services, 139, Beleghata Road, Kolkata – 700015, West Bengal.
Department of Posts, India Post Important Links
How to Apply for Department of Posts, India Post Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for India Post — Mail Motor Services, Kolkata's India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 — Apply Offline for 19 Posts (MMS Kolkata) by 30 November before applying.
- Apply for this India Post — Mail Motor Services, Kolkata recruitment offline, following the submission process given in the official notification (such as by registered post or in-person submission at the office address mentioned in the notice).
- Prepare the documents asked for in the notification and keep their photocopies or scans ready.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, using the method stated in the official notification.
- As directed in the notification, submit or send your application to the office address given in it on or before the last date in the notification.
Department of Posts, India Post Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Department of Posts, India Post Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this India Post — Mail Motor Services, Kolkata recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official India Post — Mail Motor Services, Kolkata notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, the last date in the notification; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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Official Notification (PDF)
Download Official Notification PDFPosted: 29 Oct 2026Source: India Post — Mail Motor Services, KolkataVia: official
Department of Posts, India Post Recruitment FAQs
What is India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 — Apply Offline for 19 Posts (MMS Kolkata) by 30 November?
India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 — Apply Offline for 19 Posts (MMS Kolkata) by 30 November is a government recruitment notification published by Department of Posts, India Post. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Department of Posts, India Post Recruitment 2026?
Applications for Department of Posts, India Post Recruitment 2026 open on 29 October 2026.