Overview संक्षिप्त विवरण
Mail Motor Services (MMS), Kolkata, under the Department of Posts, has issued a corrigendum dated 29-10-2026 for 19 Skilled Artisan / Tradesman posts across seven trades. Candidates with a recognised trade certificate, or Class 8 pass with one year of experience in the trade, can apply. The posts carry Level 2 pay of ₹19,900 – ₹63,200. Forms must be sent by Speed Post only and must reach the Kolkata office by 30-11-2026, 5:00 PM.
Total No. of Vacancies
- Number of Posts
- 19
- Recruiter
- Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications (India Post)
Application Dates
- Last Date to Apply
- 30-11-2026
Salary
- Salary
- Level 2, 7th CPC: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month plus admissible allowances. Probation: 1 year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification
- Certificate in the relevant trade from a Government-recognised technical institution, OR Class 8 pass with at least one year of experience in that trade. MV Mechanic applicants must also hold a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence.
Age Limit
- Age Limit
- 18 to 30 years as on 01-07-2018 (UR). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years and OBC-NCL 3 years (for posts reserved for those categories); eligible Central Government servants up to 40 years; Ex-Servicemen as per the notified service-based conditions.
Selection Process
- Selection Process
- Scrutiny of applications and documents, shortlisting of eligible candidates, then a Competitive Trade Test in the respective trade. Test date, venue and syllabus will be given in the Hall Permit. No TA/DA is paid for the test.
How to Apply
- How to Apply
- Download the notification from the official website and use the application form given in it. Fill in the trade, personal details, category, date of birth, qualifications and experience (plus driving licence details for MV Mechanic). Paste and self-attest a recent passport-size photo, sign the form and attach self-attested copies of the required documents (no originals). Use a separate form and envelope for each trade, and write the trade name on the envelope. Send it by Speed Post only to: The Senior Manager, Mail Motor Services, 139, Beleghata Road, Kolkata - 700015, so that it arrives by 30-11-2026, 5:00 PM.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF
- Open official notification pdf
- Official Website
- Open official website
About India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 – 19 Posts
What this recruitment is about
Mail Motor Services (MMS), Kolkata, part of the Department of Posts, has issued a corrigendum dated 29-10-2026 for 19 Skilled Artisan / Tradesman vacancies. India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 is linked to earlier notices dated 08-08-2018 and 19-05-2020, and runs under notification number MMG/36/Sk. Artisan/DR/II/95.
Trades and seats
- MV Mechanic: 8 (2 earmarked for Ex-Servicemen, counted within the 8)
- MV Electrician: 4
- Tyreman: 2
- Blacksmith: 2
- Painter: 1
- Upholsterer: 1
- Carpenter & Joiner: 1
- Category split of all 19 seats: UR 10, SC 4, ST 1, OBC 4
Who can apply
A candidate needs a certificate in the trade from a Government-recognised technical institution, or must have passed Class 8 and worked for at least one year in that trade. Anyone applying for MV Mechanic also needs a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) driving licence. The age band is 18 to 30 years, counted as on 01-07-2018, with relaxation for reserved categories, eligible Central Government servants and Ex-Servicemen.
Pay and service
The posts are placed at Level 2 of the 7th CPC pay matrix (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) plus admissible allowances. Selected candidates serve a one-year probation.
Applying by post
There is no option to apply online for this recruitment. The printed form, signed and backed by self-attested copies of documents, must go by Speed Post only to the Senior Manager, Mail Motor Services, 139, Beleghata Road, Kolkata - 700015. The last date for the form to reach the office is 30-11-2026, 5:00 PM. Each trade needs its own form and its own envelope.
Earlier applicants
People who applied under the 2018 or 2020 notices remain in consideration, but the department prefers a fresh form showing the current trade preference. If one person sends more than one application, only the latest is counted.
Selection
Shortlisted candidates will take a Competitive Trade Test in their trade. The date, venue and syllabus will be shared through the Hall Permit, so anyone following India Post Skilled Artisan Recruitment 2026 should watch the official website for that update.