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State Public SectorIndia Post Mail Motor Service
India Post (Department of Posts)
- Domain
- State Public Sector
- Level
- National
- Type
- Govt
- Application closes
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Overview
Conducting body
India Post (Department of Posts)
What you get
Driver, Staff Car Driver posts
Latest content cycle
2026
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Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Select the exact Mail Motor Service vacancy
Required - 2
Skilled Artisan application scrutiny
RequiredSkilled Artisan Application Deadline: 2026-07-18
- 3
Competitive Trade Test
Required - 4
Manager recruitment through UPSC
RequiredManager Application Window: 2026-05-23/2026-06-12
- 5
Verification and appointment formalities
Required
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Select the exact Mail Motor Service vacancy
India Post vacancies page or UPSC ORAQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
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Duration
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Skilled Artisan application scrutiny
Prescribed offline application sent by Speed PostQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
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Duration
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Competitive Trade Test
Trade-specific testQuestions
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Maximum marks
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Duration
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Manager recruitment through UPSC
UPSC Online Recruitment Application and the selection method in the detailed advertisementQuestions
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Maximum marks
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Duration
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Verification and appointment formalities
Recruiting authorityQuestions
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SyllabusPending verification
Showing all 57 topics, across all 8 subjects and 8 chapters.
General Knowledge
PART-I
- Current events
- Sports played in India
- History and Culture of India
- Geography of India
- Indian economy
- General polity
- Indian constitution
- ‘Who’ is ‘Who’ of India
General intelligence & reasoning
PART-II
- Analytical aptitude
- Ability to observe and distinguish patterns
- Analogies
- Similarities and Differences
- Space visualization
- Spatial orientation
- Visual memory
Simple Arithmetic
PART-III
- Problems relating to number systems
- Computation of whole numbers
- Decimal and fractions
- Relationship between numbers
- Fundamental arithmetical operations
- Percentages
- Ration and proportion
- Averages
- Interest
- Profit and loss
- Discount
- Time and distance
- Ration and time
- Time and work
Road sense, vehicle maintenance, traffic rules/signals and environmental pollution
PART-IV
- Road sense (traffic rules/signals, road marking etc.)
- Various sections of Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 amended from time to time
- Knowledge of vehicle parts
- Licensing of drivers of motor vehicles
- Registration of motor vehicles
- Insurance of vehicles
- Offence, penalties and procedure
- Knowledge related to toolkit
- Security and maintenance of vehicle
- Accidental claims
- GPS related knowledge
- Mechanical vehicles vis-à-vis electrical vehicles
Paper I
Paper I
- Identification of defects
- Carry out minor repairs handled by drivers
- Changing of wheels
- Inflation of wheels correctly
Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving
Paper II
- Synchro Speed & Gear
- Synchro Clutch & Accelerator
- Control of Vehicle & Steering
- Reversing
APPOINTMENT TO GRADE-II OF STAFF CAR DRIVERS (SYLLABUS)
APPOINTMENT TO GRADE-II OF STAFF CAR DRIVERS (SYLLABUS)
- Must be able to read English Numerals and figures.
- Must have good knowledge of traffic regulation.
- Must be able to locate faults and carry out minor running repairs.
- Must be able to change wheels and correctly inflate tyres.
APPOINTMENT TO GRADE-I OF STAFF CAR DRIVERS (SYLLABUS)
APPOINTMENT TO GRADE-I OF STAFF CAR DRIVERS (SYLLABUS)
- Must be able to read English Numerals & figures.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of Traffic Regulation.
- Must have good knowledge of petrol & Diesel Engine working and be able to locate faults and rectify minor running defects.
- Must be able to clear carburetor, plug etc.
Important datesPending verification
2026 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Skilled Artisan Application Deadline: 2026-07-18
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Skilled Artisan Application Deadline
Completed2026-07-18
Skilled Artisan Notification Date
Completed2026-06-16
Manager Application Window
Completed2026-05-23/2026-06-12
Job profile & salaryPending verification
| Post | Location | Vacancies | Pay Level | Pay Range | Recruiting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Artisan — Motor Vehicle Mechanic | Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru | 1 ST | Level 2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 plus admissible allowances | Not stated |
| Skilled Artisan — Upholster | Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru | 1 UR | Level 2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 plus admissible allowances | Not stated |
| Skilled Artisan — Carpenter-cum-Joiner | Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru | 1 OBC | Level 2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 plus admissible allowances | Not stated |
| Skilled Artisan — Painter | Mail Motor Service, Bengaluru | 1 UR | Level 2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 plus admissible allowances | Not stated |
| Manager, Mail Motor Service | Not stated | 8 (UR 6, OBC 1, ST 1), including one vacancy identified for PwBD (Hard of Hearing) in the indicative advertisement | Level 10 | Not stated | UPSC |
CutoffsPending verification
No universal Mail Motor Service cut-off exists. Skilled Artisan results depend on the notified competitive trade test and vacancies; Manager selection follows the detailed UPSC vacancy process.
Previous-year papersPending verification
Books & study sourcesNot loaded
Official & trusted free resourcesPending verification
| Name | Purpose | Url |
|---|---|---|
| India Post recruitments | Current and historical Department recruitment notices | Open ↗ |
| MMS Bengaluru Skilled Artisan 2026-27 notice | Trades, eligibility, vacancies, pay, fees, dates and selection | Open ↗ |
| UPSC ORA | Manager and other UPSC direct-recruitment vacancy applications | Open ↗ |
| UPSC Indicative Advertisement 09/2026 | Official Manager vacancy count, pay level, age bands and application window | Open ↗ |
How to applyPending verification
- 1Open the current official vacancy and identify the exact post or Skilled Artisan trade.
- 2Confirm the category vacancy, age cut-off, essential qualification, experience/licence requirement, pay and location.
- 3For the 2026 Skilled Artisan route, use one prescribed application per trade, pay the applicable ₹100 application fee and send it by Speed Post as instructed.
- 4If declared eligible for the Skilled Artisan trade test, pay the applicable ₹400 test fee unless exempt and follow the hall permit.
- 5For UPSC Manager or another UPSC route, apply through ORA and use the detailed UPSC advertisement rather than the India Post indicative summary.
- 6Retain proof and complete original-document and appointment formalities if selected.
FAQsPending verification
Is Mail Motor Service one annual examination?
No. It is a recruitment family containing different posts and selection routes, including trade tests and UPSC direct recruitment.
How many Skilled Artisan vacancies were in the retrieved Bengaluru 2026 notice?
Four: one each for Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Upholster, Carpenter-cum-Joiner and Painter, with the category distribution recorded on this page.
Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.