India Post Notification 2023
India Post has released notification to recruit Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant/Postman/Mail Guard/MTS to fill 1899 posts. The online registration process will start from 10 November 2023 and the last date to apply for the same is on 9 December 2023. The online link is given below in the article and it will be activated from 10 November 2023.
India Post Recruitment Notification has been released on their official website https://dopsportsrecruitment.cept.gov.in for Sports Quota Recruitment 2023.Candidates who have ben participated in Sports Event are only eligible to apply for the posts details regarding eligibility criteria, number of vacancy is provided in the notification PDF. Read below for more details on the India Post Sports Quota Notification 2023.
India Post Notification 2023 – Overview
The overview table below gives a comprehensive glimpse on recruitment organization, vacancy, eligibility and more.
Particulars | Details |
Organization Authority | India Post |
Post Name | Postal Assistant/Sorting Assistant/Postman/Mail Guard/MTS |
Vacancies | 1899 |
Job Category | Government Job |
Online Registration Starting Date | 10 November 2023 |
Last Date To Apply Online | 9 December 2023 |
Selection Process | Shortlisted On The Basis Of Qualification |
Official Website | https://dopsportsrecruitment.cept.gov.in |
India Post Notification Important Dates 2023
The important dates related to the Registration starting date, last date to apply online and more has been provided in the table below
Events | Date |
Online Application Registration Starting Date | 10 November 2023 |
Last Date To Apply Online | 9 December 2023 |
Last Date To Submit Online Application Fee | 9 December 2023 |
Online Window For Correction | 10 – 14 December 2023 |
India Post Recruitment Notification PDF
The recruitment notification PDF has been released on their official website containing all the information regarding vacancy, selection process, application method. Candidates can download the notification PDF through the link given below.
Download The Recruitment Notification PDF
India Post Recruitment Vacancy 2023
The total number of vacancy released is 1899 but this is varies for different regions. Details regarding vacancy region wise is mention in the table below
Circle | Postal Assistant | Sorting Assistant | Postman | Mail Guard | MTS |
Andhra Pradesh | 27 | 2 | 15 | 0 | 17 |
Assam | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Bihar | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Chhattisgarh | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
Delhi | 34 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 29 |
Gujarat | 33 | 8 | 56 | 0 | 8 |
Haryana | 66 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
Himachal Pradesh | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Jammu & Kashmir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jharkhand | 29 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 14 |
Karnataka | 32 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 22 |
Kerala | 31 | 3 | 28 | 0 | 32 |
Madhya Pradesh | 58 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
Maharashtra | 44 | 31 | 90 | 0 | 131 |
North East | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 8 |
Odisha | 19 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 17 |
Punjab | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rajasthan | 15 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 32 |
Tamil Nadu | 110 | 19 | 118 | 0 | 124 |
Telegana | 16 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 16 |
Uttar Pradesh | 15 | 5 | 32 | 0 | 45 |
Uttarakhand | 12 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 18 |
West Bengal | 70 | 11 | 75 | 1 | 28 |
Total | 598 | 143 | 585 | 3 | 570 |
India Post Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2023
The eligibility criteria varies for different posts. The age limit , educational qualification and sports participation needed for the recruitment is given below. Candidates had to fulfill the eligibility criteria as the selection is to be done on the basis of the qualification.
Age limit
Candidates should have completed the age given below as on 9 December 2023.Age relaxation of 5 years will be given to both candidates belonging from SC/ST categories.
Posts | Age Limit |
Postal Assistant | 18-27 Years |
Sorting Assistant | 18-27 Years |
Postman | 18-27 Years |
Mail Guard | 18-27 Years |
MTS | 18-25 Years |
Educational qualification
(i) For the posts of Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant: –
a) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University.
b) Knowledge of working on computer.
(ii) For the posts of Postman / Mail Guard: –
a) 12th standard pass from a recognized Board.
b) Should have passed local language of the concerned Postal Circle or Division as one
of the subjects in 10th standard or above.
c) Knowledge of working on Computer.
d) Valid license to drive two-wheeler or Light Motor Vehicle (For the post of Postman
only). Persons with Benchmark Disability are exempted from the possession of
license.
Note 1.- A person not possessing the knowledge of local language of the Postal
Circle or Division concerned shall also be eligible for appointment. However, such
person after appointment shall pass local language test to be conducted in the
manner as may be decided by the Postal Circle concerned and passing of such local
language test shall be a pre-condition for completion of probation
Note 2.- A person not possessing a valid license to drive two-wheeler or light motor
vehicle shall also be eligible for appointment for Postman. However, such person not
having valid license to drive two-wheeler or light motor vehicle at the time of
appointment shall not earn periodical increment in pay till production of such license
or for a period of five years from the date of appointment, whichever is earlier, and
after production of such license or expiry of such five years period, pay shall be
restored prospectively to the level pay would have reached had the periodical
increment in pay was not withheld and no arrears of pay shall be paid for the
intervening period.
(iii) For the posts of Multi Tasking Staff: –
a) 10th standard pass from a recognized Board.
Sports Participation
MERITORIOUS SPORTSPERSON
A candidate shall be considered as meritorious sportsperson for the purpose of
recruitment under this notification with reference to following criteria:
a) Sportspersons who have represented a State or the Country in the National or
International competition in any of the sports / games.
b) Sportspersons who have represented their university in the Inter-University
Tournaments conducted by the Inter-University Sports Board in any of the sports /
games.
c) Sportspersons who have represented the State School teams in the National Sports /
Games for schools conducted by the All India School Games Federation in any of the
sports / games.
d) Sportspersons who have been awarded National Awards in Physical Efficiency under
the National Physical Efficiency Drive.
Sports or games is mention in the notification PDF link is provided above in the article.
India Post Recruitment Pay Scale 2023
The pay scale varies for different posts as mentioned below in the article
Posts | Pay Scale |
Postal Assistant | Level 4 (Rs25,500 – Rs.81,100) |
Sorting Assistant | Level 4 (Rs25,500 – Rs.81,100) |
Postman | Level 3 (Rs21,700 – Rs.69,100) |
Mail Guard | Level 3 (Rs21,700 – Rs.69,100) |
MTS | Level 1 (Rs18,000 – Rs.56,900) |
India Post Recruitment Selection Process 2023
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their qualification and then the below mention process will be followed:
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Process To Apply Online For India Post Recruitment 2023
Candidates must follow the below mention process step by step while filling the online application form. Link to Apply online is given below
- Candidates must Register themselves using mobile number and valid email ID from their official website https://dopsportsrecruitment.cept.gov.in
- After registration they will receive their registration ID and password
- Using the password and registration ID candidates must fill their online form using their personal details.
- After completely filling the application form candidates had to upload their mention documents.
- Along with the last preview and submit candidate had to submit the application fee to successfully register their application.
- At last candidate must keep a copy of the application form for future reference.
Link To Apply Online Active (From 10 November 2023)
Application Fee
The application fee varies for different category as mention below
Category | Application Fee |
General | Rs100/- |
SC/ST/OBC/Women Candidate/Transgender Candidate | Exempted From The Fee |
India Post Recruitment 2023 – FAQs
The last date to apply online for India Post Recruitment 2023 is on 9 December 2023.
The application registration will begin from 10 November 2023.
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of qualification and then document verification and medical test will be done for the selected candidates.

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