India Post Postman/Mail Guard 2026
Conducted by: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
Last Date to Apply: 22 June 2026Application Closed
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
22 June 2026
Closed
Salary
₹21,700 - ₹69,100
Age limit
18-27 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹100
About This Exam
India Post Postman/Mail Guard 2026 recruitment. Notification dates vary by postal circle; check indiapost.gov.in for circle-specific schedules.
Conducting Body
Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
Total Vacancies
Varies by circle
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected (Circle-wise)
01 August 2026
Application End Date (Tentative)
31 October 2026
Exam Date (Tentative)
01 December 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Class 12 pass from recognized board
Age limit
18-27 years
18-27 years
SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years
Educational Qualification
12th standard pass
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹100
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
Written Exam → Aptitude Test → Document Verification → Final Merit
Previous Year Question Papers
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Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹21,700 - ₹69,100
Range: ₹21,700 - ₹69,100
Level 3 CPC pay
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Medical, Transport allowance, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Postman/Mail Guard for mail delivery and sorting
Career Growth & Promotions
Postman → Head Postman → Postal Assistant → Inspector Posts.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹100
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