Postal Assistant – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details on postal duties.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Department of Posts is recruiting for the Postal Assistant position, offering a monthly pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100. Eligible candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university and will be responsible for various postal operations. This Group C post is a popular choice for those seeking a stable government job with extensive reach across India and standard central government benefits.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 27 years of age as of August 1, 2026.
- Higher qualifying standards for both CKT and DEST are prescribed for this specific post.
- The selection process involves Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based exams followed by document verification.
- Online applications are accepted until June 22, 2026, via the official SSC website.
- This is a full-time permanent position with All India Service Liability.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, II, and III) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts Document Verification by User Departments
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
Reservation
Standard GoI reservation policies apply for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new portal.
- Login using your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the 'Apply' link in the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026' section.
- Fill in the required details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards.
- Review the application form and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Postal Assistant post offers a monthly pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under Pay Level-4.
A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent is the essential qualification.
The age limit for the Postal Assistant role is 18 to 27 years.