Sorting 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 — no prior logistics experience is required.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Department of Posts invites applications for the Sorting Assistant role, offering a monthly salary of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for this Group C position. This role involves the critical task of mail sorting and logistics management, providing a secure career with standard central government perks and allowances.
- The age limit for the Sorting Assistant post is 18 to 27 years.
- Higher qualifying standards for Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) and DEST apply to this post.
- Selection is based on performance in the Tier-I and Tier-II Computer Based Examinations.
- The application deadline is June 22, 2026, with online fee payment until June 23.
- This is a full-time permanent post with All India Service Liability.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100) plus applicable allowances.
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
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD is applicable as per government norms.
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 Sorting Assistant post carries a Pay Level-4 scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month.
A Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent is required.
The age limit for this post is 18 to 27 years as of August 1, 2026.