Department of posts (DOP) released notification regarding sports quota recruitment 2023 vide no. W-17/55/2022-SPN-I regarding recruitment of meritorious sports persons in the cadre of Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Postman, Mail Guard and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS). Further, the Sports quota recruitment 2023 conducted by the Indian postal department is to fill total vacancies of 1899 Group C posts. The last date to apply for DOP 2023 sports vacancies and to make online fee payment is 09.12.2023. The Interested job seeking candidates have to file online application form after considering the eligibility conditions such as age, educational and other qualifications. The below mentioned details are summarized from official job notification for candidate’s reference. Further, the candidates are advised to go through the official notification carefully before applying for the Indian postal department sports persons recruitment 2023.
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DOP Sports Quota Recruitment 2023
| Exam Conducting Organization | Department of Posts |
| Name of posts | Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant, Postman, Mail Guard and Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Notification no. | W-17/55/2022-SPN-I |
| Total Vacancies | 1899 posts |
| Classification of posts | Group C (Sports Quota) |
| Job Location | All India (Circle wise) |
| Application mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Merit List based on Eligibility |
| Category | DOP Sports Quota Recruitment 2023 |
| Official Website | https://dopsportsrecruitment.cept.gov.in/ |
DOP Sports Quota 2023 Important Dates:
| Starting Date for Registration of Online Application | 10.11.2023 |
| Last Date for Registration of Online Application: | 09.12.2023 |
| Last Date of Making Online Payment | 09.12.2023 |
| Dates of ‘Window for application From Correction’ | 10.12.2023 to 14.12.2023 |
| Exam date | Based on Merit List |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Result date | To be announced |
DOP 2023 Application Fees Details:
| Category | Fees |
| UR/OBC | Rs.100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/EWS/Females | NIL |
| Mode of Payment | Online through UPI, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards |
DOP 2023 Vacancy Details:
| S.No. | Name of the Post | Total Posts (Including all Circles) |
| 1 | Postal Assistant | 598 |
| 2 | Sorting Assistant | 143 |
| 3 | Postman | 585 |
| 4 | Mail Guard | 3 |
| 5 | Multi Tasking Staff | 570 |
| Total | 1899 |
Scale of Pay/ Salary /Allowance
| S.No. | Name of the Post | Pay level in the Pay Matrix |
| 1 | Postal Assistant | Level 4 (Rs.25,500 – Rs.81,100) |
| 2 | Sorting Assistant | Level 4 (Rs.25,500 – Rs.81,100) |
| 3 | Postman | Level 3 (Rs.21,700 – Rs.69,100) |
| 4 | Mail Guard | Level 3 (Rs.21,700 – Rs.69,100) |
| 5 | Multi Tasking Staff | Level 1 (Rs.18,000 – Rs.56,900) |
Eligibility Criteria :
1) The criteria regarding Age Limit and Educational Qualification:-
| S.No. | Name of the Post | Age Limit (in years) | Education Qualification |
| a) | Postal Assistant | 18-27 | a) Bachelor’s Degree b) Knowledge of working on computer |
| b) | Sorting Assistant | 18-27 | |
| c) | Postman | 18-27 | a)12th Standard Pass b) Passed local language of the Concerned Postal Circle or division as per 10th Standard c) Knowledge of working on computer d) Valid license to drive two wheeler or Light Motor Vehicle (LMV). Persons with PwBD are exempted. |
| d) | Mail Guard | 18-27 | a)12th Standard Pass b) Passed local language of the Concerned Postal Circle or division as per 10th Standard c) Knowledge of working on computer |
| e) | Multi Tasking Staff | 18-25 | 10th Standard Pass |
Clarification 1:- It is pertinent to mention that if in case person not possessing the knowledge of the local language of the Postal Circle or Division, the concerned shall also be eligible for appointment. However, such person after appointment shall pass the local language test as per Postal Circle concerned and passing of the said test shall be pre-condition for clearing of probation.
Clarification 2:- If a person does not possess a valid license for two-wheeler or LMV shall also be eligible for appointment for Postman. However, such person shall not get 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.
2) 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 mentioned in para 7 of this notification.
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 mentioned in para 7 of the notification.
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 mentioned in para 7 of the notification.
d) Sportspersons who have been awarded National Awards in Physical Efficiency under the National Physical Efficiency Drive.
3) List Of Sports Which Qualify For Appointment Of Meritorious Sportspersons
As mentioned in official Notification
4) List Of Authorities Competent To Award Certificates On Eligibility For Recruitment Of Sportspersons–
As mentioned in Official Notification
Indian Postal Department Sports Quota Selection Process 2023:
- There will be no exam for the above mentioned Sports quota vacancies. Selection will be based on the merit list as per fulfilment of Para 4 to 8 of official notification (Link below).
- A candidate shall be considered for the first preferred cadre for all opted Postal Circles followed by for the 2nd preferred cadre for all opted Postal Circles and so on. He / she will not be considered for cadres/Postal Circles not opted by him / her.
- Provisional merit list shall be prepared only on the basis of information provided in the online application portal and no additional information shall be entertained in online mode before preparation of provisional merit list. Candidates are advised to give only the details of their highest participation / achievement in sports. For example, if a candidate has participated in both National and International events, she / he shall submit details of all such International events, for which he/she has valid Form-l, and need not give details of all other achievements.
How to apply application form:
- Application shall be submitted only in online mode at ‘ https://dopsportsrecruitment.cept.gov.in/” giving order of preference for both Cadres (i.e. Postal Assistant, sorting Assistant, Postman, Mail Guard and Multi tasking Staff) as well as Postal Circles.
- Before submitting the application, the candidate should carefully read the notification containing eligibility conditions and satisfy himself / herself that he / she fulfils all the eligibility conditions for the post for which he /she intends to apply. Candidates should take utmost care to furnish the correct details while filling the online application’ Candidates are advised to carefully go through ‘Instructions to Candidates’ available on the online application portal.
- FORM 1/2/3/4/5 issued by authorities mentioned in para 8 of this notification is sufficient for considering the eligibility of an applicant, if the candidate is otherwise eligible w.r.t. age and educational qualification applicable for the post. Candidates are advised to give only the details of their highest participation / achievement in sports. For example, if a candidate has participated in both National and International events, she / he shall submit details of all such International events, for which he/ she has valid Form 1, and need not give details of all other achievements.
- If the prescribed/ required documents are not submitted along with the application, his/her application will be rejected outright and request for submission of revised preferences / additional documents / revival of candidature shall not be considered.
- Before submission of the online application, candidates must check through Preview/ Print option that they have filled correct details in each field of the form.
- Closing date for submission of online application form is 09.12.2023.
- After closing date for submission of online application form, a special window of five (05) days will be provided to make correction in the application form submitted by candidate.
Important links:
| Official website Link (Indian Postal Department Recruitments) | Click here |
| DOP 2023 Notification link (English) | Click here |
| DOP 2023 Notification link (Hindi) | Click here |
| Apply now | Click here |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1- India post office Sports Quota Recruitment 2023 notification date?
Ans- 10 November 2023
Q2- Dop sports recruitment last date to apply 2023?
Ans- 09 December 2023
Q3- How many vacancies declared as per Dop sports recruitment 2023?
Ans- Total of 1899 posts
i request this job for family condition. kindly i requested
Hi, please check your age limit, educational qualification as per official notification and apply accordingly. Best of luck