Postal service recruits employees for 19 positions: 8th grade required, salary up to 63,000 rupees

For youth preparing for civil service, employment opportunities have appeared this week in several departments. Notifications for recruitment across more than 7 thousand positions in various departments have been published. Application submission is available to candidates with a secondary school certificate (10th grade), university graduates, and those with technical qualifications. Below is an overview of these vacancies, required qualifications, and the estimated monthly salary for selected candidates.

In the railway sector, an 'Apprentice' vacancy is open for 4652 positions. Application acceptance began on November 11, 2026, and the deadline is December 11, 2026. The required qualification is a secondary school certificate (10th grade) and an ITI diploma. Salary is determined according to railway worker regulations. The maximum age for selection is 24 years, and the selection process is based on meritocracy. Official application website: rrcnr.org.

The Scientific Council for Agriculture offers an 'Apprentice' position for 1393 positions. The application period started on November 18, 2026, and will end on December 17, 2026. This position requires a bachelor's degree in the relevant field, as well as degrees such as B.F.Sc, BE, or BTech. The salary range is from 29,200 to 112,400 rupees. The maximum candidate age is 30 years, and selection is conducted via a CBT exam. Official website: asrb.gov.in.

Under DSSSB, positions such as 'Junior Engineer' and others are available, totaling 1260 positions. Applications opened on November 12, 2026, and will run until December 11, 2026. Qualification requirements include a secondary school certificate (10th grade) and an ITI diploma. Salary ranges from 8,000 to 151,100 rupees. The maximum age for participation is 32 years. The selection process includes Tier-1 and Tier-2 exams, document verification, and a medical examination. Official website: dsssb.delhi.gov.in.

Jamia has opened a 'Senior Department Clerk' vacancy and other positions for 85 spots. Application acceptance started on November 12, 2026, and ends on December 11, 2026. Qualification requirements depend on the specific position and may include a secondary school certificate (12th grade), a bachelor's degree, or a master's degree. The salary range is from 18,000 to 215,900 rupees. The maximum age for candidates is 40 years. The selection process includes a written exam, skills test, interview, document verification, and medical examination. Official website: jmi.ac.in.

Central employees and pensioners are awaiting recommendations from the 8th Departmental Commission (8th Pay Commission). Trade unions are demanding not only an increase in basic salary and pension but also other allowances, including House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and Dearness Allowance (DA).

One of the key demands is the provision of at least 9000 rupees monthly as a transport allowance for level 1 employees. Furthermore, it is proposed to set HRA rates based on city categories: 36%, 24%, and 12%.

Despite these requirements being put forward, they have not yet received government approval.

The cost of housing rent in major cities for central employees is constantly rising, increasing the financial burden of rent amid rising real estate prices. In this regard, trade unions are striving to change the existing HRA structure. The All India Federation of NPS Employees (AINPSEF) has proposed increasing HRA rates, demanding different rates for cities of categories X, Y, and Z.

According to the proposal, the HRA rate for category X cities should be 36% of the basic salary, 24% for category Y, and 12% for category Z of the basic salary. Trade union representatives argue that the current HRA rates are insufficient compared to the rising rental costs, and changing these rates could ease the financial burden on employees.

Rising daily commuting expenses, driven by fuel prices and bus/metro fares, along with urban traffic issues, are increasing employee transport costs. Considering this, AINPSEF has submitted a demand to the 8th Departmental Commission for a minimum monthly transport allowance (TA) of 9000 rupees for level 1 employees. The organization believes that the current transport allowance does not match the rising travel costs. If this proposal is approved, TA for level 1 employees could increase significantly, but for now, it remains only a union demand.

Railway unions also have expectations from the 8th Departmental Commission. Many railway workers work around the clock, managing trains, controlling, and repairing tracks. A significant portion of these workers are exposed to dangerous and difficult working conditions. Therefore, the unions have demanded an increase in risk and hazardous duty allowances. Additionally, it was proposed to change payment for dangerous work and uniform allowance.

Dearness Allowance (DA) is another important topic in the 8th Departmental Commission. Experts note that there is a provision for merging DA with the basic salary upon reaching a certain level, with a threshold of 70% of DA being discussed. If DA is integrated into the basic salary, it will lead to an increase in employees' basic pay. This will affect not only the base rate but also other allowances calculated based on HRA and basic salary, as well as pension calculations. However, automatic merger of DA at 70% does not occur; this requires a government decision.

Changes in HRA, TA, and DA can affect the total amount received by employees monthly. For example, an increase in HRA can reduce rental expenses, while an increase in TA makes travel costs less burdensome. If a decision is made to include DA in the basic salary, it will change the calculations of other allowances linked to the basic salary and pension accruals. Thus, the total income and benefits of employees can be affected at multiple levels.

For now, the trade unions' demands regarding HRA, TA, and DA should be viewed as not final decisions. The 8th Departmental Commission will review these proposals and then present its recommendations. Following this, approval from the central government and the Cabinet of Ministers will be required. Only after the government issues detailed implementation instructions will it become clear what specific gain each employee will receive and when the new rates will come into effect. Until then, central employees and pensioners must wait for the commission's recommendations.

For young people preparing for public service, numerous new opportunities have opened this week. More than 23 thousand positions have been announced for recruitment across various government departments in the country. Candidates with different levels of education can apply, although age and qualification requirements vary for each vacancy. Therefore, before submitting documents, it is important to ascertain who meets the requirements for a specific position and is eligible to participate in the competition.

Below is an overview of the main government recruitments for this week and their required conditions.

Under the Uttar Pradesh Shiksha Seva Chayan Aayog (Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Board), recruitment has opened for the TGT position, offering 17,735 vacancies. Application submission starts on October 24, 2026, and ends on November 23, 2026. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, a B.Ed. certificate, and either a UP TET or CTET certificate. The age limit is from 21 to 62 years. The selection process includes a written examination, document verification, and a medical examination. The salary ranges from 44,900 to 142,400 rupees. The official application website is upessc.up.gov.in.

In the railway sector, a competition has been announced for the Apprentice position with 2,008 openings. Applications begin on October 23, 2026, and close on November 22, 2026. To participate, applicants must possess a secondary school certificate (10th grade) along with an ITI diploma. The maximum age for candidates is 24 years. Selection is based on ranking, document verification, and a medical check-up. Salary is determined according to railway apprentice rules. The official website is www.rrcjaipur.in.

The Uttar Pradesh Seva Chayan Aayog (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) offers 1,475 positions, including Principal and other roles. The application period runs from October 23, 2026, to November 22, 2026. Candidate requirements include a Master's degree with 50 percent and a B.Ed. diploma. The age range for selection is between 23 and 62 years. The selection process involves a written exam and an interview. The salary range is from 78,800 to 209,200 rupees. The official website is upessc.up.gov.in.

The Uttar Pradesh Lok Seva Aayog (Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission) has announced recruitment for positions such as ARO and others, totaling 50 posts. Applications are open from October 26, 2026, and will run until November 26, 2026. This position requires a bachelor's degree and an O Level certificate in computer science. Age restrictions are set from 18 to 40 years. Selection proceeds through preliminary tests, main examinations, and a typing test. The salary in this case ranges from 29,200 to 151,100 rupees. The official website is uppsc.up.nic.in.