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Cabinet Secretariat Driver Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 22, 2026
Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
4 Posts
Pay Scale
Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/-)
Age Limit
Up to 56 Years as on 20.11.2026
Job Location
Delhi89New Delhi86

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 18, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 18, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 20, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window18 Sep – 20 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Eligibility for Deputation/Absorption:
From officials holding the post of Despatch Rider (Group C) on regular basis or regular Group 'C' employees in Level-1 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 18,000 - 56,900) in Ministries/Departments of the Central Government who possess:
1. 10th class passed from a recognized Board.
2. Possession of a valid driving license for motor cars.
3. Knowledge of motor mechanism (ability to remove minor vehicle defects).
4. Experience of driving a motor car for at least three (3) years.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation or absorption shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (20.11.2026).

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Proper Channel Scrutiny & Vigilance Clearance

OfflineQualifying Only

Driving Competency & Motor Mechanism Assessment

OfflineQualifying Only

5-Year APAR Assessment & Selection Committee Recommendation

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be conducted on deputation/absorption basis. Eligible applications forwarded through proper channel will be evaluated on the basis of 5-year APAR gradings, integrity certificates, clean vigilance record, and assessment of driving proficiency and vehicle defect diagnosis by the Departmental Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Evaluation Component40 Marks5-Year APAR/ACR Grading Profile & Integrity Clearance
Evaluation Component30 MarksMotor Car Driving Practical Competence & Road Safety Rules
Evaluation Component20 MarksMotor Mechanism Diagnostics & Minor Vehicle Defect Rectification
Evaluation Component10 MarksCentral Government Driving Experience & Service Seniority

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Staff Car Drivers in the Cabinet Secretariat operate from Seva Teerth and Rashtrapati Bhavan complex in New Delhi. Responsibilities involve driving senior executive dignitaries, Union Cabinet ministers, and high-level official delegates. Duties demand exceptional route familiarity across New Delhi and NCR, punctual timing, professional decorum, strict confidentiality, and daily vehicle upkeep. Work schedules often involve protocol standby during Parliamentary sessions and inter-ministerial meetings.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Place of posting is strictly New Delhi. The initial deputation period is ordinarily up to 3 years, governed by DoPT terms. Depending on performance and cadre requirements, deputationists may be considered for permanent absorption in the Cabinet Secretariat.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

In the Central Government Staff Car Driver hierarchy, progression proceeds from Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade, Level 2) to Grade II (Level 4), Grade I (Level 5), and Special Grade (Level 6) based on residency norms, MACP, and trade tests.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Direct open-market applications by private candidates are strictly barred; applications must be routed through proper channel by the parent Central Government Ministry or Department.
  • Duly attested photocopies of APARs for the preceding 5 years, signed and stamped on each page by an officer not below the rank of Under Secretary to the Government of India, are compulsory.
  • The sponsoring authority must furnish a Vigilance Clearance Certificate and certify that no major or minor penalty has been imposed during the last 10 years.
  • Applications must reach the Cabinet Secretariat at Seva Teerth, New Delhi by November 20, 2026; late submissions or advance copies without official forwarding will be summarily rejected.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Deputation / Absorption4
Total Vacancies4 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Placed in Level 2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/-) plus Central Government allowances.

7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 - 63,200). Pay regulated under DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt.(Pay.II) dated 17.06.2010 on deputation terms.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official application proforma (Annexure) from the Cabinet Secretariat website at cabsec.gov.in.
  2. Fill out the bio-data carefully with details of central government service, date of entry, present pay level, driving license details, and driving experience.
  3. Attach attested copies of educational qualification (10th pass certificate), valid motor car driving license, and driving experience certificates.
  4. Submit the form through the Cadre Controlling Authority / parent ministry. The employer must certify the particulars and enclose: (i) Photocopies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years duly attested on each page by an officer of the rank of Under Secretary or above, (ii) Vigilance Clearance Certificate, (iii) Integrity Certificate, and (iv) Major/Minor Penalty statement for the last 10 years.
  5. Forward the complete application dossier by post to: Director (Admn.), Cabinet Secretariat, Seva Teerth, New Delhi - 110004 so as to reach latest by November 20, 2026. Advance copies or incomplete applications will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is required for deputation/absorption appointments.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

No, this vacancy is strictly for regular Group 'C' employees (Level 1) or Despatch Riders in Central Government Ministries and Departments applying on deputation or absorption basis.

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