The Department of Posts, Tamil Nadu Circle, has released an important update. This update is about recruitment under the Sports Quota. This blog explains everything in simple words. This is useful for candidates tracking India Post recruitment, Postal Assistant recruitment, and general India Post latest news.
What Is This Notice About?
The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai, has issued a memo. This memo is numbered REP/2-SQ/2023/Vol II, dated 17.07.2026.
The subject of this memo is clear:
- It is about recruitment of meritorious sports persons in the Department of Posts.
- This recruitment covers the cadres of Postal Assistant (PA), Sorting Assistant (SA), Postman, Mail Guard, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).
- The Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, has approved the release of the Third Provisional Selected List.
- This list is for vacancies up to 5% reserved for meritorious sports persons under Sports Quota, filled through Direct Recruitment.
- This list continues from earlier memos dated 22.08.2025 and 13.01.2026.
Method of Selection
Selection of meritorious sports persons follows a clear process:
- Selection is based on Postal Directorate notification No. W-17/55/2022-SPN-I dated 07.02.2023.
- The online notification was issued on 08.11.2023.
- Eligibility is based on both educational qualification and sports qualification.
- Instructions are based on Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) guidelines, including OM dated 04-08-1980, OM dated 03.10.2013, and OM dated 04.03.2024.
- First preference is given to candidates who represented the country in an international competition, verified through Form-I with clearance from the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.
Third Provisional Selected List: Candidate Details
Here is the list of candidates provisionally selected in this Third List, along with their cadre, sports category, and division allotted:
| SI No | Cadre | Candidate Name | Date of Birth | Sports Category | Category | Vacancy Year | Division Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PA | Anil Kumar | 15-07-1995 | Tennis Ball Cricket | OBC | 2021 | Arakkonam |
| 2 | PA | Abhishek Yadav | 09-07-2001 | Tennis Ball Cricket | UR | 2021 | Tambaram |
| 3 | PA | Karthick S | 17-06-1995 | Sepaktakraw | OBC | 2021 | Tiruppur |
| 4 | PA | Juhi Jha | 12-03-1998 | Kho Kho | UR | 2021 | Kanchipuram |
| 5 | PA | Ganesh Wasudevrao Timande | 01-04-1998 | Ball Badminton | OBC | 2021 | Chengalpattu |
| 6 | PA | Kalidass S | 15-04-1998 | Basket Ball | SC | 2021 | Pudukottai |
| 7 | PA | Vaithishkumar | 17-07-1999 | Roll Ball | OBC | 2021 | Madurai |
| 8 | PA | Rakhee Ranwa | 29-08-1999 | Ball Badminton | OBC | 2021 | Tiruvannamalai |
| 9 | SA | Prakash Chandra Yadav | 01-01-1995 | Tennis Ball Cricket | UR | 2022 | Airmail Sorting |
| 10 | SA | Arun S A | 01-10-1998 | Kho Kho | SC | 2021 | RMS T |
| 11 | SA | Leela Venkata Sai Suresh | 08-07-2000 | Ball Badminton | OBC | 2020 | RMS CB |
| 12 | PM | Gagana D | 02-05-2003 | Ball Badminton | OBC | 2021 | Tambaram |
| 13 | PM | Manoj AR | 08-08-2003 | Ball Badminton | OBC | 2021 | Chennai City Central |
| 14 | PM | Prajwal R | 03-08-2004 | Ball Badminton | SC | 2021 | Chennai City Central |
| 15 | PM | Varunkumar | 30-07-2005 | Kho Kho | OBC | 2021 | Chennai City South |
| 16 | MTS | Shashikala | 10-03-2003 | Tennis Ball Cricket | SC | 2020 | Chennai Sorting |
| 17 | MTS | Hitesh Kumar | 04-07-1995 | Tennis Ball Cricket | SC | 2020 | Salem East |
| 18 | MTS | Kanmani S | 15-03-1999 | Roll Ball | OBC | 2020 | Nilgris |
Note: PA = Postal Assistant, SA = Sorting Assistant, PM = Postman.
Important Conditions for Selected Candidates
The memo lists several important conditions. Here are the key ones in simple points:
- This shortlisting is not a final offer of appointment. It is only for document verification.
- Selection is purely provisional, subject to verification of all certificates and documents.
- The candidature can be cancelled without notice if false information or data is found at any stage.
- Postman-cadre candidates must acquire a driving license (two-wheeler, three-wheeler, or light motor vehicle) within two years of appointment. Persons with disability are exempted.
- Postman candidates without a valid driving license at appointment will not earn periodical increment in pay until they produce the license, or for up to 5 years, whichever is earlier.
- Postman-cadre candidates in Tamil Nadu must have knowledge of the local language (Tamil), at least up to 10th standard, except in Mahe and Yenam districts.
- Selected candidates will be on probation for a minimum of two years.
- Selected candidates must be liable to serve anywhere in India as required by the Appointing Authority.
- Candidates furnishing false information will be disqualified and may face legal or criminal action, along with debarment from future recruitment.
Other Key Points
- A Supplementary List will be published later for candidates whose certificate verification or clarification is still pending.
- No individual rejection letters will be issued. All updates will be uploaded on www.indiapost.gov.in.
- Any vacancy that remains unfilled will be added to the overall vacancy of the next vacancy year.
- Seniority will be fixed as per existing rules in the respective Divisions/Units.
This memo is issued and signed by V. Shenbagavalli, Assistant Director (Rectt & Trg), O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Tamil Nadu Circle, Chennai.
Quick Summary Table
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Circle | Tamil Nadu Circle |
| Memo Number | REP/2-SQ/2023/Vol II |
| Date | 17.07.2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Sports Quota (up to 5% Direct Recruitment) |
| Cadres Covered | PA, SA, Postman, Mail Guard, MTS |
| List Released | Third Provisional Selected List |
| Previous Lists | Dated 22.08.2025 and 13.01.2026 |
| Notification Reference | W-17/55/2022-SPN-I |
| Probation Period | Minimum 2 years |
| Issued By | Assistant Director (Rectt & Trg), Tamil Nadu Circle |
Why This Update Matters for Departmental Exam and Recruitment Aspirants
If you are tracking India Post recruitment, Postal Assistant recruitment, or MTS recruitment, this update is useful for you:
- It shows how Sports Quota recruitment works alongside regular departmental exams like GDS to MTS and MTS to PA.
- It gives an example of how provisional lists, document verification, and division allotment are handled by circles.
- It is useful India Post current affairs material for candidates preparing for departmental exam general awareness sections.
- It reminds every aspirant, whether through Sports Quota or regular GDS to MTS departmental exam, that all selections remain provisional until full verification.
Final Words
The Tamil Nadu Circle has released its Third Provisional Selected List for Sports Quota recruitment in the cadres of PA, SA, Postman, and MTS. Selected candidates must now complete their document verification and other formalities. Aspirants preparing for regular GDS to MTS, Postman to PA, and MTS to PA departmental exams should keep tracking such updates, as they reflect the overall recruitment activity happening across India Post circles