Recruitment Rules 2026 -: Staff Car Driver Group C Posts (Ordinary Grade, Grade-II & Grade-I)
MINISTRY OF STATISTICS AND PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 16th October, 2026
G.S.R. 903(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to article 309 of the Constitution, and in supersession of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Staff Car Driver Grade I, Grade-II and Ordinary Grade, Group ‘C’ Posts Recruitment Rules, 2012, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the President hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the post of Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade), Staff Car Driver Grade-II and Staff Car Driver Grade-I in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.—
(1). These rules may be called the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade), Staff Car Driver Grade-II and Staff Car Driver Grade-I, Group ‘C’ Posts, Recruitment Rules, 2026.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Application.—These rules shall apply to the posts specified in column (1) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
3. Number of post, classification and level in pay matrix.—The number of said posts, their classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be a specified in columns (2) to (4) of the aforesaid Schedule.Benchmark Pay
4. Method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications, etc.—The method of recruitment, age limit, qualifications and other matters relating thereto shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
5. Disqualification.—No person, –
- (a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
- (b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said posts:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and the other party to the marriage and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
6. Power to relax.—Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
7. Savings.—Nothing in these rules shall affect reservations, relaxation of age limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
Name of post. | Number of post. | Classification. | Level in Pay Matrix. | Whether selection post or non- selection post. | Age limit for direct recruits. |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| 1. Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade). | 1* (2026) *(Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non Gazetted, Non- Ministerial. | Level – 2 (Rs.19900-63200). | Not applicable. | Between 18 and 27 years*. (Relaxable for Government servants up to forty years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.) Note: 1. The crucial date for determining the age-limit shall be the closing date for receipt of applications from candidates in India and not the closing date prescribed for those in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Lahaul and Spiti District and Pangi Sub Division of Chamba District of Himachal Note:- 2. *If the ‘direct recruitment’ is to |
Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. | Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits, will apply in the case of promotees. | Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. |
| (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Essential:- (i) possession of a valid driving licence for motor cars; (ii) knowledge of motor mechanism (the candidate should be able to remove minor defects in vehicle); (iii) experience of driving a motor car for at least three years; and (iv) 10th Class pass from a recognised Board. Desirable: Three years service as Home Guard or Civil Volunteers. Note 1: The qualifications regarding experience are relaxable at the discretion of the competent authority. Note 2: In case of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes, if at any stage of selection, the competent authority is of the opinion that sufficient number of candidates with requisite experience is not likely to be available to fill up the vacancies reserved for them. | Not applicable. | Two years for direct recruits or re-employed. Note: There shall be a mandatory induction training of atleast two weeks duration for successful completion of probation period. | By deputation / absorption failing which by direct recruitment. For Armed Forces Personnel: Deputation or re-employment. |
In the case of recruitment by promotion or deputation or absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation or absorption to be made. | If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. | Circumstances in which the Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment. |
| (11) | (12) | (13) |
| Deputation or Absorption: From amongst the regular Dispatch Rider, Group ‘C’ or Multi -Tasking Staff, Group ‘C’ employees, in level-1 (Rs.18000-56900) in the Pay Matrix in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation including its attached or subordinate offices who possess a valid driving licence for motor cars on the basis of a driving test to assess the competence to drive motor cars faling which from officials holding the post of Dispatch Rider on regular basis or regular Multi- Tasking Staff, in level-1 (Rs.18000-56900) in the Pay Matrix in other Ministries of the Central Government; who fulfil the necessary qualifications as mentioned in column (7). Deputation or re-employment for Armed Forces Personnel: The Armed Forces Personnel due to retire or who are to be transferred to reserve within a period of one year and having the requisite experience and qualifications prescribed shall also be considered. Such persons would be given deputation terms up to the date on which they are due for release from the Armed Forces; thereafter they may be continued on re-employment. Note 1: – The period of deputation (including the period of deputation) in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or Department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 2: – The maximum age limit for appointment | Group ‘C’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of: (1) Deputy Secretary (Administration) -Chairperson; (2) Under Secretary (Administration)-Member; and (3) Under Secretary from any other Ministry-Member. | Not applicable. |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| 2. Staff Car Driver Grade-II. | 1* (2026) *(Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level-4 (Rs.25500-81100). | Non-selection. | Not applicable. |
(7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion. |
(11) | (12) | (13) |
| Promotion: Staff Car Driver Ordinary Grade working in level – 2 (₹19900 – ₹63200) in the Pay Matrix with eight years of regular service in the grade and have passed the trade test, specified by the Central Government. | Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of: (1)Deputy Secretary (Administration)- Chairperson; (2)Under Secretary (Administration)-Member; and (3)Under Secretary from any other Ministry-Member. | Not applicable. |
(1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) | (6) |
| 3. Staff Car Driver Grade-I. | 1* (2026) *(Subject to variation dependent on workload). | General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level-5 (Rs.29200-92300). | Non-selection. | Not applicable. |
| (7) | (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion. |
(11) | (12) | (13) |
| Promotion: Staff Car Driver Grade – II in level – 4 (₹25500-₹81100) in the Pay Matrix with five years of regular service in the grade or with a combined service of thirteen years in Staff Car Driver Grade – II and Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade); and have passed the trade test specified by the Central Government. | Group ‘C’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of: (1) Deputy Secretary (Administration)- Chairperson; (2)Under Secretary (Administration)-Member; and (3) Under Secretary from any other Ministry- Member. | Not applicable. |
[F. No. A-12022/01/2026-Ad. II/E-91280]
NEELAM ARORA, Under Secy.
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