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Ministry of Defence
Army Postal Service (QMG Branch)
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APS Recruitment Notification
May 2026 Cycle
APS Enrolment May 2026: Official Notification for PA/SA Deputation as Warrant Officer
- Status: Applications Open
- Authority: Addl Directorate General APS (QMG Branch)
- Ref No: 90413/APS-1C/Pt (XI)
- Key Impact: Rank of Warrant Officer & Field Service
What Changed: May 2026 Recruitment Cycle
The Additional Directorate General, Army Postal Service has officially released the notification for the May 2026 enrolment cycle. This order invites applications from permanent employees of the Department of Posts for Field Service to the Army Postal Service. Selected candidates will be enrolled in the rank of Warrant Officer.
✅ Official Orders Issued
Authority: Integrated HQ of MoD (Army), QMG Branch
Order No: 90413/APS-1C/Pt (XI) dated 07 Jan 2026
Subject: APS Enrolment – May 2026
The New Protocol: Eligibility & Exclusions
The order specifies strict eligibility criteria for this cycle. Only specific cadres are permitted to apply for the medical screening scheduled for May 2026.
✔ Eligible Cadres
- Postal Assistants: Permanent employees are eligible.
- Sorting Assistants: Permanent employees are eligible.
✖ Prohibited Cadres
- MTS / Postman / Mail Guard: Applications for MG, PM, and MTS must not be forwarded.
- Supervisory Cadres: Inspector Posts and LSG officials are not eligible for this cycle.
Timeline & Cut-Off Dates
The Department has issued a strict schedule for the submission of applications. Delays will not be accepted.
| Event | Action Authority | Cut-off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Submission of Application by PA/SA | Divisional Heads | 09 March 2026 |
| Submission of Recommended List | OIC APS Records | 14 March 2026 |
| Medical Screening | AROs / ZROs | May 2026 |
| Despatch for Training | APS Wing | After Medical Fit |
How to Respond (Draft Application)
Interested volunteers must submit their applications to their respective Divisional Heads before March 09, 2026. Use the following format for your covering letter.
“Respected Sir/Madam,
I, [Name], working as [PA/SA] in [Division Name], hereby volunteer for Field Service to the Army Postal Service for the May 2026 cycle. I am a permanent employee and meet the eligibility criteria prescribed in Addl DG APS letter No. 90413/APS-1C/Pt (XI) dated 07 Jan 2026. Please forward my application for the medical screening scheduled in May 2026.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can MTS or Postman staff apply for APS in May 2026?
No. The order explicitly states that applications in respect of IP, LSG, PM, MG, and MTS may not be forwarded for medical screening during May 2026.
What is the rank given upon enrolment?
Volunteers from the PA and SA cadre will be enrolled in the rank of Warrant Officers.
Where is the official notification available?
Detailed information regarding ‘APS Enrolment May 2026’ is available on the Indiapost website under the Employee Corner > News & Events section.