CEPT Recruitment 2026 — 20 Vacancies

About This Job

The Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT) has released a notification for filling 20 technical posts on deputation basis. These include 15 Assistant Manager and 5 Technical Supervisor positions. The salary ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month (basic pay). If you are a Central Government employee with a background in Computer Science and software development experience, this is a great chance to work on India Post's IT 2.0 modernization project. The last date to apply is 23 May 2026.

CEPT Assistant Manager & Technical Supervisor Recruitment 2026 — 20 Posts

The Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT), working under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, is India Post's technology arm driving the IT 2.0 modernization project. CEPT handles application development, software testing, system administration, and digital infrastructure for India's postal network. This recruitment drive aims to bring 20 skilled IT professionals from Central Government offices to CEPT units across the country. Posting locations include Bengaluru, Mysuru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Patna, Kochi, and Visakhapatnam.

Vacancy Breakdown

*Vacancies are subject to change.

Who Can Apply?

This recruitment is only for existing Central Government employees on a deputation basis. You cannot apply directly from the private sector or state government.

Assistant Manager — Eligibility

• Service criteria (any one):
  • Holding analogous posts on regular basis in your parent cadre or department, OR
  • 5 years of service in the grade after appointment on regular basis in Level 6 (Pre-revised PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800, Grade Pay Rs. 4,200) or equivalent
• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree with Computer Science as a subject from a recognized university, OR Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university + 1-year Diploma in Computer Science
• Experience: 2 years in Computer Software Development, Computer Software Testing, or System Administration in Central Government offices or their attached/subordinate offices

Technical Supervisor — Eligibility

• Service criteria (any one):
  • Holding analogous posts on regular basis in your parent cadre or department, OR
  • 6 years of service in the grade on regular basis in Level 5 (Pre-revised PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200, Grade Pay Rs. 2,800) or equivalent, OR
  • 10 years of service in the grade on regular basis in Level 4 (Pre-revised PB-1 Rs. 5,200-20,200, Grade Pay Rs. 2,400) or equivalent
• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree with Computer Science as a subject from a recognized university, OR Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university + 1-year Diploma in Computer Science
• Experience: 1 year in Computer Software Development, Computer Software Testing, or System Administration in Central Government offices or their attached/subordinate offices

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of application (23 May 2026)
• The deputation period (including any prior deputation) shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years

Salary

• Assistant Manager (Level 7): Basic pay of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month
• Technical Supervisor (Level 6): Basic pay of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month
• Pre-revised pay band: PB-2 Rs. 9,300-34,800 with Grade Pay Rs. 4,600 (AM) and Rs. 4,200 (TS)
• Additional allowances include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as per Central Government rules
• Deputation allowance as per DoP&T guidelines is also applicable

Application Fee

• No application fee — this is a deputation-basis recruitment for existing Central Government employees

Selection Process

1. Online application submission — Apply through the official CEPT portal with all required documents
2. Scrutiny of applications — CEPT will verify your service record, qualifications, and experience
3. Cadre clearance — Your Cadre Controlling Authority must upload the Cadre Clearance/Vigilance Clearance certificate on the portal by 2 June 2026
4. Document verification — Original certificates to be produced at the time of final selection/appointment

Note: There is no written exam for this recruitment. Selection is based on merit and eligibility assessment of your service record, qualifications, and experience.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official CEPT recruitment portal at hrsolutions.cept.gov.in/technicalposts
2. Register yourself and fill out the online application form (use Google Chrome on desktop only — mobile is not supported)
3. Upload self-attested copies of your educational certificates, technical qualifications, and other required documents
4. Submit the application before 23 May 2026 at 5:00 PM
5. After online submission, print your application, sign it, and submit the hard copy to your respective Cadre Controlling Authority along with all supporting documents
6. Your Cadre Controlling Authority will then upload the Cadre Clearance/Vigilance Clearance certificate on the portal by 2 June 2026

Important: Do not send any physical copy directly to CEPT. Manual applications will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification date: 4 April 2026
• Online application starts: 4 April 2026 at 10:00 AM
• Last date to apply online: 23 May 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Cadre clearance certificate upload deadline: 2 June 2026

• Handle development and maintenance of postal technology applications under India Post's IT 2.0 modernization project
• Work on computer software development, testing, and deployment for postal and logistics solutions
• Manage system administration tasks including server maintenance, network configuration, and security updates
• Assist in user acceptance testing, pilot testing, and rollout activities for new applications
• Prepare technical documentation including SRS, use cases, and O&M manuals
• Monitor and resolve L2/L3 level technical support tickets and ensure SLA compliance
• Follow established procedures for coordination between vendor teams, field-level staff, and project management consultants