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1. Role & Job Profile

A Postman works for the India Post office delivering mail and parcels to homes, businesses, etc. Duties typically include:

Sorting and distributing letters, parcels and registered items.
Keeping track of delivery registers and ensuring items reach the correct address.
Handling money orders, registered posts etc (depending on circle/region).
Maintaining punctual and accurate delivery.

The Mail Guard has a slightly different/added set of responsibilities:

In many cases, they work on mail‐carrying trains or Railway Mail Service (RMS) duties — receiving and dispatching mail bags on trains and at stations. Testbook+1
Inspecting bags, checking seals/labels for tampering. Testbook
Assisting in logistics of mail moving across post offices, railway mail operations, etc.

The recruitment is usually conducted by India Post or relevant postal circle for Postman/Mail Guard posts.
Basic eligibility: 10 + 2 (though some circles may accept 10th pass for certain roles) plus local language requirement (i.e., ability to read/write local language of the state) and age limit (commonly around 18-27 years) though exact norms vary by circle. Indeed+1
Selection generally involves a written exam (General Knowledge/Aptitude, English/Hindi, local language), then Physical/Skill test (especially for Mail Guard role involving handling bags/trains) and maybe a medical/fitness component. Testbook+1

Here are the key numbers for salary and perks:

For the Mail Guard post, the pay scale mentioned in recent sources: ₹21,700 to ₹69,100 per month (as per 7th CPC Pay Level-3) is cited. Testbook+1
Another source states that for entry‐level Postman/mail guard the basic pay could be much lower (₹3,200 per month basic for some posts) and increase with experience. Indeed
For practical estimates: annual package “on average” expected around ~ ₹2.6 lakhs to ~₹8.3 lakhs (for the Mail Guard post) considering allowances. Testbook

In addition to basic pay, there are allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Treatment Allowance, etc. Testbook+1
The job offers government perks like pension (if in a regular cadre), Provident Fund, gratuity etc. Indeed+1

The “take home” salary depends on location (metro vs rural), allowances applicable, whether shift/travel allowances are involved (especially for Mail Guard).
The basic pay range is broad (₹21,700-69,100) but many new entrants will be at the lower end of that range.
Over time with increments, promotions and allowances the salary rises.

Working as a Postman or Mail Guard in India Post offers a fairly stable government job with opportunities to move up. Key growth paths:

After probation and gaining experience one can become eligible for higher pay levels, more responsibilities (e.g., supervising a small team, doing RMS sorting etc). Testbook
The job stabilises with regular increments, more allowances, possibly transfers to better locations.

Promotion to roles like Sorting Assistant (SA) in RMS offices, or other Grade C/Grade B posts in the postal department. For example the article mentions: “Once they are promoted to higher positions… they will be eligible for a larger annual compensation and allowances.” Testbook
With sufficient seniority, performance and maybe departmental exams, one could move into administrative roles in the postal department.
Since it is a government job, opportunities for training, pension benefits and job security are better than many private jobs.

For candidates with 10th/12th pass, this offers a stable job with regular income and growth.
Government backing means less volatility, good retirement benefits, transfers across locations (if desired).
The job offers on-the-job learning (logistics, railway mail, transportation of mail, handling registered articles etc) which can build discipline and operational experience.

Exam Preparation: Focus on general knowledge (current affairs & postal service related), arithmetic, English/Hindi and local language proficiency. Also, understand the job profile (so you’re mentally prepared for travel, odd hours etc).
Physical/Skill Readiness: For Mail Guard especially, you may have to handle bags, travel on trains, work early morning or late hours at sorting offices or stations. Be physically fit.
Location/Transfer Willingness: Being open to postings in non-metro areas may improve chances.
Long-term Perspective: View the job as a stepping stone. While initial pay might be modest compared to some private sector jobs, the stability and benefits can outweigh that if you plan long term.
Understand Allowances & Posting Conditions: Check the local Circle’s notification — rural postings may have additional allowances; metro postings may be more demanding but have higher cost/expectation.