India Post invites applications for life insurance agents, walk-in interview in Chandrapur on October 27

The Department of Posts has invited applications from interested candidates for appointment as agents under the Postal Life Insurance scheme. A direct interview will be held in Chandrapur on October 27, 2026, Senior Superintendent S. Ramakrishna said.

The interview will be held between 11 am and 4 pm at the office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chandrapur Division, Chandrapur. The application form is available at the office of the Superintendent of Post Offices in Chandrapur. The opening has been described as a good chance for young people and others who want to build a career in this field.

On eligibility, applicants must be at least 18 years old and must have passed Class 10. Educated unemployed or self-employed youth, former life advisers, former agents of insurance companies, ex-servicemen, anganwadi workers, Mahila Mandal workers and retired teachers can take part. The condition is that the applicant must not currently be an agent of any other insurance company.

Candidates will be selected through a direct interview, which will assess their professional skills, personality, interpersonal skills and knowledge of life insurance. A selected candidate will have to deposit Rs 5,000 as security.

After training is completed, the Department of Posts will issue a temporary licence. It will be converted into a permanent licence once the holder passes the IRDA licensing examination. Selected candidates will also receive a commission fixed by the department from time to time.

Those attending the interview must bring all required educational certificates. These include the Class 10 or Class 12 board certificate, proof of date of birth, PAN card, a computer knowledge certificate (if they have one) and other relevant documents. They must also bring an application filled in the prescribed format.

Candidates have been asked to be present at the office of the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Chandrapur Division, Chandrapur, from 11 am to 4 pm on October 27, 2026. For more information, they can contact the nearest post office or visit www.maharashtrapost.gov.in.