Rejection of Candidature for Meritorious Sportspersons Recruitment (PA/PM) - Karnataka Circle
Department of Posts · All India · Updated 18 Aug 2026
Department of Posts, Karnataka Circle, has released a memo rejecting the candidature of two shortlisted candidates for the Postal Assistant (PA) and Postman (PM) posts under the meritorious sportspersons quota due to invalid sports certificates and non-recognition of the sports federation for relevant years.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 04 Mar 2025 |
| Original Notification Date | 08-11-2023 (No. W-17/55/2022-SPN-I) |
| Previous Memo Date | 06-12-2024 |
| Result date | 04 Mar 2025 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this notice?
This notice announces the rejection of candidature for two candidates who were shortlisted for the Meritorious Sportspersons Recruitment in Karnataka Circle.
Which posts are affected by this rejection?
The rejections are for the cadres of Postal Assistant (PA) and Postman (PM).
Who issued this notice?
The Chief Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, Bengaluru, under the Department of Posts.
What was the date of the original recruitment notification?
The original online notification was issued vide No. W-17/55/2022-SPN-I dated 08-11-2023.
What are the reasons for the rejection of candidatures?
Reasons include an invalid Form-1 (not on record of the Tennis Ball Cricket Federation of India) or the Tennis Ball Cricket Federation of India not being recognized for the years 2021 and 2022.
When was this rejection memo released?
This memo was released on 04-03-2025.
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