CEPT Invites Willingness from OA, PA, SA, IP, ASP & GDS Officials for APT, IMS & AI Projects: June 2026 update
The Department of Posts has issued a notification inviting willingness from technically skilled officials to work in the Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT). A total of 70 positions are proposed to be filled to strengthen the enhancement and operations of the APT Solution, development and rollout of the IMS application, and implementation of Artificial Intelligence initiatives across the Department.
Download CEPT Willingness Notification June 2026 in PDF
Where to Apply?
Eligible officials interested in working on APT 2.0, IMS and Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects at the Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT) can submit their willingness online through the official CEPT portal. The online registration will commence from 25 June 2026, and the last date to submit the application is 10 July 2026. Applicants are advised to keep the necessary details ready and complete the registration well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
👉 Apply Online for CEPT Willingness
Official Registration Link:
https://cept.gov.in/cept_willingness
Who Can Apply?
Officials possessing technical knowledge, software development skills, or experience in the required technologies are encouraged to apply. The notification specifically mentions that officials seeking project management, general administration, or support roles need not apply.
Eligible Cadres
The following officials are eligible to submit their willingness:
PS Group B
AO / AAO
ASP / IP
LSG
PA / SA
OA
MTS
Postman
Mail Overseers
GDS
Technology Stack Required
The Department has identified a modern technology stack for CEPT projects, including:
UI Development
React / ReactJS
NextJS
NodeJS
Flutter (Mobile Applications)
Application Development
Golang
Java Spring Boot
Artificial Intelligence
AI/ML
Python
Geospatial Technologies
GIS
Remote Sensing Technologies
Database Technologies
PostgreSQL
ClickHouse
PeerDB
Cassandra
ETL Tools
Data Warehouse
DevOps & CI/CD
Git
Kubernetes
Docker
Rancher
Istio
Kiali
Jaeger
Common Enterprise Solutions
Kafka
Kong API Gateway
WSO2
Keycloak Identity & Access Management
Selection Process
The selection process will include one or more of the following:
Written Test
Interview
Interaction Session
Selected candidates will receive industry-led training to strengthen their expertise in the selected technologies.
Important Dates
Online Registration Starts: 25 June 2026
Last Date to Apply: 10 July 2026
Interested officials can register their willingness through the CEPT portal as mentioned in the notification.
Posting Locations
Selected officials may be posted at any of the following centres:
Bengaluru
Mysuru
Chennai
Hyderabad
Visakhapatnam
Kochi
Mumbai
Delhi
Ghaziabad
Kolkata
Guwahati
Jaipur
Ahmedabad
Bhubaneshwar
Patna
Why This Opportunity Matters
This recruitment drive reflects the Department of Posts' commitment to building strong in-house technical capabilities for its next-generation digital platforms. Officials with experience in software development, cloud-native technologies, AI, databases, DevOps, and enterprise integration will have the opportunity to contribute directly to key national digital initiatives, including APT 2.0, IMS, and AI-powered solutions.
For technically inclined postal employees, this is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies while contributing to the digital transformation of India Post.
