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India Post Redraws Its Map: New Regions, Divisions and Sub-Divisions
The Department of Posts has approved a major reorganisation of its administrative units in 16 Postal Circles. By our count, it creates 8 new Postal Regions, 34 new Postal Divisions and close to 30 new Sub-Divisions. Several existing Divisions and Sub-Divisions are being merged. All changes take effect from 1 November 2026.
The Establishment Division at Dak Bhawan issued a separate Office Memorandum for each circle on 12 October 2026. They are signed by Shri Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment). The aim is better administration, stronger business development and higher revenue.
Quick facts at a glance:
- Orders dated: 12 October 2026
- Effective from: 1 November 2026
- Circles covered: 16
- New Postal Regions: 8
- New Postal Divisions: 34
- Divisions merged away: 6
- Review: performance of every new or merged unit to be reviewed after one year
Circles covered: Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal.
Common Rules in All the Orders
- Start date: each Chief Postmaster General will issue orders to put the changes in place from 1 November 2026, and send an Action Taken Report.
- Group B and C staff: the Head of Circle will redeploy them, in consultation with CIFA and the Region or Division. Only live posts can be moved, not “deemed to be abolished” posts.
- Staff willingness first: redeployment will be based, as far as possible, on staff willingness or request, to reduce cost and inconvenience.
- Group A officers: separate orders will come from the Postal Directorate.
- Until posts are moved: new units will run through local arrangement or additional charge.
- No new budget: expenses will be met from existing funds. New inspection vehicles need separate approval.
- One-year review: each circle must improve revenue and the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR). Performance will be reviewed after one year.
Circle-Wise Changes at a Glance
| Circle | New Regions | New Divisions | New Sub-Divisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Assam | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Gujarat | 1 | 5 | 2 (+ Kachchh reorganisation) |
| Haryana | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Karnataka | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kerala | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Odisha | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Punjab | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Uttarakhand | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| West Bengal | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 8 | 34 | 28+ |
Mergers and reductions are listed under each circle below.
Full Circle-Wise Details
Andhra Pradesh
- New Guntur-Amaravathi Region (HQ Guntur), split from Vijayawada Region
- Amalapuram Division moved from Visakhapatnam Region to Vijayawada Region
- New Kasibugga Division, split from Srikakulam
- New Narsipatnam Division, split from Anakapalle
- Sub-Divisions of Srikakulam and Anakapalle realigned
Assam
- New Diphu Division, from Nagaon and Cachar
- New Lakhimpur Division, from Sivasagar, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia. Tinsukia Division merged into Dibrugarh.
- New Dhubri Division, split from Goalpara
- New Sub-Divisions: Charaideo (Sonari), Hamren, Salmara South-Mankachar, Abhayapuri and Baksa (Mussalpur)
Gujarat
- New Surat Region, split from Vadodara Region
- New Divisions: Ahmedabad Heritage City, Ahmedabad Utkarsh, Gandhidham, Surat East (residual Surat becomes Surat West) and Dahod
- New Sub-Divisions: Dedipada (Bharuch) and Bodeli (Vadodara East)
- Dakor (Anand) and Rajkot North Sub-Divisions abolished and merged
- Kachchh: Bhuj West and East merged into Bhuj; new Naliya, Anjar and Rapar Sub-Divisions; Bhachau subsumed
Haryana
- New Sirsa Division, split from Hisar
- Mahendergarh Sub-Division merged (Bhiwani Division goes from 5 to 4 Sub-Divisions)
- Jind District moved from Karnal Division to Sonipat Division
Himachal Pradesh
- New Sub-Divisions: Sansarpur Terrace (Dehra Gopipur), Jogindernagar (Mandi) and Rajgarh (Solan)
Jharkhand
- New Dhanbad Region. Jharkhand so far worked as a single region.
- New Divisions: Bokaro, Ramgarh, Chaibasa and Khunti
- New Sub-Divisions: Itkhori (Hazaribagh), Amrapara (Santhal Pargana) and Chipadohar (Palamu)
Karnataka
- New Western Karnataka Region (HQ Mangaluru)
- In-principle approval to shift South Karnataka Region HQ from Bengaluru to Mysuru
- New Thirthahalli Sub-Division (Shivamogga)
- Reduction of Benson Town, Kittur and Kundapur South Sub-Divisions
Kerala
- New Wayanad Division (Kalpetta HPO), with Kalpetta and Mananthavady Sub-Divisions
- Thalassery Division merged with Kannur Division
- Tripunithura Sub-Division merged; Mavelikara North and South merged into Mavelikara
- Sulthan Bathery Sub-Division not approved
Madhya Pradesh
- New Gwalior Region
- New Divisions: Dhar, Dewas, Khargone and Singrauli
- Indore Mofussil and Indore City merged into Indore Division
- New Pawai Sub-Division (Satna)
Maharashtra
- New Nashik Region
- New Divisions: South Goa (residual becomes North Goa), Bhandara and Jalna
- New Sub-Divisions: Roha (Raigad) and Mangrulpir (Akola)
- Reduction of Tuljapur and Dharmabad Sub-Divisions
Odisha
- Three Regions rebalanced (no new Region)
- New Nabarangpur Division (HQ Jeypore K)
- Cuttack West Sub-Division merged
- New Sub-Divisions: Chandbali (Bhadrak), Kishoreganj (Dhenkanal) and Raghunathpur (Cuttack South)
Punjab
- Bathinda Division moved to Punjab HQ Region
- Punjab West Region HQ shifted from Chandigarh to Jalandhar
- Ludhiana City and Ludhiana M merged into Ludhiana Division, with 4 Sub-Divisions (Khanna, Jagraon, Central and East)
Tamil Nadu
- New Pondicherry Region
- New Divisions: Ambattur and Perambalur
- Chennai City Central Division merged into Chennai City North and South
- Sub-Division mergers: Madurai City, Nagercoil, Nilakottai, Neyveli and Orattanad
Uttar Pradesh
- New Meerut Region, which takes in Ghaziabad and G.B. Nagar
- New Divisions: Ambedkar Nagar, Balrampur, Siddharth Nagar and Jhansi North (residual becomes Jhansi South)
- New Sub-Divisions: Hariharpur (Basti), Nautanwa (Siddharth Nagar) and Rath (Banda)
Uttarakhand
- New Haridwar Division, split from Dehradun
- New Kedarnath Sub-Division (HQ Guptkashi, Chamoli)
West Bengal
- New Divisions: Siliguri, Diamond Harbour and Bongaon
- Central Kolkata Division merged into North and East Kolkata
- New Sub-Divisions: Namchi (Sikkim), A&N Islands-II (Sri Vijayapuram), Bagnan (Howrah) and Deganga (Barasat)
What Does This Mean for Staff and GDS?
- Your office may move to a new Division. Many Head Offices, Sub Offices and Branch Offices will report to a new Division or Sub-Division from 1 November.
- Transfers are likely to be by willingness first. Group B and C staff will be redeployed, as far as possible, based on willingness or request.
- Vacancies may change. New Divisions and Regions mean new Division-level vacancy figures in future GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman and MTS to PA exams.
- Watch your Circle’s orders. Each CPMG will issue detailed orders before 1 November.
A Note for Departmental Exam Aspirants
The names of new Regions and Divisions are a favourite India Post GK topic. Make a short note of the 8 new Regions:
Guntur-Amaravathi, Surat, Dhanbad, Western Karnataka (Mangaluru), Gwalior, Nashik, Pondicherry and Meerut.
- Read India Post Circulars and India Post Latest News every week.
- Revise the structure of the Department (Circle, Region, Division, Sub-Division) from your GDS to MTS Syllabus.
- Practise with an India Post Quiz and an India Post Mock Test regularly.
Our GDS to MTS Online Classes, GDS to Postman Coaching and MTS to PA Online Classes cover India Post GK and current affairs, with live and recorded lessons and India Post Mock Tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the new Divisions start working? From 1 November 2026.
How many circles are covered? 16 circles.
How many new Postal Regions are there? Eight: Guntur-Amaravathi, Surat, Dhanbad, Western Karnataka, Gwalior, Nashik, Pondicherry and Meerut.
Which Divisions are being merged? Tinsukia (into Dibrugarh), Thalassery (into Kannur), Indore Mofussil and Indore City (into Indore), Ludhiana City and Ludhiana M (into Ludhiana), Chennai City Central and Central Kolkata.
Will staff be transferred? Group B and C staff will be redeployed by the Circle, as far as possible based on willingness. Separate orders will come for Group A officers.
Will these changes be reviewed? Yes. The financial and workload performance of every new or merged unit will be reviewed after one year.