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Jharkhand Gets Its Second Postal Region
Jharkhand Postal Circle has so far run as a single Region. From 1 November 2026, it will have two: the existing Ranchi (HQ) Region and a new Dhanbad Region. The circle also gets 4 new Postal Divisions (Bokaro, Ramgarh, Chaibasa and Khunti) and 3 new Sub-Divisions (Itkhori, Amrapara and Chipadohar).
The Office Memorandum was issued by the Establishment Division, Dak Bhawan, on 12 October 2026. The number is Q-13/24/2026-PE-I-DOP, and it is signed by Shri Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment). It is part of the nationwide rationalization of postal units across 16 circles.
Quick facts at a glance:
- Order date: 12 October 2026
- Effective from: 1 November 2026
- New Region: Dhanbad (HQ Dhanbad)
- New Divisions: Bokaro, Ramgarh (HQ Ramgarh Cantt HO), Chaibasa (HQ Chaibasa HO) and Khunti (HQ Khunti MDG)
- New Sub-Divisions: Itkhori, Amrapara and Chipadohar
- Divisions in the circle: 9 now, 13 after the change
Which Division Goes to Which Region?
| Dhanbad Region (new) | Ranchi (HQ) Region (residual) |
|---|---|
| B. Deoghar Division | Gumla Division |
| Dhanbad Division | Palamau Division |
| Giridih Division | Ranchi Division |
| Hazaribagh Division | Singhbhum Division |
| Santhal Pargana Division | Chaibasa Division (new) |
| Bokaro Division (new) | Khunti Division (new) |
| – | Ramgarh Division (new) |
New Divisions: Before and After
Bokaro and Ramgarh Divisions
Both are made by splitting and merging parts of Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Giridih, B. Deoghar, Santhal Pargana (SP Dumka) and Palamau Divisions.
| Division | Sub-Divisions (before) | SOs (before) | BOs (before) | Sub-Divisions (after) | SOs (after) | BOs (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazaribagh | 7 | 69 | 537 | 4 | 32 | 296 |
| Giridih | 3 | 40 | 270 | 3 | 28 | 270 |
| B. Deoghar | 3 | 30 | 269 | 3 | 27 | 266 |
| Santhal Pargana | 7 | 43 | 609 | 7 | 41 | 552 |
| Dhanbad | 4 | 83 | 244 | 3 | 64 | 194 |
| Palamau | 8 | 38 | 769 | 9 | 33 | 747 |
| Bokaro (new) | – | – | – | 3 | 45 | 187 |
| Ramgarh (new) | – | – | – | 3 | 35 | 186 |
| Total | 32 | 303 | 2,698 | 35 | 305 | 2,698 |
B. Deoghar’s new figures include Godda Sub-Division, which moves there from Santhal Pargana.
Chaibasa Division (split from Singhbhum)
| Offices | Singhbhum (before) | Chaibasa (new) | Singhbhum (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Offices | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub Offices | 72 | 24 | 48 |
| Branch Offices | 654 | 337 | 317 |
Khunti Division (split from Ranchi)
| Division | Sub-Divisions (before) | SOs (before) | BOs (before) | Sub-Divisions (after) | SOs (after) | BOs (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchi | 6 | 65 | 397 | 3 | 38 | 181 |
| Gumla | 4 | 25 | 360 | 4 | 23 | 327 |
| Khunti (new) | – | – | – | 3 | 29 | 249 |
| Total | 10 | 90 | 757 | 10 | 90 | 757 |
New Sub-Divisions
| New Sub-Division | Division | Made from | Offices (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itkhori | Hazaribagh | Barhi and Chatra Sub-Divisions | 4 SOs, 73 BOs |
| Amrapara | Santhal Pargana | Pakur, Dumka Central and Sahebganj Sub-Divisions | 4 SOs, 77 BOs |
| Chipadohar | Palamau | Latehar, Palamau Central and Palamau East Sub-Divisions | 3 SOs, 65 BOs |
Other Important Changes
- Hazaribagh West Sub-Division is renamed Ramgarh West Sub-Division.
- Parts of Hazaribagh West and Ramgarh East Sub-Divisions form the Ramgarh West and Ramgarh East Sub-Divisions of the new Ramgarh Division.
- Koderma Sub-Division is proposed to move to Giridih Division.
- Godda Sub-Division moves from Santhal Pargana to B. Deoghar Division.
- 5 SOs and 22 BOs of Latehar Sub-Division (Palamau) join the new Ramgarh Division.
Note: the order itself says some figures “may be reconciled by Jharkhand Circle”. For example, Santhal Pargana’s existing BOs are shown as 609 in one table and 607 in another. Final office lists will come from the Circle.
What Happens to Staff?
- Group B and C staff will be redeployed by the Head of Circle, in consultation with CIFA and the Region or Division.
- Willingness first: moves will be based on willingness or request, to reduce cost and inconvenience.
- Only live posts can be moved, not “deemed to be abolished” ones.
- 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 extra funds: costs will be met from the existing budget.
- One-year review: revenue and the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR) of all units will be compared after one year.
A Note for GDS and Exam Aspirants
If you are a GDS in Hazaribagh, Dhanbad, Palamau, Ranchi, Singhbhum or Santhal Pargana, your Branch Office may now fall under a new Division or Sub-Division. Your post and pay stay the same.
More Divisions can also mean Division-wise vacancies spread across more units in future GDS to MTS and GDS to Postman exams. Keep up with India Post Notifications, revise from the GDS to MTS Syllabus, and practise with GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers and weekly mock tests. Our GDS to MTS Online Classes and GDS to Postman Coaching come with live and recorded lessons and a full question bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new Postal Region in Jharkhand? Dhanbad Region, with headquarters at Dhanbad.
Which new Divisions are created? Bokaro, Ramgarh, Chaibasa and Khunti.
Which Divisions come under Dhanbad Region? B. Deoghar, Dhanbad, Giridih, Hazaribagh, Santhal Pargana and the new Bokaro Division.
Which new Sub-Divisions are created? Itkhori (Hazaribagh), Amrapara (Santhal Pargana) and Chipadohar (Palamau).
When do the changes take effect? From 1 November 2026.
Are any post offices closed? No. The total number of offices stays the same. They are only shared out among more Divisions and Sub-Divisions.