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What Has Changed in Maharashtra Postal Circle?
The Maharashtra Postal Circle, which also covers Goa, is getting a new Nashik Region, three new divisions (South Goa, Bhandara and Jalna) and two new sub-divisions (Roha and Mangrulpir). Two sub-divisions, Tuljapur and Dharmabad, are being reduced (merged into others).
The Office Memorandum (No. Y-38/27/2026-PE-II-DoP) was issued by the Establishment Division at Dak Bhawan on 11 October 2026. The changes start from 1 November 2026.
Preparing for an India Post Departmental Exam like GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, MTS to PA or Postman to PA in the Maharashtra Circle? Then these new names are worth a quick note.
Quick Facts
- Circle: Maharashtra (including Goa)
- New Postal Region: 1 (Nashik)
- New Postal Divisions: 3 (South Goa, Bhandara and Jalna)
- Renamed: the remaining Goa Division becomes North Goa Division
- New Sub-Divisions: 2 (Roha and Mangrulpir)
- Sub-Divisions reduced: 2 (Tuljapur and Dharmabad)
- Effective date: 1 November 2026
- Finance concurrence: Diary No. 109/2026-27/FA-CS(P) dated 01.10.2026
- Signed by: Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment)
New Nashik Region
The new Nashik Postal Region is made by reorganising the Navi Mumbai and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Regions. The new Regional Office will work from the existing PSD Nashik building.
Divisions in each Region (after the change)
| Region | Divisions |
|---|---|
| Navi Mumbai Region | Navi Mumbai, Palghar, Raigad, Thane |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Region | C.S. Nagar, Parbhani, Jalna (new), Dharashiv, Nanded, Beed, Latur |
| Nashik Region (new) | Malegaon, Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Bhusawal |
Postal network in these three Regions
| Region | Divisions | Post Offices | Branch Post Offices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navi Mumbai | 4 | 186 | 730 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 7 | 268 | 2,041 |
| Nashik (new) | 5 | 230 | 1,506 |
The 3 New Postal Divisions
1. South Goa Division (Goa Division split into two)
Goa Division is split into South Goa (new) and North Goa (the remaining part). The South Goa Divisional Office will be at the Postal Staff Colony, Dicarpale, Goa.
| Division | Sub-Divisions | HOs | SOs | BOs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goa (before) | 4 | 2 | 100 | 156 |
| South Goa (new) | 2 | 1 | 51 | 77 |
| North Goa (remaining) | 2 | 1 | 49 | 79 |
2. Bhandara Division (split from Nagpur MFL)
Bhandara Division is carved out of Nagpur MFL Division. It will start from rented accommodation.
| Division | Sub-Divisions | HOs | SOs | BOs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagpur MFL (before) | 11 | 3 | 70 | 871 |
| Bhandara (new) | 8 | 2 | 29 | 604 |
| Nagpur MFL (remaining) | 3 | 1 | 41 | 267 |
Bhandara takes the bigger share: 8 of the 11 sub-divisions and 604 of the 871 Branch Offices.
3. Jalna Division (from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Parbhani)
Jalna Division is made from parts of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Parbhani Divisions. It will also start from a rented building.
| Division | Sub-Divisions | HOs | SOs | BOs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (before) | 6 | 2 | 76 | 434 |
| Parbhani (before) | 4 | 1 | 37 | 350 |
| Jalna (new) | 2 | 1 | 31 | 221 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (remaining) | 4 | 1 | 49 | 251 |
| Parbhani (remaining) | 4 | 1 | 33 | 312 |
All the numbers add up: 113 Sub-Offices and 784 Branch Offices before and after.
Sub-Division Changes
(HO = Head Office, SO = Sub-Office, BO = Branch Office.)
1. New Roha Sub-Division (Raigad Division)
Roha Sub-Division will work from the existing departmental Roha Post Office building.
| Sub-Division | HO / SO / BO (before) | HO / SO / BO (after) |
|---|---|---|
| Alibag | 1 / 13 / 93 | 1 / 9 / 67 |
| Mahad | 0 / 13 / 99 | 0 / 10 / 82 |
| Mangaon | 0 / 17 / 96 | 0 / 13 / 65 |
| Roha (new) | – | 0 / 11 / 74 |
| Total | 1 / 43 / 288 | 1 / 43 / 288 |
2. New Mangrulpir Sub-Division (Akola Division)
Mangrulpir Sub-Division will work from the existing Mangrulpir Post Office building.
| Sub-Division | HO / SO / BO (before) | HO / SO / BO (after) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Akola | 1 / 12 / 70 | 1 / 15 / 65 |
| West Murtizapur | 0 / 10 / 94 | 0 / 8 / 75 |
| North Akot | 0 / 14 / 96 | 0 / 9 / 76 |
| East Washim | 0 / 9 / 107 | 0 / 6 / 75 |
| Mangrulpir (new) | – | 0 / 7 / 76 |
| Total | 1 / 45 / 367 | 1 / 45 / 367 |
3. Tuljapur Sub-Division reduced (Dharashiv Division)
Dharashiv Division had four sub-divisions: Dharashiv, Bhoom, Omerga and Tuljapur (1 HO, 30 SOs, 258 BOs). Tuljapur’s offices now go to the other three. No post office is closed.
| Sub-Division (after) | HOs | SOs | BOs | Total Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharashiv | 1 | 12 | 87 | 100 |
| Bhoom | 0 | 10 | 88 | 98 |
| Omerga | 0 | 8 | 83 | 91 |
| Total | 1 | 30 | 258 | 289 |
4. Dharmabad Sub-Division reduced (Nanded Division)
Dharmabad’s offices are shared among the remaining five sub-divisions. All 491 post offices stay open.
| Sub-Division (after) | HOs | SOs | BOs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanded East | 1 | 14 | 84 | 99 |
| Nanded West | 0 | 13 | 71 | 84 |
| Bhokar | 0 | 8 | 91 | 99 |
| Degloor | 0 | 11 | 85 | 96 |
| Kinwat | 0 | 7 | 106 | 113 |
| Total | 1 | 53 | 437 | 491 |
In short: two sub-divisions are added and two are reduced, so the total number of sub-divisions in the Circle stays the same, but the workload is spread more evenly.
What It Means for Staff
- Group B and C staff: The Head of the Circle will redeploy them, in consultation with CIFA and the Head of Region/Divisional Head.
- Willingness first: Staff will be moved based on their willingness or request, to keep costs and inconvenience low.
- Only live posts: Posts “deemed to be abolished” under DoE instructions cannot be used for redeployment.
- Group A officers: Separate orders will come from the Postal Directorate. Until then, the new units will run through local arrangement or additional charge.
- No new budget: Costs come from existing funds. Any new inspection vehicle needs separate approval.
One-Year Review
The Circle must grow revenue and improve the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR) of new and old units. After one year, before-and-after figures (concurred by CIFA) will go to the Establishment Division.
Timeline at a Glance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 01 Oct 2026 | Integrated Finance Wing concurrence (Diary No. 109/2026-27/FA-CS(P)) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | OM issued by Dak Bhawan |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Changes take effect; CPMG Maharashtra to issue orders and send an Action Taken Report |
Why This Matters for Exam Aspirants
New regions and divisions are a favourite India Post GK topic. Quick notes:
- New Region: Nashik (Malegaon, Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon, Bhusawal); office at PSD Nashik building
- New Divisions: South Goa, Bhandara and Jalna
- Goa Division’s remaining part is called North Goa Division
- New Sub-Divisions: Roha (Raigad) and Mangrulpir (Akola)
- Sub-Divisions reduced: Tuljapur (Dharashiv) and Dharmabad (Nanded)
New divisions can also bring new division-wise vacancy figures in future GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman and MTS to PA exams in the Maharashtra Circle.
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FAQ
Q1. Which new Region is created in Maharashtra Circle? Nashik Region, with Malegaon, Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon and Bhusawal Divisions.
Q2. Which new Divisions are created? South Goa (from Goa), Bhandara (from Nagpur MFL) and Jalna (from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Parbhani).
Q3. What will the old Goa Division be called? The remaining part will work as North Goa Division.
Q4. Which new Sub-Divisions are created? Roha under Raigad Division and Mangrulpir under Akola Division.
Q5. Will any post office close because Tuljapur and Dharmabad Sub-Divisions are reduced? No. The OM clearly says no post office is reduced. Only the supervision moves to other sub-divisions.
Q6. From when do these changes apply? From 1 November 2026.
Q7. Can this come in the India Post Departmental Exam? Yes, it can. New regions and divisions are useful for India Post GK questions in GDS to MTS, Postman and PA/SA exams.