The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram, has issued a notification calling for willingness from eligible officials in the Postal Assistant cadre. This is a fresh India Post notification and is important for anyone tracking Postal Assistant promotion, posting, and India Post circulars in 2026.
Below is a simple breakdown of what this notification says and what eligible officials need to know.
What Is This Notification About?
The Kerala Circle office is inviting willingness from Postal Assistants to work in the Office of the Director of Accounts (Postal), Postal Accounts Office, Kerala. This posting is on a local arrangement basis, not a permanent transfer.
This notification is addressed to:
- The Postmaster General, Central Region, Kochi
- The Postmaster General, Northern Region, Calicut
- The SSPOs, Trivandrum (North)/Kollam Division
- The SPOs, Trivandrum (South)/Pathanamthitta/Tiruvalla Division
Eligibility Criteria
Not every Postal Assistant can apply. As per the notification, the eligibility criteria are:
- The official must have completed 10 years of service in the Postal Assistant cadre.
- The official must be in Grade Pay of Rs 2800/-.
Terms and Conditions of Local Arrangement
This local arrangement posting comes with clear terms and conditions. Officials interested in this Postal Assistant recruitment opportunity should read these carefully:
- The attachment is purely temporary. Officials found unsuitable can be sent back to their parent division or unit at any time, without any reason being given.
- Officials on this local arrangement will not get DA, deputation pay, or duty allowance.
- Pay and allowances will continue to be drawn and paid by the parent unit only.
- Service matters like MACP, promotion, and stepping up of pay will be handled by the parent division or unit, not by the Postal Accounts Office.
- The official cannot be absorbed against any vacant post in the Office of the Director of Accounts (Postal) under any circumstances.
- Service records and leave particulars will continue to be maintained by the parent unit for all administrative purposes.
How to Apply
Eligible Postal Assistants who wish to apply should follow this process:
- Applications must be submitted in the proforma given as “Annexure-A.”
- Applications must be sent through the proper channel only.
- Only applications recommended by the Divisional Head will be considered.
- Applicants should not send advance copies of their application through Dak or email directly to the O/o DAP, Trivandrum.
- Applications without recommendation from the concerned authority will not be considered.
Important Date to Remember
Applications duly approved by the Divisional Head should reach the office on or before 21-07-2026. Eligible officials are advised to complete and submit their forms well before this deadline to avoid last-minute issues.
Why This India Post Notification Matters
This is a good opportunity for eligible Postal Assistants who want a change in work environment through local arrangement. However, since the pay, allowances, and service matters remain tied to the parent unit, officials should weigh the terms and conditions carefully before applying.
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Disclaimer: This blog is based on the official notification issued by the Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, dated 08-07-2026 (Reference: ST/LocalArrangement/DAP I/320733/2026). Please refer to the original notification and your Divisional Office for the most accurate and updated information before applying.