The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has issued a fresh transfer and posting order for Higher Administrative Grade (HAG) officers of the Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’. This is important India Post latest news for staff and officials tracking leadership changes across Postal Circles, including Kerala Circle.
Here is a simple breakdown of this order.
What Is This Order About?
The Competent Authority has approved the transfer and posting of several HAG officers of the Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’, in the interest of service, with immediate effect. The order also covers officers who are returning to the Department of Posts after completing deputation or end tenure leave.
This order was issued by the Personnel Division, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, dated 08-07-2026.
Officers Transferred with Immediate Effect
- Shri Amitabh Singh (IPoS: 1995) – Moves from CPMG, Maharashtra Circle to CPMG, Kerala Circle, against the restored post which was earlier redeployed as Sr. DDG (Work Study), Postal Directorate.
- Shri Pranav Kumar (IPoS: 1995) – Moves from CPMG, Uttar Pradesh Circle to CPMG, Chhattisgarh Circle, vice Shri Ajay Singh Chauhan transferred.
- Col Arvind Varma (IPoS: 1997) – Moves from CPMG, Assam Circle to Director, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy, Ghaziabad, against a vacant post.
- Shri Sachin Kishore (IPoS: 1997) – Moves from CPMG, Haryana Circle to CPMG, Assam Circle, vice Col Arvind Varma transferred.
- Shri Ajay Singh Chauhan (IPoS: 1998) – Moves from CPMG, Chhattisgarh Circle to CPMG, Uttar Pradesh Circle, vice Shri Pranav Kumar transferred.
Officers Posted After Return from Deputation
The Competent Authority has also approved postings for HAG officers returning to the Department of Posts on completion of deputation or end tenure leave:
- Ms. Radhika Chakravarthy (IPoS: 1996) – Posted as CPMG, Tamil Nadu Circle, vice Ms. Mariamma Thomas promoted to the Grade of Member, Postal Services Board.
- Ms. Swati Madhukar Pandey (IPoS: 1997) – Posted as CPMG, Karnataka Circle, against a vacant post.
Key Administrative Notes
- Relevant charge reports of all transferred officers will be sent in due course.
- A Hindi version of this order will follow separately.
- The order has also requested restoration of the post of CPMG, Kerala, which was earlier redeployed as Sr. DDG (Work Study), Postal Directorate.
- The order has been directed to be uploaded on the India Post website for wider circulation.
Why This Matters for India Post Employees
Transfers at the CPMG and HAG level often set the tone for administrative priorities within a Circle. For Kerala Circle followers in particular, the posting of Shri Amitabh Singh as the new CPMG is a notable development, since Kerala Circle handles Postal Assistant recruitment, promotion notifications, and departmental exam matters closely followed by aspirants and staff.
Reference Details
- Order No: 1-7/2025-SPG
- Issued by: Personnel Division, Department of Posts, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
- Dated: 08-07-2026
- Signed by: Aarti Verma, Director (Staff), and Kaushik Banerjee, Assistant Director General (SPG)
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Disclaimer: This blog is based on the official transfer order issued by the Department of Posts dated 08-07-2026 (Reference: 1-7/2025-SPG). Please refer to the original order for the most accurate and updated information.