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Andhra Pradesh Gets a Fourth Postal Region
From 1 November 2026, Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle will have a new Guntur-Amaravathi Postal Region (HQ Guntur), split from Vijayawada Region. The circle also gets 2 new Divisions, Kasibugga and Narsipatnam, and Amalapuram Division moves from Visakhapatnam Region to Vijayawada Region.
The Office Memorandum was issued by the Establishment Division, Dak Bhawan, on 12 October 2026. The number is Q-13/36/2026-PE-I-DOP, and it is signed by Shri Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment). It is part of the nationwide rationalization of postal units.
Quick facts at a glance:
- Order date: 12 October 2026
- Effective from: 1 November 2026
- New Region: Guntur-Amaravathi (HQ Guntur)
- New Divisions: Kasibugga (from Srikakulam) and Narsipatnam (from Anakapalle)
- Moved: Amalapuram Division, from Visakhapatnam Region to Vijayawada Region
- Kurnool Region: no change
The Four Regions After the Change
| Guntur-Amaravathi Region (new) | Vijayawada Region | Visakhapatnam Region | Kurnool Region (no change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guntur | Vijayawada | Anakapalle | Anantapur |
| Tenali | Gudivada | Narsipatnam (new) | Chittoor |
| Narasaraopet | Machilipatnam | Kakinada | Cuddapah |
| Markapur | Eluru | Parvathipuram | Hindupur |
| Prakasam | Tadepalligudem | Rajahmundry | Kurnool |
| Nellore | Bhimavaram | Srikakulam | Nandyal |
| Gudur | Amalapuram (moved in) | Kasibugga (new) | Proddatur |
| – | – | Visakhapatnam | Tirupati |
| – | – | Vizianagaram | – |
New Divisions: Before and After
Kasibugga Division (split from Srikakulam)
| Offices | Srikakulam (before) | Kasibugga (new) | Srikakulam (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Offices | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sub Offices | 65 | 24 | 41 |
| Branch Offices | 508 | 194 | 314 |
The Divisional Office will work from a leased building for an initial 2 years, at about ₹30,000 a month.
Narsipatnam Division (split from Anakapalle)
| Offices | Anakapalle (before) | Narsipatnam (new) | Anakapalle (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Offices | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub Offices | 45 | 20 | 25 |
| Branch Offices | 559 | 287 | 272 |
The Divisional Office will work from a rented building at Narsipatnam, at about ₹30,000 a month.
Amalapuram Division Moves to Vijayawada Region
Amalapuram Division (2 HOs, 37 SOs and 196 BOs, 235 post offices in all) moves from Visakhapatnam Region to Vijayawada Region, to balance the Regions. There is no change in its area, post offices or staff.
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, as far as possible, 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. A new inspection vehicle needs separate approval.
- One-year review: revenue and the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR) will be compared after one year.
A Note for AP GDS and Exam Aspirants
If you work in the Srikakulam or Anakapalle area, your office may report to the new Kasibugga or Narsipatnam Division from 1 November. Your post and pay do not change. Future vacancy lists for GDS to MTS and GDS to Postman exams in AP Circle may show these new Divisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new Postal Region in Andhra Pradesh? Guntur-Amaravathi Region, with headquarters at Guntur.
Which Divisions are in Guntur-Amaravathi Region? Guntur, Tenali, Narasaraopet, Markapur, Prakasam, Nellore and Gudur.
Which new Divisions are created? Kasibugga (from Srikakulam) and Narsipatnam (from Anakapalle).
Does anything change for Amalapuram Division staff? No. Only its Region changes, from Visakhapatnam to Vijayawada. Its area, offices and staff stay the same.
Does Kurnool Region change? No.
When do these changes start? From 1 November 2026.