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| SEO title (56 chars) | Bihar Postal Circle: New HQ Region Patna & Gopalganj Dn |
| (155 chars) | India Post creates HQ Region Patna, Gopalganj Division and new Sub-Divisions in Bihar Circle from 1 Nov 2026. See the Region map and Sub-Division changes. |
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| Image alt text | DoP order creating HQ Region Patna and Gopalganj Postal Division in Bihar Circle, October 2026 |
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Bihar Gets a New HQ Region at Patna
From 1 November 2026, Bihar Postal Circle will have a new HQ Postal Region, Patna. It is formed by rebalancing the Circle Office and the two existing Regions, North Region (Muzaffarpur) and East Region (Bhagalpur). The circle also gets a new Gopalganj Postal Division, split from Siwan, and several new Sub-Divisions.
The Office Memorandum was issued by the Establishment Division, Dak Bhawan, on 12 October 2026. The number is Q-13/34/2026-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: HQ Postal Region, Patna
- New Division: Gopalganj (from Siwan)
- New Sub-Divisions: East Champaran Central, Gaya South West, Sitamarhi North and Supaul East
- Reduced: Buxar East Sub-Division (Buxar now has 2 Sub-Divisions)
- Moved: Samastipur Division (from North Region) and Nawada Division (from direct Circle Office control) go to East Region
Which Division Is in Which Region?
| HQ Region, Patna (new) | North Region, Muzaffarpur | East Region, Bhagalpur |
|---|---|---|
| Aurangabad | Darbhanga | Begusarai |
| Bhojpur | East Champaran | Bhagalpur |
| Buxar | Madhubani | Katihar |
| Gaya | Muzaffarpur | Munger |
| Nalanda | Saran | Purnea |
| Patna | Sitamarhi | Saharsa |
| Patna Sahib | Siwan | Samastipur (moved in) |
| Rohtas | West Champaran | Nawada (moved in) |
| Vaishali | Gopalganj (new) | – |
| Patna GPO | – | – |
New Sub-Divisions
Gaya Division: new Gaya South West Sub-Division
| Sub-Division | HO (before) | SO (before) | BO (before) | HO (after) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaya Central | 1 | 11 | 83 | 1 | 9 | 75 |
| Jehanabad | 1 | 11 | 75 | 1 | 11 | 75 |
| Gaya South | 0 | 15 | 83 | 0 | 13 | 68 |
| Gaya West | 0 | 11 | 98 | 0 | 9 | 72 |
| Sherghati | 0 | 10 | 93 | 0 | 8 | 78 |
| Gaya South West (new) | – | – | – | 0 | 8 | 64 |
| Total | 2 | 58 | 432 | 2 | 58 | 432 |
Sitamarhi Division: new Sitamarhi North Sub-Division
| Sub-Division | HO (before) | SO (before) | BO (before) | HO (after) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitamarhi Central | 1 | 9 | 102 | 1 | 7 | 76 |
| Sitamarhi East | 0 | 10 | 100 | 0 | 7 | 74 |
| Sitamarhi West | 0 | 10 | 101 | 0 | 7 | 82 |
| Sitamarhi North (new) | – | – | – | 0 | 8 | 71 |
| Total | 1 | 29 | 303 | 1 | 29 | 303 |
Saharsa Division: new Supaul East Sub-Division and renaming
Saharsa Division goes from 5 to 6 Sub-Divisions.
| Before | HO | SO | BO | After | HO | SO | BO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saharsa East | 0 | 9 | 91 | Saharsa East | 0 | 8 | 85 |
| Saharsa West | 1 | 9 | 115 | Saharsa West | 1 | 7 | 83 |
| Supaul | 1 | 13 | 116 | Supaul East (new) | 0 | 10 | 89 |
| Murliganj | 0 | 8 | 103 | Supaul West (new name) | 1 | 9 | 95 |
| Madhepura | 0 | 11 | 107 | Madhepura North (new name) | 0 | 10 | 95 |
| – | – | – | – | Madhepura South (new name) | 0 | 6 | 85 |
| Total | 2 | 50 | 532 | Total | 2 | 50 | 532 |
East Champaran Central Sub-Division
A new East Champaran Central Sub-Division is created by reorganising four existing Sub-Divisions of East Champaran Division. The office figures are on a page not included in the copy we received.
Rebalancing Within Other Divisions
| Division | Sub-Divisions | BOs (before → after) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nawada | 4 | 327 → 327 | Internal rebalancing |
| Rohtas | 5 | 417 → 417 | Internal rebalancing |
| West Champaran | 3 | 259 → 259 | Internal rebalancing |
| Bhagalpur | 5 | 442 → 442 | Internal rebalancing |
| Bhojpur | 4 | 257 → 265 | Gets 8 BOs from Buxar |
| Buxar | 3 → 2 | 164 → 156 | Buxar East Sub-Division reduced; 8 BOs move to Bhojpur |
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.
- Group A officers: separate orders will come from the Postal Directorate.
- No extra funds: costs will be met from the existing budget.
- One-year review: revenue and the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR) will be compared after one year.
A Note for Bihar GDS and Exam Aspirants
If you work in Gopalganj, Gaya, Sitamarhi, Saharsa, Supaul, Madhepura or Buxar, your office may report to a new Division or Sub-Division from 1 November. Your post and pay do not change. Future vacancy lists for GDS to MTS Bihar Circle and GDS to Postman exams may show Gopalganj as a separate Division.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new Postal Region in Bihar? HQ Postal Region, Patna.
How many Regions will Bihar have? Three: HQ Region Patna, North Region Muzaffarpur and East Region Bhagalpur.
Which new Division is created? Gopalganj Postal Division, split from Siwan.
Which new Sub-Divisions are created? East Champaran Central, Gaya South West, Sitamarhi North and Supaul East.
What happens to Buxar Division? Buxar East Sub-Division is reduced, so Buxar has two Sub-Divisions. 8 BOs move to Bhojpur Division.
When do these changes start? From 1 November 2026.