Published on: 11 September 2026 Category: India Post Latest News | India Post Circulars | India Post Notifications
Quick Summary (Read This First)
- The Department of Posts has issued a fresh clarification letter on 10 September 2026.
- Letter number: Y-21/2/2026-PE-II, issued by the Establishment Division, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi.
- It is addressed to the Chief Postmaster General, Delhi Circle.
- 12.09.2026 (Saturday) and 13.09.2026 (Sunday) will be observed as holidays.
- All Post Offices in Delhi Circle will remain CLOSED on these two days.
- But RMS Offices and Transit Mail Offices (TMOs) in Delhi will remain OPEN on 11, 12 and 13 September 2026.
- Reason: the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit is being held in Delhi from 12th to 13th September 2026.
If you live in Delhi and were planning to visit a post office this weekend, please read the full details below before you step out.
What Exactly Happened?
The Delhi Circle sent an email dated 08.09.2026 to the Postal Directorate asking a simple question. With the BRICS Summit happening in the capital, should post offices stay open on 12th and 13th September? What about delivery work?
The Establishment Division has now replied with a clear answer through this official letter.
The clarification came with the approval of the Competent Authority and has been signed by Smt. Prabha Sharma, ADG (PE-I & RC), Link Officer ADG (PE-II).
Point-by-Point Breakdown of the Order
1. Post Offices — CLOSED
- 12.09.2026 (Saturday) — holiday
- 13.09.2026 (Sunday) — holiday
- All Post Offices in Delhi Circle will remain closed on both days.
- This means no counter work on these two days.
2. RMS Offices and TMOs — OPEN
- RMS Offices (Railway Mail Service) and Transit Mail Offices (TMOs) in Delhi will operate as usual.
- Open on 11.09.2026, 12.09.2026 and 13.09.2026.
- Delhi Circle has been directed to make all necessary arrangements so that RMS and TMO work runs without interruption during this period.
3. Why Are RMS and TMOs Kept Open?
This is the smart part of the order. Post offices handle the public-facing counter work. RMS Offices and TMOs handle the movement and sorting of mail across the country.
If RMS and TMOs also shut down for three days, mail would pile up everywhere, not just in Delhi. Keeping them running means the national mail chain stays intact even while Delhi counters are closed.
The DDG (MO) has specifically been asked to make the necessary mail arrangements accordingly.
Who Has Been Informed?
The letter has been circulated widely for information, including to:
- Sr. PPS to Secretary (P) and Sr. PPS to DG Postal Services
- PPS to all Members, Postal Services Board
- Sr. DDG (PAF), Sr. DDG (Vigilance & CVO), CGM (CCS&RB), CGM PLI, Director RAKNPA and all Chief Postmasters General
- JS&FA / Secretary (PSB) and all DDsG, Postal Directorate
- DDG (MO) — for mail arrangements
- All Directors and ADsG in the Postal Directorate
- Additional Director General, APS, R. K. Puram, New Delhi
- DG P&T Audit, Civil Lines, New Delhi
- GM, CEPT Mysore — with a request to upload the order on the India Post website
- SO Guard File
What This Means For The Public in Delhi
If you are in Delhi, plan your work accordingly.
- Do your post office work today (11.09.2026) itself if it cannot wait.
- Speed Post booking, Registered Post, money orders, savings account work, PLI and RPLI premium payment, Aadhaar and passport-related services at post offices — all of this will not be available on 12th and 13th.
- Delivery work will be affected on these two days since post offices are closed.
- Normal working is expected to resume from Monday, 15.09.2026.
- If you are expecting an important article, allow a delay of two to three days.
A small tip: track your consignment online instead of visiting the post office. If your item shows as “in transit”, it is likely moving through an RMS or TMO, which is still working.
What This Means For India Post Employees
- Post office staff in Delhi Circle get these two days as holidays.
- RMS and TMO staff in Delhi will be on duty on 11th, 12th and 13th September.
- Circle administration has been asked to arrange staff and logistics so that mail operations do not break down.
- Employees in other circles are not affected by this order. It applies only to Delhi Circle.
Why Aspirants Should Also Read Such Orders
If you are preparing for the GDS to MTS departmental exam, MTS to PA, Postman to PA or GDS to Postman / Mail Guard, orders like this are more useful than they look.
- Departmental exams regularly ask about post office working, RMS functions and mail flow. This one letter teaches you the practical difference between a Post Office, an RMS Office and a TMO.
- It also shows how the Establishment Division (PE Sections) at Dak Bhawan works and how instructions travel from the Directorate to a Circle.
- India Post current affairs and India Post GK questions are often built from recent circulars exactly like this one.
Quick Revision Point
| Office Type | Main Work | Public Counter? |
|---|---|---|
| Post Office | Booking, delivery, savings, PLI, counter services | Yes |
| RMS Office | Sorting and transmission of mail in bulk | No |
| TMO (Transit Mail Office) | Handling mail in transit between stations | No |
Remember this table. It is a common confusion point in departmental exam papers.
How To Build This Habit
- Read every India Post circular the day it is released.
- Keep a small notebook for India Post GK points picked from real orders.
- Solve GDS to MTS previous year question papers and MTS to PA previous year question papers to see how these topics are actually asked.
- Take a weekly GDS to MTS mock test to check retention.
- If self-study feels slow, structured GDS to MTS online classes or Postman to PA online classes with live plus recorded sessions can save you months.
This applies to every circle — Delhi Circle, Punjab Circle, Haryana Circle, Rajasthan Circle, Uttar Pradesh Circle, Bihar Circle, Madhya Pradesh Circle, Maharashtra Circle, Gujarat Circle, Tamil Nadu Circle, Karnataka Circle, Kerala Circle, Odisha Circle, Assam Circle and West Bengal Circle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Are post offices closed all over India on 12 and 13 September 2026? No. This order applies only to Delhi Circle. Other circles follow their normal calendar.
Q2. Will Speed Post and courier delivery happen in Delhi on these two days? Post offices are closed, so delivery work will be affected. However, RMS and TMOs are working, so mail will keep moving through the network.
Q3. Why is 11.09.2026 mentioned when post offices are open that day? The 11th is mentioned specifically to confirm that RMS Offices and TMOs must work on that day too, as part of the three-day arrangement.
Q4. Who issued this order? The Establishment Division, Department of Posts, signed by Smt. Prabha Sharma, ADG (PE-I & RC), Link Officer ADG (PE-II).
Q5. Where can I read the original letter? GM CEPT Mysore has been asked to upload it on the official India Post website. Always verify from the original before acting on any summary.
Final Word
This is a short order, but a timely one. If you have post office work in Delhi, finish it today. If you are an India Post employee, check whether you fall under post office duty or RMS/TMO duty. And if you are an aspirant, save this order — small circulars like this often turn into exam questions later.