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| SEO title (56 chars) | Haryana Postal Circle: New Sirsa Division from 1 Nov 2026 |
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| Image alt text | DoP order on new Sirsa Postal Division and Jind reallocation in Haryana Circle, October 2026 |
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Three Changes for Haryana Postal Circle
From 1 November 2026, Haryana Postal Circle will see three changes:
- A new Sirsa Postal Division, split from Hisar Division
- Mahendergarh Sub-Division merged into the other Sub-Divisions of Bhiwani Division (5 Sub-Divisions become 4)
- Jind District moved from Karnal Division to Sonipat Division
The Office Memorandum was issued by the Establishment Division, Dak Bhawan, on 12 October 2026. The number is Q-13/25/2026-PE-I-DOP, and it is signed by Shri Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment). It is part of the nationwide rationalization of postal units across 16 circles.
Quick facts at a glance:
- Order date: 12 October 2026
- Effective from: 1 November 2026
- New Division: Sirsa (HQ Sirsa), covering Sirsa and Fatehabad districts
- Sub-Division merged: Mahendergarh (Bhiwani Division)
- District moved: Jind, from Karnal to Sonipat Division
- Renaming: Tohana Sub-Division becomes Uklana Sub-Division
1. New Sirsa Postal Division
| Particulars | Hisar Division (before) | Sirsa Division (new) | Hisar Division (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue districts | Hisar, Hansi, Fatehabad, Sirsa (4) | Sirsa, Fatehabad (2) | Hisar, Hansi (2) |
| Tehsils | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Sub-Divisions | West, East, Uklana, Fatehabad, Sirsa-I, Sirsa-II (6) | Fatehabad, Sirsa-I, Sirsa-II (3) | West, East, Uklana (3) |
| Head Offices | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub Offices | 67 | 34 | 33 |
| Branch Offices | 446 | 266 | 180 |
Note on Tohana: Tohana Sub-Division lies in Fatehabad district, which goes to Sirsa. It will still stay with Hisar Division, because it is linked to Hisar for administration, and it will be renamed Uklana Sub-Division.
2. Mahendergarh Sub-Division Merged (Bhiwani Division)
| Sub-Division | HO (before) | SO (before) | BO (before) | HO (after) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDI (P) 1st, Bhiwani | 0 | 13 | 60 | 0 | 15 | 76 |
| SDI (P) 2nd, Bhiwani | 1 | 11 | 64 | 1 | 12 | 71 |
| SDI (P), Charkhi Dadri | 0 | 11 | 66 | 0 | 11 | 77 |
| Narnaul | 1 | 6 | 56 | 1 | 8 | 73 |
| Mahendergarh | 0 | 5 | 51 | – | – | – |
| Total | 2 | 46 | 297 | 2 | 46 | 297 |
Mahendergarh’s 5 SOs and 51 BOs are shared among the other four Sub-Divisions.
3. Jind District Moves to Sonipat Division
| Particulars | Sonipat (before) | Karnal (before) | Sonipat (after) | Karnal (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue districts | Sonipat (1) | Karnal, Panipat, Jind (3) | Sonipat, Jind (2) | Karnal, Panipat (2) |
| Tehsils | 4 | 15 | 9 | 10 |
| Sub-Divisions | Sonipat, Gohana (2) | Karnal East, Karnal West, Panipat, Jind East, Jind West (5) | Sonipat, Gohana, Jind East, Jind West (4) | Karnal East, Karnal West, Panipat (3) |
| Head Offices | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sub Offices | 34 | 73 | 53 | 54 |
| Branch Offices | 143 | 352 | 287 | 208 |
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.
- Only live posts can be moved, not “deemed to be abolished” ones.
- Group A officers (if needed): separate orders will come from the Postal Directorate.
- Until posts are moved: the new and merged units will run through local arrangement or additional charge.
- 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 Haryana GDS and Exam Aspirants
If you work in Sirsa, Fatehabad or Jind, your Branch Office will report to a new Division from 1 November. Your post and pay do not change. Future Division-wise vacancies for GDS to MTS Haryana Circle and GDS to Postman exams may be shown under the new Divisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which new Division is created in Haryana? Sirsa Postal Division, with headquarters at Sirsa.
Which districts come under Sirsa Division? Sirsa and Fatehabad.
What happens to Tohana Sub-Division? It stays with Hisar Division and is renamed Uklana Sub-Division.
Which Sub-Division is merged? Mahendergarh Sub-Division of Bhiwani Division.
Where does Jind district go? From Karnal Division to Sonipat Division.
When do these changes take effect? From 1 November 2026.