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Three New Postal Sub-Divisions for Himachal Pradesh
India Post has approved three new Postal Sub-Divisions in Himachal Pradesh Circle. They are Sansarpur Terrace, Jogindernagar and Rajgarh, and they start working from 1 November 2026. No post office is closed. Existing offices are only shared out again so that each Sub-Division has a more manageable workload.
The Office Memorandum was issued by the Establishment Division, Dak Bhawan, on 12 October 2026. The number is Q-13/23/2026-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:
| New Sub-Division | Headquarters | Under Division | Offices in new Sub-Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sansarpur Terrace | Sansarpur Terrace | Dehra Gopipur | 11 SOs, 48 BOs |
| Jogindernagar | Jogindernagar | Mandi | 9 SOs, 67 BOs |
| Rajgarh | Rajgarh | Solan | 6 SOs, 66 BOs |
- Order date: 12 October 2026
- Effective from: 1 November 2026
- Total offices in Divisions: unchanged; only the Sub-Division boundaries change
Before and After: Office Counts
Dehra Gopipur Division (new Sansarpur Terrace Sub-Division)
| Sub-Division | HO (before) | SO (before) | BO (before) | HO (after) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehra | 1 | 17 | 64 | 1 | 10 | 53 |
| Jawali | 0 | 14 | 82 | 0 | 10 | 62 |
| Kangra | 1 | 10 | 88 | 1 | 10 | 71 |
| Sansarpur Terrace (new) | – | – | – | 0 | 11 | 48 |
| Total | 2 | 41 | 234 | 2 | 41 | 234 |
Mandi Division (new Jogindernagar Sub-Division)
| Sub-Division | HO (before) | SO (before) | BO (before) | HO (after) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kullu North | 2 | 16 | 58 | 2 | 15 | 56 |
| Kullu South | 0 | 9 | 82 | 0 | 9 | 75 |
| Mandi North | 0 | 16 | 72 | 0 | 12 | 59 |
| Mandi South | 1 | 11 | 74 | 1 | 10 | 48 |
| Sarkaghat | 0 | 15 | 73 | 0 | 13 | 59 |
| Sundernagar | 1 | 12 | 72 | 1 | 11 | 67 |
| Jogindernagar (new) | – | – | – | 0 | 9 | 67 |
| Total | 4 | 79 | 431 | 4 | 79 | 431 |
Solan Division (new Rajgarh Sub-Division)
| Sub-Division | HO (before) | SO (before) | BO (before) | HO (after) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solan | 1 | 13 | 77 | 1 | 13 | 57 |
| Subathu | 0 | 11 | 74 | 0 | 10 | 58 |
| Parwanoo | 0 | 15 | 66 | 0 | 11 | 52 |
| Nahan | 1 | 10 | 88 | 1 | 9 | 72 |
| Rajgarh (new) | – | – | – | 0 | 6 | 66 |
| Total | 2 | 49 | 305 | 2 | 49 | 305 |
What this means: large Sub-Divisions such as Dehra (64 to 53 BOs), Mandi South (74 to 48 BOs) and Solan (77 to 57 BOs) become smaller. Inspectors can then visit Branch Offices more often.
What Happens to Staff?
- Redeployment by the Circle. Group B and C staff will be redeployed by the Head of Circle, in consultation with CIFA and the Region or Division.
- Willingness first. Staff will be moved based on willingness or request, to keep cost and inconvenience low.
- Only live posts. Posts that are “deemed to be abolished” cannot be moved.
- Until then: the new Sub-Divisions will run through local arrangement or additional charge.
- No extra funds. Costs will be met from the existing budget of the Divisions and Circle.
- One-year review. Revenue and the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR) of Dehra Gopipur, Mandi and Solan Divisions will be compared after one year.
A Note for GDS and Exam Aspirants
If you are a GDS in one of these Divisions, your Branch Office may now report to a new Sub-Division and a new Inspector. Your post and pay do not change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which new Sub-Divisions are created in Himachal Pradesh? Sansarpur Terrace (Dehra Gopipur Division), Jogindernagar (Mandi Division) and Rajgarh (Solan Division).
From when will they start? From 1 November 2026.
Are any post offices closed? No. The total number of HOs, SOs and BOs in each Division stays the same.
How many offices will Jogindernagar Sub-Division have? 9 Sub Offices and 67 Branch Offices.
Will staff be transferred? Group B and C staff will be redeployed by the Circle, based on willingness as far as possible.
Who issued the order? The DoP Establishment Division, signed by Shri Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment), on 12 October 2026.