Published: 18 September 2026 | Category: India Post Circulars & Latest News
A fresh order has been issued by the Department of Posts, Training Division, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi. Under Tr-13/21/2024-Training-DOP-Part (2), dated 17.09.2026, the Directorate has directed all IPoS officers at JTS, STS, JAG and SAG levels to complete five online courses on procurement, consultancy and contract management on the iGOT Karmayogi and Dak Karmayogi (DKY) portals.
Last date to complete: 31.10.2026.
Here is the full circular explained in simple points.
Quick Summary of the Circular
- Issued by: Training Division, Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
- File number: Tr-13/21/2024-Training-DOP-Part (2)
- Date: 17.09.2026
- Subject: Completion of Courses on Procurement, Consultancy and Contract Management with Vendors
- Applicable to: All IPoS officers at JTS / STS / JAG / SAG levels
- Portals: iGOT Karmayogi and Dak Karmayogi (DKY)
- Number of courses: 5
- Deadline: 31.10.2026
- Signed by: Manoj Kumar, Deputy Director General (Training, WS, OL, Wlf & Sports)
Background — Why This Order Was Issued
- This flows from the Capacity Building Programme for Group ‘A’ Officers on working with private vendors and consultants.
- RAKNPA (Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy), Ghaziabad recently conducted two on-site workshops for senior officers at the Director / PMG level.
- The objective was to strengthen their understanding and capacity in managing private vendors and consultants effectively.
- As a continuation of those workshops, RAKNPA developed an online training course so that the learning reaches all officers, not just workshop participants.
The Five Recommended Courses
| Sr. | Course Name | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Vendors and Consultants | RAKNPA |
| 2 | Digital Transformation: Effective Procurement and Project Management | National e-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY |
| 3 | New Initiative on Public Procurement Landscape of India | National e-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY |
| 4 | Procurement Services (Consultancy / Non-Consultancy) | Department of Expenditure |
| 5 | Introduction to Contract Management | ISTM |
All five courses are available on the iGOT Karmayogi Portal at portal.igotkarmayogi.gov.in. The RAKNPA course is available on both iGOT Karmayogi and Dak Karmayogi (DKY).
Who Must Complete These Courses
The circular is addressed to:
- CPMG, All Circles
- CGM, Parcel / PLI / CCS & RB Directorate
- Sr. DDG, PAF / Vigilance, Postal Directorate
- Director, RAKNPA, Ghaziabad
- CE-I / II, Postal Directorate
- JS & AF, Postal Directorate
- DDG, All Divisions in Postal Directorate
- GM, CEPT
- Director, All PTCs
Heads of these offices must disseminate the information among all concerned officers and ensure completion by all IPoS officers at JTS, STS, JAG and SAG levels in their respective Directorate, Circles and Units.
The circular is also being circulated through the e-Office notice board and the India Post Portal.
Simple Action Checklist for Officers
- Log in to the iGOT Karmayogi Portal using your registered official credentials.
- Search each course by its exact name from the table above.
- Enrol in all five courses.
- Complete the modules and the assessment for each course.
- Download the certificate after completion.
- Keep a copy of each certificate for your personal and office record.
- Report completion to your Circle or Unit training coordinator.
- Finish everything on or before 31.10.2026. Do not leave it to the last week.
What These Courses Actually Cover
In plain language, the five courses together build capability in:
- Selecting and engaging private vendors the right way.
- Managing consultants and defining their scope of work clearly.
- Public procurement rules and the current procurement landscape of India.
- Digital tools in procurement and project management.
- Contract drafting, monitoring and management fundamentals.
With India Post expanding into parcel, logistics, IT systems and large infrastructure projects, procurement and contract handling has become a core officer skill rather than a specialist subject.
Why This Matters for Departmental Exam Aspirants
If you are preparing for GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, MTS to PA or Postman to PA, this circular still deserves your attention.
- India Post circulars and latest news are part of departmental general awareness.
- Topics like RAKNPA, PTCs, iGOT Karmayogi, Mission Karmayogi and Dak Karmayogi are common in general awareness questions.
- Knowing the structure of the Department — Directorate, Circles, CEPT, PTCs, RAKNPA — helps in both the exam and your service career.
- Mission Karmayogi is a flagship national capacity-building programme and appears regularly in current affairs sections.
Quick facts worth memorising:
- RAKNPA stands for Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy, located at Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
- iGOT Karmayogi is the online learning platform under Mission Karmayogi, run by NeGD, MeitY.
- Dak Karmayogi (DKY) is India Post’s own learning platform.
- ISTM is the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management.
- IPoS stands for Indian Postal Service, the Group ‘A’ service of the Department of Posts.
- JTS, STS, JAG and SAG are the grade levels of Group ‘A’ officers.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. Who has to complete these courses?
All IPoS officers at JTS, STS, JAG and SAG levels in the Directorate, Circles and Units.
Q2. What is the last date?
31 October 2026.
Q3. How many courses are there?
Five, listed in the circular table above.
Q4. Where are the courses hosted?
On the iGOT Karmayogi Portal. The RAKNPA course is also available on the Dak Karmayogi (DKY) Portal.
Q5. Who developed the main course?
RAKNPA, Ghaziabad, developed “Management of Vendors and Consultants” following two on-site workshops for Director / PMG level officers.
Q6. Who issued the circular?
Manoj Kumar, Deputy Director General (Training, WS, OL, Wlf & Sports), Department of Posts, on 17.09.2026.
Q7. Is this applicable to Postal Assistants, Postmen or GDS?
No. This particular order applies to Group ‘A’ IPoS officers. However, the subject knowledge is useful general awareness for all departmental staff.