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India Post Latest News: Ms Mariamma Thomas Appointed as Member (Philately, Media & Communication), Postal Services Board

India Post latest notification dated 24.07.2026 on new Postal Services Board Member appointment. Full details plus why GDS to MTS, MTS to PA, and Postman to PA aspirants should track India Post notifications daily.


What Happened? (India Post Notification Update)

Department of Posts has published a new Gazette Notification on 24.07.2026. Here is the simple summary:

  • The President has appointed Ms Mariamma Thomas (IPoS: 1994) to the post of Member (Philately, Media & Communication), Postal Services Board.
  • This appointment is under Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications.
  • The post is in Level 16 of the Pay Matrix, with a pay range of Rs. 2,05,400 to Rs. 2,24,400.
  • Her appointment is effective from 20.07.2026 (Forenoon), and will continue until further orders.
  • Order Number: F. No. 1-11/2025-SPG
  • Issued by: Assistant Director General (SPG), Department of Posts, New Delhi
  • This notification will also be published in Part I Section 2 of the Gazette of India.
  • Copy sent to: PS to Hon’ble MoC and MoSC, Secretary Posts office, Postal Services Board Members, all Chief Postmasters General, RAKNPA Ghaziabad, All Postmasters General, All DDsG, CEPT Mysore for website upload, and ADG(GA) for e-Gazette upload.

This is an important leadership update at the top level of India Post. It is a good example of India Post Latest News that every aspirant should be aware of.


Why Should GDS, MTS, Postman, and PA Aspirants Care About This?

You might think, “This is a senior officer appointment, not related to my exam.” But here is why it still matters:

  • The Postal Services Board is the top decision-making body of India Post. When new Members join, important decisions related to promotions, exams, and staff welfare keep moving smoothly.
  • Aspirants preparing for GDS to MTS Departmental Exam, MTS to PA Departmental Exam, or Postman to PA Departmental Exam should always follow such leadership updates, because notification and result approvals go through this Board.
  • This is a good reminder to build a daily habit of reading India Post Circulars and India Post Notifications, so you never miss your GDS to MTS Notification 2026, MTS to PA Notification 2026, or Postman to PA Notification 2026.

Quick Recap: What Aspirants Should Do Right Now

If you are preparing for:

  • GDS to MTS Exam
  • MTS to PA Exam (also known as MTS to SA)
  • Postman to PA Exam
  • GDS to Postman or GDS to Mail Guard Exam

Then follow this simple daily routine:

  1. Check India Post Latest News and India Post Notifications every day, even leadership updates like this one.
  2. Read the GDS to MTS Syllabus and GDS to MTS Exam Pattern carefully.
  3. Solve GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers and use a good GDS to MTS Question Bank.
  4. Attempt one GDS to MTS Mock Test or Postal Assistant Mock Test daily.
  5. Join proper GDS to MTS Online Classes or GDS to MTS Coaching instead of preparing alone without direction.
  6. Always match your GDS to MTS Study Material with the latest GDS to MTS Notification PDF.

About GDS to MTS, MTS to PA, and Postman to PA Exams (Short Overview)

If you are new and confused between these departmental exams, here is a simple explanation:

  • GDS to MTS: For Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) who want to become Multi Tasking Staff (MTS).
  • MTS to PA / MTS to SA: For MTS employees who want to become Postal Assistant (PA) or Sorting Assistant (SA).
  • Postman to PA / Postman to SA: For Postman staff who want to move up to Postal Assistant or Sorting Assistant.
  • GDS to Postman/Mail Guard: For GDS employees who want to become Postman or Mail Guard.

Each exam has its own:

  • Eligibility Criteria
  • Syllabus
  • Exam Pattern
  • Selection Process
  • Salary after promotion

So always prepare using the right GDS to MTS Course or MTS to PA Course based on the exam you are targeting.


Circle-Wise Preparation Tip

Notifications and exam updates can vary slightly circle to circle. Whether you belong to:

  • GDS to MTS Delhi Circle
  • GDS to MTS Punjab Circle
  • GDS to MTS Haryana Circle
  • GDS to MTS Rajasthan Circle
  • GDS to MTS Uttar Pradesh Circle
  • GDS to MTS Bihar Circle
  • GDS to MTS Odisha Circle
  • GDS to MTS Madhya Pradesh Circle
  • GDS to MTS Maharashtra Circle
  • GDS to MTS Gujarat Circle
  • GDS to MTS Tamil Nadu Circle
  • GDS to MTS Karnataka Circle
  • GDS to MTS Kerala Circle
  • GDS to MTS Assam Circle
  • GDS to MTS West Bengal Circle

…always cross-check your specific circle notification along with general India Post Departmental Exam updates.


Final Words

This Gazette Notification shows an important leadership change at the Postal Services Board level. As a GDS to MTS, MTS to PA, or Postman to PA aspirant, you should build the habit of tracking such notifications daily along with your regular GDS to MTS Preparation.

Keep your GDS to MTS Admit Card, GDS to MTS Result, and GDS to MTS Exam Date pages bookmarked so you never miss an important update.

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