A new office order has been issued by the Department of Posts. This order is about a change in the headquarters of a senior officer. This blog explains the order in simple words. This update is useful for anyone following India Post latest news and India Post notifications, including departmental exam aspirants who track current affairs.
What Is This Office Order About?
The Department of Posts (Personnel Division), Ministry of Communications, has issued an official order. This order is numbered No. 1-1/2026-SPG. It is dated 17.07.2026 and issued from Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi.
The subject of this order is simple:
- The headquarters of the General Manager (GM), CEPT post is being changed.
- The headquarters is revised from Bengaluru to Mysuru.
- This change is a temporary redeployment, as per an earlier order.
Background of This Order
This order refers to an earlier order for context:
- The original order number is Y-41/13/2025-PE-II-DOP, dated 06.07.2026.
- This earlier order was issued by the Establishment Division.
- It dealt with the temporary redeployment of the GM, CEPT post from Bengaluru to Mysuru.
- Based on this, the current order finalizes the headquarters change.
Officer Affected by This Order
- The officer holding this post is Shri Chandra Sekhar Kakumanu (IPoS: 2006).
- He is currently designated as GM (CEPT).
- His headquarters is now officially shifted from Bengaluru to Mysuru.
- He will henceforth be designated as General Manager, CEPT, Mysuru.
Key Points of the Order
- This change has the approval of the Competent Authority.
- The order is issued under the signature of Kaushik Banerjee, Assistant Director General (SPG).
- Copies of this order have been sent to several important offices, including:
- PSO/Sr. PPS to Secretary Posts/PPS to Director General Postal Services
- Sr. PPS/PS to all Members, Postal Services Board
- CPMG, Karnataka Circle
- All CPMsG/Director, RAKNPA/JS&FA
- Sr. DDG (Vigilance)/Sr. DDG (PAF)
- Secretary, Postal Services Board/All Deputy Directors General
- Director (Staff)/Directors of all PTCs
- GM (CEPT) – for uploading the order on the India Post website
- Guard File
Quick Summary Table
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Order Number | 1-1/2026-SPG |
| Order Date | 17.07.2026 |
| Issuing Office | Department of Posts, Personnel Division, New Delhi |
| Reference Order | Y-41/13/2025-PE-II-DOP, dated 06.07.2026 |
| Officer Name | Shri Chandra Sekhar Kakumanu (IPoS: 2006) |
| Post | General Manager, CEPT |
| Previous Headquarters | Bengaluru |
| New Headquarters | Mysuru |
| Nature of Change | Temporary redeployment |
| Signed By | Kaushik Banerjee, Assistant Director General (SPG) |
Why This Update Matters for Departmental Exam Aspirants
You may be preparing for GDS to MTS exam, MTS to PA exam, Postman to PA exam, or any India Post departmental exam. This kind of order is useful to know because:
- General awareness sections in departmental exams often include India Post current affairs.
- Questions on officer transfers, CEPT (Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology), and Postal Circles sometimes appear in India Post GK sections.
- Knowing about CEPT, Mysuru helps build your overall understanding of India Post’s administrative structure.
- Staying updated with such office orders keeps you ready for any India Post quiz or current affairs question in your exam.
Final Words
This office order confirms an administrative change within the Department of Posts. The headquarters of the GM, CEPT post has been shifted from Bengaluru to Mysuru on a temporary basis. While this is an internal administrative matter, it is useful information for anyone tracking India Post latest news and preparing for departmental exams with a strong current affairs base.