The Department of Posts has issued a fresh Office Order dated 20 July 2026. This order comes from the Personnel Division at Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi. Here is a short and simple summary of what it says.
What the Order Says
- Shri Prateek Jhajharia, an IPoS 2011 batch officer, currently serving as Director Postal Services (Mails & BD), Delhi Circle, has been placed at the disposal of Army Postal Services.
- This move follows his Temporary Commissioning in the Army Postal Services, in the acting rank of Colonel.
- The order was issued based on letters from the Military Secretary’s Branch and the Additional Director General, Army Postal Services.
- The officer will report to the APS Wing, Brigade of the Guards Regimental Centre, Kamptee, Nagpur, for orientation training.
- His new rank and posting will take effect from the date he formally takes charge as a Temporary Commissioned officer at APS Wing, Kamptee.
Why This Kind of Order Matters
Officers from the Indian Postal Service, or IPoS, are sometimes deputed to Army Postal Services. This helps the Army handle postal operations for defence personnel, especially in field and border areas. Such office orders are routine but important, since they confirm rank, reporting location, and effective dates for the officer’s new assignment.
Who Received This Order
Copies of this order were sent to several offices, including the Secretary (Posts), Postal Services Board members, the Military Secretary’s Branch, CPMG Delhi Circle, the officer concerned, and GM (CEPT), Mysore, for uploading the order on the India Post website.
Final Thoughts
This is a routine personnel order, but it reflects how India Post and Army Postal Services work together at the officer level. Readers who track India Post notifications and circulars regularly can expect more such updates as postings, transfers, and deputations are announced from time to time.