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What Has Changed in Karnataka Postal Circle?
Karnataka Circle is getting a new Western Karnataka Region with headquarters at Mangaluru. The Department of Posts has also given in-principle approval to move the South Karnataka Region headquarters from Bengaluru to Mysuru.
At the sub-division level, one new sub-division (Thirthahalli) is created and three (Benson Town, Kittur and Kundapura South) are reduced. No new division is created in this order.
The Office Memorandum (No. Y-38/25/2026-PE-II-DOP) was issued by the Establishment Division at Dak Bhawan on 12 October 2026. The changes start from 1 November 2026.
If you are preparing for an India Post Departmental Exam like GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, MTS to PA or Postman to PA in the Karnataka Circle, note these down.
Quick Facts
- Circle: Karnataka
- New Postal Region: 1 (Western Karnataka, HQ Mangaluru)
- Region HQ shift (in-principle): South Karnataka Region, Bengaluru → Mysuru
- New Postal Divisions: None
- New Sub-Division: Thirthahalli (Shivamogga Division)
- Sub-Divisions reduced: Benson Town (Bengaluru East), Kittur (Belagavi) and Kundapura South (Udupi)
- Effective date: 1 November 2026 (Western Region office to be set up by 31 October 2026)
- Finance concurrence: Diary No. 127/2026-27/FA-CS(P) dated 08.10.2026
- Signed by: Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment)
New Western Karnataka Region
The new Western Karnataka Region is made by redistributing divisions from the existing HQ Region, North Karnataka Region and South Karnataka Region.
- Headquarters: Mangaluru
- Office: Mangaluru Head Post Office, so there is no rent to pay
- Deadline: The CPMG must set up the office by 31 October 2026
Region-wise list of Divisions (after the change)
| Region | No. of Divisions | Divisions |
|---|---|---|
| Western Karnataka (new) | 7 | Chikkamagaluru, Karwar, Mangaluru, Puttur, Shivamogga, Sirsi, Udupi |
| South Karnataka | 9 | Ballari, Koppal, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Mandya, Mysuru, Nanjangud |
| North Karnataka | 12 | Bagalkot, Belagavi, Bidar, Chikodi, Dharwad, Gadag, Gokak, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura, Yadgiri |
| Bengaluru HQ Region | 6 | Bengaluru East, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru West, Channapatna, Kolar, Tumakuru |
So Karnataka Circle will now have four regions covering 34 divisions.
South Karnataka Region HQ to Move to Mysuru
The OM gives in-principle approval to shift the headquarters of South Karnataka Region from Bengaluru to Mysuru. The CPMG, Karnataka Circle will look for a departmental building in Mysuru, so that no rent is needed.
Sub-Division Changes
All four changes keep the same number of post offices. Only the supervising sub-division changes. (HO = Head Office, SO = Sub-Office, BO = Branch Office.)
1. New Thirthahalli Sub-Division (Shivamogga Division)
The vacant SPM Quarters at Thirthahalli, a departmental building, may be used for the new office.
| Sub-Division | HO / SO / BO (before) | HO / SO / BO (after) |
|---|---|---|
| Shivamogga | 1 / 19 / 67 | 1 / 19 / 47 |
| Shikaripura | 0 / 9 / 87 | 0 / 7 / 69 |
| Sagar | 1 / 14 / 78 | 1 / 11 / 62 |
| Bhadravathi | 1 / 22 / 61 | 1 / 16 / 52 |
| Thirthahalli (new) | – | 0 / 11 / 63 |
| Total | 3 / 64 / 293 | 3 / 64 / 293 |
2. Benson Town Sub-Division reduced (Bengaluru East Division)
Benson Town’s 27 Sub-Offices are shared between Sadashivanagar and Vimanapura. Yelahanka stays as it is. Bengaluru East will have 3 sub-divisions.
| Sub-Division | HO / SO / BO (before) | HO / SO / BO (after) | Total offices (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sadashivanagar | 1 / 17 / 6 | 1 / 30 / 6 | 37 |
| Benson Town | 0 / 27 / 0 | Reduced | – |
| Vimanapura | 1 / 17 / 5 | 1 / 31 / 5 | 37 |
| Yelahanka | 0 / 13 / 50 | 0 / 13 / 50 | 63 |
| Total | 2 / 74 / 61 | 2 / 74 / 61 | 137 |
3. Kittur Sub-Division reduced (Belagavi Division)
Kittur’s 8 SOs and 61 BOs are shared among Belagavi North, Belagavi South, Bailhongal and Ramdurg. Belagavi Division will have 4 sub-divisions.
| Sub-Division | HO / SO / BO (before) | HO / SO / BO (after) |
|---|---|---|
| Belagavi North | 1 / 19 / 37 | 1 / 23 / 59 |
| Belagavi South | 0 / 16 / 51 | 0 / 18 / 67 |
| Bailhongal | 1 / 9 / 60 | 1 / 10 / 74 |
| Ramdurg | 1 / 9 / 62 | 1 / 10 / 71 |
| Kittur | 0 / 8 / 61 | Reduced |
| Total | 3 / 61 / 271 | 3 / 61 / 271 |
4. Kundapura South Sub-Division reduced (Udupi Division)
Kundapura South’s 13 SOs and 57 BOs go to Udupi South, Udupi North and Kundapura. Udupi Division will have 3 sub-divisions.
| Sub-Division | HO / SO / BO (before) | HO / SO / BO (after) |
|---|---|---|
| Udupi South | 1 / 19 / 46 | 1 / 23 / 56 |
| Udupi North | 1 / 12 / 49 | 1 / 16 / 75 |
| Kundapura South | 0 / 13 / 57 | Reduced |
| Kundapura | 1 / 15 / 49 | 1 / 20 / 70 |
| Total | 3 / 59 / 201 | 3 / 59 / 201 |
In short: one sub-division is added and three are reduced, so Karnataka Circle has two fewer sub-divisions overall.
What It Means for Staff
- Group B and C staff: The Head of the Circle will redeploy them, in consultation with CIFA, the Head of Region or the Divisional Head.
- Willingness first: As far as possible, staff will be moved based on their willingness or request, to keep costs and inconvenience low.
- Only live posts: Posts “deemed to be abolished” under DoE instructions cannot be used for redeployment.
- Group A officers: Separate orders will come from the Postal Directorate. Until then, the new units will run through local arrangement or additional charge.
- No new budget: Costs come from existing funds. Any new inspection vehicle needs separate approval.
One-Year Review
The Circle must grow revenue and improve the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR) of new and old units. After one year, before-and-after figures (concurred by CIFA) will go to the Establishment Division.
Timeline at a Glance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 Sep 2026 | Karnataka Circle sends its proposal |
| 08 Oct 2026 | Integrated Finance Wing concurrence (Diary No. 127/2026-27/FA-CS(P)) |
| 12 Oct 2026 | OM issued by Dak Bhawan |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Western Region office at Mangaluru to be set up |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Changes take effect; CPMG Karnataka to send an Action Taken Report |
Why This Matters for Exam Aspirants
Regions and their headquarters are a favourite India Post GK topic. Quick notes:
- New Region: Western Karnataka, HQ Mangaluru, 7 divisions
- South Karnataka Region HQ to move from Bengaluru to Mysuru (in-principle)
- Karnataka now has 4 regions: South Karnataka (9), North Karnataka (12), Western Karnataka (7) and Bengaluru HQ (6)
- New Sub-Division: Thirthahalli (Shivamogga)
- Sub-Divisions reduced: Benson Town, Kittur and Kundapura South
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FAQ
Q1. Which new Region is created in Karnataka Circle? Western Karnataka Region, with headquarters at Mangaluru.
Q2. Which divisions are in the new Western Karnataka Region? Seven: Chikkamagaluru, Karwar, Mangaluru, Puttur, Shivamogga, Sirsi and Udupi.
Q3. Is South Karnataka Region moving? In-principle approval has been given to shift its headquarters from Bengaluru to Mysuru. The CPMG will look for a departmental building in Mysuru.
Q4. Is any new Postal Division created in Karnataka? No. This OM creates a new Region and a new Sub-Division, but no new Division.
Q5. Which sub-divisions are reduced? Benson Town (Bengaluru East), Kittur (Belagavi) and Kundapura South (Udupi). Their offices go to nearby sub-divisions; no post office is closed.
Q6. From when do these changes apply? From 1 November 2026.
Q7. Can this come in the India Post Departmental Exam? Yes, it can. Regions and their headquarters are useful for India Post GK questions in GDS to MTS, Postman and PA/SA exams.