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Introduction
The Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle, Thiruvananthapuram, has released a new transfer and posting order for officers in the PS Group B cadre. The order is dated 22 October 2026 and takes effect immediately.
This is the second order issued under the Kerala Circle re-organisation and rebalancing exercise. The first order on the same day covered officers in the STS/JTS cadre. This one covers 15 PS Group B officers, including Assistant Directors, Superintendents and Senior Postmasters.
Here is the full list and what it means, in simple words.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle |
| Order No. | ST/1-2/Rebalancing/2026(ii) |
| Order date | 22-10-2026 |
| Based on | CPMG approval in Memo No. EST/1-1/2026/Re-Org dated 22-10-2026 |
| Cadre | PS Group B |
| Total officers | 15 |
| Effective from | Immediate effect, until further orders |
| Joining time | Not allowed; officers must join immediately |
| Signed by | Rahul R, APMG (HR) |
Full List of PS Group B Officers Transferred
| Sl. No. | Name | Present Post | New Post | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geetanjali K | AD (BD), O/o CPMG Kerala | AD (Marketing), O/o CPMG Kerala | Redesignation |
| 2 | B Lakshmi | Vigilance Officer, O/o CPMG Kerala | SPOs, Tiruvalla Division | Completion of post/station tenure |
| 3 | S Nandakumar | Sr. PM, Thiruvananthapuram GPO | AD Mails (Sales), O/o PMG (Logistics), Kochi | Completion of station tenure |
| 4 | P Binu | AD (Legal Cell), O/o CPMG Kerala | Superintendent, Foreign Post, Kochi | Completion of station tenure |
| 5 | Sreeraj S | AD (FS), O/o CPMG Kerala | AD (Staff/Est/HRD/LC), O/o DPS HQ Region, Thiruvananthapuram | Due to reorganisation |
| 6 | Ajith Kurian | Deputy Superintendent, O/o SSPOs Trivandrum North Dn. | SPOs, Thiruvananthapuram South Division | Due to reorganisation |
| 7 | Lekshmi G | AD (GA), O/o CPMG Kerala | AD (GA/CS/PLI/FS), O/o CPMG Kerala | Redesignation |
| 8 | Baijukumar B L | AD (Mails), O/o CPMG Kerala | AD (Mails/MMU/Parcel/CCS), O/o CPMG Kerala | Redesignation |
| 9 | Sankar N S | AD (Parcel), O/o CPMG Kerala | AD (Mails/MMU/Parcel/CCS), O/o DPS HQ Region, Thiruvananthapuram | Due to reorganisation |
| 10 | Sheeja O R | SPOs, Tiruvalla Division | Sr. PM, Thiruvananthapuram GPO | At request |
| 11 | Bindhu Varma | Sr. PM, Ernakulam HO | AD (Staff HRD), O/o CPMG Kerala | In the interest of service |
| 12 | M J George | Deputy SPOs, Ernakulam | AD (Estt/Legal), O/o CPMG Kerala | Due to reorganisation and on request |
| 13 | Fayaz A | SPOs, Lakshadweep | AD (FS/PLI), O/o DPS HQ Region, Trivandrum | At request |
| 14 | Rajalakshmi R | SP, PSD Thrissur | Central Region, Kochi | Completion of post tenure |
| 15 | Lolitha M Antony | SPOs, Irinjalakuda | SP, PSD Thrissur | At request |
AD = Assistant Director, SPOs = Superintendent of Post Offices, Sr. PM = Senior Postmaster, SP PSD = Superintendent, Postal Stores Depot
Transfers by Reason: A Simple Breakdown
| Reason | Number of Officers |
|---|---|
| Completion of tenure | 4 |
| Redesignation | 3 |
| Due to reorganisation | 3 |
| At request | 3 |
| In the interest of service | 1 |
| Reorganisation and on request | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
What these reasons mean:
- Redesignation: The officer stays in the same office, but the post name and work areas have changed. For example, AD (BD) is now AD (Marketing).
- Completion of tenure: The officer has finished the fixed time allowed in a post or station.
- Due to reorganisation: The post has shifted because of the new structure, such as posts moving to the DPS HQ Region office.
- At request: The officer had asked for the transfer.
Key Changes to Note
- New Senior Postmaster at Thiruvananthapuram GPO: Sheeja O R takes over from S Nandakumar.
- New SPOs at Tiruvalla Division: B Lakshmi replaces Sheeja O R.
- New SPOs at Thiruvananthapuram South Division: Ajith Kurian.
- New SP at PSD Thrissur: Lolitha M Antony replaces Rajalakshmi R.
- DPS HQ Region gets new AD posts: Staff/Est/HRD/LC, Mails/MMU/Parcel/CCS, and FS/PLI functions now have Assistant Directors in the DPS HQ Region office.
- Circle Office portfolios merged: Posts like GA, CS, PLI and FS, and Mails, MMU, Parcel and CCS have been combined under single Assistant Directors.
Important Instructions in the Order
- Portfolio rearrangement: Must follow the Circle Office re-organisation memo dated 22-10-2026.
- Charge reports: Will be sent to all concerned in due course.
- No joining time: All officers must join immediately without taking joining time.
- Accommodation: The Manager, MMS will arrange suitable accommodation as per the re-organisation letter.
- Hindi version: Will be issued later.
Who Received a Copy
- Secretary (Posts), DG Posts and DDG (P), Dak Bhawan, New Delhi
- PMG Central Region, Kochi and PMG Logistics, Kochi
- DPS Northern Region, Calicut and DPS HQ Region, Thiruvananthapuram
- Director of Accounts (Postal), Kerala Circle
- SSPOs Thiruvananthapuram North and Kollam Divisions
- SSRM RMS TV Division, Thiruvananthapuram
- SPOs Thiruvananthapuram South, Tiruvalla and Pathanamthitta
- All Group Officers, Circle Office, and all recognised Service Unions
Why This Matters for Postal Staff
These changes affect day-to-day work in many Kerala divisions:
- Staff in Tiruvalla, Thiruvananthapuram South and Irinjalakuda Divisions will have new or changing divisional heads.
- Thiruvananthapuram GPO and Ernakulam HO see changes at the Senior Postmaster level.
- Matters related to staff, HRD, PLI, mails and parcels may now be handled by different Assistant Directors, either in the Circle Office or the DPS HQ Region office.
Knowing the right officer helps you route your leave, transfer, promotion and grievance matters faster.
A Note for Promotion Exam Aspirants
Many PS Group B officers started their careers as Postal Assistants and moved up through departmental exams. If you are a GDS, MTS or Postman in Kerala, your growth can start with:
- GDS to MTS Departmental Exam
- GDS to Postman Departmental Exam
- MTS to PA or Postman to PA Departmental Exam
Prepare smartly with:
- The latest Postal Assistant Syllabus and GDS to MTS Syllabus
- India Post Previous Year Question Papers
- Regular India Post Mock Tests
- Updated India Post Study Material
- Flexible India Post Online Classes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the Kerala Circle PS Group B transfer order 2026?
It is an order dated 22-10-2026 that transfers and posts 15 PS Group B officers as part of the Kerala Circle re-organisation.
Q2. How many officers are covered in this order?
15 officers.
Q3. Who is the new Senior Postmaster of Thiruvananthapuram GPO?
Sheeja O R, who was earlier SPOs, Tiruvalla Division.
Q4. Will the officers get joining time?
No. All officers have been told to join immediately without taking joining time.
Q5. Why were some officers only redesignated?
Because of re-organisation, some posts were renamed and given wider work areas, while the officer stays in the same office.
Q6. Is this the only Kerala Circle order under re-organisation?
No. A separate order on the same day covered officers in the STS/JTS cadre. More orders may follow.