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What Has Changed in Madhya Pradesh Postal Circle?
Madhya Pradesh Circle is getting a new Gwalior Region, four new divisions (Dhar, Dewas, Khargone and Singrauli) and one new sub-division (Pawai). The two Indore divisions, Indore Mofussil and Indore City, are being merged into a single Indore Division.
The Office Memorandum (No. Y-38/16/2026-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 Madhya Pradesh Circle, these changes are worth noting.
Quick Facts
- Circle: Madhya Pradesh
- New Postal Region: 1 (Gwalior, HQ Gwalior)
- New Postal Divisions (4): Dhar, Dewas, Khargone and Singrauli
- Divisions merged: Indore Mofussil + Indore City → Indore Division
- New Sub-Division: Pawai (Satna Division)
- Effective date: 1 November 2026
- Circle proposal (Gwalior Region): dated 03.09.2026
- Finance concurrence: Diary No. 123/2026-27/FA-CS(P) dated 07.10.2026
- Signed by: Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment)
New Gwalior Region
The new Gwalior Region, with headquarters at Gwalior, is made by redistributing divisions from the HQ Region (Bhopal), Jabalpur Region and Indore Region. The Regional Office will work from the existing departmental building at Morar Head Post Office, Gwalior.
Region-wise list of Divisions (after the change)
| Region | No. of Divisions | Divisions |
|---|---|---|
| Gwalior (new) | 6 | Gwalior, Guna, Morena, Shivpuri, Chhatarpur, Sagar |
| HQ Region, Bhopal | 5 | Bhopal, Narmadapuram, Chhindwara, Sehore, Vidisha |
| Jabalpur Region | 7 | Jabalpur, Balaghat, Satna, Shahdol, Rewa, Mandla, Singrauli (new) |
| Indore Region | 8 | Indore, Ujjain, Khandwa, Mandsaur, Ratlam, Dewas (new), Dhar (new), Khargone (new) |
So Madhya Pradesh Circle will have four regions with 26 divisions in all, as listed in Annexure-I.
New Divisions and the Indore Merger
1 & 2. Dhar and Dewas Divisions + Indore City and Mofussil merged
Four old divisions (Indore Mofussil, Indore City, Ujjain and Ratlam) are reorganised into five: the new Dhar and Dewas Divisions, a single merged Indore Division, and smaller Ujjain and Ratlam Divisions.
| Offices | All 4 old divisions (before) | New Dhar | New Dewas | Indore (merged) | Ujjain (after) | Ratlam (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Offices | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Sub-Offices | 173 | 25 | 33 | 50 | 38 | 27 |
| Branch Offices | 1,249 | 337 | 309 | 111 | 221 | 271 |
- All totals stay the same: 19 sub-divisions, 8 HOs, 173 SOs and 1,249 BOs.
- Dhar Division office: departmental building of Dhar HO.
- Dewas Division office: departmental building of Dewas HO.
3. Khargone Division (split from Khandwa, Indore Region)
The office will be on the second floor of Khargone HPO, so there is no rent.
| Offices | Khandwa (before) | New Khargone | Khandwa (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Offices | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub-Offices | 51 | 25 | 26 |
| Branch Offices | 567 | 344 | 223 |
4. Singrauli Division (split from Rewa, Jabalpur Region)
Singrauli Division has its headquarters at Singrauli and will start in a rented building.
| Offices | Rewa (before) | New Singrauli | Rewa (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Offices | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub-Offices | 54 | 18 | 36 |
| Branch Offices | 548 | 250 | 298 |
New Pawai Sub-Division (Satna Division)
Pawai Sub-Division, with headquarters at Pawai, is made by reorganising the Satna Division sub-divisions. The Sub-Divisional Inspector’s office will start in rented premises.
| Sub-Division | HO / SO / BO (before) | HO / SO / BO (after) |
|---|---|---|
| Satna I | 1 / 10 / 91 | 1 / 9 / 82 |
| Satna II | 0 / 12 / 100 | 0 / 11 / 83 |
| Maihar | 0 / 9 / 115 | 0 / 6 / 85 |
| Panna | 0 / 9 / 107 | 0 / 7 / 83 |
| Pawai (new) | – | 0 / 7 / 80 |
| Total | 1 / 40 / 413 | 1 / 40 / 413 |
All the tables in this OM add up correctly.
What It Means for Staff
- Group B and C staff: The Head of the Circle will redeploy them, in consultation with CIFA and the Head of Region/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 |
|---|---|
| Aug – Sep 2026 | MP Circle sends its proposals (10.08, 11.08, 22.08 and 03.09.2026) |
| 07 Oct 2026 | Integrated Finance Wing concurrence (Diary No. 123/2026-27/FA-CS(P)) |
| 12 Oct 2026 | OM issued by Dak Bhawan |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Changes take effect; CPMG MP to issue orders and send an Action Taken Report |
Why This Matters for Exam Aspirants
New regions and divisions are a favourite India Post GK topic. Quick notes:
- New Region: Gwalior (Gwalior, Guna, Morena, Shivpuri, Chhatarpur, Sagar); office at Morar HPO
- MP Circle regions now: HQ Bhopal, Jabalpur, Indore and Gwalior
- New Divisions: Dhar, Dewas, Khargone and Singrauli
- Indore Mofussil + Indore City merge into one Indore Division
- New Sub-Division: Pawai (Satna)
New divisions can also bring new division-wise vacancy figures in future GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman and MTS to PA exams in the Madhya Pradesh Circle.
Preparing for the GDS to MTS Departmental Exam, Postman to PA or MTS to PA exam? Our GDS to MTS Online Classes, India Post Mock Tests, India Post Previous Year Question Papers and India Post Study Material make every topic easy, step by step.
FAQ
Q1. Which new Region is created in MP Circle? Gwalior Region, with headquarters at Gwalior. It has Gwalior, Guna, Morena, Shivpuri, Chhatarpur and Sagar Divisions.
Q2. Which new Divisions are created? Four: Dhar, Dewas, Khargone (from Khandwa) and Singrauli (from Rewa).
Q3. What happens to Indore City and Indore Mofussil Divisions? They are merged into one Indore Division.
Q4. Which new Sub-Division is created? Pawai Sub-Division under Satna Division.
Q5. Where will the Gwalior Regional Office be? In the existing departmental building at Morar Head Post Office, Gwalior.
Q6. From when do these changes apply? From 1 November 2026.
Q7. Can this come in the India Post Departmental Exam? Yes, it can. New regions and divisions are useful for India Post GK questions in GDS to MTS, Postman and PA/SA exams.