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| Image alt text | DoP order creating Nabarangpur Postal Division and new sub-divisions in Odisha Circle, October 2026 |
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What Changes in Odisha Postal Circle?
From 1 November 2026, Odisha Postal Circle gets a new Nabarangpur Postal Division (HQ Jeypore K) and 3 new Sub-Divisions. Its three Regions are rebalanced, but no Region is created or merged.
The Office Memorandum was issued by the Establishment Division, Dak Bhawan, on 12 October 2026. The number is Q-13/37/2026-PE-I-DOP, and it is signed by Shri Dushyant Mudgal, DDG (Establishment). It is part of the nationwide rationalization of postal units.
Quick facts at a glance:
- Order date: 12 October 2026
- Effective from: 1 November 2026
- New Division: Nabarangpur (HQ Jeypore K), from Koraput and Kalahandi
- New Sub-Divisions: Chandbali (Bhadrak), Kishoreganj (Dhenkanal) and Raghunathpur (Cuttack South)
- Merged: Cuttack West Sub-Division, into Cuttack East and Salipur
- Regions: still three; Mayurbhanj, Rairangpur and Nayagarh Divisions are moved between them
The Three Regions After Rebalancing
| Bhubaneswar (HQ) Region | Berhampur Region | Sambalpur Region |
|---|---|---|
| Balasore | Aska | Balangir |
| Bhadrak | Berhampur | Dhenkanal |
| Bhubaneswar | Kalahandi | Keonjhar |
| Cuttack City | Koraput | Rourkela |
| Cuttack South | Phulbani | Sambalpur |
| Jajpur | Rayagada | Sundergarh |
| Kendrapara | Nayagarh | Mayurbhanj |
| Puri | Nabarangpur (new) | Rairangpur |
| PSD Bhubaneswar | – | – |
New Nabarangpur Division
Made by splitting and merging parts of Koraput and Kalahandi Divisions. The Divisional Office will work from the Jeypore (K) HO complex.
| Offices | Koraput (before) | Koraput (after) | Kalahandi (before) | Kalahandi (after) | Nabarangpur (new) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 7 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Offices | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub Offices | 61 | 41 | 40 | 29 | 31 |
| Branch Offices | 562 | 378 | 527 | 370 | 341 |
Sub-Division Changes
Cuttack West merged (Cuttack City Division)
| Sub-Division | HO (before) | SO (before) | BO (before) | HO (after) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuttack East | 1 | 25 | 37 | 2 | 41 | 57 |
| Salipur | 0 | 25 | 60 | 0 | 30 | 75 |
| Cuttack West (merged) | 1 | 21 | 35 | – | – | – |
| Total | 2 | 71 | 132 | 2 | 71 | 132 |
New Chandbali Sub-Division (Bhadrak Division)
| Sub-Division | SO (before) | BO (before) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhadrak Central | 24 | 86 | 22 | 73 |
| Bhadrak West | 15 | 107 | 13 | 77 |
| Bhadrak East | 16 | 109 | 12 | 80 |
| Chandbali (new) | – | – | 8 | 72 |
| Total | 55 | 302 | 55 | 302 |
Office: attached quarter of Chandbali SO.
New Kishoreganj Sub-Division (Dhenkanal Division)
Dhenkanal Division goes from 5 to 6 Sub-Divisions. Angul East and Angul West become one Angul Sub-Division, and Dhenkanal is split into Dhenkanal East and Dhenkanal West.
| Before | HO | SO | BO | After | HO | SO | BO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angul East | 1 | 10 | 79 | Angul | 1 | 12 | 82 |
| Angul West | 0 | 10 | 108 | Dhenkanal East | 1 | 8 | 72 |
| Dhenkanal | 1 | 9 | 83 | Dhenkanal West | 0 | 7 | 69 |
| Kamakhyanagar | 0 | 9 | 94 | Kamakhyanagar | 0 | 8 | 77 |
| Talcher | 0 | 17 | 98 | Talcher | 0 | 14 | 81 |
| – | – | – | – | Kishoreganj (new) | 0 | 6 | 81 |
| Total | 2 | 55 | 462 | Total | 2 | 55 | 462 |
Office: existing accommodation at Kishoreganj SO.
New Raghunathpur Sub-Division (Cuttack South Division)
| Sub-Division | SO (before) | BO (before) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jagatsinghpur | 12 | 94 | 10 | 79 |
| Kujang | 15 | 82 | 12 | 72 |
| Athagarh | 12 | 94 | 10 | 74 |
| Cuttack Central | 15 | 87 | 11 | 71 |
| Raghunathpur (new) | – | – | 11 | 61 |
| Total | 54 | 357 | 54 | 357 |
Office: vacant post quarters of Raghunathpur SO.
What Happens to Staff?
- Group B and C staff will be redeployed by the Head of Circle, in consultation with CIFA and the Region or Division.
- Willingness first: moves will be based, as far as possible, on willingness or request, to reduce cost and inconvenience.
- Only live posts can be moved, not “deemed to be abolished” ones.
- Group A officers: separate orders will come from the Postal Directorate.
- Until posts are moved: new units will run through local arrangement or additional charge.
- No extra funds: costs will be met from the existing budget. A new inspection vehicle needs separate approval.
- One-year review: revenue and the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR) will be compared after one year.
A Note for Odisha GDS and Exam Aspirants
If you work in the Koraput, Kalahandi, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal or Cuttack area, your office may report to a new Division or Sub-Division from 1 November. Your post and pay do not change. Future vacancy lists for GDS to MTS Odisha Circle and GDS to Postman exams may show Nabarangpur as a separate Division.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which new Division is created in Odisha? Nabarangpur Postal Division, with headquarters at Jeypore (K).
Is any new Region created in Odisha? No. The three existing Regions are only rebalanced.
Which new Sub-Divisions are created? Chandbali (Bhadrak), Kishoreganj (Dhenkanal) and Raghunathpur (Cuttack South).
Which Sub-Division is merged? Cuttack West, into Cuttack East and Salipur.
What changes in Dhenkanal Division? Angul East and West become Angul, Dhenkanal splits into Dhenkanal East and West, and Kishoreganj is added, giving 6 Sub-Divisions.
When do these changes start? From 1 November 2026.