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Rajasthan Gets a Fourth Postal Region
From 1 November 2026, Rajasthan Postal Circle will have a new Bikaner Region (also called the Rajasthan Northern Region), split from Jodhpur Region. The circle also gets 2 new Divisions (Hanumangarh and Dausa) and 5 new Sub-Divisions, while Ajmer North and Ajmer South Sub-Divisions merge into one.
The Office Memorandum was issued by the Establishment Division, Dak Bhawan, on 12 October 2026. The number is Q-13/32/2026-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 Region: Bikaner (Rajasthan Northern Region), HQ Bikaner
- New Divisions: Hanumangarh (from Sriganganagar) and Dausa (from Jaipur Mofussil)
- New Sub-Divisions: Udaipur East, Sagwara, Sri Dungargarh, Bassi and Dhariawad
- Merged: Ajmer North and Ajmer South become one Ajmer Sub-Division
- Renamed: Jaipur South Sub-Division becomes Jaipur Central
- Moved: Jhunjhunu Division (so far directly under the Circle Office) goes to Bikaner Region; Rajsamand Division moves from Ajmer to Jodhpur Region
The Four Regions After the Change
| Jaipur HQ Region | Ajmer Region | Jodhpur Region (residual) | Bikaner Region (new) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alwar | Beawar | Barmer | Bikaner |
| Bharatpur | Ajmer | Jodhpur | Churu |
| Dholpur | Kota | Pali | Nagaur |
| Sawai Madhopur | Udaipur | Sirohi | Sriganganagar |
| Sikar | Chittorgarh | Jaisalmer | Jhunjhunu |
| Jaipur City | Dungarpur | Rajsamand | Hanumangarh (new) |
| Jaipur Mofussil | Bhilwara | – | – |
| Dausa (new) | Tonk | – | – |
| – | Jhalawar | – | – |
New Divisions: Before and After
Hanumangarh Division (split from Sriganganagar)
| Offices | Sriganganagar (before) | Hanumangarh (new) | Sriganganagar (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Offices | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sub Offices | 56 | 23 | 33 |
| Branch Offices | 627 | 245 | 382 |
Dausa Division (split from Jaipur Mofussil)
| Offices | Jaipur Mofussil (before) | Dausa (new) | Jaipur Mofussil (after) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sub-Divisions | 7 | 4 (including new Bassi) | 4 |
| Head Offices | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Sub Offices | 76 | 35 | 41 |
| Branch Offices | 642 | 306 | 336 |
Sub-Division detail:
| Sub-Division | Goes to | SO (before) | BO (before) | SO (after) | BO (after) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalsot | Dausa | 10 | 102 | 7 | 74 |
| Bandikui | Dausa | 13 | 99 | 11 | 80 |
| Dausa | Dausa | 10 | 86 | 8 | 77 |
| Bassi (new) | Dausa | – | – | 9 | 75 |
| Shahpura | Jaipur Mofussil | 10 | 97 | 8 | 89 |
| Chomu | Jaipur Mofussil | 14 | 95 | 13 | 85 |
| Sambhar Lake | Jaipur Mofussil | 12 | 104 | 9 | 87 |
| Jaipur South (renamed Jaipur Central) | Jaipur Mofussil | 7 | 59 | 11 | 75 |
New and Merged Sub-Divisions
| Change | Division | Offices in the new unit |
|---|---|---|
| New Udaipur East Sub-Division | Udaipur | 9 SOs, 73 BOs |
| New Sagwara Sub-Division | Dungarpur | 13 SOs, 101 BOs |
| New Sri Dungargarh Sub-Division | Bikaner | 8 SOs, 77 BOs |
| New Bassi Sub-Division | Dausa (new) | 9 SOs, 75 BOs |
| New Dhariawad Sub-Division | Chittorgarh | 8 SOs, 77 BOs |
| Ajmer North + Ajmer South merged into Ajmer | Ajmer | 1 HO, 38 SOs, 33 BOs |
Biggest drops in Branch Office load
| Sub-Division | BOs (before) | BOs (after) |
|---|---|---|
| IP Banswara South (Dungarpur) | 148 | 111 |
| ASP Dungarpur South | 134 | 105 |
| Pratapgarh (Chittorgarh) | 118 | 84 |
| West (Bikaner) | 106 | 70 |
| IP Udaipur South | 106 | 81 |
In every case, the total number of HOs, SOs and BOs in the Division stays the same. Offices are only shared out again.
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 on willingness or request, to reduce cost and inconvenience.
- Only live posts can be moved. They must not be surrendered earlier or “deemed to be abolished”.
- 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.
- One-year review: revenue and the Expense Coverage Ratio (ECR) will be compared after one year.
A Note for Rajasthan GDS and Exam Aspirants
If you work in Hanumangarh, Dausa, Bassi or any of the new Sub-Division areas, your office will report to a new Division or Inspector from 1 November. Your post and pay do not change. Future vacancy lists for GDS to MTS Rajasthan Circle and GDS to Postman exams may show Hanumangarh and Dausa as separate Divisions.
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- Solve GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new Postal Region in Rajasthan? Bikaner Region (Rajasthan Northern Region), with headquarters at Bikaner.
Which Divisions are in Bikaner Region? Bikaner, Churu, Nagaur, Sriganganagar, Jhunjhunu and the new Hanumangarh Division.
Which new Divisions are created? Hanumangarh (from Sriganganagar) and Dausa (from Jaipur Mofussil).
Which new Sub-Divisions are created? Udaipur East, Sagwara, Sri Dungargarh, Bassi and Dhariawad.
What happens to Ajmer North and South Sub-Divisions? They merge into a single Ajmer Sub-Division.
When do these changes start? From 1 November 2026.