Cadre Restructuring in Post Office - Overview

Subject: Cadre restructuring plan for PA/SA, LSG, HSG-II, and HSG-I positions across India Post (Post Offices, RMS, and CO/RO).

Key Points:

• Merger of Cadres: PA and SA roles will be merged into a single cadre called "India Post Associate (IPA)."
• Increased Supervisory Posts: A 31.58% increase in supervisory posts (1,565 posts upgraded) without additional financial cost.
• Grade Structure: A ratio of 1:3:9:27 for HSG-I : HSG-II : LSG : IPA.
• Single Recruitment & Career Path: Unified entry and career progression system.
• Phased Implementation: Step-by-step upgradation process.
• Redefined Roles: Supervisory roles will focus on monitoring and operational duties.
• Financially Neutral: The restructuring is cost-effective and compliant with DoPT/DoE guidelines.

Call for Feedback: Stakeholder views are invited, with a submission deadline of 10.02.2026.