Department of Posts Revises Work Allocation and Reporting Structure of Adviser (Cost)

 Revised Work Allocation and Reporting Structure of Adviser (Cost)

Issued by: Department of Posts, Establishment Division
Order No and Date: DOP OM No.Y-41/15/2024-PE-II daed 28/07/2026 (28 July 2026)

Background

This order supersedes the earlier Directorate Order dated 22 June 2026 and revises the work allocation and reporting structure of the Adviser (Cost).

Key Provisions

1. Role of Adviser (Cost)

The Adviser (Cost) will provide specialized technical and professional advice to the Tariff & Costing Division on matters related to:

• Costing methodologies
• Tariff formulation
• Pricing strategies
• Cost analysis
• Other cost-related issues

The advisory role will function within the established administrative and functional framework of the Division.

2. Reporting Structure

• The Tariff & Costing Division will continue under the overall charge of the Joint Secretary & Financial Adviser (JS&FA).
• The JS&FA will be assisted by the Senior Deputy Director General (Postal Accounts & Finance) [Sr. DDG (PAF)], who is also the Principal Chief Controller of Accounts (Pr. CCA).
• The arrangement will operate in accordance with the Charter for Financial Advisers.

3. Approval

The revised work allocation and reporting structure has been issued with the approval of the Secretary (Posts).

Key Takeaway

The order clarifies that the Adviser (Cost) will function as a specialized advisor to the Tariff & Costing Division, while the Division itself will remain under the administrative oversight of the JS&FA, supported by the Sr. DDG (PAF)/Pr. CCA, ensuring alignment with the prescribed financial governance framework.

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