Amendment to Schedule of Appointing, Disciplinary and Appellate Authorities (SADA) – India Post 2026

Overview

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has issued a Gazette Notification amending the Schedule of Appointing, Disciplinary and Appellate Authorities (SADA) under the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965. The amendment replaces Parts I and II of the existing SADA schedule and updates the authorities responsible for appointments, disciplinary actions, and appeals across various postal categories. 

Key Highlights

1. Gazette Notification DetailsNotification No.: S.O. 5928(E)

• Date of Gazette Notification: 30 October 2026
• Department: Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts
• Effective Date: 2 November 2026 

2. Clarifications Issued

• Logistics Vertical PowersPMG (Logistics) / DPS (Logistics) shall exercise disciplinary powers over officers and officials posted under their jurisdiction in accordance with applicable SADA and delegated powers.
• Other Directors posted in Logistics & Sales Vertical shall not automatically exercise appointing, disciplinary, or appellate powers unless specifically authorized by the competent authority. 

3. Revised SADA Structure

• The amended schedule reorganizes authority structures for:
• Part I – General Central Services Group ‘B’Postal Service Group ‘B’
• All Group ‘B’ Gazetted Posts
• Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted Posts
• Civil Wing Group ‘B’ Posts
• Electrical Wing Group ‘B’ Posts
• Part II – General Central Services Group ‘C’Group ‘C’ including Lower Selection Grade (LSG)
• Civil and Electrical Wing Group ‘C’ Posts
• Finance and Accounts Offices Staff
• Postman and Mail Guard
• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
• MTS in Civil/Electrical Wings
• MTS in Finance and Accounts Offices

4. Major Authorities Involved

• The amended schedule designates responsibilities among:President of India
• Director General Postal Services
• Member (Personnel), Postal Services Board
• Head of Circle
• Postmaster General
• Director Postal Services
• Chief Engineer
• Superintending Engineer
• Director of Accounts (Postal)
• General Manager (Finance)
• Heads of Divisions and Independent Units

5. Implementation InstructionsAll Postal Circles must disseminate the notification to concerned officers and subordinate establishments.

• Uniform understanding and implementation of the revised provisions must be ensured.
• The amendment comes into force from 02.11.2026.

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