India Post Promotes 10 Officers to IPoS Group ‘A’ JTS – Full Posting List Released
India Post Promotes Officers to IPoS Group ‘A’ Junior Time Scale – Full Posting List Released
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has issued an important office order regarding the promotion of officers to the Junior Time Scale (JTS) of the Indian Postal Service (IPoS), Group ‘A’. The promotion order was issued from Dak Bhawan, New Delhi on 07 May 2026.
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Promotion to Junior Time Scale (JTS) of IPoS Group ‘A’
As per the office order, the President of India has approved the promotion of several officers to the Junior Time Scale (JTS) of Indian Postal Service, Group ‘A’ on a regular basis in Level-10 of the Pay Matrix.
The promotions are made under the provisions of the Indian Postal Service (Group A Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2017. Officers will receive the benefits from the date they assume charge of the promoted post.
List of Officers Promoted to IPoS Group ‘A’ JTS
The following officers have been promoted along with their posting circles:
| Sl. No | Officer Name | Present Circle | Posting on Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Y Rama Krishna | Andhra Pradesh Circle | West Bengal Circle |
| 2 | Alok Kumar | Maharashtra Circle | Maharashtra Circle |
| 3 | Jitendra Kapoor | Rajasthan Circle | Uttar Pradesh Circle |
| 4 | Jay Prakash | Bihar Circle | Uttar Pradesh Circle |
| 5 | Goparaju Satish | Andhra Pradesh Circle | Tamil Nadu Circle |
| 6 | Mrutyunjay Bera | West Bengal Circle | West Bengal Circle |
| 7 | B. Maheswar Rao | Odisha Circle | West Bengal Circle |
| 8 | Manohar Lal Peepliwal | Rajasthan Circle | Punjab Circle |
| 9 | H. Sharath Kumar | Telangana Circle | Maharashtra Circle |
| 10 | S.V. Laxmi Narsimha Rao | Karnataka Circle | Gujarat Circle |
All promotions are against vacant posts.
Promotions Subject to Court Cases
The order clearly states that these promotions are subject to the final outcome of several pending court cases before various High Courts and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
The mentioned cases include:
- Andhra Pradesh High Court
- Telangana High Court
- Patna High Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Supreme Court of India (Jarnail Singh batch cases)
Vigilance and Disciplinary Conditions
The Department has also clarified important vigilance-related conditions:
- Promotion will be withheld if an officer is under suspension.
- Officers facing charge sheets or criminal prosecution cannot be relieved without specific approval.
- Officers currently undergoing punishment cannot be promoted until completion of the punishment period.
Important Instructions for Promoted Officers
The office order contains several important instructions:
1. Promotion Has Prospective Effect
The promotions will have only prospective effect, even if vacancies belong to earlier years.
2. Ad-hoc Service Will Not Count
Service rendered on ad-hoc basis will not count for seniority or future promotion eligibility.
3. Pay Fixation Option
Promoted officers can exercise the option for pay fixation under FR-22 within one month from the date of assuming charge.
4. Immediate Relieving Instructions
All officers are directed to join their promoted posts without delay and submit charge reports to the Directorate.
5. Promotion Deemed Declined After One Month
If an officer does not join within one month from the date of issue of the order, it will be presumed that the officer has declined the promotion.
Official Signatories
The order has been issued under the authority of:
- Kaushik Banerjee, Assistant Director General (SPG)
- Ashish Dhawan, Section Officer (SPG-I)
Conclusion
This latest promotion order is a significant development for officers in the Department of Posts aspiring for higher responsibilities in the Indian Postal Service Group ‘A’. The promotions and postings across various circles are expected to strengthen administrative functioning and improve operational management within India Post.
The order also highlights the Department’s adherence to vigilance norms, judicial proceedings, and transparent promotion procedures
.