Staff Relations (SR) Section Now Under Establishment Division – DOP Order Dated 15 July 2026
Staff Relations (SR) Section Brought Under Establishment Division – Department of Posts Issues Order
The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India, has issued an important administrative order regarding the organizational restructuring of the Staff Relations (SR) Section.
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As per Order No. Y-38/2/2026-PE-II dated 15 July 2026, the Staff Relations (SR) Section, which was previously functioning under the Personnel Division, has now been placed under the administrative control of the Establishment Division with immediate effect.
Key Highlights
- Order Number: Y-38/2/2026-PE-II
- Issued By: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications
- Date of Order: 15 July 2026
- Effective: Immediately
What Has Changed?
The Department has decided to transfer the administrative control of the Staff Relations (SR) Section from the Personnel Division to the Establishment Division as part of the ongoing re-organisation and re-balancing of the departmental organizational structure.
This decision has been taken with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Administrative Control
According to the order:
- The Staff Relations (SR) Section will now function under the Establishment Division.
- All matters assigned to the SR Section, as per the Allocation of Business/Compendium, will be handled under the overall administrative control of the Deputy Director General (Establishment).
- The staff working in the SR Section will report directly to the DDG (Establishment).
Approval
The order has been issued with the approval of the Secretary (Posts).
Why This Matters
This administrative restructuring aims to streamline the functioning of the Department of Posts by aligning the Staff Relations Section with the Establishment Division. The move is expected to improve coordination, administrative efficiency, and the handling of staff-related matters within the department.
Official Order Summary
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Order No. | Y-38/2/2026-PE-II |
| Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Subject | Transfer of Staff Relations (SR) Section to Establishment Division |
| Previous Administrative Control | Personnel Division |
| New Administrative Control | Establishment Division |
| Reporting Authority | DDG (Establishment) |
| Effective Date | Immediate |
Source: Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, Government of India.