Postal Directorate Proposes Merger of SA, PA (CO/RO), SBCO and FPO Cadres

Department of Posts Proposes Merger of SA and PA Cadres – Draft Modalities Issued for Comments

The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, has circulated draft modalities for the proposed merger of Sorting Assistant (SA), Postal Assistant (PA) (CO/RO), PA (SBCO) and PA (FPO) cadres with the Postal Assistant (Post Office) [PA (PO)] cadre, including the related supervisory posts.

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In a letter dated 30 October 2026, the Postal Directorate requested all Heads of Circles to examine the proposal and communicate their views, comments and suggestions, along with justification for any proposed modifications. The initiative follows the recommendations of the Cadre Restructuring Committee constituted under the chairmanship of Shri K. Prakash, former Chief Postmaster General of Karnataka Circle.