The “Head of Office” Policy
The “Key” to Authority
Why “Single Handed” SOs are becoming LSG
The “No Clerk Shall Be Boss” Policy: The Hidden Logic Behind the Massive LSG Upgradation in 2026
- Current Anomaly: PA (Clerical) working as SPM (Head).
- The Fix: All Independent Offices ➔ LSG Status.
- The Result: 10,000+ New “In-Situ” Promotions.
- Benefit: Pay matches the Responsibility.
The “Junior SPM” Anomaly
For decades, the Department of Posts has run on a flaw:
A Postal Assistant (PA) is recruited as clerical staff. Yet, in thousands of “Single Handed” and “Double Handed” Sub Post Offices (SOs), this same PA acts as the Sub Postmaster (SPM).
They hold the keys, sign money orders, and handle treasury—responsibilities of a Supervisor, but salary of a Clerk.
The 2026 Verdict: “Every Head Must Be Supervisory”
The Cadre Restructuring Committee has finally addressed this. The logic for increasing the LSG quota to 40% isn’t just to give you a salary hike; it is to Regularize the post of SPM.
✅ The New Rule of Command
“Any official holding Independent Charge of an Office must be in the Supervisory Grade (LSG).”
This decision triggers the automatic upgradation of thousands of C-Class and B-Class offices into LSG Offices.
The “In-Situ” Promotion Miracle
This is the hidden gem for rural employees who fear transfer.
Because the Office Itself is being upgraded, the promotion doesn’t necessarily mean you have to move to a Head Post Office (HO) in the city.
| Scenario | Current Outcome | New Outcome (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| You are SPM (PA) | Underpaid for the risk | Promoted to LSG (Pay matched to risk) |
| Promotion Order | Transfer to City HO | Stay in Village SO (As it is now LSG post) |
| Designation | SPM (PA) | Postmaster Grade-I (LSG) |
Why This Changes Everything?
This moves the department from a “Person-Based” promotion system (MACP) to a “Post-Based” system.
It restores the Dignity of Command. When you sign a document as an SPM, you will now have the statutory “Level 5” backing it, distinguishing you from the PAs you supervise in larger offices.