Indian Postal Service
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| Service Overview | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | IPoS |
| Formed | 1948 |
| Country |  India |
| Training Academy | Rafi Ahmed Kidwai National Postal Academy (RAKNPA), Ghaziabad |
| Cadre Controlling Authority | Department of Post Ministry of Communications |
| Minister Responsible | Jyotiraditya Scindia |
| Legal Personality | Governmental, Civil Service |
| Cadre strength | 561 |
| Service Chief | |
| Chairperson Postal Services Board | Ms. Vandita Kaul, Secretary (Post) |
| Head of the All India Civil Services | |
| Cabinet Secretary | T. V. Somanathan, IAS |
The Indian Postal Service (IPoS) is a group 'A' civil service under the department of Post and a part of the Ministry of Communications under the Government of India. IPoS monitors and manages the postal service in India, both as traditional postal service, banking and e-commerce in India Post.