Sandesh Mahadevappa, Director of Postal Services (HQ), Karnataka Postal Circle (centre) releasing the brochure of the 38th All India Postal Cultural Meet, which begins on February 16, at a press conference at the PTC in Mysuru on Saturday. | Photo credit: MA Sriram
The 38th All India Postal Cultural Meet (AIPCM-2026) will take place in Mysuru on Monday (February 16) and will bring together postal employees from across the country for a national-level event aimed at promoting healthy cultural competition, unity, camaraderie and teamwork. The event ends on February 20.
Organized by the Department of Posts and organized by the Karnataka Postal Circle, the five-day cultural meet will be held at the Postal Training Center (PTC) and the Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) campus. A total of 335 officials representing 21 postal circles from across India will participate in the event, which is considered a prominent platform for cultural exchange and strengthening national integration among postal employees.
The 37th All India Postal Cultural Meet (2024-25) was organized by Kerala Postal Circle at Kozhikode in March 2025. This is the third time that Mysuru is hosting AIPCM after almost two decades.
Addressing a press conference at the Postal Training Center (PTC) here on Saturday, Sandesh Mahadevappa, Director, Postal Services (HQ), Karnataka Postal Circle, Bengaluru said that the event will be inaugurated at Cauvery Auditorium, KSOU campus on Monday at 10 am. Renowned violin maestro Vidwan Mysuru and M. Mangaru, popularly known as Vidwan Mysuru V. Mangaru ‘Mysuru Brothers’, will launch a postal cultural meet. Jitendra Gupta, Director General, Postal Services, Directorate of Posts, New Delhi will be the Chief Guest.
A valedictorian cultural event will be held at the same venue on February 20 at 8:45 am, with well-known Hindustani singer Pandit Venkatesh Kumar as the chief guest. K. Prakash, Postmaster General, Karnataka Circle, Bengaluru, will preside over the inaugural and valedictory functions, Mr. Mahadevappa said.
“The cultural gathering not only showcases the artistic talent of postal employees but also strengthens ties between postal circles and offers a lively and enriching experience for both participants and spectators,” he added.
Last year at the 37th AIPCM, the Karnataka Postal Circle put up an impressive performance at various cultural events. Participants from Karnataka bagged several first, second and third positions in vocal music (Hindustani and Carnatic music), instrumental music, classical dance, group dance and solo act.
While the Kerala circle was adjudged the best circle at the event last year, the Karnataka circle closely followed as the second best circle at the national level, reflecting its consistent cultural excellence, he said, adding that the Karnataka postal circle would put up an impressive show at this year’s meet.
In January 2026, selection tests were conducted in PTC to prepare postal employees for 38th AIPCM-2026. About 150 officials (male and female) participated in the trials from which eligible officials were selected to represent the Karnataka postal circle.
Ashish Singh Thakur, Director, PTC, Mysuru and V. Tara, Director, Postal Services were present.
Published – 14 Feb 2026 20:51 IST