SOP for BCP Application in Booking (Retail) & Bagging Operations (India Post APT2.0)

India Post – SOP for BCP Application in Booking (Retail) & Bagging Operations

Version: 01 | Date: 09.08.2025

Issued by: Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology (CEPT), APT

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Purpose

The Business Continuity Plan (BCP) application enables Post Offices to continue Booking (Retail) and Bagging operations during system or network outages. This ensures uninterrupted service until connectivity is restored.

Step-by-Step Process to Use BCP

1. Download & Install

• Download BCP .exe and Master Data (.zip) from the official SFTP location.

• Install the .exe file on your desktop.

2. Initial Setup

• Enter:

  • Office ID

  • Office Name

  • Employee ID & Name

• Upload Master Data (.zip) from the BCP Home Page.

3. Operations

• Perform Day Begin to start work.

• Carry out booking and bagging operations as per normal process.

• At the end of the workday:

  1. Perform Day End

  2. Generate BCP File

4. File Upload

• Upload the BCP file via SYNC (if network available) or via BCP Portal:
  🔗 https://app.indiapost.gov.in/bcpsolution

• If no network is available:

  • Transfer the file using Pen Drive or OTG Cable to a system with internet access.

  • Login to the portal → Upload BCP File.

  • Ensure the file is unzipped before uploading.

Important Guidelines

• Do not merge files from different systems; upload them separately.

• Treasurer must log in to APT online and make accounting entries after upload.

• Generate:

  • Treasury Cash Book (TCB)

  • Daily Transaction Report (DTR)

  • Daily Account for reconciliation.

Receipt Printing

• Install and configure msi.exe for dot matrix printers as per APT specifications.

Booking Allowed Under BCP

✔ Speed Post Parcel

✔ Inland Speed Post

✔ Registered Letter

✔ Book Post, Periodical Post

✔ India Post Parcel Retail

✔ Registered ILC/Post Card

✔ eMO Booking

Not Allowed in BCP

❌ International & Bulk Booking

❌ IPPB / POSB / PLI Transactions

Network Requirements

• Required for:

  • Downloading .exe & Master Data

  • Uploading BCP files

  • Accessing dashboards & reports

BCP Dashboard Features

• File Transmission Dashboard

• BCP Dashboard

• Reports

Conclusion

Following this SOP ensures uninterrupted postal operations during outages, with all transactions accurately captured and reconciled once connectivity is restored. The CEPT, APT urges all offices to adhere to the above procedure strictly.

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