24 SPEED POST & 48 SPEED POST Key Features
24 SPEED POST & 48 SPEED POST
IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS**
India Post has introduced 24 Speed Post and 48 Speed Post services to provide time-bound, guaranteed, and priority delivery between identified metro cities and select post offices. These premium services are designed to meet the growing demand for faster and more reliable mail delivery for individuals, businesses, and corporate customers.
24 SPEED POST
Service Overview
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Guaranteed Next Day Delivery (D+1)
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Available between identified Metro City PIN Codes only
Key Features
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Next Day Guaranteed Delivery
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Full Postage Refund in case of delay
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Top Priority Handling at all stages
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OTP-Based Delivery (Free of cost)
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End-to-End Tracking & SMS Alerts
Service Availability (Metro Cities)
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New Delhi
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Mumbai
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Chennai
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Kolkata
(Between identified Metro PIN Codes only)
Booking Cut-Off Time
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Post Offices: Up to 4:00 PM
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BPC / BNPL Centres: Up to 6:00 PM
Bagging & Transmission
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Special Red Colour Bag is mandatory
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Same-night flight connections
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Priority MMS & special vehicle arrangements
Delivery Commitment
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Next Day Delivery on Priority Basis
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Out-for-Delivery SMS & Call Confirmation
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Sunday / Holiday Delivery, if required
Important Instructions
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Mobile number is mandatory at the time of booking
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Separate processing & delivery workflow
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Strict timeline compliance to be followed at all stages(Booking → Processing → Transmission → Delivery)
Incentives (as applicable)
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Booking PA: ₹5 per article
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Booking Supervisor: ₹0.30 per article
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Sorting PA: ₹2 per bag
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APTMO Supervisor: ₹0.50 per bag
24 SPEED POST – TARIFF
(GST Extra as Applicable)
Tariff is based on weight slabs and distance categories, including:
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Local
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Up to 200 km
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201 to 500 km
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Above 500 km
(Detailed tariff chart to be referred as notified by the department.)
48 SPEED POST
Service Overview
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Guaranteed Delivery within D+2 Days
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Available between identified Metro Cities
Service Coverage
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Delhi
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Mumbai
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Chennai
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Kolkata
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Bengaluru
(Between identified Post Offices & PIN Codes only)
Key Features
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Priority handling at all stages
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Money Back Guarantee→ Full postage refund if delivery is delayed
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OTP-Based Delivery (No extra charge)
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End-to-End Tracking & SMS Alerts
Operational Guidelines
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Available at TD Post Offices / BPC / BNPL Centres
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Booking during normal counter hours
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Separate Tray / Bin for 48 Speed Post articles
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Orange Colour Bag mandatory for easy identification
Benefits for Bulk / Corporate Customers
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BNPL (Book Now Pay Later) facility
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Free Pick-up Facility
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Volume-Based Discounts
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Centralized Billing
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Orange Colour Bag for National Account Customers
Conclusion
The introduction of 24 Speed Post and 48 Speed Post strengthens India Post’s commitment to providing fast, reliable, and customer-centric delivery solutions. With guaranteed delivery timelines, money-back assurance, and priority handling, these services are ideal for urgent and high-value consignments.
All operational staff are advised to strictly follow the prescribed procedures to ensure service quality and timeline compliance.
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