APT 2.0 Inspection Checklist 2026: Complete SO & HO Verification Guide
APT 2.0 Inspection Checklist for Sub Offices & Head Offices – Complete Guide for Inspecting Officers (2026)
The Department of Posts has introduced a comprehensive APT 2.0 Inspection Checklist to help inspecting officers verify operational, financial, treasury, banking, booking, delivery, and BO transactions in Sub Offices (SO) and Head Offices (HO). The checklist, updated as on 08-07-2026, consists of 56 important verification points that ensure transparency, accountability, and compliance during inspections.
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Why this checklist is important
The checklist enables inspectors to:
- Verify physical cash and stamp balances.
- Check IPO stock and treasury transactions.
- Review bank reconciliation and cheque transactions.
- Inspect booking and delivery operations.
- Verify BO daily accounts and cash balances.
- Ensure accounting entries are correctly posted.
- Review role management and work distribution.
- Monitor DSS application usage and delivery reports.
Major Areas Covered
1. Treasury Module
- Treasurer's Cash Book (TCB)
- Stamp Balance Report
- IPO Stock Report
- Cash, Stamp, IPO and Cheque in Transit
- Daily Transaction Reports (DTR)
- Accounting Receipts, Payments and Cancellation Reports
2. Bank Module
- Drawings and Remittance Reports
- Cheque Reports
- Pending Cheques
- Bank Reconciliation Reports
- Cancelled Cheque Reports
3. Accounts Module
- Account Verification
- Mismatch Transactions
- ECB Pending Verification Reports
4. Booking Solution Module
- Counter Wallet Status
- Mail Product Reports
- Cancellation Reports
- Counter Allocation
- Wallet Adjustments
- Franking Supervisor Reports
- Misent Article Reports
5. Delivery Management System
Inspectors should verify:
- eMO View/Print
- Article Summary Reports
- eMO Paid Reports
- Bulk eMO Payments
- Postman Performance Reports
- Customs Duty Reports
- Unpaid Abstract
- Undelivered Articles Reports
6. Role Management
- Verification of Active, Transferred, Retired and Expired Users.
- Work Distribution review.
7. Bag Management
- Articles Pending for Despatch.
- Articles Booked and Despatched.
8. Branch Office (BO) Verification
- BO Daily Accounts
- BO Cash Balances
- BO Stamp Balances
9. Accounting Verification
Important office-wise accounting heads include:
- Cash Sent
- Cash Received
- Aadhaar Biometric Updates
- Security Pen Receipts
- Office Expenses
- BPM TD Commission
- Fuel & Lubricants
- Wages
- Cancelled Transactions
10. DSS Application
- Delivery MIS Reports available for the previous one month.
Conclusion
The APT 2.0 Inspection Checklist is a valuable reference for ASPs, IPs, HPMs, SPMs, and Inspecting Officers. By following all 56 checkpoints, inspectors can ensure proper financial control, operational efficiency, accurate accounting, and compliance with Department of Posts procedures. Keeping this checklist handy during inspections helps achieve uniform and effective inspections across all Head Offices and Sub Offices.