Speed Post Parcel (Domestic)
- Speed Post item that is presented at post office for booking shall be treated as Speed Post Parcel, if it complies with at least one of the following conditions, namely:
- Which weighs more than 500 grams; or
- Which has minimum dimensions of:
- 100 mm in roll form, sum of length and twice diameter 170 mm;
- 140 × 90 mm in other than roll form;
With a tolerance of ±2 mm; and
- Whose length does not exceed 1.5 metres and the length and girth combined does not exceed 3 meters; and
- Whose gross weight does not exceed 35 kgs or volumetric weight as defined;
Provided that where the item is not a Speed Post document item as defined in regulation 99 of Post Office Regulations, 2024 shall be declared as "merchandise" by the customer.
Features
Transmission by Air
- Every speed post parcel shall be transmitted by air: Provided that speed post parcel may be transmitted by surface routes where it is determined to be faster than transmission by air:
- Provided further that speed post parcel, if transmitted by surface, shall be prioritised over India post parcel at every stage of transmission;
- Any speed post parcel presented at the window shall have the inscription “Speed Post Parcel” on it with such value additions as may be paid for, by the sender.
Insurance
Insurance facility available and consignments can be insured of upto INR 1.00 lakh.
24 hours booking facility
Available in selected offices in major cities.
Internet-based Track and Trace system
Online track and trace service to track your consignments from booking to delivery.
Delivery information on SMS
Receive SMS on your registered mobile number when your consignment is received at the delivery post office and a confirmation SMS upon delivery.
Free pick-up
Eligible Corporate and bulk customers may avail free collection from their premises through on-call or regular collection service.
Book Now Pay Later
No upfront payment required. Eligible Corporate and contractual customers may avail credit facility.
Volume based discounts
Huge discounts for corporate and other eligible regular or bulk customers.
Cash on Delivery
Cash on delivery service for e commerce and online sellers.
Compensation
Delay: Speed Post charges.
Loss of article, pilferage, or damage: Double the Speed Post charges or INR 1000 whichever is less.
Tariff structure of Speed Post Parcel (Domestic)
Speed Post Parcel - Retail
| Weight Slab | Tariff (in ₹) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | Within State | Zone / Metro | Other States | |
| Upto 500 grams | 28 | 76 | 82 | 90 |
| 501 - 1000 grams | 48 | 101 | 137 | 143 |
| 1001 - 1500 grams | 60 | 130 | 182 | 228 |
| 1501 - 2000 grams | 87 | 178 | 254 | 319 |
| 2001 - 3000 grams | 116 | 243 | 355 | 450 |
| 3001 - 4000 grams | 145 | 298 | 441 | 560 |
| 4001 - 5000 grams | 174 | 361 | 539 | 686 |
| Additional 1 kilogram | 35 | 60 | 95 | 120 |
Speed Post Parcel - Contractual
| Weight Slab | Tariff (in ₹) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local | Within State | Zone / Metro | Other States | |
| Upto 500 grams | 28 | 36 | 40 | 47 |
| 501 - 1000 grams | 31 | 49 | 65 | 71 |
| 1001 - 1500 grams | 36 | 64 | 110 | 150 |
| 1501 - 2000 grams | 45 | 89 | 140 | 190 |
| 2001 - 3000 grams | 57 | 111 | 190 | 250 |
| 3001 - 4000 grams | 69 | 133 | 235 | 305 |
| 4001 - 5000 grams | 81 | 156 | 275 | 350 |
| Additional 1 kilogram | 15 | 25 | 60 | 65 |
* Goods and Services Tax shall be levied as applicable.
* Rates effective from 01.08.2026 vide S.O. 4241 (E) published in the Gazette of India dated 31.07.2026.
* Proof of Delivery charges is INR 10.00 per article in addition to Speed Post charges.
Discount for walk in customers
| Daily Revenue | Discount rate for Speed Post |
|---|---|
| INR 2,000/- to 1,00,000/- | 5% |
| Above INR 1,00,000/- | 10% |
* Applicable with the same sender's address, irrespective of number of bookings in a day.
Discount for contractual customers
| Monthly Revenue | Credit Facility | Advance Deposit Facility |
|---|---|---|
| ₹50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | 5% | 7% |
| ₹5,00,001 - ₹25,00,000 | 7% | 9% |
| ₹25,00,001 - ₹1,00,00,000 | 10% | 12% |
| ₹1,00,00,001 - ₹5,00,00,000 | 12% | 14% |
| ₹5,00,00,001 and above | 15% | 17% |
* Applicable to contractual customers of India Post Parcel and Speed Post Parcel with effect from 01.08.2026, and subject to review from time to time.
Service Standards for Delivery (From Booking To Delivery)
| Success Indicators | Average Time Taken |
|---|---|
| Local * | 1-2 Days |
| Metro-Metro | 1-3 Days |
| State Capital to State Capital | 1-4 Days |
| Same State | 1-4 Days |
| Rest of the Country | 4-5 Days |
For All Categories of Parcel, the Delivery in Branch Offices will take one additional Day.
Local shall mean:
- Articles booked and to be delivered within identified PIN codes for Metro Cities.
- Articles booked and to be delivered within Municipality limit for cities other than Metro cities.
- Articles booked and to be delivered within the same PIN code delivery jurisdiction for Small Towns (Kasbas) or Mufussil areas having no defined town delivery area.