Speed ​​Post New Charges: If you are also one of those people who use the Speed ​​Post service of Indian Post instead of private courier companies, then this news is for you. The Postal Department has announced a change in the charges for sending documents through Speed ​​Post.

The Ministry of Communications said that these new rates will come into effect from October 1. Under this, you will now have to pay more than before. Along with this, the Postal Department has also added some new features. This includes OTP based delivery, real-time tracking and online booking.

After 12 years, the department has decided to revise speed post charges. While fees have been reduced for some locations, they have been increased for most others. The ministry says this move is timely and takes into account rising costs and the need for modern services. Previously, the postal department had discontinued the registered post service, which has been merged with speed post.

These facilities have increased in the post office

1. Online Payment Service

Customers can now pay for Speed ​​Post online. This eliminates the hassle of long lines at counters and cash transactions. Payments will be instant, secure, and trackable. Sending a document or book weighing more than 50 grams and less than 250 grams from Delhi to Mumbai (approximately 1,400 km) will cost ₹72.

2. OTP will be required at the time of delivery

Speed ​​Post will now feature OTP -based secure delivery. Deliveries will only be made to individuals who have verified their identity via OTP. This feature ensures the security and reliable delivery of postal items.

3. You will receive delivery information via SMS

Customers will receive SMS notifications regarding the status of their items. Alerts will be sent at each step of the delivery process, allowing customers to always check their item’s location and delivery status.

4. Online booking service will be easy

Speed ​​Post items can now be booked online from the comfort of your home using the India Post website or mobile app. This feature will save time and make sending parcels easier.

5 – Real-time updates

Customers will be able to view the status of their items in real time. This feature makes tracking postal items easy and transparent. Any delays or errors can be immediately identified.

6 – Registration facility

Customers can register themselves online for the Speed ​​Post service. Registration will simplify delivery and tracking of items. This facility will be faster and safer for regular users.

How will the new charges be?

Now the rates of speed post will be decided according to weight and distance.

Local Area: Goods up to 50 grams will be sent for Rs 19, 51 to 250 grams for Rs 24 and 251 to 500 grams for Rs 28.

Up to 200 km : Goods up to 50 grams for Rs 47, 51 to 250 grams for Rs 59 and 251 to 500 grams for Rs 70.

From 201 to 500 km: Rs 47 for up to 50 grams, Rs 63 for 51 to 250 grams and Rs 75 for 251 to 500 grams.

From 501 to 1000 km: Rs 47 for up to 50 grams, Rs 68 for 51 to 250 grams and Rs 82 for 251 to 500 grams.

From 1001 to 2000 km: Rs 47 for up to 50 grams, Rs 72 for 51 to 250 grams and Rs 86 for 251 to 500 grams.

Distance more than 2000 km : Up to 50 grams Rs 47, 51 to 250 grams Rs 77 and 251 to 500 grams Rs 93.

For example, if someone wants to send a document weighing up to 200 grams from Delhi to Mumbai (about 1400 km), he will now have to spend Rs 72.

Extra service charge

If the customer wants to avail OTP based delivery or registration service, he will have to pay Rs 5 extra per item and GST on it.

Relief for students and bulk customers

The Postal Department has also announced a discount of 10 percent for students and 5 percent for new bulk customers.