Speed Post
The flagship premium service offering time-bound and express delivery of letters and parcels up to 35 kg. Guaranteed delivery across India with full tracking capabilities.
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With a network of over 1,50,000 post offices, India Post is the most widely distributed postal network in the world. Whether it's a critical document sent via Speed Post or a parcel sent across borders via EMS, Track91 provides instant, real-time updates for all your consignments.
Track91 fully supports tracking for the following premium and standard India Post services.
The flagship premium service offering time-bound and express delivery of letters and parcels up to 35 kg. Guaranteed delivery across India with full tracking capabilities.
Express Mail Service connects India to the globe. Enjoy prioritized customs clearance and end-to-end tracking for cross-border shipments to over 200 countries.
A highly secure service that requires a signature upon delivery. Ideal for important documents, legal notices, and valuable items requiring proof of delivery.
Designed for retail and corporate customers requiring reliable, fast, and economical delivery of heavy parcels. Includes door-to-door service options.
Provides a complete supply chain solution for businesses, handling heavy loads (FTL/LTL) without weight restrictions.
India Post's cash-on-delivery system. The postman collects the specified amount from the receiver upon delivery and remits it to the sender.
Understand exactly what your 13-character tracking code means.
Standard Format
| Service Type | Common Prefixes | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Speed Post / EMS | E, EE, EM, EP, ED | Fastest domestic and international delivery. |
| Registered Post | R, RX, RM | Standard secure mail requiring a signature. |
| Express / Logistics Parcel | C, CP, CA, CB | Used for heavier boxes and logistics freight. |
| Value Payable Post | V | Cash on Delivery (COD) services. |
| Insured Parcels | I, IV | Packages with declared value insurance. |
Speed Post provides time-bound delivery across the nation. The estimated timelines vary significantly based on the distance between the origin and destination pin codes.
International parcels are processed through Foreign Post Offices (FPO) and subject to customs clearance in the destination country.
India Post uses specific terminology for its scanning events. Here is a comprehensive guide to what they mean.
The consignment has been officially handed over to the postal counter and entered into the digital system.
The parcel has been sorted at the post office and sealed inside a larger dispatch bag along with other mail headed in the same direction.
The mail bag containing your item has physically left the facility via a mail motor service or train.
The mail bag has arrived at the next sorting hub (NSH) or the final destination delivery post office.
The postman (beat officer) has taken the parcel and is currently en route to the recipient's address.
Delivery was attempted but failed (e.g., door locked). It will be re-attempted the next working day or must be picked up.
Knowledge Base
Get answers to the most common queries regarding India Post tracking, delays, and international shipping.
You can track your Speed Post instantly using Track91. Simply enter your 13-digit alphanumeric consignment number (e.g., EE123456789IN) into the search bar at the top of this page.
Updates depend on physical barcode scans at transit hubs. If a parcel is traveling a long distance via train (RMS), it might not be scanned for 24-48 hours until it reaches the next major facility.
"Item Bagged" indicates that your parcel has been processed at the current post office and placed inside a larger, sealed dispatch bag alongside other mail headed toward your city.
Yes! Consignment numbers starting with 'E' ending in 'IN' represent outgoing International EMS. You can track these shipments globally until delivery through Track91.
If delivery fails, the status will show "Item Kept on Hold". They will try again the next working day. If it fails multiple times, collect it from your local post office within 7 days.
Dial the toll-free helpline at 1800-266-6868 (available Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) or file a grievance on the official India Post Web Portal.
Speed Post is a premium, time-bound delivery service. Registered Post is standard secure mail that provides proof of delivery but does not guarantee expedited shipping.
Speed Post accepts parcels and letters weighing up to a maximum of 35 kilograms. Dimensions are also subject to specific size restrictions.
Generally, no. India Post operates from Monday to Saturday. Sunday deliveries only happen in extremely rare circumstances or specific major metro nodal centers.
This means your assigned postman has collected the parcel from the final destination post office and is currently en route to your address today.
Ordinary post cannot be tracked online. They do not come with a consignment number or barcode, and are delivered via standard mail dropping.
If your tracking hasn't updated for weeks, you can file a complaint at your local post office or online. India Post offers compensation based on their liability guidelines for lost Speed Post items.
Yes, in case of a delay in the delivery of domestic Speed Post beyond the prescribed norms, the compensation equals the Speed Post charges paid.
No, the destination address cannot be changed online once a parcel is booked and in transit. You must wait for it to arrive at the destination post office to request redirection.
Value Payable Post (VPP) articles are kept at the post office for a maximum of 7 days. If the consignee fails to pay the required COD amount, it is sent back to the sender.
Major General Post Offices (GPOs) and Head Post Offices provide professional packaging services for a nominal fee. You can also purchase standardized boxes from them.
Redirection is only possible if you provide a written request to the postmaster of the original destination post office before the item is returned to sender.
The length of the parcel cannot exceed 1 meter, and the length combined with the greatest circumference measured in a direction other than the length cannot exceed 1.8 meters.