India Post Speed Post Tariff Revision October 2025 – New Rates Announced

Latest Update (26 September 2025): The Department of Posts, Government of India, has announced a revision of Inland Speed Post Document tariffs effective from 1 October 2025. The new rates have been introduced to sustain service improvements, meet rising operational costs, and enhance delivery reliability.

Revised Speed Post Document Tariff (w.e.f. 01.10.2025)

Weight/Distance	Local	Up to 200 Kms	201–500 Kms	501–1000 Kms	1001–2000 Kms	Above 2000 Kms
Up to 50 grams	₹19	₹47	₹47	₹47	₹47	₹47
51–250 grams	₹24	₹59	₹63	₹68	₹72	₹77
251–500 grams	₹28	₹70	₹75	₹82	₹86	₹93

* GST extra as applicable.

Additional Charges on Speed Post Services

• Registration Service: ₹5 + GST per Speed Post item (Document/Parcel) for delivery confirmation.
• OTP-based Delivery: ₹5 + GST per item, ensuring delivery only after recipient shares OTP with postal staff.

Official Notification Reference

This tariff revision was notified via Gazette Notification No. 4375(E) dated 25 September 2025. The Department of Posts has instructed all circles to ensure wide publicity and necessary implementation.

Why Tariff Revision Was Needed

The tariff revision is aimed at ensuring that Speed Post remains reliable, secure, and efficient. With rising operational costs and continued investment in postal infrastructure, the updated charges will support better services and technology-driven delivery options like OTP verification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. When will the new Speed Post tariffs come into effect?

The revised rates will be effective from 1 October 2025.

Q2. What are the revised Speed Post charges?

The charges depend on weight and distance. For example, up to 50 grams will cost ₹19 locally and ₹47 for other distances. Charges for higher weights (up to 500 grams) range between ₹24 and ₹93 depending on distance.

Q3. Are there any extra charges?

Yes, ₹5 plus GST per item will be charged for Registration and OTP delivery services.

Q4. Where to find the official notification?

The Gazette Notification No. 4375(E) dated 25.09.2025 contains the official tariff revision details.

Conclusion

The new Speed Post tariffs from 1 October 2025 mark an important step in sustaining India Post’s modernization efforts. Customers should check the updated charges before booking documents and parcels to avoid confusion. With added services like OTP-based secure delivery, India Post continues to strengthen trust and reliability in its postal services.

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