24 SPEED POST – India Post’s Guaranteed Next-Day Delivery (D+1) Premium Service

Updated India Post has launched a new premium express service called 24 SPEED POST to meet urgent delivery requirements for businesses and individuals. This premium category service under the Speed Post banner offers guaranteed next-day delivery (D+1) between selected metro cities with full refund in case of delay or loss.

USP: Guaranteed Next-Day Delivery or Complete Postage Refund

This service is designed for corporate users, e-commerce companies, government offices, start-ups and individuals who need reliable and time–bound delivery with high priority handling.

What is 24 SPEED POST?
Key Features of 24 SPEED POST
Coverage Areas and Eligible Cities
Booking Process and Cut-Off Timings
Tariff Structure and Weight Slabs
Delivery Process & Tracking
OTP-Based Secure Delivery
Compensation & Refund Policy
Benefits for Bulk & Corporate Customers
Documents Allowed & Restrictions
How to Claim Refund for Delay or Loss
Frequently Asked Questions

What is 24 SPEED POST?

24 SPEED POST is a premium next-day delivery product (D+1) developed by India Post under the Speed Post category. It ensures urgent and time-bound delivery between major metro cities.

The service focuses on:

Speed
Reliability
Priority delivery
End-to-end visibility
Customer compensation assurance

Key Features of 24 SPEED POST

Guaranteed Next-Day (D+1) delivery
Priority processing at every stage
Full refund in case of delay or loss
Real-time tracking
OTP-based delivery authentication
Available for bulk, corporate & retail users
Delivery on Sundays/holidays (where enabled)
End-to-end API visibility for corporate users

Where is 24 SPEED POST Available?

The service is currently limited to select PIN codes of six metro cities:

Delhi
Mumbai
Chennai
Bengaluru
Kolkata
Hyderabad

Delivery between non-notified PIN codes is not allowed to maintain guaranteed SLA.

Booking Cut-Off Timings

4:00 PM – Post Offices / Franchise Outlets
6:00 PM – BPC / BNPL centres

Articles booked beyond cut-off may not qualify for guaranteed next-day delivery.

24 SPEED POST Tariff Structure

Charges depend on distance and weight slab. GST is applicable extra.

Weight	Local	Up to 200 km	201–500 km	501–1000 km	1001–2000 km	Above 2000 km
Up to 50 g	₹38	₹94	₹94	₹94	₹94	₹94
51–250 g	₹48	₹118	₹126	₹136	₹144	₹154
251–500 g	₹56	₹140	₹150	₹164	₹172	₹186

GST Extra as applicable

How Delivery Happens – Step-by-Step

Priority booking using special 24 SPEED POST envelope
Article is bagged separately in red-labelled bag
Transported via dedicated air connection
Priority sorting at destination hub
Early morning delivery scheduling
OTP verification at doorstep

OTP-Based Secure Delivery

Delivery is verified using an OTP sent to recipient mobile number. Benefits:

No fake delivery risk
Higher security
Assured customer confirmation

Compensation & Refund Policy

Customers are eligible for compensation in case of:

Delay in delivery
Loss of article
Pilferage
Damage

Refund Amount

Full postage refund in case of delay
Double the postage or ₹1000 (whichever is lower) for loss/damage

Exclusions (No Refund If)

Wrong or incomplete address
Recipient not available
Natural calamities or law & order situations
Booking after cut-off time

How to File a Refund Claim

Claims can be submitted:

Online via India Post portal
Through Mobile App
At booking or delivery office

Claim Limit: within 7 days of expected delivery

Who Should Use 24 SPEED POST?

E-commerce shipments
Legal contracts
Medical reports
Corporate communication
Financial documents
Government notices

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 24 SPEED POST available in villages?

No. Currently available only in select metro PIN codes.

Can parcels be sent?

Yes, subject to size and restriction rules.

Are prohibited items allowed?

No. Postal rules apply.

Conclusion: 24 SPEED POST is one of India Post’s most powerful premium logistics offerings providing speed, security, compensation and trust at highly competitive pricing compared to private couriers.

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