India Post revises Speed Post (document) tariff from 1 October 2025, first change since 2012
The Department of Posts announced on 26 September 2025 a revised Inland Speed Post (document) tariff effective 1 October 2025, the first revision since October 2012, along with OTP-based delivery and a student discount.
Summary
The Department of Posts announced on 26 September 2025 a revised tariff for Inland Speed Post (documents), effective from 1 October 2025 under a Gazette notification of 25 September. The tariff was last revised in October 2012. Under the new rates, a document of up to 50 grams costs ₹19 for local delivery and ₹47 for other distances, plus GST. Registration and OTP-based delivery are available as value-added services at ₹5 each per item, and students get a 10% discount while new bulk customers get 5%. Speed Post was introduced on 1 August 1986.
Key facts
- Announced
- 26 Sep 2025, Department of Posts
- Effective
- 1 Oct 2025 (Gazette notification of 25 Sep 2025)
- Last revision
- October 2012
- Up to 50 g
- ₹19 local; ₹47 other distances (+GST)
- Value-added
- Registration ₹5; OTP delivery ₹5 per item
- Discounts
- Students 10%; new bulk customers 5%
- Speed Post started
- 1 Aug 1986
Practice MCQs 2 questions
When was the Inland Speed Post (document) tariff last revised before the revision effective 1 October 2025?
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Correct answer: B — October 2012
The tariff was last revised in October 2012; the new tariff is effective from 1 October 2025.
What discount on Speed Post tariff did the Department of Posts introduce for students in September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 10%
Students get a 10% discount on Speed Post tariff; new bulk customers get 5%.