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2026 Update: OTP-based secure delivery is now available on all Speed Post and Express Parcel services (₹5 + GST). The new 24 Speed Post (guaranteed next-day delivery between metro cities) launched March 2026.

India Post Latest Updates 2026
Mar 2026
24 & 48 Speed Post Launched
Guaranteed next-day (24 Speed Post) and 2-day (48 Speed Post) delivery between 6 metro cities. Money-back guarantee if missed.
Oct 2025
Revised Tariff & OTP Delivery
First tariff revision since 2012. New OTP-based secure delivery (₹5+GST). Starting from ₹19 for local Speed Post up to 50g.
Oct 2025
Dak Sewa App 2.0 Released
Postinfo app discontinued. New official Dak Sewa 2.0 app (Android & iOS) replaces it with improved tracking, complaints & payments.
Jan 2026
ITPS Expands to 50+ Countries
International Tracked Packet Service now covers 50 new countries. ITPS weight limit to USA increased from 2 kg to 5 kg.
All Tracking Number Formats
Every India Post service code explained
Code Service Example Speed
Tracking Number Explained
How to read your 13-digit ID
Anatomy of an India Post Tracking Number
EE Service
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123456789 Unique Serial
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IN Country
2-letter prefix
Identifies service type. EE = Speed Post, EM = EMS International, RX = Registered Post, CP = Express Parcel.
9-digit serial
Computer-generated unique ID. No two parcels in India share the same serial number. Your parcel’s digital fingerprint.
2-letter suffix
Always IN for India-origin parcels. For inbound international packages, shows the origin country (US, GB, CN, etc.).
Common typo alert: O vs 0, I vs 1, B vs 8. If tracking fails, double-check these characters on your receipt. Also ensure no spaces in the number.
How to Track India Post
5 ways to check your consignment
1
Online This Tool
Enter your 13-digit India Post tracking number in the search bar above. Click Track Now. Results appear instantly with full timeline.
2
Official India Post Website
Visit indiapost.gov.in → Track & Trace Services → enter your consignment number. Requires captcha verification.
3
SMS (No Internet Needed)
Send uppercase SMS to 166 or 51969. Works on all telecom carriers. Available 24/7 for articles booked within 60 days.
POST TRACK EE123456789IN → Send to 166
4
Dak Sewa App 2.0 (Official)
Download from Play Store or App Store published by Department of Posts, Government of India. Replaces the old Postinfo app as of late 2025.
5
Visit / Call Post Office
Toll-free: 1800-266-6868 (Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM). Or visit your nearest post office with receipt and ID proof.
Tracking Status Meanings
What every India Post update means
India Post Delivery Times by Service
Working days Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays
Service Local / Metro State Capital Remote Area International
New March 2026: The premium 24 Speed Post service guarantees next-day delivery between Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad. Full postage refund if delivery is missed. Sunday delivery included.
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India Post Tracking Free Speed Post & Parcel Tracker (2026)

India Post Tracking is your free, instant tool to track any consignment sent through India Post the world’s largest postal network with over 1.55 lakh post offices. Whether you need Speed Post tracking, EMS international tracking, registered post tracking, or parcel tracking, simply enter your 13-digit India Post tracking number to get real-time status updates.

What is India Post Speed Post Tracking?

Speed Post tracking lets you monitor your Speed Post consignment in real time using your unique 13-digit Speed Post tracking number (also called a consignment number or article number). Speed Post is India Post’s flagship express domestic service, launched in August 1986, and delivers across all 19,000+ pin codes in India.

As of October 2025, Speed Post has introduced OTP-based secure delivery your parcel is handed over only after OTP confirmation and a revised tariff starting at ₹19 for local shipments up to 50g. The brand-new 24 Speed Post service (launched March 2026) guarantees next-day delivery between the 6 major metro cities with a full money-back guarantee.

India Post Tracking Number Format

Every India Post tracking number follows the same 13-character structure: 2 letters + 9 digits + IN. The first two letters are the service code (EE or EU for Speed Post, EM or EA for EMS International, RX or RA for Registered Post, CP for Express Parcel, CG for standard Parcel, LP for Logistics Post, PP for Passport Post). The 9 digits are a computer-generated unique serial number. The final two letters IN stand for India the origin country code.

To track India Post by tracking number, enter your full 13-character ID in the search box above. Common mistakes include confusing O with 0, I with 1, and B with 8 always double-check your receipt if tracking fails.

How to Track Speed Post by Number

  • Online: Use the tracking tool on this page fastest method, no captcha, full event timeline
  • SMS: Send POST TRACK EE123456789IN (uppercase) to 166 or 51969 works without internet
  • Official site: Visit indiapost.gov.in → Track & Trace Services
  • Dak Sewa App 2.0: Official app by Department of Posts (replaces old Postinfo app as of late 2025)
  • Helpline: Call 1800-266-6868 (free, Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM)

India Post EMS International Tracking

India Post EMS tracking covers express international shipments. EMS numbers start with EM or EA (e.g. EM123456789IN). As of January 2026, India Post expanded its International Tracked Packet Service (ITPS) to 50 additional countries, with the ITPS weight limit to the USA increased to 5 kg. After departure from India, the same tracking number can be used on the destination postal service’s website (e.g. USPS for the USA, Royal Mail for the UK).

Dak Sewa App 2.0 New Official India Post App (2025)

The Postinfo app has been officially discontinued and replaced by Dak Sewa 2.0, launched by the Department of Posts in late 2025. The new app (available on Android and iOS) supports parcel tracking for Speed Post, Registered Post, Parcels, Business Parcels and Electronic Money Orders, along with complaint registration, postage calculation, insurance payments and post office search by pin code.