On 2-7-2025, the Department of Posts has issued a directive ‘Merger of Registered post with Speed post’, officially announcing that the Registered Post service will be discontinued. With the aim to streamline the mail transmission process and unify features across services, the Government has taken this decision to eliminate duplication in services and enhance operational efficiency. This strategic decision, set to take effect from 1-9-2025, marking a significant transformation in India’s postal framework.
Key Points of merger of Registered Post with Speed Post:
- From the effective date, Speed Post will absorb all critical functionalities of Registered Post, including secure transmission, delivery to the addressee only, proof of delivery, and acknowledgement of receipt. Thus, all customers who previously depended on Registered Post for secure and accountable mail services will now avail the same assurance through Speed Post.
- To ensure a smooth transition, the directive mandates that all units engaged in mail operations, counter services, customer support, and software management must urgently initiate compliance measures. These involve completing all necessary software reconfigurations and document updates by 31-7-2025, ensuring uniformity in service nomenclature and operational protocol.
- To support the transition, all relevant service menus, booking options, reference materials, and templates must be updated. Any document, website, receipt, or form currently mentioning ‘Registered Post’ will be revised to refer exclusively to ‘Speed Post.’
- Detailed instructions have been circulated for staff training, customer awareness, and system updates. These measures are designed to prevent confusion and ensure a smooth changeover for both employees and the public.
- With this merger, Speed Post will now handle all mail services that previously relied on Registered Post.
- The benefits include reliable tracking, faster delivery times, and enhanced service features, making Speed Post the go-to solution for sending items that require documentation and delivery confirmation.
- The directive has been issued under the authority of the Director General of Postal Services, with all Circle Heads, Regional Offices, and System Administrators tasked to ensure strict compliance and timely execution.
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In addition, all departments are required to draft and circulate updated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflow documents, and operational guidelines that align with Speed Post’s revised structure. This will help ensure clarity and consistency across every level of implementation.
Know the Why/Who/What behind the Merger
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What’s the difference between Speed Post and Registered Post?
Speed Post is a fast and time-bound delivery service with real-time tracking, ideal for urgent parcels and documents. Registered Post offers secure and accountable delivery with proof of posting and restricted delivery options. Speed Post is quicker, while Registered Post is more secure. Now, both services are being unified to provide speed with accountability.
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Why happening?
The merger of Registered Post with Speed Post is part of a broader initiative to simplify mail services and eliminate overlapping features that previously caused operational inefficiencies. Announced as part of the Union Budget 2025—261 push to transform India Post into a rural logistics powerhouse, the move aims to modernize delivery infrastructure, streamline service offerings, and enhance speed, reliability, and traceability.
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Who will be impacted?
This operational change will affect:
- Postal staff managing deliveries and logistics
- Booking counters and administrative units
- Software teams adapting tech systems
- Frequent users such as-
■ Businesses
■ Government departments
■ Judicial offices
■ Rural and remote post offices
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Who will be benefited?
The change is expected to benefit a wider audience:
- General public, who will enjoy quicker and more secure delivery
- Businesses, with streamlined logistics and enhanced tracking
- Government departments, receiving faster, accountable communication
- Postal staff, who will now work with a unified, simplified system
- Technology teams, with reduced redundancy in software and data handling