How to track Speed Post.
A comprehensive guide on how to track India Post parcels, Speed Post consignments, and registered mail — with article number format explained.
Step-by-Step Tracking Guide
Locate your Consignment Code
When you book a package at a post office, the clerk gives you a receipt containing a 13-digit alphanumeric consignment number. If you're the recipient, this number is sent to your phone via SMS from AD-INDpst.
Input Code in our Real-Time Tracker
Go to our homepage, type the tracking code into the search box (e.g. EM987654321IN), and click "Track". Our system connects to the national database and retrieves the live transit logs instantly.
Analyze the Transit History
We display your booking details (booking office, date, destination, weight, tariff) and a visual progress timeline showing key milestones: Booked → Dispatched → In Transit → Out for Delivery → Delivered.
Decoding Article Number Formats
India Post consignment numbers follow the international UPU standard: two prefix letters, nine digits, and a two-letter country code suffix. Here's what each prefix means:
Speed Post / Express Mail (EMS)
Starts with: E (e.g., EM, EE, EU, EN, EK). Fast transit, priority sorting, full end-to-end tracking logs.
Registered Post
Starts with: R (e.g., RR, RM, RT). Standard delivery, requires signature from the recipient upon arrival.
Registered Parcel
Starts with: C (e.g., CC, CD). Used for heavier boxes and e-commerce shipments dispatched via India Post.
Special Services / GPO Post
Starts with: L (Letters) or G (Business/GPO Post). Limited tracking data available.
Track other documents:
FAQs: Track India Post
Common questions about how to track India Post parcel shipments and article numbers explained.
How to track India Post parcels online?
Locate your 13-digit tracking number (beginning with C, R, or E and ending in IN) and enter it on our homepage. It pulls live reports from the India Post national database detailing booking location, transit checkpoints, and current delivery status.
How to track parcel in India Post with an article number?
The "article number" and "tracking number" are the same thing for India Post. Type the exact 13 characters (e.g. RR123456789IN) into our search box. The prefix indicates the service level (R = Registered Post, E = Speed Post, C = Parcel).
India Post track kaise kare (Hindi)?
India Post track karne ke liye, aapko consignment receipt se 13-digit ka article number nikalna hoga. Use speedpostindia.com ke home page ke input box mein likhein aur "Track" dabayein. Milestones screen par dikh jayenge turant.
How to track my parcel if I lost the tracking number?
Check your SMS history for messages from "INDpst" or "AD-INDpst". If you are the sender, visit the booking post office branch with your original receipt date and identity proof to request a duplicate receipt with the consignment number.
How to track international packages coming to India?
Imported packages arriving in India via EMS or Registered Mail retain their origin country's tracking codes. Once the package clears Indian customs, you can track its domestic transit on our site using the same 13-character tracking code.
How to track India Post with article number starting with 'U'?
Consignment numbers starting with 'U' represent ordinary/unregistered letters or packets. They generally only show booking milestones but do not support detailed step-by-step route tracking or delivery confirmation in the India Post database registry.
What is India Post tracking ID?
An India Post tracking ID is the article number or consignment number printed on the booking receipt. It is used to check India Post tracking status for Speed Post, Registered Post, EMS, and parcel consignments.
How to check India Post tracking consignment status?
Enter the India Post tracking consignment number in the search box on our homepage. The result shows booking details, transit events, delivery office scans, and the latest India Post tracking status.
What is the India Post tracking IVR number?
For the official India Post tracking IVR number or customer care support, use the helpline details listed on www.indiapost.gov.in. Online tracking still requires your article number.