Modified Hardware Specifications for IT 2.0 (June 2024) in Post Offices

India Post Modified Hardware Specifications for IT 2.0 (June 2024) in Department of Posts

Hardware Specifications:

Desktop (Minimum Configuration)

• Screen Size: 19 Inches
• RAM: 16 GB
• Hard Disk Capacity: 1 TB SSD
• Processor: i5 13th Generation or AMD Ryzen 5
• Speed of Processor: 2.9 GHz
• OS: Windows 10 Pro and above

Laptop (Minimum Configuration)

• Screen Size: 15 Inches
• RAM: 16 GB
• Hard Disk Capacity: 256 GB SSD for OS & Applications + 1 TB HDD for Storage
• Processor: 12th Gen. Intel Core i5-1235U or AMD Ryzen 5
• Speed of Processor: up to 4.40 GHz
• OS: Windows 10 Pro and above

Tablet

• Screen Size: 11 Inches
• RAM: 8GB
• ROM: 128/256 GB
• Processor: 5G LTE
• Speed of Processor: 2 GHz
• OS: Android 13 and above
• Mobile Device (For Postman/Pickup Agents)
• Screen Size: 6 Inches
• RAM: 6 GB
• ROM: 128/256 GB
• Processor: 5G LTE
• OS: Android 13 and above
• Usage: For Back Office Operations

Laser Printer

• Color: Black & White
• Provisions: Print, Scan & Copy
• Printing Method: Monochrome Laser Beam Printing
• Printing Size: A4 (min 30 pages per minute)
• Double Sided Printing
• Print Resolution: 600x600 dpi
• Auto Duplex Print: Yes

Note: Printing to be used only when electronic options fail

Label and Receipt Printer (For HOs and Heavy Booking Offices)

Read more click here about A6 Thermal Printer has been recommended by Directorate for all HO and all SOs as per revised clarification dated 11/04/2025

Type: A6 Mini Thermal Printer

• Capabilities: Can print A6 and smaller sizes (A7)
• Sticker Printer: continuous roll
• Connectivity: Bluetooth/Wireless/USB
• Prints: Text, barcodes and graphics in all directions
• Resolution: 200dpi
• Printer speed: at least 4ips (inches per second)
• Perforation capability for tear-off
• Label and Receipt Printer (For SOs and BOs)

Type: A7 Mini Thermal Printer

• Other specifications same as above

Biometric Fingerprint Scanner

• Support for multiple devices
• Supports Aadhaar Auth API Specification V2.0 or latest
• Compatible with latest Windows and Linux OS
• Fingerprint Sensor: Optical (scratch-free surface)

CMOS-based optical reader

QR & Barcode Scanner

• Wireless 2D Scanner for Pickup service and Mail Offices/TMOS
• Wired 2D scanner for other offices
• Connectivity: Wifi/Bluetooth/USB (wireless models rechargeable)
• Working range: up to 30 Meters
• Resolution: 5mil

Compatible Browsers

• Microsoft Edge Version 11 and above
• Google Chrome Version 124 and above
• Mozilla Firefox Version 125 and above

Important Notes:

Each counter should have:

• One Desktop/Laptop/Tablet
• One Thermal Printer
• One Scanner
• One Biometric Fingerprint Scanner (where required)

Number of devices depends on:

• Number of counters
• Workload
• Office-specific requirements
• Existing hardware should be used until end of life where feasible
• Existing Dot Matrix Printers should be repurposed for back-office operations

Priority should be given to purchasing "Made in India" devices with advanced technology

All posts related to Hardware Specification to be referred to purchase computers and peripherals to Post Offices as per Directorate Recommendations Click here to know more

Download