Procedure to Book Parcels under Student Discount Scheme in Post Office w.e.f 01/01/2026

Eligibility & Verification:

• Only bona fide students with a valid Student ID card from a recognized educational institution can avail the discount.
• The discount applies only to domestic retail parcels (Speed Post Parcel retail and India Post Parcel retail).

Booking Process:

• At the counter or on the Click-n-Book portal, a "Student Discount" option will be available.

Selecting it prompts mandatory entry of:

1. Student's name
2. Institution name
3. Student ID number
4. ID validity date
5. The system will not complete the booking until these fields are filled.

Counter Procedure:

The Counter PA must:

• Verify the physical Student ID matches the details entered.
• Retain a photocopy of the ID for 60 days.
• The booking receipt will show: “Student Discount Applied – ID Verified” along with the Student ID number.

Online (Click-n-Book) Procedure:

• A “Student” checkbox will be available on the portal.

After online booking, the pickup agent must:

• Verify the ID details entered online.
• Collect a photocopy of the Student ID during pickup.

System & Phases:

• Phase 1 (effective 01.01.2026): Basic ID details captured in the system.
• Phase 2 (by 31.05.2026): Ability to upload an image of the ID card.
• The system automatically calculates and applies the 10% discount once details are verified.

Monitoring:

System-generated reports will track:

• Number of parcels under the scheme
• Unique Student IDs used
• Booking frequency
• Revenue generated

Key Responsibility:

• The Counter PA is responsible for correct implementation and verification at the counter.
• No manual exemptions are allowed; all validations must go through the system.

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