India Post Introduces IIP SPP Last Mile Service & Revises Parcel and Speed Post Tariffs from 1 August 2026

India Post Introduces India Post Parcel Last Mile (IIP SPP) Service and Revises Parcel Tariff Structure from 1 August 2026

The Ministry of Communications, Department of Posts has issued the Post Office (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 through Gazette Notification S.O. 4241(E) dated 31 July 2026. These regulations come into force from 1 August 2026 and introduce a new India Post Parcel Last Mile (IIP SPP) service while revising the tariff structure for India Post Parcel and Speed Post Parcel services.

Introduction of India Post Parcel Last Mile (IIP SPP)

A new regulation, 96A, has been inserted into the Post Office Regulations, 2024, introducing the India Post Parcel Last Mile (IIP SPP) service. This service is specifically designed for bulk and corporate customers who have entered into an agreement with the Department of Posts. Parcels can be booked either at the Delivery Office or at an identified Parcel Hub/Parcel Processing Centre for delivery within the local jurisdiction.

The service also supports value-added facilities such as:

• Proof of Delivery (POD)
• Insurance
• Cash on Delivery (COD)
• Other value-added services applicable to India Post Parcel

Postage will be calculated based on the higher of volumetric weight or gross weight, and the maximum permissible weight under the Last Mile service is 5 kilograms.

India Post Parcel Last Mile (IIP SPP) Tariff

The notification prescribes a separate tariff for the new Last Mile service:

Weight Slab	Delivery Office	Parcel Hub / Processing Centre
Up to 2 kg	₹15	₹20
2–5 kg	₹22	₹35

GST will be charged as applicable.

Revised India Post Parcel Tariff

The Gazette replaces the existing tariff for India Post Parcel (Retail and Contractual) with revised rates across Local, Within State, Zone/Metro and Other States categories. Charges have been revised for all weight slabs from 500 grams to 5 kilograms, including revised rates for every additional kilogram. GST will continue to be levied separately.

Revised Speed Post Parcel Tariff

Similarly, the tariff for Speed Post Parcel has also been revised for both Retail and Contractual customers. The updated rates cover all weight slabs from 500 grams to 5 kilograms, with revised charges for Local, Within State, Zone/Metro and Other States. Additional kilogram charges have also been updated.

Key Highlights

• Post Office (Sixth Amendment) Regulations, 2026 notified by the Department of Posts.
• Effective from 1 August 2026.
• New India Post Parcel Last Mile (IIP SPP) service introduced for bulk and corporate customers.
• Booking permitted at Delivery Offices or identified Parcel Hubs/Parcel Processing Centres.
• Value-added services including POD, Insurance and COD available.
• Postage based on the higher of volumetric or gross weight.
• Maximum parcel weight under IIP SPP limited to 5 kg.
• Separate tariff introduced for IIP SPP.
• India Post Parcel and Speed Post Parcel tariff structures revised for both Retail and Contractual customers.
• GST will continue to apply as per prevailing rules.

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