Speed Post
Tracking
Track your India Post Speed Post consignment instantly. Get live delivery status, location updates, and complete transit timeline.
Track Your Speed Post Parcel
Enter your consignment number exactly as printed on your receipt
Format: EE123456789IN -> 2 letters + 9 digits + IN
How to Track Your Speed Post
Three simple ways to check your India Post consignment status
Track Online
Enter your 13 character tracking number in the form above. Get instant status with full transit history showing every scan point.
Track via SMS
Send POST TRACK <number> to 166 or 51969 from any Indian mobile. Works without internet.
Call India Post
Call the toll-free helpline 1800-266-6868 (Mon to Sat, 8 AM - 8 PM) and provide your consignment number for assistance.
What is Speed Post?
Speed Post is India Posts flagship express delivery service, launched in August 1986. It is the largest postal network in India, covering over 1.5 lakh pin codes including remote villages and tribal areas where private couriers do not reach.
Unlike private courier services, Speed Post offers government backed reliability with affordable pricing. You can send letters, documents, parcels, and gifts both domestically and internationally.
Speed Post Tracking Number Format
Your tracking number is printed on the receipt given at the post office.
What Do Speed Post Status Updates Mean?
Decode every status message in your tracking history
Item Booked
Your parcel has been accepted at the post office and assigned a tracking number. Transit will begin shortly.
Item Bagged
Your parcel has been packed with other mail into a transit bag. It is being prepared for dispatch to a sorting hub.
Item Dispatched
Your parcel has left the origin/sorting office and is now physically on the move toward its destination.
Arrived at Sorting Hub
Your parcel has reached a major sorting centre, where it will be redirected to the correct delivery post office.
Out for Delivery
Your parcel is with the postman/delivery agent and will be delivered to your address today.
Item Delivered
Your parcel has been successfully delivered to the addressee. Check with your household if you were unavailable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I track my Speed Post without a tracking number?
Without a tracking number, you cannot track online. Visit your nearest post office with your booking receipt. The staff can locate your parcel using the booking date and sender details. Always keep your receipt safe.
Why is my Speed Post tracking not updating?
Tracking may not update if: (1) the parcel has not been scanned at the next transit point yet, (2) there is a system delay on India Post servers, or (3) the parcel is in transit between two cities with no scanning facility. Wait 24–48 hours before raising a complaint. See our detailed guide.
How many days does Speed Post take to deliver?
Domestic Speed Post delivers within 1–2 business days for metro-to-metro routes, 2–3 days for semi-urban areas, and 3–5 days for rural or remote pin codes. International delivery takes 4–15 days depending on the destination country.
Is Speed Post tracking available 24 hours?
Yes. The online tracking system on SpeedPostTracks.com is available 24/7. However, scan updates only happen when your parcel physically moves through a post office or sorting centre during working hours.
Can I track Speed Post via SMS?
Yes. Send POST TRACK <tracking number> (in CAPITAL LETTERS) to 166 or 51969 from any Indian mobile number. This works even without internet and is available across all mobile operators. See our SMS tracking guide.
What if my Speed Post parcel is lost?
If your parcel has not updated for more than 7 days, file a complaint with India Post. Call 1800-266-6868 (toll-free) or visit your booking post office with your receipt. A formal inquiry will be initiated and the parcel traced.
What does "Delivery Attempted, Addressee Not Available" mean?
The postman visited your address but could not make the delivery because no one was available to receive it. The parcel will be taken back to the delivery post office. Visit your local post office within 3 days with your tracking number and ID proof to collect it.