India Post Franchise Outlet

What it is

Expand access to postal counter services through selected local franchise outlets while allowing an eligible operator to earn Department-prescribed remuneration or commission.

What you get

• Selected postal counter-franchise route with Department-prescribed commission

Who it is for

• applicant must be an individual or eligible local shop, institution, organization or other entity able to manage and market the service range
• individual applicant must be above 18 years with no upper age limit
• individual applicant must be at least 8th-class pass under the scheme document
• suitable and accessible premises must be available and maintained with approved signage
• applicant must be willing to invest, provide operating hours, business plan, local reference and proposed service/marketing details
• family members of serving postal employees are excluded from taking the franchise in the same Division
• selection is by the concerned Postal Divisional authority and requires a Department agreement
• minimum security deposit is ₹5,000 in NSC form, with the actual amount based on expected daily transactions

How to apply

1. 1
   Confirm local route and premises

   Check the concerned Postal Division, local demand, the PSSK exclusion and whether the proposed premises is suitable and accessible.

   Official step
2. 2
   Prepare the franchise business plan

   Document opening hours, proposed investment, service range, local customer base, marketing plan, computer capability and local reference.

   Official step
3. 3
   Submit to the Postal Divisional Office

   Use the prescribed application and submit it with supporting documents to the concerned Senior/Superintendent of Post Offices or competent Divisional Office.

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4. 4
   Complete selection and agreement

   If selected, provide the required NSC security deposit, sign the Memorandum of Agreement and complete Department induction/training before operating.

   Official step

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