India Post has officially clarified that the Registered Post service is not being discontinued, contrary to speculation that is circulating on social media. Instead, the department has modernised and merged with the Speed Post. Under the new version, customers will be able to enjoy all the features of a Registered Post along with the speed and trustworthiness of Speed Post.
The clarification was made through a tweet from India Post’s official account, which stated, “Fact check: Registered post is NOT being discontinued. India Post has upgraded the service by merging it with Speed Post. We are modernising, not erasing.”
The decision has been taken as part of the Department of Post’s broader plan to streamline mail operations and boost the efficiency of delivery and overhaul customer experience.
According to the Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, the Department of Posts has organised its infrastructure to combine the processing of both Registered and Speed Post items. This move is projected to enhance delivery timeliness and lessen the delays caused because of the transit.
Fact Check: Registered Post is NOT being discontinued.
India Post has upgraded the service by merging it with Speed Post. Here’s what that means for you. 👇— India Post (@IndiaPostOffice) August 7, 2025
Notably, the key features that make Registered Post unchanged are:
1. Person-specific delivery-Only the addressee or the authorised person can collect the item.
2. The receipt of the delivery.
3. Legal validity and acknowledgement of the receipt.
4. The items can be tracked on a real-time basis.
By integrating with Speed Post, the new updated version of Registered Post will now be able to benefit the customers with faster delivery while maintaining its earlier security features.
What’s new under the upgraded unified service?
Under the reformed framework, items that will be booked as Speed Post with registration will now be sent specifically to the addressee. Customers can also avail of additional Speed Post features like:
1. Real-time updates on delivery
2. Items will be secured through OTP
3. Cash on Delivery (COD) services will be available.
4. Discounts will be provided based on the volume of the products.
5. End-to-end online tracking can be accessed
6. Credit facilities options for bulk users will also be provided.
7. National Account facility for corporate customers.
The latest upgrade has been made by considering user expectations and current market demand