India Post Parcel Retail Tariff 2026 | Full Rate Chart w.e.f. 01.08.2026 Complete India Post Parcel Retail and Speed Post Parcel Retail tariff chart effective 1st August 2026. Simple reference for India Post Current Affairs and departmental exam GK.
Quick Summary
From 1st August 2026, India Post has revised the Parcel Retail and Speed Post Parcel Retail tariff (rates are inclusive of GST). This is the counter-booking rate chart used by regular customers, unlike the Contractual tariff which applies to bulk/corporate customers with an agreement.
This chart is useful for:
- India Post counter staff and postal employees
- GDS to MTS, MTS to PA, and Postman to PA departmental exam aspirants (India Post Current Affairs / GK)
- General public sending parcels through regular India Post counters
India Post Parcel – Retail Tariff (Full Chart)
All rates below are in ₹ and inclusive of GST.
| Weight (up to grams) | Local | Within State | Zone/Metro | Other States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 34 | 77 | 82 | 84 |
| 1,000 | 56 | 107 | 126 | 134 |
| 1,500 | 70 | 139 | 168 | 201 |
| 2,000 | 103 | 188 | 234 | 283 |
| 3,000 | 136 | 259 | 327 | 397 |
| 4,000 | 171 | 316 | 406 | 496 |
| 5,000 | 206 | 382 | 496 | 607 |
| 6,000 | 240 | 442 | 578 | 713 |
| 7,000 | 276 | 500 | 660 | 821 |
| 8,000 | 312 | 560 | 744 | 927 |
| 9,000 | 346 | 618 | 826 | 1,033 |
| 10,000 | 382 | 678 | 908 | 1,139 |
| 12,000 | 454 | 796 | 1,074 | 1,351 |
| 15,000 | 560 | 972 | 1,322 | 1,669 |
| 20,000 | 736 | 1,268 | 1,734 | 2,201 |
| 25,000 | 914 | 1,562 | 2,148 | 2,731 |
| 30,000 | 1,090 | 1,858 | 2,560 | 3,263 |
| 35,000 | 1,268 | 2,152 | 2,974 | 3,793 |
(Full chart goes up to 35 kg in 1 kg / 500 gm slabs — showing key weight points above for easy reading.)
Speed Post Parcel – Retail Tariff (Full Chart)
All rates below are in ₹ and inclusive of GST.
| Weight (up to grams) | Local | Within State | Zone/Metro | Other States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 34 | 90 | 96 | 106 |
| 1,000 | 56 | 119 | 161 | 169 |
| 1,500 | 70 | 154 | 214 | 270 |
| 2,000 | 103 | 210 | 300 | 377 |
| 3,000 | 136 | 287 | 419 | 532 |
| 4,000 | 171 | 352 | 521 | 660 |
| 5,000 | 206 | 425 | 637 | 810 |
| 6,000 | 247 | 497 | 748 | 952 |
| 7,000 | 288 | 567 | 861 | 1,092 |
| 8,000 | 329 | 639 | 972 | 1,234 |
| 9,000 | 370 | 709 | 1,085 | 1,376 |
| 10,000 | 411 | 779 | 1,196 | 1,518 |
| 12,000 | 495 | 921 | 1,420 | 1,800 |
| 15,000 | 618 | 1,133 | 1,757 | 2,226 |
| 20,000 | 825 | 1,487 | 2,318 | 2,934 |
| 25,000 | 1,032 | 1,841 | 2,879 | 3,642 |
| 30,000 | 1,237 | 2,195 | 3,438 | 4,350 |
| 35,000 | 1,444 | 2,549 | 3,999 | 5,058 |
(Full chart goes up to 35 kg in 1 kg / 500 gm slabs — showing key weight points above for easy reading.)
Retail vs Contractual: What’s the Difference?
Many aspirants get confused between these two tariff types. Here’s a simple way to remember it:
- Retail Tariff – Used when a regular customer books a parcel directly at the post office counter, without any special agreement.
- Contractual Tariff – Used for bulk or corporate customers who have a formal agreement with the Department of Posts. These rates are usually lower than retail rates for the same weight and zone.
This is exactly the kind of comparison that can appear as a GK question in departmental exams.
Simple Points to Remember
- These rates apply from 01.08.2026 and are inclusive of GST.
- Rates increase with distance category: Local < Within State < Zone/Metro < Other States.
- Speed Post Parcel Retail rates are higher than normal Parcel Retail rates for the same weight and zone, since Speed Post offers faster delivery.
- Retail tariffs are generally higher than Contractual tariffs at the same weight slab, since Contractual customers commit to bulk business with India Post.
Why This Matters for Departmental Exam Aspirants
Tariff-related questions are common India Post GK and Current Affairs topics in:
- GDS to MTS Departmental Exam
- MTS to PA Departmental Exam
- Postman to PA Departmental Exam
- Postal Assistant Exam
Understanding the difference between Retail and Contractual tariffs, and how zone-based pricing works, can help you handle both direct rate-based questions and conceptual questions in the exam.
How to Stay Updated
- Follow official India Post Notifications and Circulars for tariff and service updates.
- Pair your GK revision with structured GDS to MTS Coaching or GDS to MTS Online Classes.
- Practice with GDS to MTS Mock Test and GDS to MTS Previous Year Question Papers.
- Keep your India Post Study Material updated so recent tariff changes don’t surprise you in the exam.
Final Words
This detailed Parcel Retail and Speed Post Parcel Retail tariff chart, effective 01.08.2026, completes the picture alongside the Contractual tariff update. Together, they give departmental exam aspirants a full, current understanding of India Post’s parcel pricing structure.
Stay updated. Stay exam-ready.