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India Post franchisee outlet (individual)
Run a postal counter from your own shop: book Speed Post and parcels, deliver parcels and pick up articles for the Department of Posts on commission (Franchisee 2.0 scheme).
- You put in
- ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 OfficialRefundable security deposit only: ₹5,000 for pick-up/delivery, ₹10,000 for booking, ₹15,000 for all activities. You also need a shop of at least 50 sq ft, a desktop or 4G/5G smartphone, weighing scale, barcode scanner and printer (costs not printed).
- Franchise fee
- Not printed — ask the brand
- Royalty / commission
- Not printed — ask the brand
- Space
- Not printed — ask the brand
What you earn
Speed Post documents: 7% of monthly revenue up to ₹2 lakh, rising in slabs to 30% above ₹60 lakh. Inland parcels: 5% up to ₹2 lakh, rising to 25% above ₹45 lakh. Parcel delivery: ₹15 per parcel up to 3 kg, ₹10 per COD parcel. Click & Book pick-up: ₹25 per article.
Who can apply
- Age 18 years or more. Shopkeepers such as kirana, paan and stationery shops qualify.
- 12th pass (10th pass is enough for a delivery-only assignment).
- Basic computer skills, ability to use the Department's mobile apps, and good knowledge of the local language and English.
- Immediate family members of serving postal employees cannot apply.
How to apply
- Submit the prescribed application to the Postal/RMS Divisional Head of your area.
- After selection, pay the security deposit, receive the licence on the self-service portal and sign a Memorandum of Agreement.
- Start work within 30 days of signing the agreement.
What this trade looks like
Representative photos of the trade — not this brand’s outlet.
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