Registered Post Box Discontinued: A false claim has been circulating on social media suggesting that Registered Post has been discontinued and letters can no longer be sent. India Post has now officially clarified the matter.
As part of its modernisation drive, India Post has announced that the iconic Registered Post service will be merged with Speed Post from 1 September 2025. This move comes after more than 50 years of Registered Post being a trusted and affordable service.
Fact Check: Registered Post is NOT being discontinued.
— India Post (@IndiaPostOffice) August 7, 2025
India Post has upgraded the service by merging it with Speed Post. Here’s what that means for you. 👇
The Department of Posts says the integration aims to streamline mail operations, improve delivery timelines, and optimise logistics resources. By rationalising its sorting infrastructure and unifying the processing of Registered and Speed Post items, India Post expects to enhance backend efficiency, reduce transit delays, and improve connectivity across its network.
Registered Post Box Won't Be Discontinued
Both Registered Post and Speed Post are accountable services, with records maintained at each stage of transmission. The key difference is in their delivery protocols:
