Speed Post Tracking Guide — How to Track India Post Consignments
Updated June 2026 · Verified by SpeedPostLive Editorial Team
Learn how to correctly track your India Post Speed Post consignments, understand status messages and solve common tracking problems.
What You Need for Speed Post Tracking
To track any Speed Post consignment, you mainly need:
- → A valid 13-character Speed Post tracking number printed on your booking receipt (example: EE123456789IN).
- → The correct pincode of the destination — useful to verify if the delivery office is correct.
- → Basic idea of normal delivery time between origin and destination.
If unsure about the destination pincode, use our Pincode Search Tool before sending.
Speed Post Tracking Number Format
Every India Post Speed Post tracking number contains exactly 13 characters.
2-letter prefix + 9-digit serial number + country code (IN)
| Prefix | Service |
|---|---|
| EM | Speed Post Domestic |
| EE | EMS International (outbound from India) |
| EA | EMS International (alternate prefix) |
| RR | Registered Letter |
| CP | Registered Parcel |
Where to Find Your Speed Post Tracking Number
Your tracking number is available at these places:
- → On the booking receipt given at the Speed Post counter.
- → In the SMS notification sent after booking (if mobile number was provided).
- → Printed on the Speed Post sticker attached to the parcel.
- → For PAN cards, bank cards etc., in the SMS/email sent by the issuing authority with consignment details.
Double-check each character. Even a single wrong character can show "Not Found".
How to Track on SpeedPostLive
SpeedPostLive makes Speed Post tracking simple and mobile-friendly:
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1
Go to the SpeedPostLive home page
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2
Enter your 13-character tracking number
Paste or type into the tracking box on the home page.
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Click the Track button
Wait for the latest tracking status and shipment history to load.
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Read your tracking timeline
See delivery location, booked date, and a full timeline of all events.
Typical Speed Post Tracking Journey
Booked
Dispatched
Transit Hub
Delivery Office
Delivered
Understanding Common Tracking Status Messages
Item Booked
Your Speed Post consignment has been accepted at the booking office and is waiting to be dispatched.
Item Dispatched
The consignment has left one office and is on its way to the next sorting or transit centre.
Item Received
The parcel has reached the next office in the network and will be processed further.
Out for Delivery
Your local postman is carrying the parcel and will attempt delivery the same day.
Item Delivered
The shipment has been successfully delivered to the recipient.
Returned to Sender
The parcel could not be delivered and is being sent back to the sender.
Why Is My Tracking Not Updating?
- → Parcel is travelling between sorting centres without generating intermediate scans.
- → Shipment has not reached the next scan point yet.
- → Weather or transport delays.
- → High parcel volume during festivals or exam seasons.
- → Incorrect destination information causing rerouting.
When Should You Raise a Complaint?
Consider raising a formal complaint if:
- → Your parcel is delayed far beyond normal delivery time.
- → Tracking shows "Delivered" but the receiver has not received it.
- → Status appears stuck or confusing for many days without movement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter your 13-character tracking number on SpeedPostLive.com and click Track. Results show live status, transit history and delivery office details.
This usually happens due to typing mistakes in the tracking number or because the parcel has not yet received its first processing scan after booking.
India Post tracking numbers contain 13 characters — a 2-letter prefix (e.g. EM, EE), 9 digits, and the country code IN at the end. Example: EM123456789IN.
The parcel is with the delivery postman and a delivery attempt is expected the same day.
EM prefix is used for domestic Speed Post consignments within India. EE prefix is used for international EMS (Express Mail Service) parcels sent abroad from India.
Tracking events are uploaded in batches from sorting centres. There may be gaps of 12-48 hours between scans during long-distance transit, which is normal.
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This guide is maintained by the SpeedPostLive Editorial Team and reviewed periodically. SpeedPostLive is an independent tracking portal and is not affiliated with India Post. Last reviewed June 2026.