India Post Tracking Status Meaning — All Speed Post Codes Explained
Updated June 2026 · Verified by SpeedPostLive Editorial Team
Confused by status messages like "Item Bagged", "Retention Reason" or "Out for Delivery"? This page explains every common India Post and Speed Post tracking event in plain English.
Quick Status Lookup
Out for Delivery
Parcel is with the postman and may arrive today.
Retention
Delivery was attempted but could not be completed. Visit your post office.
Returned to Sender
Parcel could not be delivered and is going back to sender.
Understanding Status Severity
How to Read Tracking Status Properly
India Post tracking shows the journey of your parcel step by step. Each event usually contains:
- → Event name (e.g. "Item Booked", "Item Dispatched")
- → Office name (where the scan happened)
- → Date & time of the scan
- → Remarks (reason, special note, etc.) — sometimes
All India Post Tracking Statuses — Complete Guide
When you track a consignment, you may see different status messages at each stage of delivery. Here is what each one means.
| Tracking Status | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Item Booked | The parcel has been accepted at the post office and entered into the system. Tracking starts from this point. |
| Item Dispatched | The shipment has left the booking post office and is on its way to the next sorting or transit centre. |
| Item Received | The parcel has arrived at another processing centre or post office for further routing. |
| In Transit | The article is moving between cities or sorting hubs. May last a few days depending on distance. |
| Bagged / Packed | The parcel has been grouped with other shipments and prepared for dispatch to the next location. |
| Bag Dispatched to ... | The entire bag containing your item has been dispatched to the mentioned office. |
| Bag Received | A mailbag containing multiple articles (including yours) has arrived at a sorting centre or delivery office. |
| Out for Delivery | The postman has taken the article for delivery. Delivery attempt expected the same day. |
| Out for Delivery — Attempted | A delivery attempt was made. Check remarks for details like "door locked" or "addressee not available". |
| Delivered | The parcel has been successfully delivered to the recipient or an authorised person. |
| Delivered to Addressee | Confirms the article is handed to the specific person named on the envelope/parcel. |
| Delivered to BO | Item has been delivered to a Branch Office (BO) which may then deliver locally. |
| Delivery Attempted | The delivery person tried but could not complete delivery due to absence or address issues. |
| Addressee Not Available | No one was present at the delivery address. Another attempt may be made. |
| Retention: Door Locked | Delivery was attempted but nobody answered. The article is held at the post office for collection. |
| Retention: Address Incomplete | The address is not clear or complete, causing difficulty in delivery. May lead to return if not corrected. |
| Item Redirected | The article has been redirected to another address or delivery office. |
| Returned to Sender | The parcel could not be delivered and is being sent back to the original sender. |
| Unclaimed / Refused | The addressee did not claim or refused the article; it is returned to sender. |
| Addressee Left / Address Shifted | The addressee has moved with no forwarding address; article is returned to sender. |
| No Event Found / No Record Found | Either the tracking number was entered incorrectly, or the first scan has not yet been uploaded. |
Booking & Acceptance Status Codes
Item Booked / Booking
Your article has been accepted at the booking post office. This is the starting point of your Speed Post journey.
Item Accepted by Counter
The counter staff has accepted and entered your item into the postal system.
Article Collected
The article has been collected (from a collection box or pickup point) and is now in the postal pipeline.
Bagging, Dispatch & Transit Status Codes
Item Bagged
Your article has been placed into a mailbag along with other items to be sent to the next office or sorting centre.
Item Dispatched
The article has left one office and is on its way to the next in the network.
Bag Dispatched to ...
The entire bag containing your item has been dispatched to the mentioned office. Your item is moving with that bag.
Item Received
The article has reached a new office and will be processed before the next dispatch.
Bag Received
A mailbag containing multiple articles (including yours) has arrived at a sorting centre or delivery office.
Delivery Office & Out for Delivery Status Codes
Item Received at Delivery Office
The parcel has arrived at the post office responsible for delivery in the destination area. Almost at the final step.
Out for Delivery
The postman has taken the article for delivery to the address. Delivery expected the same day before 5 PM.
Out for Delivery — Attempted
A delivery attempt was made. Check remarks for details like "door locked", "addressee not available", or similar.
Delivered & Completion Status Codes
Item Delivered
The article has been successfully delivered to the addressee or an authorised person (family member or office reception).
Delivered to Addressee
Confirms the article is handed to the specific person named on the envelope/parcel.
Delivered to BO
Item delivered to a Branch Office (BO) which may then deliver locally or hand it to the concerned person.
Retention, Door Locked & Not Available Status Codes
Retention: Door Locked
Delivery was attempted but nobody was available. Article held at the post office for another attempt or collection.
Retention: Addressee Not Available
The person named on the parcel could not be found at the address at the time of delivery.
Retention: Address Incomplete / Insufficient
Address is not clear or complete. May lead to return if not corrected.
If you see retention statuses, contact the delivery post office quickly with your tracking number and ID proof. You typically have 7 days before the article is returned to sender.
Return to Sender (RTO) Status Codes
Item Returned to Sender
The article could not be delivered and is being sent back to the original sender. Check remarks for exact reason.
Unclaimed / Refused
The addressee did not claim the article within the holding period or refused to accept it.
Addressee Left / Address Shifted
The addressee has moved with no forwarding arrangement. Article is normally returned to sender.
In Transit & No-Update Situations
In Transit
Your article is travelling between two offices. No intermediate scans for long distances or remote routes is completely normal.
No Event Found / No Record Found
Either the tracking number was typed incorrectly, or the first scan has not yet been uploaded to the system.
Why Tracking Status Sometimes Stops Updating
Tracking may not update in real time at every moment. Parcels moving between cities or waiting at sorting facilities may not generate scans for 12–48 hours. This is normal and does not mean the parcel is lost.
Most Frequently Searched Tracking Statuses
Item Dispatched Meaning
Your parcel has left one post office and is travelling to another facility. Usually takes 1-3 days.
Item Received Meaning
The parcel has reached a new processing centre and is being sorted for the next step.
Retention Reason Door Locked
Delivery was attempted but nobody was available. Visit the post office with ID proof.
Bagged Meaning
Parcel was grouped with other shipments in a mailbag for dispatch to the next office.
Related Tracking Problems
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually 1-3 days, depending on distance and routing between sorting centres.
The postman visited but nobody was available to receive the article. Visit the delivery post office with ID proof to collect it within 7 days.
Yes. Visit the delivery post office with valid ID proof. You typically have 7 days before the article is returned to sender.
The parcel begins travelling back to the sender through the postal network. Contact the sender to arrange redelivery or correction of address.
Tracking may not update in real time. Parcels moving between cities may not generate scans for 12-48 hours. This is normal and does not mean the parcel is lost.
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This guide is maintained by the SpeedPostLive Editorial Team and reviewed periodically. Status messages may vary slightly by India Post circle or system version. Last reviewed June 2026.