Post Office Franchise Scheme: Complete Application Guide, Earnings & Rules
- Post Office Franchise Scheme 2.0 Kya Hai?
- Aam Zindagi Ka Example: Yeh Kaam Kaise Karta Hai?
- Eligibility Criteria: Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai?
- Space aur Hardware Requirements
- Security Deposit Kitna Dena Hoga?
- Commission Structure: Kitni Kamai Hogi?
- A. Domestic Speed Post Document Booking Commission:
- B. Inland Parcel Booking Commission:
- C. Parcel Delivery & Cash on Delivery (CoD) Earning:
- D. Online Click & Book Doorstep Pick-up:
- Digital Wallet System Kaise Kaam Karta Hai?
- Apply Kaise Karein? (Step-by-Step Online Process)
- Official PDF File
- Conclusion
- FAQs
Department of Posts ne apne network aur Courier, Express, Parcel (CEP) services ko expand karne ke liye Post Office Franchise Scheme ko bilkul naye avatar me rollout kiya hai. Agar aap apne gaon ya shahar me ek stable aur trustworthy daily earning ka business shuru karne ka plan bana rahe hain, toh yeh aapke liye ek behtareen golden opportunity hai. Naye rules aur upgraded technology platform (APT 2.0) ke sath ab process pehle se kaafi jyada aasan aur rewarding ho chuka hai.
Is detailed guide me hum baat karenge ki nayi Post Office Franchise Scheme 2.0 kya hai, iske liye kaun eligible hai, security deposit kitni lagti hai aur aap isse har mahine kitni kamai (commission) kar sakte hain.
Post Office Franchise Scheme 2.0 Kya Hai?
Pehle Post Office franchise me sirf manual counter booking hoti thi aur offline paperwork kafi zyada tha. Department of Posts (Mail Operations Division) ne File No. 39-03/2019-D ke tehat naya Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) jaari kiya hai jise New Franchisee Scheme 2.0 kaha gaya hai.
Isme pura operation digital kar diya gaya hai. Ab aapko purana system nahi chalana padega, balki Department ka dedicated Desktop Self-Service Portal aur APT 2.0 Mobile App milega.
Is nayi scheme me franchise ko teen tarah ke roles me baanta gaya hai:
- Parcel & Letter Booking: Apne counter se Speed Post, Registered Articles aur International Consignments book karna.
- Parcel Delivery: Post Office se parcels pick karke local area me doorstep delivery karna.
- Pick-up / Collection Agent: Online booked items (Click & Book service) ko customers ke address se collect karke linked post office me jama karwana.
Aam Zindagi Ka Example: Yeh Kaam Kaise Karta Hai?
Aasan Example:
Maan lijiye aapki market me ek stationery, cyber cafe ya general store hai.
- Purana Tarika: Log Speed Post karne ke liye 2–3 km door main Post Office jaate the aur line me khade hote the.
- Naya Franchise Tarika: Wahi log ab seedhe aapki dukan par aayenge. Aap unka Speed Post ya parcel apne computer/phone se scan karke book karenge aur digital receipt nikal kar de denge. Sham ko yeh saare parcels aap apne area ke designated Post Office (Linked Office) me submit kar denge. Is poore transaction ka seedha fixed commission aapke wallet me add ho jayega!
Eligibility Criteria: Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai?
Is scheme ke liye Individual aur Registered Firms dono apply kar sakti hain:
Individual ke liye:
- Umar (Age): Minimum 18 years (koi upper age limit nahi hai).
- Education Qualification:
- Booking aur All-Activities ke liye: 12th Pass.
- Sirf Delivery role ke liye: 10th Pass.
- Computer/Mobile Knowledge: Computer aur smartphone chalane ki basic samajh honi chahiye (koi computer diploma mandatory nahi hai).
- Language Skill: Local bhasha aur basic English padhni-likhni aani chahiye.
- Delivery Role ke liye: Driving license (2-wheeler ya 4-wheeler) aur apna khud ka vehicle hona jaruri hai.
- Documents: Valid PAN Card, Identity Proof aur Address Proof.
Rule: Post Office ke serving employees ke direct family members (jaise pati/patni, bacche ya dependent mata-pita) is scheme me apply nahi kar sakte.
Space aur Hardware Requirements
Aapki shop commercial area, main market, educational hub ya high-footfall area me honi chahiye:
- Dukan ka Area: Booking counter ke liye minimum 50 sq. ft. jagah honi chahiye. Delivery purpose ke liye koi shop area mandatory nahi hai.
- Zaruri Gadgets:
- Ek Desktop/Laptop ya 4G/5G Android Smartphone.
- Label / Receipt Printer (Thermal Sticker Printer).
- Electronic Weighing Scale (Wajan naapne ke liye machine).
- 2D Barcode Scanner aur active internet connection.
Security Deposit Kitna Dena Hoga?
Selected candidate ko security deposit deni hoti hai, jo refundable hoti hai. Yeh National Savings Certificate (NSC), Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP), Term Deposit (TD) ya Bank Guarantee ke rup me pledge ki ja sakti hai:
| Category | Role / Activity | Security Deposit |
| Individual | Sirf Pick-up ya Sirf Delivery (ya Dono) | ₹5,000 |
| Individual | Sirf Booking & Incidental Activities | ₹10,000 |
| Individual | All Activities (Booking + Delivery + Pickup) | ₹15,000 |
| Firms / Aggregators | Multi-outlets (Minimum 10 Sub-franchisees) | ₹1,00,000 se ₹1,50,000 tak |
(Franchise band karne ke 60 dino ke andar ‘No Due Certificate’ milne par security deposit refund kar di jaati hai).
Commission Structure: Kitni Kamai Hogi?
Naye guidelines ke hisab se commission structure kaafi attractive banaya gaya hai:
A. Domestic Speed Post Document Booking Commission:
- ₹2,00,000 tak ka monthly business: 7%
- ₹2,00,001 se ₹10,00,000 tak: 15%
- ₹10,00,001 se ₹25,00,000 tak: 20%
- ₹25,00,001 se ₹60,00,000 tak: 25%
- ₹60,00,000 se upar: 30%
B. Inland Parcel Booking Commission:
- ₹2,00,000 tak ka monthly business: 5%
- ₹2,00,001 se ₹9,00,000 tak: 10%
- ₹9,00,001 se ₹27,00,000 tak: 15%
- ₹27,00,001 se ₹45,00,000 tak: 20%
- ₹45,00,000 se upar: 25%
C. Parcel Delivery & Cash on Delivery (CoD) Earning:
- Parcel Delivery (Upto 3 kg): ₹15 per parcel
- Additional 1 kg par: ₹5 extra
- Cash on Delivery (CoD) Collection: ₹10 per parcel
- Performance Incentive: Same-day 90% se zyada successful delivery par ₹1 per parcel extra
D. Online Click & Book Doorstep Pick-up:
- Doorstep se parcel pick karne par: ₹25 per article seedha commission!
Digital Wallet System Kaise Kaam Karta Hai?
Department ne Prepaid Digital Wallet feature introduce kiya hai.
- Franchisee apne wallet ko UPI, Net Banking ya IPPB account se recharge kar sakta hai.
- Jab aap kisi customer ka parcel book karenge, toh postage amount wallet se automatically deduct ho jayega.
- Aapka base commission daily basis par wallet me wapas credit ho jayega, jisse rozana ki calculation ka jhanjhat khatam ho jata hai.
Apply Kaise Karein? (Step-by-Step Online Process)
Postal Divisions har quarter (January, April, July aur October ke pehle hafte) me application notifications nikalte hain:
- Official Portal par Jayein: India Post ki official website (indiapost.gov.in) par Franchisee 2.0 section ya Self-Service Portal open karein.
- Registration & Form Fill: Apni basic personal details, qualification, proposed shop ka address aur photo upload karein.
- Hardware Declaration: Computer, weighing machine aur printer hone ki declaration mark karein.
- Scrutiny: Application submit hone ke baad Division ki Screening Committee (Divisional Head, ASP aur Postmaster) form verify karegi.
- Approval & MoA: Approval aane ke baad designated security deposit jama karein aur 3 saal ke liye Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) sign karein.
- Training & Launch: Department aapko portal aur app ki training dega, jiske baad aap 30 din ke andar apna counter shuru kar sakte hain.
Official PDF File
Conclusion
Agar aapke paas customer interaction ki achhi skill hai aur aap apni dukan par bina kisi bade risk ke extra monthly income generate karna chahte hain, toh Post Office Franchise Scheme ek official aur profitable option hai. Naye digital system ne booking aur payment ko pehle ke mukable kafi seamless bana diya hai. Apne najdeeki Postal Divisional Office (Superintendent of Post Offices) se contact karke ya India Post ke portal se notification check karke turant apply karein!
FAQs
Q1. Kya Post Office Franchise lene ke liye koi security deposit deni hoti hai?
Ans: Haan, New Scheme 2.0 ke mutabiq refundable security deposit deni hoti hai:
- Sirf Pick-up ya Delivery ke liye: ₹5,000
- Sirf Booking counter ke liye: ₹10,000
- All Activities (Booking, Delivery aur Pick-up) ke liye: ₹15,000
Yeh deposit NSC, KVP, Term Deposit ya Bank Guarantee ke rup me pledge ki ja sakti hai.
Q2. Kya kirana dukan ya stationery shop wale franchise le sakte hain?
Ans: Haan, individual shopkeepers jaise corner shops, kirana store, stationery dukan ya cyber cafe wale easily apply kar sakte hain. Bas unke paas minimum 50 sq. ft. commercial space, computer/smartphone, printer, weighing scale aur barcode scanner hona chahiye.
Q3. Franchisee ko commission kab aur kaise milta hai?
Ans: Booking activities ka commission daily basis par franchise ke prepaid digital wallet me auto-credit hota hai. Delivery aur pick-up ka commission fortnightly bank account ya wallet me credit kiya jata hai, aur har mahine volume ke hisab se final reconciliation hota hai.
Q4. Kya Post Office ke serving employees ke parivar wale apply kar sakte hain?
Ans: Nahi, Post Office ke serving employees ke immediate family members (jaise pati/patni, bacche ya dependent mata-pita) us same Postal Division me franchise nahi le sakte.
Q5. Franchise agreement kitne samay ke liye valid hota hai?
Ans: Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) shuruat me 3 saal ke liye sign hota hai. Achhe performance aur satisfactory record ke aadhar par ise aage 2-2 saal ke liye renew kiya ja sakta hai.
Q6. Nayi Scheme 2.0 me booking ke liye postage stamps lagana zaroori hai?
Ans: Nahi, New Franchisee Scheme 2.0 ke antargat postage stamps ke zariye booking band kar di gayi hai. Saari bookings system-generated barcode stickers aur APT 2.0 portal/app ke digital receipts ke through hoti hain.
