What Is a Consignment Number?
A consignment number, also called a tracking number, is a unique 13-character alphanumeric codeassigned by India Post to each Speed Post article. When you send a parcel, letter, or important document through the post office, this number appears on your receipt. You can use it to track the shipment, view status updates, and check the latest delivery progress.
Consignment Number Format Explained
Example: EK403807171IN
| Position | Characters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 1st letter | E | Article type - Speed Post, Registered, Parcel, and more. |
| 2nd letter | K | Origin state - K = Karnataka, D = Delhi, M = Maharashtra, and so on. |
| 3rd-11th | 403807171 | 9-digit unique identification number |
| 12th-13th | IN | Country code - IN = India |
Article Type Codes (1st Letter)
Speed Post (Individual)
Articles booked directly by individual customers.
Speed Post (Bulk)
Bulk shipments from banks, NSDL, PAN card dispatches, and similar senders.
Registered Letter
Registered mail with tracking facility
Registered Parcel
Registered parcels with tracking
Passport
Passport delivery via Speed Post
Insured Letter
Value-declared insured articles
State Codes (2nd Letter)
* Partial list. State codes may vary for different types of articles.
Where Can You Find the Consignment Number?
- -On the India Post receipt or booking slip - this is the most common place to find it.
- -In an India Post SMS notification - if a mobile number was provided at the time of booking.
- -On the NSDL or UTIITSL website - for PAN card related dispatches.
- -On the Passport Seva website - after passport dispatch.
- -On shopping or courier order pages - in shipping details or dispatch notifications.
- -In email updates - if the sender or service shared delivery notifications by email.