Post Office Franchise Application Form and Scheme Details
The Department of Posts is entrusted with providing access to basic postal facilities throughout the country. Even though India has the largest postal network in the world, with about 1.55 lakh Post Offices, there continues to be a demand for Post Offices.
Post Office Franchise Eligibility Criteria
- You need to be an Indian citizen or of Indian origin.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You should not have any previous criminal offense.
- You must be able to provide a legitimate business address and contact number.
- To start a post office franchise, the individual needs to hold a valid class 8 pass certificate from a recognized school.
How to Apply for Post Office Franchise Online
- Interested candidates are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 5000 to participate in the Post Office franchise scheme. This fee can be submitted through a Demand Draft made in the name of the “Assistant Director General, Department of Posts” and payable in New Delhi.
- However, applicants belonging to SC/ST categories, women applicants, and those who have already been selected under a government scheme are exempted from paying the application fees.