postal-logistics
India Post & Logistics Barcode (India Post)
Specialized Code 128 symbology used by India Post Speed Post, business parcel networks, and Indian customs export portals to encode mandatory 6-digit PIN codes and 13-character consignment tracking identifiers.
Governing Specification: India Post Technical Specifications / Department of Posts
Data Format & Required Fields
High-density Code 128 encoding standard 13-character Speed Post consignment identifiers (2 letters + 9 digits + IN) or destination PIN routing codes.
Allowed Character SetAlphanumeric tracking string (e.g. EM123456785IN) or 6-digit Indian PIN code.
Payload Length Rule Between 6 and 20 characters
Check Digit / Checksum Rule Requires a verified modulo-103 check digit to prevent scanner misreads and data transposition errors.
Example Valid Format
EM123456785INIndustry Guidance & Practical Applications
- India Post Speed Post article and parcel booking slips
- E-commerce dispatch manifests across Indian delivery hubs
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) customs export documentation
Packaging & Scanning Notes: Standard format for domestic parcel delivery across 155,000+ post offices in India.
Symbol Constraints & Label Guidelines
- Requires 10-module quiet zone on both lateral borders for postal sorting camera reads.