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India Post IT 2.0 (APT): DIGIPIN, QR Payments, OTP Delivery

22 August 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSIndia Post IT 2.0(APT): DIGIPIN, QRPayments, OTPDelivery22 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

India Post announced a nationwide launch of IT 2.0, a new technology platform described as a new era of digital transformation for the postal network.

Key facts

  • Name: IT 2.0, expanded as Advanced Postal Technology (APT).
  • Coverage: rolled out nationwide.
  • Unified interface: one common front end for services.
  • QR-code payments: payment through scanning a code.
  • OTP-based delivery: delivery confirmed with a one-time password.
  • DIGIPIN: a 10-digit alphanumeric code meant to improve address accuracy.

Exam angle

  • Organisation: India Post.
  • Abbreviation: APT stands for Advanced Postal Technology.
  • Code length of DIGIPIN: 10 characters, letters and numbers.
  • Delivery safeguard: one-time password.

Test yourself

1. What does APT stand for in India Post's IT 2.0 rollout?

IT 2.0 is described as Advanced Postal Technology (APT).

2. How many characters does the DIGIPIN used in India Post's IT 2.0 have?

DIGIPIN is a 10-digit alphanumeric code.

3. Which delivery safeguard is part of India Post's IT 2.0 system?

The system offers OTP-based delivery.

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