| Post office PSK Bankura | |
| Official Address | Bankura Head Post Office, Machantola, Bankura, West Bengal 722101. |
| Helpline No. | 1800 258 1800 |
| Appointment Timing | 9:00 to 4:00 PM |
| Working Days | Monday to Friday |
| Status | SMS to 9704100100. |
| Regional Officer | Shri Ashish Middha |
| Contact Number |
033-400-71212, 033-2225-7523 |
| Fax | 033-40054006 |
| rpo.kolkata @mea.gov.in | |
| ATM Availability | Operational |
You can find out about its contact information.
| Grievance Officer | Ms. Mousumi Nath |
| Full Address | 4 Brabourne Road, 1st floor, Kolkata, West Bengal-700001. |
| Tel. No | 913340071212 |
| rpokolkata @meagov.in | |
| Official Website | passportindia.gov.in |
It is mandatory to follow the grievance cell as needed.
| Public Grievances Officer | Mr. Bal Krishan |
| Address | PSP Division, Ministry of External Affairs, |
| Room No. 24, Patiala House, Tilak Marg, New Delhi, 110001. | |
| Tel. No | 011 2338 4497, 011 2338 4519 |
| Fax No | 011 2338 4461 |
| passportpg @ mea.gov.in |
Online Application & Appointment Process
Before the application, you can find the following details:
| Collect Documents | Collect all necessary original documents (proof of DOB and address) and required annexures. |
| Access Portal | Go only to the official website: passportindia.gov.in. |
| Fill & Review | Fill the form carefully. Double-check all entered data against your original documents. |
| Pay Fees | Pay the applicable fee for your passport type (e.g., 36/60 pages, Normal / Tatkal). Save the payment receipt. |
| Book Appointments | Schedule your appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra. |
| Visit Centre | Carry all original documents and their self-attested photocopies for your appointment. |
Passport Documents Checklist
A list of documents is needed during verification.
| Date of Birth Proof |
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| 1. Birth Certificate 2. PAN Card 3. Voter Card 4. Driving License |
5. Pension Payment Order 6. School Leaving / Matriculation Certificate 7. LIC Policy Bond |
| Address Proof |
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| 1. Voter Card 2. Aadhaar Card 3. Driving License 4. Bank Passbook 5. Electricity Bill |
6. Ration Card 7. Gas Bill 8. Rent Agreement 9. Spouse's Passport 10. Parents' Passport (for minors) |
| Educational Qualification |
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| 1. Class 8 Marksheet 2. Class 10 Certificate |
3. Graduation Marksheet 4. Other Qualification Certificates |
| Police Verification Support |
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| 1. Residential Certificate 2. Current Voter List Extract |
3. Land Deed or BLRO Record 2. Father and Mother Voter Card |
Passport Annexure or Affidavit
You can find a complete list of annexures, along with their purposes.
| Annexure | Category |
| A | Identity Certificate and an Illiterate Person. |
| C | Single Parent for Minor. |
| D | Two-Parent for Minor. |
| F | Lost and Damaged. |
| G | No Objection Certificate for Government Employee. |
| J | Joint Declaration instead of Marriage Certificate |
Passport Police Verification
Before your appointment, you can review the types of police verification.
| Nature | Description |
| Normal Application | Standard process for first-time applicants or those with expired passports. |
| Pre-Police Verification | This is applicable for minors, older seniors, or government employees. |
| Post-Police Verification | This case is only used for tatkaal. The passport is printed and dispatched immediately after your PSK appointment. |
| Time | Within 7 - 21 days |
You can track your status by following the steps.
| Visit Website | Go to the official Passport Seva Online Portal |
| Tracking Section | On the website's homepage, find and click on the "Track Your Status" link. |
| Enter Your Details | Enter your 15-digit file number and your date of birth in the required format (DD/MM/YYYY). |
| View Your Status | Click the "Track Status" button. The next screen will display the current stage of your application. |
| SMS Tracking | Sending an SMS to 9704100100 in the format '<< STATUS>><< SPACE>><< File Number>>.' |
Q. How can I apply for a passport?A. First, go to the government website. Then, create an account by signing up with your details. After that, log in using your ID and password. Fill out the application form carefully. Once the form is filled out, submit it online. Then, pay the application fee. After payment, book an appointment at the nearest kendra. Q. How much time in the Seva Kendra?A. You need to spend about one hour at the center for document verification. It is important to arrive on time for your appointment. Also, keep in mind that the tiffin break is from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM, so try not to schedule your visit during that time. Q. What is non-ECR?A. ECR means emigration check required, and non-ECR means emigration check not required. Q. Can we go directly to the office without an appointment in India?A. No, you cannot go to the center without an appointment. But in case of an emergency or for a medical reason, you may be allowed to go without an appointment. Q. Will the passport number change after reissue or renewal?A. Yes, if you make any changes to your passport, such as your address, spouse's name, or education (qualification), or if you apply for renewal or reissue, your number will change. You will get a new passport with a new number. |
Passport Related Complaint
| Application is on hold for review of documents. |
| Close the previous file number or application. |
| Correction of date of birth and other corrections. |
| Lost your current passport, what to do at RPO. |
| Official passport document resubmission. |
| Passport under review at Regional Passport Office. |
| Pending police verification or re-verification. |
| Airport authority rejected or seized my passport. |
| The delay in issuing passports at Regional Office. |
| Request to re-dispatch your printed passport. |
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