Passport Office Bhubaneswar & Odisha – POPSK, PSK, RPO

The Passport Office, Bhubaneswar, started functioning in 1979. The head office is located at Nayapalli, CBI Office, Bhubaneswar. It maintains 25 passport centres. This Regional Office covers districts such as Angul, Balangir, Balasore, Bargarh, Behrampur, Bhadrak, Bhubaneswar Urban, Boudh, Cuttack Rural, Cuttack Urban, Deogarh, Dhenkanal, Gajapati, Ganjam, Jagatsinghapur, Jajpur, Jharsuguda, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Kendrapara, Kendujhar, Khordha, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, Nawaranpur, Nayagarh, Nuapada, Puri, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur, Subarnapur, Sundargarh.

In Odisha, there are three types of passport offices. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) maintains them. The types are:

Regional Passport Office (RPO): This is the Regional Head Office of Bhubaneswar that handles final approvals and printing.
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): This centre processes documents and biometric verification. (e.g., PSK Bhubaneswar)
Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK): In small town passport application process is handled by the head post office.

Contact Details Of Passport Office Bhubaneswar

RPO Bhubaneswar

Official Address	A-119 Unit-VIII, Nayapalli, in front of CBI Office, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751012.
Contact Number	0674-2564470, 0674-2533831, 0674-2393991
Fax Number	06742564460
Official E-mail	rpo.bbsr@cpo.gov.in
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing	10:00 to 3:00 PM
Regional Officer	Shri Prem Singh
Support Helpline	0674-2563855

PSK Bhubaneswar

Official Address	Odyssa Business Center, Ground Floor, Unit No. 8, 14 Plot Nos. 30, 31, 982, and 31, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneswar, Khurda, 751010.
Contact Number	06742564470
Official E-mail	rpo.bbsr@cpo.gov.in
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:30 PM
PIN Codes Serviced	751009, 751011, 751010, 751012

Enquiry Appointment Time

Normal Appointment	11:00:00 AM
Tatkaal Appointment	11:30:00 PM
Lunch Time	2:00:00 PM

Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

POPSK / Location	Official Address	District
Aska	Aska Head Post Office, Aska, 761110	Aska
Aska	Ganjam Head Post Office near Aska, Ganjam, 761110	Aska
Balasore	Balasore Head Post Office, Balasore, 756001	Balasore
Bargarh	Bargarh Head Post Office, Bargarh, 768028	Bargarh
Baripada	Baripada Head Post Office, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, 757001	Baripada
Berhampur	Berhampur Head Post Office, Berhampur, Ganjam, 760001	Berhampur
Bhadrak	Bhadrak Head Post Office, Bhadrak 756100	Bhadrak
Bhawanipatna	Bhawanipatna Head Post Office, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, 766001	Bhawanipatna
Bolangir	Bolangir Head Post Office, Bolangir,767001	Bolangir
Cuttack	Cuttack General Post Office, Cuttack, 753001	Cuttack
Dhenkanal	Dhenkanal Head Post Office, Dhenkanal, 759001.	Dhenkanal
Jagatsinghpur	Jagatsinghpur Head Post Office, Jagatsinghpur, 754103	Jagatsinghpur
Jajpur	Jajpur Head Post Office, Jajpur, 755001	Jajpur
Kendrapara	Kendrapara Head Post Office, Kendrapara, 754211	Kendrapara
Keonjhar	Keonjhar Head Post Office, Keonjhar, 758001	Keonjhar
Khorda	INS Chilka, P.O. Chilka, Khorda, 752037	Khorda
Koraput	Koraput Head Post Office, Koraput, 764020	Koraput
MKCG Medical College Berhampur	MKCG Medical College Campus In front of Principal’s Office, Berhampur, Ganjam, 760004	Berhampur
Nabarangpur	Nabarangpur Head Post Office, In front of District Treasury Main Road, Nabarangpur – 764059	Nabarangpur
Phulbani	Phulbani Head Post Office, Phulbani, 762001	Phulbani
Puri	Puri Head Post Office, Puri, 752001	Puri
Rourkela	Rourkela Head Post Office, Rourkela, 769001	Rourkela
Sambalpur	Sambalpur Head Post Office, Sambalpur, 768001	Sambalpur

Passport Documents for a Damaged Passport With Missing Pages

Visit the Passport Centre and bring the required documents, originals, and photocopies.

Date of Birth: Birth Certificate with QR Code (mandatory for those born after 1989) or School Leaving Certificate.
Address: Recent utility bills, bank passbook with photo, or a registered rent agreement.
Educational Proof: 10th-grade certificate for Non-ECR status (crucial for working abroad).
Identity: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, or Voter ID. ( Including QR Code)
Passport: previous passport copy, Annexure-F, and FIR copy

First-Time Passport Application: Essential Preparation Points

DOB: Applicants born after 1989 need a birth certificate for passport application, while birth documents from 2002 need a QR code.
Application: Before submitting the application, check the name, address, and DOB on all documents.
Documents: Carry original documents and photocopies. QR codes should be included on photocopies, and laminated documents may sometimes be rejected.
Appointment: Only a total of three appointments are available at the Passport Seva Kendra.
Time: Arrive at the passport office 15 minutes before your appointment.
Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport cases are not processed under the Tatkaal scheme.
Post Office: POPSKs will not accept applications for the specified categories.

Passport Application and Related Services Explained

New: Apply for an adult or minor passport.

Renewal: Renew/reissue an expired passport.

Replacement: Replace a lost, stolen or damaged passport.

Tatkaal: Use the urgent processing route if eligible.

Verification: Complete applicable verification procedures.

Documents: Submit documents for applicable verification.

Updates: Modify passport details through the relevant service.

Passport Documents for Reissue After Passport Pages Are Exhausted

DOB: Birth certificate/school certificate

Address: Aadhaar / bank passbook/utility bill

Identity: Voter ID / PAN/driving licence

Citizenship: Birth certificate / PAN / Voter Card

ECNR: School certificate / tax statement / visa / professional certificate

Photos: Recent passport-size

Previous Passport: Invalid or cancelled passport

How the Passport Application Process Works

Register Online: Visit the official Passport Seva Portal and create an applicant account. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO).

Select the Passport Service: After signing in, choose the service that applies to your situation, such as:

Fresh Passport for a first-time application
Re-issue of Passport for eligible renewal or other re-issue cases
Lost or Damaged Passport for applicable cases

Complete the Application: Enter your personal information, date and place of birth, address, family details, and other requested information. Applicants should make sure the information is accurate and consistent with their supporting documents.

Submit and Pay: Submit the completed application online and pay the applicable passport fee. The fee depends on factors such as the applicant’s age, booklet size, service type, and Normal or Tatkaal category.

Schedule an Appointment: Book an available appointment at a PSK or POPSK through the Passport Seva system.

Prepare the Documents: Check the official Passport Seva Document Advisor to determine which documents apply to your particular case. Carry the required originals and copies to the appointment.

Visit the Passport Centre: Attend the appointment at the selected PSK or POPSK. Your application and supporting documents will go through the prescribed processing and verification stages.

Complete Police Verification if Required: Depending on the application and the Passport Office’s decision, police verification may be required. It can occur before or after passport issuance.

Passport Issuance: After successful completion of the applicable processing and verification requirements, the passport is printed and dispatched to the applicant’s address.

Track the Application: Applicants can monitor their application through the official Passport Seva Portal using their application details.

In simple terms:
Register → Apply Online → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Document Verification → Police Verification (if required) → Passport Issued → Delivery

How to Check Fresh Passport Application Status

If you have applied for a fresh Indian passport, you can check the application status online through the official Passport Seva Portal. The status tracker requires your Application Type, File Number, and Date of Birth.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the official Passport Seva website: Open the official Passport Seva status-tracking page:

2. Select the application type: Choose the appropriate application type displayed on the tracking page.

3. Enter your File Number: Enter the 15-character alphanumeric File Number printed on the acknowledgement letter issued after submission of the application.

4. Enter your Date of Birth: Enter the applicant’s Date of Birth as requested by the portal.

5. Click “Track Application Status”: The system will display the latest available information about your fresh passport application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can a passport be made online?

A. No, you cannot make your passport online; you can submit your passport application online.

Q. How many passport pages do I need?

A. Two types of passport pages. One is 36 pages, and the other is 60 pages. Less visit in outside India, to need 36 page and others more visits outside India, you need 60 pages.

Q. How many passport-size photos are required for a passport?

A. A passport-size photo is 4.5 X 3.5 cm. for need in the passport office.

Q. Are passport offices open on Sunday?

A. No, the Passport office is closed on Sunday, if passport Mela is conducted for some reason, then the passport office is open.

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