Passport Office in Alipurduar

Alipurduar is a beautiful city in the northern part of West Bengal. It is known as the “Gateway to Bhutan”. The city is famous for its green Tea Gardens and Buxa Tiger Reserve. The Passport Office in Alipurduar is under the jurisdiction of the Alipurduar Police Headquarters.

The city is also known for its special Kaljani River. The passport centre is located at 26.489° N latitude and 89.527° E longitude. The Buxa Feeder Road, Passport Post Office Seva Kendra location PIN code is 736121.

 

Post Office PSK Alipurduar
Official Address	Alipurduar Court Post Office, Buxa Feeder Road, Near Fire Brigade, District Alipurduar, West Bengal 736121.
Phone Number	NA
Fax	NA
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 4:00 PM
Regional Officer	Shri Ashish Middha
Officer Contact no	033-4007-1212
Fax no	033-40054006
E-mail	rpo.kolkata@mea.gov.in
ATM Availability	Operational

 

Alipurduar Application Guide: Local Insights & Submission Tips

This Alipurduar Application Guide provides essential local insights into the Passport Post Office Seva Kendra near the Fire Brigade.

• Available Application: The office does not process any Tatkaal passports and PCC applications.
• Jurisdiction Note: Specifically serves in the Alipurduar region.
• The Photocopy Rule: The centre may not have a Xerox machine for photocopying facilities. 
• Solution: Carry two sets of self-attested photocopies of every original document at the Alipurduar POPSK.
• Police Verification: Your file is usually sent to the Alipurduar District Police located on Beltala Road.
• Landmark for Visitors: The kendra is situated near the Alipurduar Junction, which is about 2 km away, and the Alipurduar District Hospital is about 2 km away.
• Local Holidays: One special festival is Chhath Puja,  Durga Puja, and another is Netaji’s Birthday on January 23. Remember, government offices are also closed on Saturday and Sunday.
• The other important nearby locations are Hasimara and Kalchini,

 

Alipurduar Passport Office Checklist: Essential Documents

If you are a resident of the West Bengal region, you can visit the Passport Office in Alipurduar, located at the Alipurduar Court Post Office, Buxa Feeder Road (Pincode: 736121). Passport documents are:

• Birth Certificate: Issued by the Alipurduar Municipality or your local Gram Panchayat.
  PAN Card: Also accepted as proof of age.
• Aadhaar Card: Ensure the mobile number linked with the Aadhaar Card.
• Voter ID Card: Recommended for residents of West Bengal and surrounding villages.
• Bank Passbook: A photo passbook from a Public Sector Bank (like SBI, Alipurduar Bazar or UKGB, Puran Bazar).
• Electricity Bill: Must be from WBSEDCL  and in the applicant’s name.
• School Leaving Certificate: Certificate from St. Joseph’s School, Madhyamik (10th) or HS (12th) admit card, or a graduation certificate from the University of North Bengal (NBU) or another board.
• Employment Proof: West Bengal State Government employee, you must provide a No Objection Certificate.

 

Passport Services in Alipurduar: How to Manage and Track Your Application

The centre provides different services for citizens of Alipurduar. The services are:

1. Fresh Passport: Processing first-time applications for ordinary citizens.
2. Passport Re-issue: For cases of expiry, name change, address change, or exhausted pages.
3. Lost and Damage: Service for lost or damaged applications.
4. PCC Certificate: For visa purposes, the PCC certificate is issued for citizens of West Bengal.
5. Biometric Enrolment: Capturing digital photos, fingerprints, and eye scans on-site.
6. Documents Verification: Physical original documents verified by the presiding officer. 

 

Passport Application (Alipurduar): A Local’s Step-by-Step Process

Passport application in Alipurduar to follow the complete process. The processes are:

1. Registration and Profile Setup: Visit the official government portal, click on “Register Now,” and select the Kolkata Regional Passport Office (RPO). Once registered, log in with your credentials. Noted that the application ID is valid for one year and password resets are mandatory every 90 days.
2. Form Submission: Select “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.” Fill out the form carefully. For applicants, ensure your present address matches your current Alipurduar Police jurisdiction to avoid verification delays.
3. Payment and Slot Booking: Online payment is required to book a slot. The application fees are normal Rs. 1500, Tatkaal Rs. 3500, and a minor fee of Rs. 1000.
4. Appointment Slot: You can choose from Alipurduar POPSK, situated at Alipurduar Court (Pincode: 736121), to book an appointment slot.
5. Physically Visit (Biometrics): You must visit the selected center with your appointment letter and original documents. 

 

How to Track Application Status in Alipurduar & West Bengal

To track your application, you will need your 15-digit File Number, issued by the passport office in Alipurduar, and your Date of Birth.

1. Official Website: Visit the official portal and click “Track Application Status.”
2. Mobile App: Use the mPassport Seva in the “Status Tracker” section with details.
3. SMS Service: Send an SMS in the format STATUS <File Number> to 9704100100.
4. The 3:30 PM Rule: In Alipurduar, new RPO appointment slots are released daily at 3:30 P.M.