Passport Office Asansol

Asansol is a very big and famous city in the Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It is known as the “Land of Black Diamonds”. The Passport Office in Asansol is under the jurisdiction of the local North Police Headquarters.

You can find the center at 23.68° N latitude and 86.96° E longitude. The Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) on Chittaranjan Road is situated within the 713301 PIN code area.

Post Office PSK Asansol
Official Address	Asansol Head Post Office Building, Ground Floor, Asansol, Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal – 713301.
Phone Number	3322254893
Fax	NA
Appointment Timing	9:00 to 5:00 PM
Working Days	Monday to Friday
Regional Passport Officer	Shri Ashish Middha
Officer Contact No.	033-40071212
Officer Fax No.	033-40054006
Official E-mail	rpo.kolkata@cpo.gov.in
Office Type	POPSK

Grievance Officer Contact: Asansol & Kolkata RPO

Officer Name	Ms. Mousumi Nath
Tel. No.	033-2235-0726, 033-22254893, 033-22254084
E-mail	rpo.kolkata@cpo.gov.in
Appointment timing	Open at 3:30 PM.

Asansol Application Guide: Local Insights & Submission Tips

This Asansol Application Guide provides essential local insights near Court More. Complete guides are:

Available Application: Note that this specific center does not process Tatkaal passports and PCC applications.
Jurisdiction Note: Specifically serves in the Paschim Bardhaman region.
The Photocopy Rule: The centre may have a Xerox machine for photocopying facilities.
Solution: Please carry two sets of self-attested photocopies of every original document when visiting the Asansol POPSK.
Police Verification: After your appointment, your application file is usually sent to the Asansol North District Police.
Landmark for Visitors: The center is situated just 1.5 km from Asansol Junction Railway Station and approximately 2 km from the Asansol City Bus Stand.
Holidays: The center will be closed during regional festivals, including Durga Puja, Chhath Puja, and Eid. Remember, government offices are also closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
The facility is located near Court More and the Chelidanga area.

Asansol Passport Office Checklist: Essential Documents

A resident of the Paschim Bardhaman region, you can visit the Passport Office in Asansol, which is located at the Asansol Post Office (Pincode: 713301). Two sets of self-attested copies of documents are:

Birth Certificate: Issued by the Asansol Municipal Corporation 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 Paschim Bardhaman and surrounding villages.
Bank Passbook: A photo passbook from a Public Sector Bank (like SBI and Bandhan Bank at Hutton Road).
Electricity Bill: Must be from WBSEDCL and in the applicant’s name.
School Leaving Certificate: Certificate from Loreto Convent, Madhyamik (10th) or HS (12th) admit card, or a graduation certificate from Kazi Nazrul University or another recognized board.
Employment Proof: As a West Bengal State Government employee, you must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC)

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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 Asansol North Police jurisdiction to avoid verification delays.
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.
Appointment Slot: You can choose from Asansol POPSK, situated at Chelidanga (Pincode: 713301), to book an appointment slot.
Physically Visit (Biometrics): You must visit the selected center with your appointment letter and original documents.

How to Track Application Status in Asansol & Paschim Bardhaman

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

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