Regional Passport Office Chandigarh
| RPO Chandigarh |
| Regional Officer |
Smt Priyanka Mehtani |
| Official Address |
SCO 28-32, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh, 160022. |
| Contact Number |
0172-2624988
0172-2624989
0172-2601053
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| Helpline No. |
1800 258 1800 |
| Email |
rpo.chandigarh @mea.gov.in |
| Fax |
0172-2601863 |
| Appointment Timing |
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Working Days |
Monday to Friday |
| Status |
SMS to 9704100100 |
| Official Website |
passportindia.gov.in |
Office Under Regional Passport Office, Chandigarh
| Passport Office |
Address |
| Ambala |
Plot No. 2014 A, Chandigarh Road, Geeta Nagari, Tagore Garden, Baldev Nagar, Ambala Cantt, 134003 |
| Bassi Pathanan |
Head Post Division, Bassi Pathana, Punjab, 140412 |
| Bathinda |
Civil Lines, Bathinda, Punjab 151001 |
| Bhiwani |
Head Post Division, Clock Tower, Krishna Colony, Bhiwani, 127021 |
| Chandigarh |
Plot No. 50, Adarsh Lifestyle Mall, Phase II Road, Industrial Area Phase II, 160022 |
| Kaithal |
Main Post Division, Railway Station Road, Sikka Market, Kaithal, 136027 |
| Karnal |
Post Division, Kunjpura Rd., Karnal, 132001 |
| Ludhiana |
Akash Deep Complex, Gyan Singh Rarewalla Market, Ludhiana, Punjab |
| Malerkotla |
Sub Post Division, Malerkotla, 148023, Punjab |
| Patiala |
Patiala House, Head Post Division Near Leela Bhawan Chownk, Patiala, 147001 |
| Ropar (Rupnagar) |
Head Post Division, Ropar, 140001 |
| Sirsa |
Head Post Division, Sirsa, Haryana, 125055 |
| Yamunanagar |
Jagadhari Workshop Post Division, Jagadhari Workshop Railway Station, Jagadhari, 135002 |
View Information Passport Office Directory
The complete Passport Office Directory in Punjab, India, is available on the official Government of India website. It lists all Passport Seva Kendras and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras by location.
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Question and Answers
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Q. Where is the Regional Office in Chandigarh Sector 34?
A. The office address is near “Sector 34”; the location is “SCO 28-32, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh, 160022.”
Q. What is the contact number of RPO Chandigarh Sector 34?
A. Contact numbers are 01722624989, 01722624988, and 01722601053; email: rpo.chandigarh@mea.gov.in; RPO helpline number: 18002581800; fax number: 01722601863.
Q. What is the appointment timing of the regional office in Chandigarh?
A. The appointment timing is tatkal: 11:00 AM, normal: 9:00 PM, lunchtime: 2:00 PM.
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Under Review at Regional Passport Office
Show the following steps for review in passport office.
| What It Means |
Your application has passed the initial document check at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), but more detailed verification by senior officials at the Regional Passport Office (RPO). |
| Duration |
it extends to 3-4 weeks or more |
| Documentary Issues |
A discrepancy in your date of birth, address, name spelling, or supporting documents |
| What You Should Do |
1. Check for an Official Letter in your main. |
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2. Contact to helpline number 1800-258-1800. |
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3. Complain to file a grievance on pgportal.gov.in under the Ministry of External Affairs. |
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4. You can visit your RPO's grievance cell with your ARN and original documents for a direct inquiry |
Regional Passport Office Online Appointment
RPO online appointment process is given below
| Access Official Website |
Go to the official Government of India portal: passportindia.gov.in |
| Log In to Your Account |
Return to the homepage and click "Login" under Existing User. Enter your created Login ID and password. |
| Schedule Appointment |
View your name of ARN / File Number. Find the Schedule Appointment for Inquiry at RPO in the bottom menu and book an appointment date. |
| Available Slots |
Keep in mind the slot date is open only at 3:30 pm as per the official time. |
| Rescheduled Limit |
You can get only three appointments in the RPO Kolkata. |
Regional Passport Office Complaint Process
You can raise complaints at various stages of your passport application process from the Passport Seva Kendra.
| Method |
How to Do |
| Online Grievance Portal |
Via the main Passport Seva website:
1. Go to www.passportindia.gov.in
2. Click on the "Register Grievance" link in the top menu.
3. You will need your Application Reference Number (ARN). |
| Toll-Free Helpdesk Number |
Call the 24x7 National Helpdesk:
1800-258-1800 (Toll-Free) |
| Email to the Regional Passport Office |
The email address is rpo.kolkata@mea.gov.in |
| Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS) |
Register on the Centralized Government portal: https://pgportal.gov.in |
Police Verification Report is Awaited
To process the number of steps for quick police verification.
| Request forwarded for Police Verification. |
The RPO has completed its initial action. The delay is now with the police. |
| Delay in Police Verification. |
Follow up directly with your local police station. Inquire about the status and any required documents. |
| The police station is not responding, or there is no progress. |
File a grievance on the CPGRAMS portal cpgrams.gov.in. This will officially alert the RPO to follow up with the police on your behalf. |
My passport is printed, but I haven't received it
In case of facing a problem with passport printing, you must check below.
| Get Tracking Details |
Visit the official passport website and click "Track Your Passport Status" with your 15-digit File Number and Date of Birth. |
| Track on the Courier Website |
The result will show your Dispatch Number and the Courier Name (e.g., India Post/DPI). |
| Take official action for no movement |
Go to the CPGRAMS portal and lodge a Grievance. |
Visit the RPO directly without an appointment
. Check your information to visit without an appointment.
| Administrative & Processing Center |
Services are not directly accessible by the public for general queries. |
| Public-Facing Service Desk |
Walk-in (with prior online appointment) for all standard passport services. |
| Issue Resolution |
Visit in person, but only after registering a grievance online via the CPGRAMS portal to get a ticket/reference number. |
Passport Related Complaint
You can use the passport-related complaint in the RPO as per the following conditions.
| 1. Correction of date of birth and other passport details. |
| 2. Official passport document resubmission at RPO. |
| 3. Pending police verification or re-verification. |
| 4. Close the previous file number or passport application. |
| 5. Request for passport data correction. |
| 6. Lost your passport? What to do at RPO. |
| 7. Application is on hold for review of documents. |
| 8. Recover my passport login ID and password |
| 9. The airport authority rejected or seized my passport. |
| 10. The delay in issuing passports at RPO. |
| 11. Resubmit your passport photo problems. |
| 12. A passport is under review at the Regional Passport Office. |
| 13. Applying for the wrong jurisdiction. |
| 14. Request to redispatch your printed passport. |
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