The primary purpose of a properly written address is to ensure that the mail reaches its intended recipient without delays. A clear and complete address allows postal workers to quickly and accurately sort and deliver the mail.
When sending an article to a post office with
| POST OFFICE ACRONYM/RANK | POST OFFICE FULL FORM | POSTMASTER LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
| GPO | GENERAL POST OFFICE | SENIOR POSTMASTER |
| HO | HEAD OFFICE | |
| PB | PHILATELIC BUREAU | DIRECTOR or INCHARGE |
| SO | SUB OFFICE | SUB POSTMASTER |
| BO | BRANCH OFFICE | BRANCH POSTMASTER |
The below format is the proper way to write an address on the envelope when writing to a post office to collect a cancellation.
| FORMAT | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|
|
______ Postmaster, {Post Office and Rank}, {Name of the town/city}, {District (dist.)}, {State} - {Pincode}. |
Sub Postmaster, Shaniwar Wada SO, Pune, Pune (dist.), Maharashtra - 411030. |