**Executive Summary**
The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Pune, is conducting a Special Passport Drive on Saturday, 21st February 2026, exclusively for normal category passport applicants. This initiative aims to expedite passport appointments and enhance passport service delivery at specific Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) under RPO Pune's jurisdiction. Appointments must be booked online, and the drive will be conducted from 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Special Passport Drive Details:**
* Date: 21st February 2026 (Saturday)
* Time: 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs (Applicants should report 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time)
* Locations:
* PSK Solapur
* POPSK Pimpri-Chinchwad
* POPSK Kolhapur
* Category: Normal Passport Appointments Only (Fresh & Re-issue)
* Tatkaal applications and walk-in applicants are not permitted.
* **Application Process:**
* Submit the application via the Passport India website (https://www.passportindia.gov.in) or mPassport Seva App under the "NORMAL" scheme.
* After online payment, schedule an appointment on the 'Schedule Appointment' page, selecting the preferred PSK/POPSK location for the special drive date.
* **Documentation:**
* Applicants must submit complete and correct documents as per Passport Rules.
* Applicants should carefully read instructions on the Passport India website to ensure document sufficiency and eligibility. Incomplete or incorrect documentation may lead to non-acceptance.
* **Passport Authority Rights:**
* The Passport Authority retains the right to conduct inquiries and request additional information/documents as deemed necessary for application disposal.
**Impact Analysis**
**Normal Passport Applicants**
* **Impact:** Opportunity to obtain passport appointments at an earlier date through a special drive.
* **Action Required:**
* Visit the Passport India website or mPassport Seva App to apply under the "NORMAL" scheme.
* Make online payment and schedule an appointment for the special drive date at preferred PSK/POPSK.
* Ensure all documents are complete, correct, and meet the specified requirements.
**Regional Passport Office (RPO), Pune**
* **Impact:** Responsible for organizing and conducting the Special Passport Drive at designated PSKs and POPSKs.
* **Action Required:**
* Coordinate the drive at PSK Solapur, POPSK Pimpri-Chinchwad, and POPSK Kolhapur
* Ensure the smooth processing of normal passport applications during the drive.
**Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs)**
* **Impact:** Must be prepared to handle increased application volume during the Special Passport Drive.
* **Action Required:**
* Manage appointments and facilitate document verification and processing during the specified date and time.
* Ensure adherence to Passport Rules and regulations during application review.
Key Entities Referenced
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): A passport application processing center.
Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs): A passport application processing center located at a post office.
Passports Act 1967: Indian legislation governing passport issuance and related matters.
Passports Rules, 1980: Rules under the Passports Act 1967 which supplements the Act.
Pune: Location where the special passport drive is organized by the Regional Passport Office (RPO).
Ministry of External Affairs
Special Passport Drive for Normal Passport
Applicants at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) &
Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs)
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 6:41PM by PIB Mumbai
Pune, 18 February 2026
The Regional Passport Office (RPO), Pune is organizing a Special Passport Drive exclusively for
Normal category passport applicants. The drive will be conducted at the following Passport Seva
Kendra and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras under the jurisdiction of RPO Pune on Saturday,
21st February 2026:
1. This initiative is being carried as a part of the Ministry of External Affairs’ initiative to make
passport appointments available at an earlier date and to further improve the delivery of
passport services at below PSKs and POPSKs.
PSK Solapur
POPSK Pimpri-Chinchwad
POPSK Kolhapur
The Normal passport category requires applicants to submit complete and correct documents as
prescribed under the Passport Rules. Applicants are advised to carefully read the instructions
available on the Passport India website and ensure document sufficiency and eligibility to avoid
inconvenience on the day of appointment. Incomplete or incorrect documentation may lead to
non-acceptance of the application.
[To check applicant's genuineness, the section 5 of the Passports Act 1967 read with Rule 5 of
the Passports Rules, 1980 stipulates that Passport Authority may make all such enquiry and
may require an applicant to submit such additional information, documents as may be
considered necessary by the Passport Authority, for the proper disposal of the application.]
How to book special drive Normal appointments:
i. Visit the Passport India website (https://www.passportindia.gov.in) or mPassport
Seva App and submit the application under the NORMAL scheme.
ii. After making the online payment, proceed to the ‘Schedule Appointment’ page,
select the preferred PSK/POPSK location, and book the appointment for the notified
special drive date.
Note: This drive is strictly for Normal passport category appointments. Tatkaal category
applications and walk-in applicants will not be permitted.
Date & location details of Special Drive:
i. Date: 21st February 2026 (Saturday)
ii. Locations: PSK Solapur, POPSK Pimpri-Chinchwad, POPSK Kolhapur
iii. Category: Normal Passport Appointments Only (Fresh & Re-issue)iv. Time: 09:00hrs to 17:00hrs (Applicants should report 15 minutes prior to their
scheduled appointment time as mentioned on the online application receipt)
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