Pune, 18 February 2026

 

The Regional Passport Office (RPO) Pune is organizing a Special Passport Drive exclusively for Tatkaal category applicants. This drive will be conducted at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Pune on Saturday, 21st February 2026.

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 improve the delivery of passport services to citizens with urgent travel needs.

The Tatkaal scheme requires additional documents and has stricter eligibility guidelines. Many applicants fail on either or both criteria and thus cannot submit applications successfully. The applicants are requested to carefully read the Tatkaal Advisory & Tatkaal Undertaking and ensure document sufficiency & eligibility to avoid any potential issues on the appointment day. 

To know about Tatkaal ineligible categories, please visit https://www.passportindia.gov.in/psp/ TatkaalPassports.

[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 Tatkaal appointments:

1. Visit the Passport India website (https://www.passportindia.gov.in) or mPassport  Seva App and submit the application under the TATKAAL scheme. 
2. After making the online payment, go to the 'schedule appointment page', select location 'PSK Pune' and book the appointment for the specific date.

Note: This drive is strictly for Tatkaal appointments. Normal category applications or Walk-ins will not be allowed.

Date & location details of Special Drive:

1. Date: 21st February 2026 (Saturday)
2. Location: Zero One, Sr.No.79/1, Ghorpadi - Mundhwa Road, Pingle Wasti, Opp. Ganga Orchid, Mundhwa, Pune – 411036.
3. Category: Tatkaal Appointments Only (Fresh & Re-issue)
4. 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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