About this stamp
Establishment and Early Vision
The Postal Training Centre was established on 2 April 1951 to strengthen the administrative framework of independent India by providing systematic and institutional training to postal personnel. Before its creation, employees largely depended on informal on-the-job training.
Under the leadership of Rafi Ahmed Kidwai, then Minister for Transport, Civil Aviation, and Communications, a 56.71-acre campus previously used for Civil Aviation training was transferred to the Department of Posts and Telegraphs.
Today, the Centre stands as a symbol of discipline, efficiency, and service spirit within the Department of Posts.
Historical Evolution
Originally named the Posts and Telegraph Training Centre, the institution trained personnel of both postal and telegraph services.
After the departmental bifurcation on 1 January 1985, it was renamed the Postal Training Centre and thereafter focused exclusively on training postal staff.
Present Role and Service Area
Currently, PTC Saharanpur serves as a major training hub for employees from several states and union territories, including:
- Delhi
- Punjab
- Himachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Haryana
The Centre can train 330 personnel at a time and educates around 3,000 employees annually.
Infrastructure and Facilities
The campus is equipped with modern facilities, including:
- 11 computer laboratories
- e-Studio
- Grand auditorium
- Specialized Postal and Philately Museum
- Gymnasium
- Indoor badminton court
- Madhuban Park with a rare ancient water tank
These facilities support both professional training and overall well-being.
75th Anniversary Milestone
As the institution approaches its 75th Anniversary on 2 April 2026, it celebrates three-quarters of a century of dedication to training excellence. This milestone reflects the Department of Posts’ commitment to national service, institutional values, and modernization.
Vision for the Future
PTC Saharanpur aims to become a dynamic centre that continuously equips postal employees with:
- Practical skills
- Digital competence
- Service-oriented mindset
This will help them serve citizens effectively in a rapidly evolving postal ecosystem.
Platinum Jubilee
Release of the stamp
Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia released the stamp at Akashwani Bhawan, New Delhi, on 2 April 2026, the 75th anniversary of the Centre.
At a glance
- Founded: 2 April 1951, as the Posts and Telegraph Training Centre
- Renamed: Postal Training Centre, after the department was split on 1 January 1985
- Campus: 56.71 acres, formerly a civil aviation training site
- Capacity: 330 trainees at a time; about 3,000 a year
- Serves: eight states and union territories of northern India
Commemoration
The Department of Posts proudly released a Commemorative Postage Stamp to mark the historic milestone of the 75th Anniversary of Postal Training Centre, Saharanpur, honouring its legacy of excellence and service.
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