Indian Passport & Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) 2026: Tatkaal Rules & Appointment Guide
नया भारतीय पासपोर्ट एवं पुलिस क्लीयरेंस सर्टिफिकेट (PCC) 2026: तत्काल अपॉइंटमेंट, शपथ पत्र एवं दस्तावेज गाइड
By Shivam Tiwari, Founder of FormSutra
An Indian Passport is the preeminent sovereign travel document and global proof of identity and citizenship issued by the Ministry of External Affairs under the Passports Act 1967. With passport modernization through Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK) and automated mPassport Police Verification, obtaining a fresh passport or Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for employment or migration has become standardized and transparent.
Steps
- Register on Official Portal & Determine ECR vs Non-ECR Category
- Fill Application Form Online & Choose Normal vs. Tatkaal
- Pay Government Fee & Book PSK / POPSK Appointment
- Attend In-Person Appointment at PSK (Counters A, B & C)
- Police Verification via mPassport App & Speed Post Delivery