New Delhi: Members of the public have been invited to design an official mascot for India Post, with an opportunity to win prizes of up to ₹75,000. The Department of Posts, under the Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the MyGov portal, has launched the India Post Mascot Design Contest.

The mascot should reflect the credibility and security of the Indian postal system, its strong connection with the public, and its ongoing transformation in the digital age.

Prize money:

* First prize: ₹75,000

* Second prize: ₹50,000

* Third prize: ₹25,000

Key terms and information:

Each participant may submit only one entry. The design must be an original creation of the participant. Along with the mascot, entrants must submit a name in any Indian language, along with its English or Hindi translation, and a brief description explaining the concept behind the design.

Entries may be submitted in JPG, PNG, or PDF format.

Deadline:

Submissions will be accepted from 15 July 2026, with the final deadline set for 15 August 2026.

Interested individuals can apply via the MyGov portal at mygov.in by searching for “India Post Mascot Design Contest”.