This is an official service postal stationery card issued by India Post featuring a pre-printed 6 naye paise (np) indicium. The design shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, with the inscriptions “India Service” in English and “भारत” (Bharat) in Hindi. The card carries bilingual text in Hindi and English (पोस्ट कार्ड / Post Card and केवल पता / Address Only), reflecting India’s linguistic heritage in the early post-independence era.

Issued primarily for government and official correspondence, this service postcard was widely used in the 1960s. Its clean, utilitarian design makes it a popular collectible among enthusiasts of Indian postal stationery, emblem issues, and official service material.