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Delivery Boy Salary: Online shopping has surged at an explosive pace in India due to rise of e-commerce platforms like Amazon Flipkart Myntra and the emergence of quick-commerce sites enabling consumers across the country to order anything from electronic gadgets and furniture to clothes groceries and other household items right to their doorstep. But have you ever wondered how much money the delivery boys of e-commerce giants like Amazon Myntra and Flipkart make and whether they are ensured against hazards while delivering the goods to your home in rain snow or the hot summer? Let us find out. How much do delivery boys earn? Interestingly delivery associates are not paid a regular monthly salary instead they get paid for every successful delivery they make. A delivery boy earns Rs 12 for each parcel and on average makes around 80-100 deliveries per day in an urban area like Delhi-NCR. The company decided how many parcels are allotted to each delivery boy and the ones with a positive track record often get a larger share according to a report by Aaj Tak. Myntra pays Rs 14 per parcel and Rs 2 as incentive in certain conditions which is higher than the market average the report quoted a Myntra delivery partner as saying. Thus delivery boys can earn anywhere between Rs 20000 to Rs 40000 or more per month in major urban areas like Delhi and Noida which is comparable to the monthly salaries of most low-level corporate workers. What happens if a parcel is lost or damaged by a delivery boy? In this situation the delivery boy has to compensate the company by depositing the exact value of the item lost or damaged during delivery. However while taking parcels for delivery from the companys warehouse if the delivery boy thinks that a parcel is already damaged in transit he can refuse to deliver it and return it. Where to apply for a delivery boy opening? Anyone wishing to work as a delivery partner for Amazon can apply at the nearest Amazon office and submit the required verification form along with their documents. After successful verification new recruits must attend a 4-day training session during which they are the basics of the jobs including finding route information with GPS or map app talking politely and professionally to customers and handling their complaints. Training is also imparted on payment-related aspects like cash on delivery procedures keeping track of money and using online payments like wallets or UPI. The delivery boys are taught to update the status of order using mobile apps and special emphasis is laid on safety especially following traffic rules like wearing helmets and safety gear before embarking on their designated route. They are also taught to immediately report emergencies like accidents theft or any customer related problems and use emergency contact numbers. HIGHLIGHTS Delivery boys do not get a monthly salary but get paid for every successful delivery. Anyone wishing to work as a delivery partners can apply at the nearest office of the e-commerce company he wants to work for. Delivery boys are penalised for lost or damaged orders. New recruited must undergo a 4-day training program before embarking on the road. Do companies provide insurance? As per the Aaj Tak report quoting a delivery boy companies do provide insurance with Amazon delivery partners providing accident insurance and related perks.