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Income Certificate
A certificate from the state revenue department stating your family's yearly income. It is needed for scholarships, fee waivers, EWS or OBC benefits and welfare schemes.
The short answer
A certificate from the state revenue department stating your family's yearly income. It is needed for scholarships, fee waivers, EWS or OBC benefits and welfare schemes.
Source: revenue.delhi.gov.in, checked 28 Sep 2026.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Free |
| Other states | Free to ₹60, see state table |
Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source
Documents to keep ready
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How to apply
- Log in to your state portal or visit a service centre
- Choose income certificate
- Enter income of all earning family members
- Upload ID, address and income proofs
- Pay the fee if any and submit
- Download the certificate after verification
By state
This fee is set by each state, so it differs. Each row shows whether we matched it to the official government site.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | FreeChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | 14 days | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.inIssued by SDM office |
| Maharashtra | ₹20 + service chargeChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | 15 days | Aaple SarkarIssued by Naib Tahsildar. Aaple Sarkar Seva Kendra adds a service charge (about ₹33.60 total online; charges revised Apr 2025) |
| West Bengal | FreeNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.wb.gov.in. | edistrict.wb.gov.inIssued by BDO or SDO. No fee is stated on the official pages we checked. |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹60Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on TN e-Sevai. | TN e-SevaiIssued by Tahsildar; ₹60 e-Sevai charge for revenue certificates |
| Karnataka | ₹25Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | 21 days (Sakala) | NadakacheriFree for social security pension cases; 21 day Sakala limit from a secondary source |
| Telangana | ₹35 (₹10 form + ₹25 charge)Unverified estimate Unofficial source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on MeeSeva. | MeeSevaIssued by Tahsildar or MRO; official MeeSeva charge list did not load |
| Gujarat | ₹20Checked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | 7 days | digitalgujarat.gov.inIssued by Mamlatdar; fee and limit as listed by Mehsana district |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹15 self online; ₹30 at Jan Seva Kendra/CSCUnverified estimate Unofficial source | About 7 to 15 days | edistrict.up.gov.inFee and time from secondary guides; official fee list not reachable |
| Bihar | FreeChecked on 28 Sep 2026 Source | 10 working days | serviceonline.bihar.gov.inno government fee on RTPS; CSC may charge a service fee |
| Rajasthan | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sso.rajasthan.gov.in. | sso.rajasthan.gov.inApply via e-Mitra kiosk or SSO; e-Mitra rate list not reachable |
| Madhya Pradesh | Free on citizen portal; Lok Seva Kendra charges a service feeUnverified estimate Unofficial source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on mpedistrict.gov.in. | mpedistrict.gov.inCovered by MP Lok Seva Guarantee Act 2010; exact kendra charge and time not verified |
| Haryana | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on saralharyana.gov.in. | saralharyana.gov.inApply on Saral with Family ID (PPP); fee not verified |
| Chhattisgarh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.cgstate.gov.in. | edistrict.cgstate.gov.inApply through a Lok Seva Kendra or CSC. No fee or time limit is listed on the official pages we checked. |
| Uttarakhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.uk.gov.in. | edistrict.uk.gov.inApply at the tehsil e-District centre or a CSC. No fee or time limit is listed on the official pages we checked. |
| Goa | FreeChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | 1 day | goaonline.gov.inIssued by the Mamlatdar of the taluka. No fee per the North Goa district page; one day per the Citizen's Charter (Goa Right of Citizen to Time Bound Delivery of Public Services Act, 2013) |
| Chandigarh | ₹20 (facilitation charge, income certificate for students)Checked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | 12 working days | sampark.chd.nic.inApply at a Saral Sampark centre. Court fee of ₹1.25 and a ₹5 stamp paper affidavit are also asked |
| Himachal Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on edistrict.hp.gov.in. | edistrict.hp.gov.inListed on the e-District service list. No fee or time limit is listed on the official pages we checked. |
| Jammu and Kashmir | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | 30 days (Tehsildar) Checked on 19 Oct 2026 Source | jansugam.jk.gov.inIssued by the Tehsildar under the J&K Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011. The Kishtwar district service page lists 30 days and no fee. |
| Kerala | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | 6 working days | edistrict.kerala.gov.inApplied for at the village office or an Akshaya centre; time as stated by the department. No fee is listed there. |
| Andhra Pradesh | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.in. | gramawardsachivalayam.ap.gov.inFee and time not listed on the official pages we checked |
| Punjab | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | 20 days | eservices.punjab.gov.inApply at a Sewa Kendra; time as stated on the services portal. No fee is listed there. |
| Odisha | No feeChecked on 2 Oct 2026 Source | 10 days | edistrict.odisha.gov.inIssued under the Odisha Right to Public Services rules; the revenue department's service table lists no fee |
| Assam | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | No time limit published by the state. Track your application status on sewasetu.assam.gov.in. | sewasetu.assam.gov.inFee and time not listed on the official pages we checked |
| Jharkhand | No official fee publishedNot officially verified Source | 30 days | jharsewa.jharkhand.gov.inApply on JharSewa; time as stated on the portal. No fee is listed there. |
Applying online is usually free. Service centres may charge a small service fee; ask before paying.
Income under ₹8 lakh? See the EWS certificate. EWS certificate
Good to know
- Apply early in the financial year if you need it for scholarships
- Income of all earning members is counted, not just yours
- For OBC non creamy layer or EWS, use the separate certificate in the required format
After you apply
What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.
Track your application
- Track your application on your state e-District portal. The state portal is listed in the state table on this page; services.india.gov.in is the national services page
- UMANG app for e-District services in many states
Typical time
About 7 to 15 days in most states
Not officially verified
If you do not have it or miss the deadline
There is no fine for not having a income certificate. You only cannot claim scholarships, fee waivers and income based schemes. Giving false information or false documents to get one can lead to cancellation and criminal action under state rules and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, but we could not confirm the exact section or amount from an official source.
Law: State rules (varies by state)
Not officially verified
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Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them
| Reason | How to fix it |
|---|---|
| No proof of income attached | Attach salary slip, ITR, land record or a self declaration as your state allows. |
| Income stated is different from what the officer finds in verification | Give a true figure with supporting proof; ask for a review if the officer's figure is wrong. |
| Ration card, Aadhaar or address proof is missing or not matching | Upload matching documents and apply again. |
| Application is rejected and cannot be edited | Read the remark, complete the documents and file a fresh application. SMS tells you when an application is issued or rejected on state portals such as e-District Odisha. |
Not officially verified Source
Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.
Free formats you may need
Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.
Common questions
How long is an income certificate valid?
Most states treat it as valid for 1 year or the financial year it is issued for. Schemes often ask for a fresh one each year.
Is the income certificate the same as the EWS certificate?
No. EWS is a separate income and asset certificate in a set format for the 10% reservation.
Whose income is counted?
The income of the family, usually parents and the applicant, from all sources. Rules vary slightly by state.
Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal
Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) kaise banaye?
Your state e-district or service portal par apply karein. Steps: Log in to your state portal or visit a service centre; Choose income certificate; Enter income of all earning family members; Upload ID, address and income proofs.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?
Aay praman patra (income certificate) ki fees har state mein alag hai. Upar 'Your state' mein apna state chunein. Kuch states: Delhi: Free; Uttar Pradesh: ₹15 self online; ₹30 at Jan Seva Kendra/CSC; Bihar: Free; Madhya Pradesh: Free on citizen portal; Lok Seva Kendra charges a service fee.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?
Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Aadhaar or other photo ID; Proof of address; Salary slips, Form 16 or ITR of earning members; Self declaration of family income; Land records if you have farm income; Ration card showing family members; Passport size photo.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) kitne din mein milta hai?
Aam taur par: About 7 to 15 days in most states.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) ka application status kaise check karein?
Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Track your application on your state e-District portal. The state portal is listed in the state table on this page; services.india.gov.in is the national services page, UMANG app for e-District services in many states. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: About 7 to 15 days in most states.
Aay praman patra (income certificate) ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?
Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.
Bina Aay praman patra (income certificate) ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?
Aam taur par nahi, Aay praman patra (income certificate) na hone par seedha koi jurmana nahi hai (State rules (varies by state)). Lekin kai sarkari kaam ya faayde ke liye yeh zaroori ho sakta hai.
Sources: revenue.delhi.gov.in aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in north24parganas.gov.in g.indiacustomercare.com (secondary) g.indiacustomercare.com (secondary)
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