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Assam Income Certificate Apply Online 2026 — Assam e-District, Seva Setu & Status

Apply for income certificate in Assam online at edistrict.assam.gov.in or Seva Setu centre. Assam income certificate for scholarship, EWS, tea garden workers, OBC/SC/ST schemes. Documents & Circle Officer process 2026.

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Assam Income Certificate Apply Online 2026

The income certificate (আয়ৰ ą¦Ŗą§ą§°ą¦®ą¦¾ą¦£ą¦Ŗą¦¤ą§ą§° — Aayor Praman Patra) in Assam is issued by the Revenue Department (Circle Officer) and is required for NSP/state scholarships, OBC/SC/ST/ST(Plains) welfare scheme eligibility, EWS reservation, and government college fee waivers. Applications are processed through Assam e-District portal or Seva Setu camps.

Quick summary: Apply at edistrict.assam.gov.in or at Assam Seva Setu camp / CSC. Issued by Circle Officer within 15–30 days.


Why You Need Assam Income Certificate

  • Pre-matric and post-matric SC/ST scholarships (Assam state + NSP) — income proof mandatory
  • OBC scholarships — income-based eligibility
  • Tea garden worker community benefits — income proof required for garden worker families
  • EWS reservation — income < ₹8 lakh/year
  • SEBA / AHSEC scholarship — income certificate for state board scholarship
  • JNVS / Navodaya vidyalaya lateral entry — income proof
  • PMJAY / health scheme eligibility — income verification

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar card (mandatory)
  • Ration card (if available — shows family composition)
  • Self-declaration of annual income (all sources)
  • For salaried: salary certificate from employer or Form 16
  • For farmers: Land Records / Patta (from Circle Office or Revenue Circle)
  • For tea garden workers: garden employer certificate showing annual wages
  • Voter ID (address proof)
  • Passport-size photograph

Tea garden workers: A certificate from the tea garden management showing annual wages is accepted as income proof. This is unique to Assam's large tea-growing population.


How to Apply Online — Assam e-District Portal

  1. Go to edistrict.assam.gov.in
  2. Register / log in with mobile number (OTP)
  3. Click "Revenue Department" → "Income Certificate"
  4. Fill form:
    • Applicant name, address (district, sub-division, circle, village)
    • Annual family income (all sources declared)
    • Purpose of certificate
  5. Upload documents (Aadhaar, income proof, photograph)
  6. Pay fee: ₹20–30 (online payment)
  7. Submit → note Application Reference Number

Apply via Seva Setu / CSC

Assam's Seva Setu (government at your doorstep) camps and CSCs:

  1. Visit nearest Seva Setu camp (organized regularly at GP/ward level) or CSC
  2. Carry Aadhaar, ration card, income proof documents
  3. Government staff assists with form filling and submission
  4. Service charge at CSC: approximately ₹30–50; Seva Setu camps are free
  5. Collect acknowledgement receipt

Apply at Revenue Circle Office

  1. Visit your Revenue Circle Office (Circle Officer's office)
  2. Obtain income certificate application form
  3. Submit with supporting documents to Revenue Inspector
  4. Revenue Inspector verifies income at village/gaon panchayat level
  5. Circle Officer approves and issues certificate
  6. Collect certificate from Circle Office after approval

Status Check

  1. Go to edistrict.assam.gov.in
  2. Click "Track Application Status" → enter Application Reference Number
  3. Or log in → "My Applications" → view status

Download Assam Income Certificate

Once approved:

  1. Log in to Assam e-District → "My Applications"
  2. Click approved income certificate
  3. Download digitally signed PDF
  4. Valid for Assam state schemes, NSP, and central government applications

Processing Time

Stage Duration
Revenue Inspector / Gaon Burah verification 7–15 days
Circle Officer approval 10–20 days
Total 15–30 days

Validity

Purpose Validity
SC/ST/OBC post-matric scholarship Current financial year only
NSP National Scholarship Current financial year
EWS reservation 1 year
Tea garden scheme As specified by the scheme

Assam-Specific Communities & Income Certificate

Community Income Certificate Need
SC (Scheduled Castes) For post-matric scholarship (income < ₹2.5 lakh)
ST (Plains) — Bodo, Mising, Rabha State tribal scholarship + NSP
ST (Hills) — Karbi, Dimasa Distinct tribal schemes
OBC — Koch Rajbongshi, Ahom, etc. OBC scholarship income proof
Tea garden workers Garden wage certificate as income proof

Frequently Asked Questions

Income limit for Assam post-matric scholarship?

For Assam state SC/ST post-matric scholarship: family income below ₹2 lakh/year. For NSP ST scholarship (central): income < ₹2.5 lakh/year. For OBC post-matric (NSP): income < ₹1.5 lakh/year (check latest NSP guidelines).

Tea garden worker — how to prove income?

The tea garden management salary certificate or monthly wage slip for the last 12 months is the accepted income proof. If the worker earns daily wages, the Circle Officer may accept a declaration countersigned by the garden's HR/welfare officer.

Helpline

Contact Details
Assam e-District helpline 0361-2237273
Revenue Department Assam Contact your Revenue Circle Office or Sub-Divisional office