Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Common Service Centre (CSC) — Digital Seva
Access to Aadhaar updates, PAN card, banking/BC services, insurance, e-district certificates, passport applications, and telemedicine at your nearest village-level centre, plus an income opportunity for entrepreneurs who run a CSC
India's network of over 5 lakh village-level digital service points where citizens can access 400+ government and private services — Aadhaar enrollment, PAN, banking, insurance, telemedicine, and more — run by trained local entrepreneurs (VLEs) under the Ministry of Electronics & IT.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 18 and 100 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?
Do you live in a Rural area?
Benefit Details
Access to Aadhaar updates, PAN card, banking/BC services, insurance, e-district certificates, passport applications, and telemedicine at your nearest village-level centre, plus an income opportunity for entrepreneurs who run a CSC
Provided by Central Government
Eligibility Criteria
Any citizen can use CSC services; to operate a CSC, an individual must be 18+, complete the Telecentre Entrepreneur Course (TEC) certification, and have basic computer knowledge
18 to 100 years
Up to ₹1 Cr / year
Rural
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Find your nearest CSC
offlineLocate a Common Service Centre in your village/town via csc.gov.in or ask your Gram Panchayat
Carry required documents
offlineBring Aadhaar and any service-specific documents needed
Request the service
offlineTell the VLE (operator) which service you need — Aadhaar update, PAN, certificate, banking, etc.
Pay nominal service fee
offlinePay the prescribed small service charge for the transaction
To become a VLE
onlineComplete the TEC certificate exam and register at register.csc.gov.in to open your own centre
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Summary
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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