How to Apply for Caste & Income Certificates in Karnataka Using Nadakacheri Portal

For many citizens in Karnataka, caste and income certificates play an important role in their lives. Whether it is for education, applying for government schemes, or jobs, caste and income certificates are some of the important documents required to claim reservations.

In this article, we will show you how you can apply for a caste or income certificate on your own through Karnataka’s Nadakacheri, also known as the AJSK portal.

Required Documents to Apply for Caste & Income

• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• Self Declaration Form
• Applicant Passport Size Photo
• Voter ID (Optional)
• Salary Certificate (Optional)
• Bank Statement for the last one year – Only for urban citizens (Optional)

Among the above-mentioned documents, the Aadhaar Card and Ration Card are mandatory to upload to the portal, and the remaining documents are optional and can be submitted only if they are available. These additional documents can help the Revenue Department officers validate your application properly.

Process to Apply for Caste & Income in Karnataka

Step 1: The first step is to visit the AJSK public login portal at the following URL: https://ajsk.karnataka.gov.in/NK5_Online/Login/Login_Public

You can also use the button given below for direct access.

Step 2: Now, enter your mobile number and click Get OTP. Once you receive the OTP, enter it, fill in the CAPTCHA displayed, and click the LOGIN option.

Please wait for a few minutes to receive the OTP. If you still do not receive it, use the Resend OTP option.

Step 3: Once logged in to the portal, at the top-right corner, select your preferred language (Kannada or English).

Please note that depending on the language you select here, the certificate will also be printed in the same language. So, make sure to choose the right option according to your requirement.

Step 4: Now, read the instructions displayed on the screen carefully. Under the NEW REQUEST menu, select the certificate you want to apply for. For example: Caste Certificate or Income Certificate.

Step 5: Now, details such as the maximum number of working days required to obtain the certificate, service fee, and required documents pertaining to the certificate you selected will be displayed.

Check the details and click PROCEED to start filling out the application.

Step 6: Now, you will be redirected to the Aadhaar authentication page. Here, enter your Aadhaar number and the OTP received on your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, and click the Submit button.

Step 7: Now, you will be redirected back to the AJSK (Nadakacheri) portal.

If the authentication is successful, your name, address, PIN code, and mobile number will be pre-filled by the system according to your Aadhaar details, and these fields cannot be edited.

If you need to make any changes to these details, correct the details in your Aadhaar first and then re-apply for the caste or income certificate.

Manually fill in your father’s name, mother’s name, and email address, and then click the NEXT button.

Step 8: Now, select your certificate-related details such as Reservation Category, Caste Group, and Caste Name from the drop-down menus.

Then, enter the total annual income of the family (from all sources) and click NEXT.

Step 9: Now, your photo will be displayed as per your Aadhaar details. Here, you need to upload the documents mentioned above in PDF format, with a file size of less than 300 KB, one by one.

Click the Choose File option for the document you want to upload, select the relevant file from your device, and click the Upload Document button. Repeat the same process for all the documents and then click the Submit button.

Step 10: After you submit your documents, the GSC number, also called the RD number, will be generated immediately.

Once the RD number is generated, you cannot edit any of the details you filled in during the previous steps. So, please check all the details carefully before clicking the Submit button.

Step 11: Now, all the details you have filled in will be displayed for your review.

If everything looks correct, click the Proceed To E-Sign button and complete the e-authentication by providing your Aadhaar number and OTP.

Step 12: After successful e-authentication, the payment option will be enabled.

Here, click PROCEED TO PAY, accept the payment terms and conditions, and pay the prescribed service fee using UPI, Card, or Net Banking.

Step 13: After the payment is successful, an acknowledgement copy will be generated. Download it and keep it for future reference.

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If you have any additional questions or face difficulties while applying for caste or income certificates in AJSK portal, feel free to comment below or contact the AJSK support team for assistance at helpdeskajsk@gmail.com.

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