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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.
Official fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Free |
| Other states | Free to ₹60, see state table |
Checked 27 Sep 2026
Documents to keep ready
- 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
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
Fees and portals differ by state. These are the official portals for the states we cover.
| State | Fee | Time | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Free | 14 days | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.inIssued by SDM office |
| Maharashtra | Small fee shown on portal | 15 days | Aaple SarkarIssued by Naib Tahsildar |
| West Bengal | Free | Not published | edistrict.wb.gov.inIssued by BDO or SDO |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹60 | Not published | TN e-SevaiIssued by Tahsildar |
| Karnataka | ₹25 | Not published | NadakacheriFree for social security pension cases |
| Telangana | About ₹35 to ₹45 | Not published | MeeSevaIssued by Tahsildar or MRO |
| Gujarat | Free online; small charge at Jan Seva Kendra | Not published | digitalgujarat.gov.inIssued by Mamlatdar |
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
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.
Sources: revenue.delhi.gov.in aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in north24parganas.gov.in g.indiacustomercare.com (secondary) g.indiacustomercare.com (secondary)
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