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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
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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 official site Source | 14 days | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.inIssued by SDM office |
| Maharashtra | ₹20 + service chargeChecked on official site 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 | FreeTo confirm Source | Not published online | edistrict.wb.gov.inIssued by BDO or SDO; fee not stated on official pages checked |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹60Checked on official site Source | Not published online | TN e-SevaiIssued by Tahsildar; ₹60 e-Sevai charge for revenue certificates |
| Karnataka | ₹25Checked on official site Source | 21 days (Sakala) | NadakacheriFree for social security pension cases; 21 day Sakala limit from a secondary source |
| Telangana | ₹35 (₹10 form + ₹25 charge)To confirm Source | Not published online | MeeSevaIssued by Tahsildar or MRO; official MeeSeva charge list did not load |
| Gujarat | ₹20Checked on official site Source | 7 days | digitalgujarat.gov.inIssued by Mamlatdar; fee and limit as listed by Mehsana district |
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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