Apply for New Ration Card in Assam

A ration card is official documentation of eligibility for India’s Public Distribution System (PDS). State and central governments supply rice, wheat, sugar and kerosene at subsidized prices to card holders under PDS. Without this, you have to pay full market rates. In addition, when there is a natural calamity like floods or when there is a rise in prices, ration card holders tend to get extra relief items. Hence, locking your card not only reduces family spending but also creates an insurance against lack or inflation.

Ration CARD Eligibility Criteria in Assam

• You have to be a bonafide resident of Assam.
• Your family income should be below the thresholds set for your chosen card category.
• You will be required to have valid identity and address proofs.

Types of Ration Cards Issued

• (AAY): Cardholders usually get 35 kilograms of grains monthly at very subsidized prices.
• (BPL): Entitlement is usually 25 kilograms of grains per month.
• (APL): Such cardholders get concessional prices for a specified quantity of goods.

Requird Document for New Ration Card

• Identity Proof: PAN Card/ Aadhaar Card/ Voter Card/ DL
• Address Proof: Aadhaar Card/ Voter Id/ Bank Passbook/ DL
• DOB Proof: PAN Card/ Aadhaar Card/ Voter Card/ DL

Keep originals as well as photocopies with you. Officials will check originals and keep photocopies.

Offline New Ration Card Application Process

Though online facilities are expanding, the offline process is still widely used in villages. Just follow these steps:

Step 1: Get and Complete Form A

Go to your nearby Fair Price Shop (FPS). Ask for Form A from the shopkeeper. Complete it in block letters, with utmost care. Errors lead to rejections and time loss.

Step 2: Present to the Block Supply Office

Present the filled Form A and supporting documents to the Block Supply Office (BSO). An officer scrutinizes your submission.

Online New Ration Card Application Process

Account Create Process

• • Visit https://rcms.assam.gov.in/
• New User Registration
• Click “E-Services” and select “Ration Card Application.”
• Enter your mobile number.
• Enter Personal Details.
• Click to Submit.

Filling the New Ration Card Form

• Log in with your registered mobile number.
• Complete the online Form A, similar to its offline version.
• Upload scanned documents of identity proof, Address proof, income certificate and photo. Ensure file sizes and formats are as per portal requirements.

Submission and Receipt

• Verify all inputs for correctness.
• Click “Submit.”
• The portal auto-generates an application ID.
• Download Application Recipt

Tracking Your Application

To track progress, go back to the e-PDS portal. Select “Track Your Application,” then type your application ID and registered mobile number. The portal displays real-time status updates—under review, pending verification or approved—spending you unnecessary office visits.

Duplicate Card for Loss or Damage

1. Register a loss report at the local police station; get a copy.

2. Fill in Form E (available at BSO and FPS).

3. Affix the FIR copy and evidence of identity.

4. Pay the small fee, if any.

5. Submit at the BSO. Delivery is usually 15–20 days.

Adding or Deleting Family Members

Utilize Form C to add a new baby’s birth certificate or delete a shifted member’s official transfer certificate. Return the forms along with supporting documents to the BSO. Your card is updated accordingly by the office.

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