How to Register CSC Online?

The CSC stands for Common Service Center Scheme. It is regulated by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Government of India. It is a Digital India Program which is launched by the Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to promote the digital mediums and technology in the country.

To implement the Digital India Program throughout the country, the government took a step into the Common Service Center Scheme. Its motive is to make India a completely digital nation. The CSC 2.0 scheme was launched to increase technology access to the rural areas of India. Below in the article the process of CSC registration is shared. Check how you can apply and what the eligibility to apply CSC registration online.

What is CSC Digital Seva Portal?

The Common Service Centre (CSC) is launched under the DIgital India Program. Its main motive is to provide digital services to the Indian citizens. Through the portal, citizens can avail different G2C, B2B and B2C services. Citizens can apply for various certificates and access the government services. 

Individuals can apply for the scheme, students can apply for exams. The CSC new registration process is simple and completely online, that means the applicant does not need to visit any government office.

Objectives of CSC Digital Seva Centre

The following are the objectives behind launching the Common Service Centre.

1. To reach 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats in India.
2. People can access the services safely and accurately.
3. All the services can be accessed at a single location in the village.
4. Providing services in a cost-effective way and quality services.
5. Promote the government social and welfare services programs.
6. Create new rural employment and encourage entrepreneurship in the rural areas.

Eligibility Criteria to Open a Common Service Center?

Anyone who wants to open a CSC, must pass the pass class 10th. However, to successfully register you must have a Telecenter Entrepreneur Certificate (TEC). The certificate can be obtained online by clearing an exam. After getting the TEC certificate, next apply for CSC certification. Check the TEC certificate complete process here. To open a common service centre, you required the following equipments:

• Printer
• Computer with at least 512 MB RAM within minimum 4 hours battery backup. 
• Minimum memory of 120 GB.
• Webcam and digital camera.
• CD/DVD Drive
• Scanner
• Internet connection with at least 128 kbps speed.

Applicant Must fulfil the following criteria, as mentioned below:

• Must be 18 years of age or more.
• Have a valid e-mail ID, bank account and mobile number.
• Must have a resident proof of the area where you want to open a Digital Seva Kendra.
• Should pass the class 10th from a recognised board.
• Identity proof such as Aadhar card, PAN card, and passport size photograph.
• Have a photograph of CSC Centre.

If you are fulfilling the above criteria, then you can easily open a CSC centre. Opening a centre is a great work because it helps many people and provides them essential technology related services. Check below how you can register a Digital Seva Portal.

Who Can Register on Digital Seva Portal? 

The following steps must be followed to register and start a digital seva portal on the government website. 

1. Visit the CSC official website at csc.gov.in.
2. Click on apply and choose New Registration.
3. Choose the application type from the drop down list. Enter mobile number and fill captcha. Now click on the submit button.
4. An application form will appear on a new screen.
5. Fill the required information such as name, date of birth, gender, authentication type. Click on the next button.
6. Fill bank account details and upload all the required documents such as PAN card, Aadhar card, bank passport. Upload all the documents mentioned on the website.
7. Enter other details in the seven phases from personal details, location details, banking details and others.
8. After completing all the phases, check the information and read all the terms and conditions. 
9. Lastly, click on the submit button. Print the application form mail copy sent to you on your registered email address. Also this copy will be sent to the District Manager of the CSC along with the copies of your papers.

The department will take one to two months to evaluate your CSC registration application. After this you will be able to utilise your Digital Seva Portal to provide services to the general public.

Instruction for Registering on the Portal

Registration is open for CSC VLE and for given whitelisting users.

• If you are selecting the application type as CSC VLE, it is mandatory to have a TEC Certificate Number. Check here to get a TEC certificate.
• For registering under the specific schemes like SHG, FPO, BANKING etc. you should select the whitelisted group from the dropdown.
• Also, make sure your mobile number has already been whitelisted.

Follow the simple steps and complete the registration process.

• Select the application type for enrollment from the drop down menu.
• Select the group you belong to from the dropdown.
• If you belong to CSC VLE, enter TEC number, if not, select the whitelisted group from the dropdown.
• Enter your active mobile number.
• Enter the captcha as displayed on the screen.
• Click on submit to proceed.

Note: For any communication purpose the provided mobile number and email address will be used. The contact details being provided should be unique and should not be used more than once.

How to Check the Registration Status? 

After completing the CSC registration process, you can check the status of your application. Below are the steps through which you can check the progress of your application form:

1. Visit the official website of CSC.
2. Enter the Application Reference Number that was shared with you on the email address provided by you at the time of registration. 
3. Enter Captcha.
4. Click on Submit to proceed.

Note: If the fees are deducted from your bank account, and want to check the status of fees payment. Then, check the ‘My Account’ section for transactions.

How to Login into Digital Seva Portal Login?

If you are confused about how to login into the portal of Digital Seva after completing the CSC new registration. Then, must check the below process to successfully login into your account. 

1. Visit the website of CSC.
2. Click on login, button is in the upper right corner.
3. Enter Username or Email, Password and Captcha. You get the username and password on the registered email address.
4. Click on the sign-in option.

Note: For login if you forget the password, then you can recover it by entering the username, email and captcha.

Conclusion

To conclude, in India around 4 lakh common service centres are already opened to help the citizens. This government scheme is working well because now people are becoming more aware of government services and availing the benefits of it. So, if you want to complete CSC registration online, reach out to Registrationwala. We assist you in the complete process, with the eligibility, documentation and final submission of the application.

Author: Dushyant Sharma

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