Bengaluru’s Ravi Kumar needed an income certificate for his daughter’s college admission. Earlier, he had to visit the taluk office 3 times — once to submit, once to follow up, and once to collect. The third visit revealed a spelling error — back to square one. With Nadakacheri 5.0, he logged in with his mobile number, applied online in 15 minutes, tracked status from home, and downloaded the digitally signed certificate on day 7. Zero office visits.
Nadakacheri (ನಾಡಕಚೇರಿ — “Citizen Office”) — Karnataka government’s official online portal for certificates and public services, managed by the Revenue Department under the Atalji Janasnehi Kendra (AJSK) project. The current version, Nadakacheri 5.0 (NK5), offers 40+ services including income certificates, caste certificates, domicile certificates, and pension applications — all online.
Official Portal: 👉 nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
💡 Quick Answer: Public Login (CV Login): nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk → Mobile Number → OTP → Done No account needed — mobile number + OTP is enough CV (Certificate Verification): Portal → CV (Certificate Verification) → RD Number Status Check: Portal → Application Status → RD/Acknowledgment Number Fee: ₹15-25 per certificate Helpline: 080-4455-4455 | 1800-425-1243 (Toll-Free)
What is Nadakacheri CV?
“CV” = Certificate Verification — not “Curriculum Vitae.”
Nadakacheri CV is the public citizen portal at nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in where Karnataka residents can:
- Apply for certificates online
- Check application status
- Download approved certificates
- Verify certificate authenticity
Nadakacheri 5.0 (NK5) is the current upgraded version with:
- OTP-based login (no password needed)
- Bilingual — Kannada and English
- Mobile-friendly interface
- SMS notifications at every stage
- Digital signature on certificates
40+ Services Available
Certificates (Most Applied):
| Certificate | Processing Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Income Certificate | 7 days | ₹15 |
| Caste Certificate | 15 days | ₹15 |
| Domicile/Residence Certificate | 7 days | ₹15 |
| OBC Certificate | 15 days | ₹15 |
| Agriculture Certificate | 7 days | ₹15 |
| No Govt. Job Certificate | 7 days | ₹15 |
Other Services:
- Widow Pension application
- Disability Pension
- Sandhya Suraksha (Old Age Pension)
- Rajiv Gandhi Housing scheme
- Property records (land-related)
Public Login (CV Login) — Step by Step
No account registration needed. Mobile number + OTP = Login.
Step 1: nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk open karein
Step 2: Top menu → “Online Application” → “Apply Online” click karein
Step 3: Language select karein — Kannada ya English
Step 4: Registered mobile number enter karein → “Proceed”
Step 5: OTP will come on mobile → enter → Login
Step 6: Dashboard opens → “New Request” → service/certificate select karein
OTP not received? Wait 30 seconds → “Resend OTP.” If still not coming — check if mobile number is Aadhaar-linked. Try a different browser or Chrome Incognito.
Apply for Income Certificate — Step by Step
Step 1: Login (steps above) → New Request → Income Certificate
Step 2: Select applicant category — self, family member etc.
Step 3: Fill details:
- Name (as per Aadhaar)
- Aadhaar number or Ration Card number
- Address details
- Annual income (self-declared)
- Purpose — education, scholarship, government scheme etc.
Step 4: Upload documents (PDF, under 200KB each):
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card
- Self-declaration form (available on portal)
- Recent electricity bill or property tax receipt
Step 5: Select delivery mode — Online (instant download after approval)
Step 6: e-Sign with Aadhaar OTP → Pay fee (₹15 online)
Step 7: Submit → RD Number (Acknowledgment Number) milega → note karein
Step 8: SMS notification will come when approved → Download certificate
Apply for Caste Certificate
Same process as Income Certificate with additional documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card (showing caste)
- Sarpanch/Gram Panchayat report on caste
- School records (showing caste)
- Parent’s caste certificate (if available)
Processing: 15 days for caste (longer verification process)
Application Status Check
Method 1: Online
Step 1: nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk → “Application Status”
Step 2: Enter RD Number (from acknowledgment SMS) → Submit
Step 3: Status dikhega with stage details
Method 2: SMS
Send SMS: AJSK <RD Number> to 7210701111
Status Meanings:
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted | Application received | Wait |
| Pending at Tahsildar | Officer reviewing | Wait 7-15 days |
| Approved | ✅ Ready to download | Download now |
| Rejected | Issue found | Check reason → reapply |
| Sent back for correction | More documents needed | Reupload |
Certificate Verification (CV)
Someone gave you a Nadakacheri certificate and you want to verify it?
Step 1: nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk → “CV” (Certificate Verification)
Step 2: Enter Barcode/QR number from certificate → Click “Read Barcode”
Step 3: “Show Certificate” → Original certificate details dikhenge
Digitally signed certificates from Nadakacheri are legally valid — no physical signature needed.
Certificate Download (After Approval)
Step 1: Login → Dashboard → “Download Certificates”
Step 2: Select certificate type → Enter RD Number
Step 3: Download PDF → Print or use digitally
Lost your RD Number? Check SMS on registered mobile — RD number was sent at time of application.
Common Errors + Fixes
“OTP not received” Wait 30 seconds → Resend. Try different browser. Check if registered mobile is active and Aadhaar-linked.
“Name mismatch” error Name on Aadhaar must match what you enter exactly. Check spelling — even a space matters.
“Documents rejected” File size must be under 200KB. Format: PDF only for documents. JPEG for photos. Compress at ilovepdf.com (free).
“Application stuck for 20+ days” Visit nearest Atalji Janasnehi Kendra (AJSK) with RD number. Or raise grievance: karnataka.gov.in → Sakala → Grievance.
“Portal not loading” Try morning (before 10AM) or night (after 9PM). Use Chrome Incognito.
Offline Option — AJSK Centre
Don’t want to apply online? Visit nearest Atalji Janasnehi Kendra (AJSK/Nadakacheri) at your taluk office.
- Same services, same fee
- Operator will apply on your behalf
- Certificate delivered by post or available at centre
Find nearest centre: nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in → “AJSK Centres” → District/Taluk
FAQ
Nadakacheri CV login kaise karein? (ನಾಡಕಚೇರಿ CV ಲಾಗಿನ್ ಹೇಗೆ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು?) nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk → Online Application → Apply Online → Mobile number → OTP → Login. No account/password needed.
Income certificate kitne din mein milta hai? 7 working days — online apply ke baad. Approved hone par SMS aata hai → download karo.
Nadakacheri application status check kaise karein? nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk → Application Status → RD Number. Ya SMS: “AJSK <RD Number>” to 7210701111.
CV certificate verification kya hai? CV = Certificate Verification. Portal → CV section → Barcode number enter karein → original certificate details dikhenge. Tamper proof verification.
Caste certificate ke liye kya documents chahiye? Aadhaar, Ration Card (showing caste), Sarpanch report, school records, parent’s caste certificate.
Helpline: 080-4455-4455 | 1800-425-1243 (Toll-Free) | [email protected]
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Nadakacheri Portal | nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk |
| Application Status | Portal → Application Status |
| Certificate Verification | Portal → CV (Certificate Verification) |
| AJSK Centres | Portal → AJSK Centres |
| Sakala Grievance | sakala.karnataka.gov.in |
| Helpline | 080-4455-4455 |
Ravi Kumar’s daughter got admission. The income certificate arrived in 7 days — digitally signed, legally valid, downloaded from home.
Karnataka resident hain aur certificate chahiye — nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk par mobile OTP se login karein. Zero office visit.
👉 nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk
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Information based on nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in official portal and Revenue Department, Karnataka.