Three visits to the taluk office used to be standard for something as basic as an income certificate — one to submit, one to follow up, one to collect. A farmer in Hubballi found that out when his son needed the certificate urgently for a college admission deadline, and the third visit turned up a spelling error that sent him right back to square one. Nadakacheri 5.0 changed that math for him — logged in with just his mobile number, applied in about 15 minutes, tracked the status from his phone, and had the digitally signed certificate by day 7. Not a single office visit that time.
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
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)
📌 At a Glance: Login: nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk → Mobile Number → OTP → Done (no account needed) Verify a certificate: Portal → CV section → RD Number Check status: Portal → Application Status → RD/Acknowledgment Number Typical fee: ₹15-25 per certificate Helpline: 080-4455-4455 | 1800-425-1243 (Toll-Free)
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)
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 |
His son got the admission sorted just in time — the certificate had arrived on day 7, digitally signed, no office visit needed after that first mix-up.
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.