Rajasthan Ration Card: Application, Eligibility Criteria & Documents Required

• If you belong to any lower-income groups of the society, you can apply for a ration card to receive essential food grains and other commodities at subsidised prices.
• If you live in Rajasthan, you can visit the official website of the Food and Civil Supplies department to apply for a ration card online.
• You will need proof of your identity, age, caste, residence, and income to apply for a Rajasthan ration card.

A ration card is an official document issued by the Government of India through which eligible beneficiaries can purchase food grains and essential commodities from the public distribution system at subsidised prices.
In this blog, you will find all the necessary information that you need to know if you want to apply for a Rajasthan ration card; from the application process to the different types of ration cards in Rajasthan.

The table below highlights the types of ration cards issued in Rajasthan and their respective eligibility criteria:

Below is a list of documents that you need to submit while applying for a Rajasthan ration card:

• Scanned copy of age certificate
• Scanned copy of caste certificate
• Identity proof
• Residential proof
• Proof of income
• Recent passport-sized photograph
• Bank passbook
• Gas connection details
• Electricity bills
• Tenancy Agreement (if applicable)

To apply for a ration card in Rajasthan, you need to follow the steps listed below:

• Step 1 - Visit the official website of Food and Civil Supplies department.
• Step 2 - Click on the 'Food Security Scheme/Ration Card Application Form' option on the homepage.
• Step 3 - Select the form for making/amending ration card through the 'E Mitra/CSC' option.
• Step 4 - A PDF of the application form will be displayed. Download the PDF and print it.
• Step 5 - Fill in your accurate details, attach the required documents and submit the form at the concerned office.
• Step 6 - You will be provided with an acknowledgement receipt and an application number, which you can use to check the status of your application.

Once you have applied for a Rajasthan ration card, you can also check the status of your application by following the steps mentioned below:

• Step 1 - Visit the official website of Food and Civil Supplies department .
• Step 2 - Next, select 'Ration Card Application Status' under the 'Ration Card Report' tab.
• Step 3 - Choose either the 'Ration Card Number' or 'Form Number' option.
• Step 4 - Enter the number and click on 'Check Status'. The status of your application will be displayed on the screen.

It is recommended to apply for a Rajasthan ration card if you belong to any lower-income group of society so you can buy essential commodities at lower prices and also become eligible for availing of different government welfare schemes. 
It is advisable to check the eligibility criteria before you apply for a particular type of ration card and submit all the required documents correctly for successful verification. Also Read: A Step-by-Step Guide to Aadhaar Ration Card Link