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Income certificate

You get a digitally signed income certificate through MeeSeva.

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Published on 12-11-2026. Not every fact has been checked against its official source yet: confirm at the office.

Where:OnlineAt the officeAt a MeeSeva centre

For whom: Anyone living in Telangana who needs proof of the family's income: for a scholarship, fee reimbursement or a government scheme.

1Your situation

We show only what your answers need.

Is the certificate for a student's scholarship or fee reimbursement?
How will you apply?

Not confirmed: MeeSeva's page for this service also lists a channel called "TAPP", and the MeeSeva App's FAQ mentions this certificate. That page does not say whether they are the same. This guide covers only the centre and the portal. Ask the Parishkaram call centre (1100) about the app.

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2Documents you need

Tick the ones you have. They are kept in this browser.

  • Get it on the official page ↗
    Details

    If you don't have it: Download it from telangana.gov.in.

    Not confirmed: The official papers do not say whether a MeeSeva centre gives you this form; ask at the centre.

    Sources: 3, 15

  • Get it on the official page ↗
    Details

    If you don't have it: The form is on telangana.gov.in (Income Fee Reimbursement Application Form). It is signed before a notary.

    Sources: 4, 15

  • Get it on the official page ↗
    Details

    If you don't have it: The form is on telangana.gov.in (Income Fee Reimbursement Application Form). It is signed before a notary.

    Sources: 4, 15

  • Details

    Any one of: ration card, Aadhaar card, voter ID (EPIC card)

    Not confirmed: Only the student form says "copy", and only for the ration card; the others are not stated. If you apply at a centre, ask whether a copy is enough.

    Sources: 3, 4, 12, 7

  • Details

    Income tax return copy, pay slips, other proof of income, or an affidavit

    Not confirmed: On the form the cards and the photo carry a * mark and this line does not; the portal's list has no marks. So whether it is compulsory, and which affidavit counts, are not confirmed. Ask at the Tahsildar office or the Parishkaram call centre (1100).

    Sources: 3, 12, 14

  • Details

    Any one of: income tax return copy, pay slip, or another document

    Not confirmed: The student form does not say what "another document" may be, or whether the notarised affidavit also counts. Ask at the Tahsildar office or the Parishkaram call centre (1100).

    Sources: 4, 14

  • Details
    What the photo must look like
    • File for an online form: up to 20 KB, JPG/JPEG

    Not confirmed: No official size or background is given; the forms say only "passport size". The 20 KB limit is the MeeSeva app's, for uploading it yourself; whether the portal uses the same limit is not confirmed.

    Sources: 12, 3, 4, 7

    3Your steps

    · Do them in order. Tick each one when it is done.

    If something goes wrong
    1. Do this now

      If you are applying fresh for a post-matric scholarship through ePASS, read ePASS's fresh registration page before you apply: it says which date the income certificate must be after.

      ePASS also asks that your name be the same on this certificate, the SSC memo and the Aadhaar card. If you are renewing, read ePASS's renewal page: its documents to scan include an original income affidavit signed by the student and the parent, and that list has no income certificate.

      Where
      Online
      Open the official page
      Not confirmed

      ePASS's registration page shows one date and the script behind its form another, so we give none here. Before you apply, ask ePASS which date applies. The renewal page does not say whether a renewing student also needs a new income certificate; ask ePASS that too. ePASS's links page labels its renewal button for ST, BC, EBC, DW and Minority students. SC students: ask ePASS.

      Sources: 18, 20, 21, 19

    2. Do this now

      Fill in the application form.

      Write the yearly income from each source (land and buildings, business, husband's and wife's salary together, daily wages, other) and the total. The applicant and the father, mother or guardian sign it. The form says that if what you write is not true, you are liable to action under the Indian Penal Code.

      Where
      You do this yourself
      Not confirmed

      The form's first line is written for a father or mother, and it asks for a ration card number. For an adult applying alone, or someone with no ration card, it does not say what to write. Ask at the MeeSeva centre.

      Sources: 3

    3. Do this now

      Fill in the affidavit and income declaration.

      It asks for the parents' jobs and salary, land, business, vehicles, house and total family income. The parent and the student sign it before a notary, who attests it. The form says that if the facts are false you face civil and criminal action, and the scholarship is recovered with interest.

      Where
      A notary
      Not confirmed

      The state's forms page has this separate form for scholarships and fee reimbursement, but we found no order saying every student's certificate must use it (the form names G.O.Rt.No.1307 of 2010, which we could not find). The form is a parent's; what a student with no parent should do is not stated. Ask at the Tahsildar office. No official source gives the notary's charge or says whether stamp paper is needed; ask the notary. The form's list of enclosures starts with an "Application Form"; the state's forms page gives this same form that name. Ask the MeeSeva centre whether any other form is needed.

      Sources: 4, 15

    4. Do this now

      Before you go to a notary: on the MeeSeva portal, register as a "New User" if you have no login, and log in.

      Under Revenue services, see which documents "Income Certificate" asks for. If it asks for the affidavit and income declaration, fill it in; the parent and the student sign it before a notary. If it does not, you can leave this out.

      Where
      Online
      Open the official page
      Not confirmed

      This form's list says the "Application Form" is "NOT MANDATORY FOR CITIZEN LOGIN", and the state's forms page gives this form that name, so it may not be needed online. No source says so outright, and we did not see the portal after login. If the list is not clear, ask the MeeSeva call centre (040 48560012) before you pay a notary. The state's forms page has this separate form for scholarships and fee reimbursement, but we found no order saying every student's certificate must use it (the form names G.O.Rt.No.1307 of 2010, which we could not find). The form is a parent's; what a student with no parent should do is not stated. Ask at the Tahsildar office. No official source gives the notary's charge or says whether stamp paper is needed; ask the notary.

      Sources: 4, 15, 1, 14

    5. Do this now

      Go to a MeeSeva centre and ask for the "Income Certificate" service.

      Hand in the filled form and documents, pay, and keep the receipt. Government-run centres work from 9 am to 7 pm.

      Where
      At a MeeSeva centre
      Fee
      ₹80 · MeeSeva user charge, including GST. Each page scanned or printed beyond the first four costs ₹2.50 more. MeeSeva's page for this service shows no other charge. At a centre you pay in cash or by T-Wallet.
      Time limit
      7 working days, by the MeeSeva portal.
      Not confirmed

      We did not see a sample receipt, so we cannot say it shows the application number you need to check the status. Ask the centre for that number.

      Sources: 11, 12, 16, 13, 3

    6. Do this now

      Go to a MeeSeva centre and say you need the income certificate for a scholarship or fee reimbursement.

      Hand in the signed affidavit and documents, pay, and keep the receipt. Government-run centres work from 9 am to 7 pm.

      Where
      At a MeeSeva centre
      Fee
      ₹80 · MeeSeva user charge, including GST. Each page scanned or printed beyond the first four costs ₹2.50 more. MeeSeva's page for this service shows no other charge. At a centre you pay in cash or by T-Wallet. This does not cover any notary charge.
      Time limit
      7 working days, by the MeeSeva portal.
      Not confirmed

      MeeSeva's current service list shows one "Income Certificate" service. Medak district's 2019 list also names "ISES SERVICES – INCOME FEE REIMBURSEMENT", and the state's forms page has "ISES-Income Certificate". Ask the centre which to choose. We did not see a sample receipt, so we cannot say it shows the application number you need to check the status. Ask the centre for that number.

      Sources: 11, 12, 16, 13, 4, 6, 15

    7. Do this now

      On the MeeSeva portal, register as a "New User" if you have no login, and log in.

      Choose "Income Certificate" under Revenue services, fill in the details, upload the documents and pay online by net banking, credit or debit card, Paytm or T-Wallet. The form says the application form is not mandatory for citizen login.

      Where
      Online
      Fee
      ₹80 · MeeSeva user charge, including GST.
      Time limit
      7 working days, by the MeeSeva portal.
      Open the official page
      Not confirmed

      The portal's page for this service lists the citizen portal among the ways to apply and gives one charge, ₹80. We did not see the screens after login, so where the service sits, what you fill in and upload, and the final amount are not confirmed: check the amount before you pay. The April 2026 order adds ₹2.50 a page beyond the first four for scanning or printing; whether that applies online is not stated. The MeeSeva App's FAQ gives rules written for the app, which may or may not hold here: finish the application in one go; after you submit it nothing can be changed and a change or cancellation brings no refund, so you make a fresh request; files in PDF or JPEG up to 3 MB; a small payment gateway charge by mode of payment; and if income "exceeds 6 figures", contact the Revenue department or the call centre. For help with the portal, call MeeSeva's call centre, 040 48560012.

      Sources: 1, 12, 16, 11, 3, 7, 14

    8. Do this now

      Log in, choose "Income Certificate" under Revenue services, fill in the details, upload the documents (and the affidavit, if it was asked for) and pay online by net banking, credit or debit card, Paytm or T-Wallet.

      Where
      Online
      Fee
      ₹80 · MeeSeva user charge, including GST.
      Time limit
      7 working days, by the MeeSeva portal.
      Open the official page
      Not confirmed

      The portal's page for this service lists the citizen portal among the ways to apply and gives one charge, ₹80. We did not see the screens after login, so where the service sits, what you fill in and upload, and the final amount are not confirmed: check the amount before you pay. The April 2026 order adds ₹2.50 a page beyond the first four for scanning or printing; whether that applies online is not stated. The MeeSeva App's FAQ gives rules written for the app, which may or may not hold here: finish the application in one go; after you submit it nothing can be changed and a change or cancellation brings no refund, so you make a fresh request; files in PDF or JPEG up to 3 MB; a small payment gateway charge by mode of payment; and if income "exceeds 6 figures", contact the Revenue department or the call centre. For help with the portal, call MeeSeva's call centre, 040 48560012.

      Sources: 1, 12, 16, 11, 4, 7, 14

    9. Do this now

      The Tahsildar's office checks your details: for example, that your family lives in the mandal, your ration card, and land records if you have any.

      The certificate is for the family's yearly income from all sources. After the check, it is approved.

      Where
      The Tahsildar office of your mandal (Revenue Department)
      Not confirmed

      These checks come from a 2018 Nalgonda district form, not a MeeSeva page, so today's checks are not confirmed. That form also says the income is for the preceding financial year, and that a guardian's income is counted if the father is not alive; MeeSeva's pages say neither. A 2014 pension order speaks of an income certificate from the Tahsildar, but MeeSeva's certificate shows only "Certified By" and a designation, so it does not show who signs today. Ask at your Tahsildar office.

      Sources: 5, 17, 12, 2, 7

    10. Do this now

      Check the status on the MeeSeva portal under "Know Your Application Status", with your application number.

      Where
      Online
      Open the official page

      Sources: 1

    11. Do this now

      Once it is approved, get the certificate printed at a nearby MeeSeva centre.

      It is digitally signed and valid for one year from the date of issue. Anyone can check it on the MeeSeva portal with the application number.

      Where
      At a MeeSeva centre
      Not confirmed

      The official papers do not say whether printing costs anything more, least of all if you paid online; ask the centre before it prints. The advice to print at a centre after paying online is in the MeeSeva App's FAQ; nothing separate is written for the portal.

      Sources: 13, 7, 2

    If something goes wrong

    If it is rejectedSee the status on the portal, and ask at the Tahsildar office for the reason.

    See the status on the portal, and ask at the Tahsildar office for the reason. The MeeSeva App's FAQ says an application may be rejected if the form has inconsistencies or the documents are not correct; you then apply again with the correct details and documents. If you think it was wrongly rejected, complain on Prajavani or to the Parishkaram call centre (1100, or 1800 425 1110).

    Prajavani (the government's grievance system) · Open the official page

    Sources: 1, 7, 8, 9, 14

    If it is lateIf it has not come after 7 working days, complain online on Prajavani or to the Parishkaram call centre (1100, or 1800 425 1110).

    If it has not come after 7 working days, complain online on Prajavani or to the Parishkaram call centre (1100, or 1800 425 1110). Some districts also hold a Prajavani grievance day at the Collectorate (Monday in Nalgonda and Hyderabad); ask whether yours does.

    Prajavani (the government's grievance system) · Open the official page

    Sources: 12, 8, 9, 10, 14

    If you are asked for more moneyFor this service MeeSeva charges ₹80, including GST, plus ₹2.50 for each page scanned or printed beyond the first four.

    For this service MeeSeva charges ₹80, including GST, plus ₹2.50 for each page scanned or printed beyond the first four. MeeSeva's page for this service shows no charge for quicker work. A franchisee centre must give you a printed receipt for every payment and display the chart of charges, the Parishkaram call centre's number and the Tahsildar's number. A franchisee centre charging more than the set amount is treated as fraud: the franchisee centre can be fined, and removed if it keeps happening. If you are asked for more, ask for the receipt and complain to the Parishkaram call centre (1100, or 1800 425 1110), or on Prajavani.

    Parishkaram call centre (MeeSeva complaints)

    Sources: 11, 12, 13, 14, 8

    Official websites for this work

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    The 21 official pages and papers this guide is written from
    1. Telangana MeeSeva portal, home pageElectronic Services Delivery (MeeSeva), ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, Login / New User; Know Your Application Status; MeeSeva Certificate (Application No); Revenue services (04-04-2026) · read on 29-10-2026
    2. Income Certificate General: the certificate as issued through MeeSevaRevenue Department, Government of Telangana (on the MeeSeva portal), Certificate text: purpose, validity, digital signature, verification · read on 29-10-2026
    3. Application for income certificate (Income General Application Form)Revenue Department, Government of Telangana (MeeSeva), on telangana.gov.in, Page 1: the form; page 2: Documents Required · read on 29-10-2026
    4. Revenue – Income certificate: affidavit and income declaration for scholarship / fee reimbursement (Income Fee Reimbursement Application Form)Revenue Department, Government of Telangana (MeeSeva), on telangana.gov.in, Affidavit; Income declaration; Procedure (following to be enclosed) · read on 29-10-2026
    5. Form 17 – Application for Income CertificateNalgonda District Administration, Government of Telangana, Check list for the Issue of Income Certificate; Income Certificate (signed by the Tahsildar; preceding financial year; guardian income) (31-05-2018) · read on 29-10-2026
    6. Revenue ServicesMedak District Administration, Government of Telangana, Revenue Department services through MeeSeva: "ISES SERVICES – INCOME FEE REIMBURSEMENT" (page last updated 16.08.2019) (16-08-2019) · read on 29-10-2026
    7. MeeSeva App: frequently asked questionsElectronic Services Delivery (MeeSeva), Government of Telangana, Payments, Q7 (gateway charges); Service Delivery, Q1 and Q2 (status; printout at a kiosk); Service Related FAQs, General, Q1 (no change after submitting, no refund), Q3, Q4 (one go; PDF or JPEG up to 3 MB, the photo up to 20 KB) and Q6 (EPIC); Certificates: Income Certificate, Q1, and Agriculture Income Certificate, Q1; Mee Seva Application Status, Q2. All written for the MeeSeva App · read on 29-10-2026
    8. Prajavani at Praja Bhavan, effective Grievance Redressal SystemCentre for Good Governance, Government of Telangana, Project brief; roll-out table · read on 29-10-2026
    9. How to lodge a Grievance?Warangal District Administration, Government of Telangana (26-05-2026) · read on 29-10-2026
    10. Grievance Day (Every Monday)Nalgonda District Administration, Government of Telangana (05-09-2023) · read on 29-10-2026
    11. G.O.Ms.No.1, 01.04.2026: e-Enabled delivery of various Govt services through Meeseva Project – Enhancement of User Charges for all services by 50 %Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (e-Gov) Department, Government of Telangana (Telangana G.O.I.R.), Paragraphs 2, 3 (Table A, category B: ₹80 + ₹2.50 per page for scanning/printing after the first 4 pages, GST included) and 7 (in force at once) (01-04-2026) · read on 30-10-2026
    12. Telangana MeeSeva portal: Service Details, Income CertificateElectronic Services Delivery (MeeSeva), ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, Services → Income Certificate → Service Details (code 806): description, service category, SLA days, documents required, delivery channels, timings, payment modes, charges (Base Amount and Other Charges: NA; User Charges: 80) (04-04-2026) · read on 30-10-2026
    13. G.O.Ms.No.4, 10.04.2025: Telangana Information Technology (Electronic Service Delivery) Rules, 2025Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (Admn) Department, Government of Telangana (Telangana G.O.I.R.), Rule 17(3) (accepts the fees, prints the certificate); rule 17(5) (printed receipt for all payments); rule 18(2) (anyone may verify a document); rule 23(2), table of irregularities by MeeSeva franchisees (items 1 and 2) (10-04-2025) · read on 30-10-2026
    14. Telangana MeeSeva portal: HelpDeskElectronic Services Delivery (MeeSeva), ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, HelpDesk: "Any Queries / Grievances / Information", Parishkaram Call Center; "Any Technical Clarifications (Online)", Meeseva Call Center (04-04-2026) · read on 30-10-2026
    15. Services: MeeSeva Services (application forms for MeeSeva services)Government of Telangana (telangana.gov.in, the state portal), Revenue forms: "Income General Application Form", "Income Fee Reimbursement Application Form" (download links) and "ISES-Income Certificate" · read on 01-11-2026
    16. Telangana MeeSeva portal: Services, Revenue department listElectronic Services Delivery (MeeSeva), ITE&C Department, Government of Telangana, Services → Revenue: "INCOME CERTIFICATE" (806), "AGRICULTURE INCOME CERTIFICATE" (824) (04-04-2026) · read on 04-11-2026
    17. G.O.Ms.No.23, PR&RD (RD.I) Dept., 25-11-2014: amendment to G.O.Ms.No.17 (Aasara pensions)Panchayat Raj and Rural Development (RD.I) Department, Government of Telangana, Amendment 4 (income certificate "obtained from the Tahsildar concerned"). Opened from the portal's GOs menu, 'GO MS No 23 - Amendment' (25-11-2014) · read on 04-11-2026
    18. TS ePASS: 'Fresh Application Form (2026-27)', pre-requisites for PMS fresh registrationScheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Pre-requisite 4 (Income Certificate, with its date); the Note on the same name in the SSC memo, Aadhaar card and certificates; the date message in the form's script · read on 04-11-2026
    19. TS ePASS: 'Scholarships' (post matric scholarships)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, 'Operational guidelines', point 5 (caste and income certificates from MeeSeva) · read on 04-11-2026
    20. TS ePASS: 'Renewal Application Form for 2026-27'Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, 'Documents to be Scanned compulsorily For Renewal Registration Process for the Academic Year 2026-27', item 3 (Original Income Affidavit, signed by the Student & the Parent) · read on 04-11-2026
    21. TS ePASS: Post Matric Scholarship Services (registration links for 2026-27)Scheduled Castes Development Department and the welfare departments (ePASS), Government of Telangana; site by the Centre for Good Governance, Links to Post Matric Fresh Registration and Renewal Registration (2026-27) · read on 04-11-2026