Requirements & Eligibility to start a CSC

The common Service Centers (CSC) Scheme is an initiative taken by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It acts as the access point for the delivery of several digital services in remote areas across India. The scheme also promotes the development of sustainable rural livelihoods. It establishes a centralised structure for delivering services to citizens through CSCs, as well as ensuring the scheme's systemic stability and long-term viability.

Eligibility to Participate in CSC Scheme

Here are the eligibility criteria to participate in CSC Scheme:

• The applicant should be at least 18 years of age.
• He or she should have passed Std.10 from a recognized board.
• An applicant should be fluent in reading and writing the local dialect.
• He or she should have basic knowledge of English.
• He or she should have basic computer skills.

Documents Required

The following are the documents that are required to be submitted to start a CSC:

• Address Proof: Aadhar card.
• Identity Proof: Voter ID card, and Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
• Bank details: Cancelled cheque, and bank passbook.

Registration Process for CSC Scheme

Here are the steps which are needed to be followed to register on CSC Scheme:

• Visit the official website of CSC.
• Click on “Apply”.
• Enter your name, Aadhar number, and the Captcha text.
• Click on “Submit”.
• Enter your details under the tabs, residential, personal, banking, Kiosk, infrastructure, and document.
• Review your details and click on “Submit”.

Track Application Status

The applicants can track the status of their application by following the given steps:

• Visit the official website of CSC.
• Click on “Status”.
• Enter your application ID and Captcha text.
• Click on the “Submit” option to view your application status.

Objectives of the CSC Scheme

The following are the objectives of the CSC Scheme:

• To provide a centralized platform for the delivery of several services to the citizens in a transparent manner.
• To expand the scope of delivery of B2C and G2C services to rural citizens.
• To provide e-services under a single portal which makes the service delivery at CSCs transparent, accountable, traceable, and efficient.

FAQs on Requirements and Eligibility to Start a CSC

1. How CSC works?

   CSC helps in connecting local people with the government departments and with various private service providers using IT enabled network of citizen service points.

2. Is there any fee for registration?

   CSC does not charge any fee for registration.

3. Whom should I contact in case of any queries?

   Customers can send their complaints at vigilance@digimail.in.