FAQs

Exam centers are located across various states of India. The detailed information regarding the exam centers is available on the registration portal: https://uidai.nseitexams.com/UIDAI/LoginAction_input.action

A candidate can take unlimited number of attempts before he/she passes the certification exam, with a gap of 15 days between subsequent attempts.

The passing certificate will be issued by Testing and Certification Agency (TCA), presently M/s NSEIT Ltd., engaged by UIDAI.

Yes, the certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

After acquiring the certificate, a candidate is required to contact the Registrar, who issued the authorization certificate/letter, to get a job as an Aadhaar Operator.

Re-certification is required under below-mentioned circumstances:

1.  In case of validity extension: Re-certification along with re-training is required for extension of validity of certificate and is applicable for the Operators already working in the Aadhaar Ecosystem.
2.  In case of suspension: If any Operator is suspended for a particular duration, Re-certification along with re-training is required after completion of suspension period.

Operator should take the re-certification exam within 6 months of the expiry of validity of the current certificate.

The new validity date will be 3 years from the date of expiry of the current certificate.

Yes, an Operator can re-appear for the re-certification exam after a gap of minimum 15 days.

The mock question paper is available on the registration portal: https://uidai.nseitexams.com/UIDAI/LoginAction_input.action

If a candidate is already working under a Registrar/Enrolment Agency and wants to work with a different Registrar/Enrolment Agency, then he/she will have to appear for re-certification examination, duly authorized by the respective Registrar/Enrolment Agency.

After the completion of suspension period, suspended Operators can apply for re-training followed by Re-certification exam as per the TT&C Policy.

Yes, Training, Testing and Certification Policy is applicable for Authentication Operators. To know more, click on the below-mentioned link:

https://uidai.gov.in//images/TTC_Policy_2023.pdf

You are permitted to update DOB by presenting any of the valid document as per the list of documents available at (List of Supporting Documents) , in case your you need further update in DOB you require a birth certificate to update the same and follow the following process.
1. Enrol at the nearest centre with birth certificate and affidavit as mentioned in the SOP
2. Once your request gets rejected for limit exceed, please call 1947 or mail at grievance@ and request for exception processing of DOB update through regional office, by providing the EID/SRN number.
3. If you have recorded DOB in Aadhaar by submitting a birth certificate with different date, please ensure to cancel the old birth certificate while collecting a new birth certificate with different date.
4. While sending the mail please ensure to attach all the required documents such as EID slip of latest enrolment, new birth certificate, affidavit and cancelled birth certificate in case birth certificate with different date already submitted.
5. Your request for DOB update shall be processed with recommendation of concerned regional office.
6. The detailed process is available at - https://uidai.gov.in/images/SOP_for_DOB_update.pdf

In case your update request rejected for exceeding the limit, you have to re-enrol for update at any Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre as per the process defined for exception handling.

The detailed process is available at :
Name/Gender - https://www.uidai.gov.in//images/SOP_dated_28-10-2021-Name_and_Gender_update_request_under_exception_handling_process_Circular_dated_03-11-2021.pdf
DOB - https://uidai.gov.in/images/SOP_for_DOB_update.pdf
Once your request is rejected, you have to call 1947 or send a request through This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. requesting for exceptional handling through regional office.

You shall be provided with SRN number to track the status of the request.
Regional office shall process your request after detailed enquiry.

Details of Regional Offices is available at: Regional Offices

The lost/forgotten Aadhaar number can be retrieved online by visiting following link https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/retrieve-eid-uid

Process: -  Please select your requirement - Aadhaar/EID you want to retrieve- enter full name as in Aadhaar, mobile number/email linked with Aadhaar and Captcha, followed by OTP. After mobile OTP based authentication, the Aadhaar number/EID as per request will be sent through SMS to the linked mobile number. This service is free of cost.

UIDAI provides multiple options to trace or retrieve your lost/forgotten Aadhaar number, even if your mobile/email id is not linked with Aadhaar.

Option 1: Aadhaar number can be retrieved with the help of operator at Aadhaar enrolment centre using "Print Aadhaar" service.

Aadhaar number holder to visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre in person.
Provide the following mandatory information: Name, gender, district or PIN code as per the Aadhaar generated enrolment.
In case the requirement could not be traced due to presence of multiple records, additional available demographic details such as year of birth, C/O, State etc. may also be provided for narrowing the search.

Please provide Biometric authentication using single fingerprint or single iris (RD device).
If match is found, operator will provide printout of the e-Aadhaar letter.
Operator can charge Rs.30/- for providing this service.

Option 2: Retrieving Lost/forgotten Aadhaar number by calling UIDAI Helpline number 1947

Stage 1

Call 1947 (Toll-free)
Provide Demographics details required by the executive, as per your request
If match is found EID will be provided on call by the executive. This service is free of cost.
Stage 2 (IVRS)

Call 1947 again. After selecting Language option – Key-in option 1 (request status) followed by option 2 (request of Aadhaar enrolment status)
Provide the available EID number of the Aadhaar generated enrolment to IVRS
Provide Date of Birth and PIN code as per the Aadhaar generated enrolment to IVRS
If match is found, IVRS shall communicate the Aadhaar number. This service is free of cost.

Option I: By visiting enrolment centre

1. Aadhaar number holder to visit an Aadhaar enrolment centre in person.
2. Provide the Aadhaar number or 28 digit EID available on the acknowledgement slip (14 digit number followed by date stamp- yyyy/mm/dd/hh/mm/ss format) as per the Aadhaar generated enrolment.
3. Please provide Biometric authentication using single fingerprint or single iris (RD device).
4. If match is found, operator will provide printout of the e-Aadhaar letter.
5. Operator can charge Rs.30/- for providing this service.

Option II: Aadhaar holder can opt for the facility to order PVC card service available at https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricPVC where the applicant to enter the 12 digit Aadhaar number or 28 digit EID and Captcha.  This facility is available for Aadhaar holder who linked their mobile with Aadhaar or not.  In case the mobile number of Aadhaar holder is linked, he shall be provided with provision to track the status of his order by providing AWB number.

In case you have lost/do not possess the mobile number anymore that is registered with Aadhaar, you have to personally visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra for updation of mobile number.

Submission of information does not guarantee update of Aadhaar data. Changes submitted through Update Aadhaar online Service are subjected to verification and validation by the UIDAI and after validation only the change request is processed further for Aadhaar update.

Yes, for online update of address you have to pay Rs. 50/- (including GST).

Through this online portal, you can perform only Address and Document update.
For any other update, kindly visit the nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

For minor corrections in your name or change in name, kindly visit nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

Following limits are applicable for the update of Aadhaar information:
Name: Twice in Life Time
Gender: Once in Life Time
Date of Birth: Once in Life Time

POA document as per supporting document list will be required. Visit https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/26_JAN_2023_Aadhaar_List_of_documents_English.pdf

List of supporting documents is available here https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/26_JAN_2023_Aadhaar_List_of_documents_English.pdf .

Please select the appropriate document from the list and provide a scan/image of the same while undertaking address update.

You will be prompted to upload scan/image of the supporting document in pdf or jpeg format in the Update Address online Service. Please upload correct supporting document for processing of your request. For certain documents like Passport, Rent and Property agreement, image of multiple pages would be required.

At present you can not update your local language through online portal. 

At Present this feature is not supported by online portal, and to update Date of Birth (DoB) kindly visit nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra with DoB proof document. 

No. You can update your Date of Birth (DoB) only once. Further Dated of Birth (DoB) can be changed under exceptional circumstances, kindly call 1947 in this regard.

No, your Aadhaar number will remain same even after the update.

A resident can cancel the update request from the ‘Requests’ space in the myAadhaar dashboard until the request is picked up for further processing. If cancelled, the amount paid will be refunded to the account within 21 days

A resident can view his/her update requests inside the ‘Requests’ space inside the myAadhaar dashboard.

Relationship details are a part of address field in Aadhaar. This has been standardized to C/o (Care of). Filling this is optional.

Aadhaar update requests to be supported by valid/proper documents. In case the a valid document in the name of the applicant is not submitted along with the request, the same shall be rejected. Ensure to follow the below, before you submit a new update request.

1. The document should be a Valid document, as per document list https://uidai.gov.in/images/commdoc/26_JAN_2023_Aadhaar_List_of_documents_English.pdf
2. Document is in the name of the resident for whom update request is submitted.
3. Address details entered should match the address with the address mentioned in the document.
4. Image uploaded should be clear and colored scan of original document.

No, the charges for Aadhaar Services are same across all the Aadhaar centres in the country including Aadhaar Seva Kendras .
For charges please refer : Aadhaar Enrolment & Update Charges

Yes, you can reschedule the appointment before 24 hours by logging into the appointment portal with the same mobile number/ email ID (as given earlier).

Aadhaar Seva Kendras provides all type of Aadhaar services such as
1. New Enrolment for all age group.
2. Update of any demographic Information (Name, Address, Gender, Date of Birth, Mobile number and Email Id).
3. Update of biometric information (Photo, Fingerprints and Iris Scans) .
4. Mandatory Biometric Update of children (attaining the age of 5 and 15 years).
5.Document update (POI and POA) .
6.Find & Print Aadhaar.

Aadhaar Seva Kendras are open all 7 days of the week excluding national/regional holidays. Normally it functions from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (IST).
Aadhaar Enrolment Centres other than UIDAI ASKs follow timings as defined by their respective registrars. Individuals seeking enrolment/ Aadhaar number holders may contact their nearby Aadhaar Enrolment Centre for more information.

‘Aadhaar Seva Kendra’ or ASK is a single-stop destination for all Aadhaar services for the residents. ASK offer dedicated Aadhaar enrolment and update services to residents in a state-of-the-art environment. The Aadhaar Seva Kendra offers a comfortable air-conditioned environment to residents. All ASK are wheelchair friendly and have special provisions to service the elderly and speciallyabled. More info on ASKs is available here: uidai.gov.in website.

A consolidated list of all functional ASKs is available at: Aadhaar Seva Kendra List
These ASKs are available in addition to Aadhaar Enrolment Centres already run by Banks, Post Offices, CSC, BSNL and State Governments.

A Smartphone/Tablet can be used for face authentication which meets the specifications as laid down in UIDAI Face RD API (subject to change time to time)

Yes, depending on the purpose as mentioned by the AUA/SUBAUA, face Authentication can be used in self-assisted mode. 

Face authentication has been introduced by UIDAI as an additional mode of authentication. Anyone who has a valid Aadhaar can authenticate using this mode of authentication.

Face authentication is a touch less mode of authentication, which is a best alternative towards providing a solution to worn out/ damaged finger minutiae.

This is always on enabled mode by default since resident gives the biometric including face at the time of capture.

Face authentication is a contactless method of authentication, which makes it more convenient than fingerprint or iris scanning.

Face authentication can be performed with any android mobile having the following specifications;
Android 9 and above
RAM: 4+ GB
Display Size: 5.5 Inches or greater
Camera resolution: 13 MP or greater
Disk space: 64 GB (Minimum 500MB free disk space)

To use face authentication one must download two applications, one of the entity and other of Aadhaar Face RD UIDAI. To download Aadhaar Face RD, go to Google Play Store and look for the "Aadhaar Face RD (Early Access) Application" from UIDAI (presently v0.7.43)  Link to download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.gov.uidai.facerd

i. Position yourself: Stand facing the camera or device, ensuring your entire face is clearly visible within the designated frame. Maintain a neutral expression with your eyes open and mouth closed and Stay still during the capture process to avoid blurry images.
ii. Focus and capture: The device or app will automatically attempt to focus on your face. Stay still and avoid sudden movements until the image is captured and follow specific instructions for capture, like blinking once or moving your head slightly. Look directly at the camera and maintain a neutral expression for successful capture.
iii. Lighting conditions: Stand in a well-lit environment with minimal shadows on your face and for successful capture good background with proper lighting conditions must be ensured.
iv. Remove any hats, glasses, or other coverings that might obscure your facial features.