Follow these precise steps to complete the Family Level Data Collection Form accurately. All fields are mandatory, and errors can cause delays or rejection during official verification.
Step 1: Complete Section A (Family Identity)
1. Name of Head of Family (HOF): Write the full name of the HOF exactly as it appears on their Aadhaar card or official ID.
2. Date of Birth: Enter the HOF's date of birth using the strict Day-Month-Year format (DD-MM-YYYY).
3. Gender (HOF): Tick the appropriate box for Male (M), Female (F), or Other.
4. Aadhaar of HOF: Write the 12-digit Aadhaar number of the HOF clearly.
5. Household ID: Copy the unique number from your Digital Ration Card.
6. Number of Family Members: Enter the total count of individuals living together and sharing a common kitchen (numbers only).
7. Address: Write the complete, permanent residential address.
8. Contact No.: Provide an active mobile number, preferably the one linked to the HOF’s Aadhaar card.
9. Family Roster: List every family member on the subsequent rows. For each member, provide their full Name, DOB, Gender, Relation to HOF, and Aadhaar Number.
Special Rule: For children below 5 years of age who do not have an Aadhaar card yet, you may write "NA" in the Aadhaar field.
Consent Box: Check the "Yes" box next to each member to confirm they are applying for the scheme.
Step 2: Complete Section B (Ration Card / Food Subsidy)
1. Ration Card Status: Check "Yes" if the household possesses a Digital Ration Card.
2. Card Type: Check the exact category of your card: AAY, PHH, SPHH, RKSY1, RKSY2, or Non-subsidized.
3. Lifting Status: Check "Yes" if your family actively draws monthly food supplies from your designated Ration Shop.
Step 3: Complete Section C (Assets)
1. House Size: Check "Yes" if your physical residence has three (3) or more permanent ("pucca") rooms.
2. Land Ownership: Check "Yes" if any family member owns land.
3. Land Size: If yes, write the cumulative size of your family's landholdings in decimals.
4. Vehicles: Check "Yes" if any member owns a motorized, non-commercial 4-wheeler (such as a car, jeep, or tractor). Specify the total number of vehicles and provide their official registration numbers and model details.
5. Health Insurance: Declare if family members are covered under public or private health insurance. Specify the name of the insurer, sum assured, and annual premium paid per member.
Step 4: Complete Section D (Income / Profession)
1. Tax Declaration: Tick "Yes" or "No" to clarify whether any member pays Income Tax or Professional Tax.
2. PAN Card: Check "Yes" if family members hold a PAN card, and write down their specific names and PAN details.
3. Nature of Employment: Select the primary employment type for each adult member. Options include: Government Sector, Salaried in Private Sector, Formal Sector Self-Employed, Informal Sector Self-Employed (Artisans, Farmers), Part-time job, Migrant Labourer, or Unemployed.
4. Education & Literacy: Mark whether each adult member is "Literate" or "Illiterate" and state their highest educational qualification achieved.
Step 5: Complete Section E (Other Identity Documents)
1. CAA Status: For each member, mark if CAA application is "Not Applicable", "Applied" (provide Application No.), or "Issued" (provide Certificate No.).
2. Credit & Student Cards: Input the ID numbers and issue dates for specialized schemes like KCC (Kisan Credit Card), Artisan Credit Card, MJCC, or Student Credit Card if held.
3. Tribunal Cases: If any member's name was deleted from the SIR in 2026, declare whether a rectification case is currently pending in a Tribunal.
Step 6: Complete Section F (Social Status and Dependents)
1. Schooling Details: For every school-going child, record their Name, Grade, School Name, and Type of Institution (e.g., Govt Aided, Private, Recognized Madrasah, or Open Schooling).
2. Vaccination Status: Confirm if the children's mandatory vaccination schedule has started or completed. If "No", state the last vaccination date and the reason for missing it.
Step 7: Complete Section G & H (Benefits Ledger & Execution)
1. Current Schemes (DBT): State if any member receives government cash transfers via Direct Benefit Transfer. Write the name of the active scheme. If you wish to voluntarily stop receiving a specific benefit, check the "Opt out of scheme" box.
2. Declaration: Read the legal declaration carefully. Tick the "Agree" checkbox to verify that all information is correct and that you understand benefits will stop if false data is provided.
3. Signature: The applicant or HOF must physically sign or place their thumb impression in the designated box.
You must attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents to validate the entries in your form:
Identity & Age Proof (All Members): Aadhaar Card or official government-issued photo identity documents.
Address & Residential Proof: Voter ID Card (EPIC) or your valid Digital Ration Card.
Land & Asset Records: Mutation copies of the latest Record of Rights (RoR), updated registration records, or property tax receipts.
Vehicle Records: Official vehicle registration books/cards displaying ownership data and model specifications.
Financial & Tax Documents: PAN Cards for all cardholders, recent employment certificates, self-declarations for informal work, or official pension slips (if applicable).
Category Certificates: Valid Caste Certificates (SC, ST, OBC, or PVTG) or EWS Certificates issued by competent authorities. (optional)
Educational Proof: Marksheets or certificates verifying the highest educational qualification listed. (optional)
Banking Records: The first page of your bank passbook or a cancelled cheque showing the clear account number, account holder name, and IFSC code. Note: The account must be explicitly Aadhaar-linked to receive DBT credit.
DBT Link Guide: To ensure your financial benefits are not stalled by bank routing errors, check our website's dedicated DBT Link Guide to verify if your bank account is correctly linked to your Aadhaar mapping at the NPCI mapper portal.
Official Audit: Every submitted form is subject to a mandatory physical investigation and local inquiry report by designated administrative officers before a final decision is issued.
Why the Form wants all the details of Family not only the Applicant??
The form requires details for the entire household, rather than just the individual applicant, because it serves as an objective demographic and socio-economic audit tool, not a simple sign-up sheet.
The primary reasons for this exhaustive data collection include:
Verifying the "Family" Unit: The form explicitly defines a "Family" as a group of persons who normally live together and take their meals from a common kitchen. Collecting everyone's information ensures that the household is assessed as a single, combined economic unit.
Preventing Duplicate Benefits: Section G maps out all Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) currently received by every single member of the household. This allows the government to check if the family is already benefiting from parallel social protection schemes, thereby preventing dual-dipping or fraudulent claims.
Assessing Cumulative Wealth and Eligibility: Eligibility criteria—such as landholding limits, house size (e.g., having 3 or more pucca rooms), and vehicle ownership—apply to the entire family. An applicant might not personally own a car or land, but if another member living in the same household does, the cumulative family asset threshold is impacted.
Tracking Total Household Income and Tax Compliance: Section D audits the employment status, PAN cards, and tax compliance (Income Tax or Professional Tax) of all adult family members. This gives verification officers an accurate picture of the total annual family income, rather than just the applicant's isolated financial status.
Comprehensive Social and Educational Mapping: Gathering data on child school enrollment, institutional types, and pediatric vaccination records allows administrative bodies to evaluate the dependent structural needs of the household.
Ultimately, collecting data on all family members allows the government to run a thorough verification process to ensure social benefits are allocated accurately based on true household necessity.