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New PAN Application

Apply for a new PAN card or free Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar

Physical PAN (India): Rs. 107 incl. taxes. Foreign address: Rs. 1,017. e-PAN only (Protean): from Rs. 72. Instant e-PAN via Income Tax portal: FREE. Verify latest fee on the official portal before payment.

Track & Download PAN

Existing PAN holders: check status, download e-PAN, get reprint

Status check: FREE. e-PAN download: FREE (via Income Tax portal) or Rs. 8.26 (Protean/UTIITSL, if older than the free window). Reprint of physical PAN card: Rs. 50 (India) / Rs. 959 (foreign address).

PAN Update / Correction

Correct name, DOB, address, photo or signature in PAN

Rs. 107 (India address) / Rs. 1,017 (foreign address) for the change/correction request via Protean.

Aadhaar Card (Apply / Download / Update)

Enrol, download e-Aadhaar or update details — with current 2026 fees

Aadhaar enrolment: FREE. Biometric update: Rs. 125 (age-based exceptions apply — free at 5 and 15 for children). Demographic update at centre: Rs. 75. Document update at centre: Rs. 75. Online document update: FREE (extended by UIDAI up to 14 June 2027). PVC Aadhaar card: Rs. 75 (includes tax & delivery, revised from Rs. 50 effective 1 January 2026). Verify latest charges on uidai.gov.in.

Fresh Passport

Apply for a new Indian passport (Normal or Tatkaal) — 2026 revised fees

Adult (18+): 36-page Rs. 2,500 Normal / Rs. 5,000 Tatkaal; 60-page Rs. 3,500 Normal / Rs. 6,000 Tatkaal. Minor (under 18): Rs. 1,000. Revised effective 1 July 2026 — verify latest on Passport Seva before payment.

Passport Re-issue / Renewal

Re-issue for expiry, page exhaustion, damage, loss or change of particulars — 2026 fees

Same as fresh passport: 36-page Rs. 2,500 Normal / Rs. 5,000 Tatkaal; 60-page Rs. 3,500 Normal / Rs. 6,000 Tatkaal. Revised effective 1 July 2026.

EPF / PF Withdrawal

Withdraw provident fund savings online — updated for EPFO 2025/2026 rules

100% FREE. EPFO never charges any fee — no agent should be paid.

EPF: Update KYC (Aadhaar / PAN / Bank)

Link Aadhaar, PAN and bank to your UAN — under EPFO 2025 rules

FREE.

EPF: Add / Change Nominee

File e-Nomination — mandatory under EPF Scheme, 2026

FREE.

EPF: UAN Profile Correction (Joint Declaration)

Correct name, DOB, gender, parents, spouse, dates and more via EPFO Joint Declaration

FREE.

Income Tax Return (Residents & NRIs)

Choose the right ITR form (1/2/3/4/5) for residents, NRIs and businesses — 2026 guide

ITR filing on the Income Tax e-Filing portal is FREE. CA/consultant help is optional and separately priced.

Income Certificate

Proof of your family's yearly income

Nominal and varies — Delhi: nil; UP: ~Rs. 15. CSC kiosks may add Rs. 20–40 service charge. Check your state e-District portal.

Caste Certificate

Official proof of your SC/ST/OBC/EWS caste

Nominal and varies(Rs. 0 to Rs. 50) — Delhi: nil; UP: ~Rs. 15; Odisha: ~Rs. 30. Check your state e-District portal.

Ration Card

Apply for a new ration card or add family members

Varies by state — many states issue new PHH/BPL cards FREE (Delhi: nil; Gujarat APL-1: Rs. 20). CSC kiosks may charge Rs. 10–100 service charge. Check your state food portal before paying.

Police Verification & PCC Guide

Three different services, one page: passport police verification, Passport PCC (Rs. 750), and state character certificate

Passport PCC: Rs. 750 from 1 July 2026 (was Rs. 500; online payment mandatory — verify on the Passport Seva fee calculator). State character/PCC fees and timelines vary by state (e.g. Maharashtra RTS lists separate 15-day character and PCC services) — check your state portal, never assume a national range.

Voter ID (EPIC) — New / Update

Enrol as a voter or update your name/address (Form 6/8)

FREE. Voter services are 100% free.

Driving License (Learner + Permanent)

Get your learner's license (LL) and permanent driving license (DL)

Learner's licence issue: Rs. 150 per vehicle classLearner's licence test / repeat test: Rs. 50Driving competence test / repeat test: Rs. 300 per vehicle classIssue of driving licence: Rs. 200Addition of vehicle class: Rs. 500International Driving Permit: Rs. 1,000Renewal: Rs. 200 (Rs. 300 after grace + Rs. 1,000 per year of delay)

Birth Certificate

Get an official birth certificate (register within 21 days for free)

Within 21 days of birth: FREE | 21–30 days: Rs. 2 | 30 days–1 year: Rs. 5 | Above 1 year: Rs. 10 + affidavit + magistrate order. (Central slabs — states add surcharges, and hospitals/private handling plus repeat visits usually cost extra in practice.)

Death Certificate

Register a death and get the official certificate

FREE if reported within 21 days. Late: Rs. 20 (21-30 days), Rs. 50 (30 days-1 yr), Rs. 100 (after 1 yr, needs DM/SDM order). Extracts/copies ~Rs. 20-50 per state rules.

Marriage Certificate

Register a marriage under Hindu Marriage Act or Special Marriage Act

Varies widely by state (e.g. Delhi HMA Rs.100; UP Rs.10–20; MP Rs.30; Karnataka Rs.5; Haryana free). SMA notice process adds no extra fee. Verify on your state portal.

Widow Pension (IGNWPS)

Monthly pension for BPL widows aged 40+ under IGNWPS

FREE application. No fee.

Old Age Pension (IGNOAPS)

Monthly pension for BPL senior citizens (60+) under IGNOAPS

FREE.

PM Ujjwala — Free LPG Connection

Free LPG connection for women from BPL households

Connection: FREE — deposit, regulator, hose, stove + first refill all covered.

Domicile / Residence Certificate

Proof that you have lived in a state for a required number of years

Rs. 10-100 depending on state.

Real Loan & EMI Guide

Rights, rules and every prepay truth — start here.

Guide

All Money Guides & Calculator

EMI, personal, car, gold, KCC and more in one place.

Guide & Calculator

All Money Guides & Calculator (Savings)

FD vs RD truth, ₹5 lakh DICGC safety, TDS + 15G/15H — start here.

Guide

FD & RD Calculator

Toggle FD/RD in one page — maturity, interest, senior +0.5% and TDS hint.

Guide & Calculator

ITR: Old vs New Regime Guide

Which regime saves you more + deductions, TDS, capital gains.

Guide

Old vs New Regime Calculator

Side-by-side tax + HRA tool, FY 2025-26 slabs.

Guide & Calculator

Capital Gains Calculator

STCG 20%, LTCG 12.5% above Rs 1.25 lakh/yr + 4% cess.

Guide & Calculator

Salary vs Business Tax

Same Rs 10 lakh two ways: 44AD/44ADA + advance tax dates.

Guide & Calculator

All India Mandi Guides

How to sell your crop, rules, licences and prices — state by state.

Guide

Crop Calendar & Price Tracker

Sowing and selling seasons, plus today's price inside every mandi guide.

Track the price

Price Trends by Mandi & Crop

14-day trend charts with hold/sell hints — filter state, mandi, crop.

Check 14 days trend

How Busy Is This Mandi Right Now?

Search your mandi and see its crowd status — overall, and per crop.

Check crowd status

MSP & Mandi Price Tracker

Pick a crop to see its MSP and your max sale quota, or how much money you can get.

Calculate the price

Scholarship Finder: Check Eligibility

State, class, caste, income, girl/defence extras — NSP + state schemes with real marks & deadlines.

Guide & Finder

All India (Central) scholarships

All major central scholarships in one place — NSP, NMMS, INSPIRE, AICTE and defence wards.

All India scholarships

Odisha Scholarships (ଓଡ଼ିଶା)

Post-matric, Medhabruti up to ₹20,000/yr, Nirman Shramik up to ₹40,000/yr, KALIA — Odia + English.

Odisha scholarships

Maharashtra Scholarships (MahaDBT)

Post-matric freeship, Rajarshi Shahu EBC 100% fees, hostel up to ₹60,000/yr — Marathi + English.

MahaDbt scholarships

Insurance Guides: Start Here

Do-you-need-it check, cover calculators, co-pay traps — no rankings, no spam.

Guide

Claim Help: Rejection Fix

Fastest fix first, documents, insurer → Bima Bharosa → Ombudsman.

Guide

Cover Calculators

Health cover range, term 10–15x range, co-pay impact — free.

Guide & Calculator

Rental Guides: Start Here

Rent vs buy, HRA, stamp duty by state, TDS + tenant rights.

Guide

Rent vs Buy Calculator

Break-even year + wealth comparison over your horizon.

Guide & Calculator

Stamp Duty Calculator

State-wise duty + registration with verify badges.

Guide & Calculator

What is Sahayak?

Sahayak is a free helper for everyday Indian paperwork and money decisions — government documents, exams, loans, tax, savings, insurance, mandi prices, scholarships and rent — explained in 10 Indian languages. Every guide shows real official fees, timelines and direct links to the correct portal. No agents, no touts, no hidden charges.

1. Choose topic

Documents, money, mandi, exams — in your language.

2. Follow steps

Documents, fee, timeline — short sentences.

3. Use official link

Apply only on govt portal. Never pay brokers.

Money, mandi & more — every guide and calculator

Loans without traps, tax without fear, mandi prices with source and date, insurance without spam — everything below is live, free and on-device.

EMI & Loan Calculator

Home / personal loan EMI + prepay comparison

ITR Old vs New Regime

Which regime saves you more + HRA + capital gains

FD & RD Calculator

Toggle FD/RD — maturity, interest + TDS hint in seconds

Insurance Guides

Health, term life, motor + claim help & calculators

Rental Guides

Rent vs buy, HRA, stamp duty by state, TDS + tenant rights

Scholarship Finder

NSP + state schemes by class, caste, income — Odia/Marathi state guides

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We never ask for OTP, password or payment. Always verify fee on the official portal linked in each guide.

Is Sahayak free?

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English, Hindi, Marathi, Odia, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati.

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