Jammu & Kashmir Income Certificate: JanSugam Portal, Tehsildar Verification, Status Check & Download

Jammu and Kashmir issues income certificates through the JanSugam portal at jansugam.jk.gov.in - a NIC ServicePlus-based citizen services platform. The income certificate service is also listed on eunnat.jk.gov.in - the official J&K eServices aggregator - and is linked from the J&K Revenue Department portal at jkrevenue.nic.in. The certificate is issued by the Tehsildar within 30 working days under the J&K Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA). Two documents required in J&K that are unique to this UT's revenue system: the Abstract of Jumabandi (land rights record) and Chulla abstracts (household register). Income details must be prepared by the Patwari in a prescribed format and authenticated by the Tehsildar. A JanSugam Android app is available for mobile access. The EWS Income and Asset Certificate is a separate service on JanSugam. For grievances, J&K has its own portal - JKIGRAMS at jkgrievance.in.

• JanSugam Portal: jansugam.jk.gov.in
• Income Certificate (Apply): jansugam.jk.gov.in/Income-Certificate
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate: jansugam.jk.gov.in/EWS-Certificate
• eUnnat Services Portal: eunnat.jk.gov.in
• J&K Revenue Department: jkrevenue.nic.in
• JanSugam Android App: Search "ServicePlus" by National Informatics Centre on Google Play Store
• Grievance Portal: jkgrievance.in (JKIGRAMS)
• PSGA Act and Rules: jkgad.nic.in/PSGA

Key Details

What Are Jumabandi and Chulla Abstracts

These two documents are specific to J&K's revenue administration system and are required for income certificate applications - confirmed from official district government websites including kishtwar.nic.in and ganderbal.nic.in:

• Abstract of Jumabandi (Jamabandi): The Jumabandi is the J&K land records register showing ownership, possession, and agricultural details of land held by a person. The abstract extract shows land area, crops grown, and estimated income from the land. Maintained by the Patwari. Required for landowners and farmers to certify agricultural income.
• Chulla Abstracts (Chowkidara/Chullah Bandi): The Chulla register (also called Chowkidara Bandi) is the household register maintained by the Patwari at the Patwar Halqa level. It records details of households in a village including family members, occupation, and income. An extract from this register showing your household's income is required for the income certificate.

Both documents are prepared by the Patwari. For those living in Jammu city or Srinagar city without agricultural land, the Patwari prepares the income details format showing salary or other urban income instead.

J&K-Specific Revenue Certificates Available on JanSugam

J&K has several unique Revenue Department certificates that exist only in this UT - confirmed from eunnat.jk.gov.in (fetched directly). If you live in J&K and need any of these alongside or instead of the income certificate:

Who Can Apply

• Must be a resident of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
• All categories: salaried employees, farmers, daily wage workers, self-employed, pensioners
• Students needing income certificate for state scholarships, JKBOPEE counselling fee concession, central NSP scholarships
• Families applying for J&K welfare schemes, ration card benefit categories, housing schemes
• For EWS reservation in central government jobs and IIT/NIT admissions: apply specifically for EWS Income and Asset Certificate (serviceId=18410004) - family income must be below Rs. 8 lakh per annum from all sources

Documents Required

Confirmed from official J&K district government websites including kishtwar.nic.in (April 2026) and ganderbal.nic.in:

• Abstract of Jumabandi - land rights record from Patwari showing landholding and agricultural income (for landowners)
• Chulla Abstracts with details - household income register extract from Patwari
• Income details in prescribed format - prepared by Patwari covering land income, building/property income, salaries, and other sources - authenticated by Tehsildar
• Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or other government-issued ID
• Residence Proof: Ration Card or any document confirming J&K address
• Salary slip or employer certificate (for salaried employees)
• Photograph of the applicant

How to Apply Online at JanSugam Portal

Confirmed from the official jansugam.jk.gov.in portal (fetched directly) and services.india.gov.in J&K page:

1. Go to jansugam.jk.gov.in.
2. Click Login. Select your role: Citizen for self-application. If you are a new user, click Register Here. Enter your name, mobile number, email ID, and create a password. After registration, log in.
3. After login, click Apply for Services and then View All Available Services. Search for Income Certificate or navigate to Revenue Department services.
4. Select Application for Issuance of Income Certificate by Tehsildar. Or go directly to jansugam.jk.gov.in/Income-Certificate.
5. Fill in the complete application form with personal details, address, family income from all sources (land, building/property, salary, other income).
6. Upload required documents including Jumabandi abstract, Chulla abstract, and income format prepared by Patwari.
7. Pay the applicable fee online if any.
8. Submit. An Application Reference Number is generated. Save it.
9. Track status from the portal using Application Reference Number and Application Submission date.
10. Once approved within 30 days (PSGA mandate), download the digitally signed income certificate from the portal.

How to Apply via CSC (Common Service Centre)

Confirmed from jansugam.jk.gov.in FAQ which states: "some services are available in the Kiosk centers of the respective department":

1. Visit your nearest CSC/Kiosk centre with all documents including Jumabandi abstract, Chulla abstracts, and identity proof
2. The CSC operator logs in as CSC Operator role on jansugam.jk.gov.in and submits the application on your behalf
3. Pay any applicable fee and nominal service charge to the operator
4. Collect the acknowledgement with your Application Reference Number
5. Track status and download certificate using the Reference Number

How to Apply Offline at Tehsildar Office

Confirmed from official J&K district websites and services.india.gov.in J&K service page:

1. Visit the concerned Tehsildar office in your area on any working day
2. Request the income certificate application form or download the proforma from your district's official website (e.g., srinagar.nic.in has a Proforma for Income Certificate PDF link)
3. Approach the concerned Patwari of your Patwar Halqa first to get:
   • Abstract of Jumabandi (if you own land)
   • Chulla abstracts with household details
   • Income details in prescribed format (land, building, salary) prepared and signed by Patwari
4. Submit the completed form with all attachments at the Tehsildar office
5. Collect acknowledgement receipt with Application Reference Number
6. The Tehsildar authenticates the Patwari-prepared income details and issues the certificate within 30 days (PSGA mandate)

How to Track Application Status

Confirmed from the official jansugam.jk.gov.in FAQ (fetched directly):

1. Go to jansugam.jk.gov.in and click Track Application on the homepage.
2. Enter your Application Reference Number and Application Submission Date.
3. Click Search. Current status is displayed.
4. Alternatively, log in and go to View Status of Application and then Track Application Status.

How to File a Grievance

If the certificate is not issued within 30 days under PSGA, or if you have any other complaint:

• JKIGRAMS: Go to jkgrievance.in - J&K's integrated grievance portal. Confirmed from eunnat.jk.gov.in (fetched directly).
• PSGA Rules: Check your rights under J&K Public Services Guarantee Act at jkgad.nic.in/PSGA.
• Revenue Department: Contact J&K Revenue Department through jkrevenue.nic.in.
• eMulaaqat: Direct grievance to J&K administration at awaamkibaat.jk.gov.in.
  

Official Links

• JanSugam Portal - jansugam.jk.gov.in
• Apply Income Certificate - jansugam.jk.gov.in
• Apply EWS Certificate - jansugam.jk.gov.in
• eUnnat Services - eunnat.jk.gov.in
• J&K Revenue Department - jkrevenue.nic.in
• JKIGRAMS Grievance - jkgrievance.in
• PSGA Act and Rules - jkgad.nic.in
• eMulaaqat - awaamkibaat.jk.gov.in

Related articles:
Income Certificate in India - Complete Guide
J&K Ration Card Guide

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Always verify the latest process at jansugam.jk.gov.in and jkrevenue.nic.in before applying.