BDO income certificate: Uses, documents required, application, status, and download

The BDO (Block Development Officer) income certificate is an official document issued by the West Bengal government. An income certificate, which is an assessment of your family’s overall income, is necessary to get government benefits through various subsidies and scholarship programmes. It illustrates the applicant’s and his/her family members’ annual income from various sources.

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Individuals from any income group, caste, or category can obtain an income certificate from the issuing authority if they meet the necessary eligibility and paperwork requirements. When it comes to scholarships that are awarded depending on the applicant’s financial situation, an income certificate is needed.

Read ahead and find out everything about acquiring the BDO income certificate and its related information.

BDO income certificate: What are its uses?

To assist victims of natural disasters or calamities.
To obtain a subsidy from the West Bengal government.
To obtain free rations.
To apply for government positions.
When applying for tax exemption, you must show an income certificate.
It may also be required for obtaining a scholarship and admission to select schools.
For obtaining flats, a hostel, or other government housing entitlement.
It is required to obtain loans from financial institutions.

BDO income certificate: What documents are required to obtain an income certificate?

To obtain a BDO income certificate, you must give residential proof, income proof and passport-size photos. However, there are additional document requirements for residential and income evidence that are mentioned below.

Proof of income

Receipt of an income tax return
Municipal Councillor or Gram Pradhan issued income proof
Salary slip

Residential proof

Aadhaar card
SDO obtained residential certificate
Ration card
Passport
Driving license
Government identification card

BDO income certificate: What is the charge for obtaining it?

There is no charge levied by the West Bengal government to obtain an income certificate.

BDO income certificate: What is the timeline for obtaining it?

It takes approximately 7 days from the day of application for you to obtain the income certificate.

BDO income certificate: How to apply?

Access the West Bengal e-district portal at https://edistrict.wb.gov.in/PACE/login.do
Now, select “New Registration” to sign up as a citizen.
Once you register and follow through with the process, you can go back to the main e-district home page and log in using your credentials.
Then select “Income certificate” from the “Certificate” menu.
Scroll below and click on the “Apply” button on the screen that appears.
Once the form appears, fill in all the needed details, click on the checkbox and click on the “Save and Next” button.
Verify your details again and then add your supporting documents.
Once you have uploaded your documents, verify your details one more time. If there are any corrections, use the edit option.
Finally, submit the application.
You will be shown a success message and an acknowledgement message with an Application Identification Number (AIN). Save this page for future reference and proof purposes.

BDO income certificate: How to track your income certificate application status?

Login once again to the West Bengal e-district portal at https://edistrict.wb.gov.in/PACE/login.do.
Login with your previously made credentials.
Use the “Track Application” option.
To view the status of your application, provide the 16-digit Application identification number (AIN).

BDO income certificate: How to download your income certificate?

Login to the West Bengal e-district portal at https://edistrict.wb.gov.in/PACE/login.do.
Select the “Approved Documents” option.
You will find “Income Certificate” as an option there. Click on it.
Now enter the field with your application acknowledgement AIN number.
Once a new page appears, you’ll find the income certificate. Click to save on the “Download” option.

FAQs

How long is my income certificate valid?

Your income certificate has validity for three months, post which you can follow the same process to get another one.

What happens if the status isn’t updated on the portal?

You can approach the BDO office for an update with your application acknowledgement print out.

Does BDO issue Income Certificates for both Urban and Rural areas in West Bengal?

No. BDO issues income certificates only to civilians coming from Rural areas. For urban areas, SDO provides the same.

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