Written by Jaya Pathak
CSC stands for Common Service Centres (CSC)s. It is a scheme launched by the ministry of electronics and information technology. This scheme acts as the access point for the delivery of several digital services and remote location across India. The Common Service Centres (CSC)s scheme promotes the development of sustainable rural livelihood.
If you are aiming to own your own Common Service Centres (CSC) in 2025 then it can provide you an opportunity to become a village level entrepreneur and contribute to the empowerment of your village and community.
In this blog, we will provide detailed information on the eligibility criteria, process, requirements and earnings.
Eligibility criteria to start your own CSC
If you want to participate in the Common Service Centres (CSC) scheme then:
- You must be at least 18 years of age.
- You must have completed education up to class 10th from a recognized institution.
- The applicant must be fluent in reading and writing in the local dialect.
- The applicant must have basic knowledge of English
- The applicant must have basic computer skills
It is to be noted that no specific training is required to become village level entrepreneur and to register in this scheme is absolutely free of cost.
What are the documents needed to start a Common Service Centres (CSC)?
- Adhar card will be used to verify your address and other personal details.
- Identity proof such as voter ID card and permanent account number card.
- Bank details such as bank passbook and cancelled check.
How to register for Common Service Centres (CSC) scheme?
- Visit the official portal for CSC register cloud.
- Click on get started by reading all the terms and conditions carefully.
- Keep the documents such as pan card, Aadhar card, voter ID card, bank details, educational qualification certificate ready.
- Enter your TC registration number. Then validate your details.
- Enter your mobile number to get the OTP. Verify your Aadhar.
- Then fill your personal details such as father’s name, mother’s name, marital status, cast category, disability status if any, rural or urban area selection.
- Then fill your residential address correctly.
- Enter your e-mail ID and verify it through ODP. In the similar manner, your pan card details will be validated.
- Then you will be required to provide the bank details such as IFSC code, bank account number, nominee name, relation and date of birth.
- Upload the scanned copy of Aadhar card, pan card, voter ID card, bank passbook and education certificate.
- Submit the application after noting down the reference ID.
- You can print the acknowledgement for further reference.
What are the objectives of Common Service Centre scheme?
- The Common Service Centres (CSC) still provide a centralized platform to deliver several services to the citizens and transparent manner.
- It expands the scope of delivery of B2C and G2C services to the rural citizens.
- It provides in services under the single portal which makes the service delivery at the Common Service Centres (CSC)s transparent, accountable, traceable and more efficient.
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