Government Guides · India

Definitive guides to Indian government certificates, schemes & rules

Carefully researched, original walkthroughs covering CGHS, ESIC, PM-JAY, EWS, OBC NCL, CCS Leave Rules, MGNREGA, PMAY, Aadhaar, PAN, DigiLocker and more — written for citizens, employees and applicants.

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Plug in your numbers and find out whether you qualify — for EWS, OBC NCL, commuted leave or how much leave encashment is tax-free.

EWS Eligibility Checker

Check if you qualify for 10% EWS reservation. Based on official DoPT criteria (income < ₹8 lakh + asset limits).

This checker is for guidance only. Final eligibility is determined by the issuing Tehsildar/SDM as per DoPT Office Memorandum.

OBC Non-Creamy Layer Checker

Indra Sawhney + DoPT criteria — combined parental income < ₹8 lakh and parental occupation rules.

CCS Commuted Leave Calculator

For central government employees — converts Half Pay Leave to Full Pay Leave by debiting 2× days. Max 180 days during entire service.

Leave Encashment Tax Calculator

Section 10(10AA) of the Income Tax Act — calculate how much of your retirement leave encashment is tax-exempt vs taxable.

For guidance only. Always consult a chartered accountant for your final tax computation.

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Health Schemes

CGHS — Central Government Health Scheme: Complete 2026 Guide

Everything central government employees and pensioners need to know about the Central Government Health Scheme — eligibility, enrolment, dispensary access, empanelled hospitals, and reimbursement claims.

12 min readUpdated February 2026
Health Schemes

ESIC — Employees' State Insurance Corporation: Complete Guide

A complete guide to ESIC benefits — eligibility wage ceiling, contribution rates, sickness benefit, maternity benefit, disability benefit and how to access ESI dispensaries.

11 min readUpdated February 2026
Health Schemes

PM-JAY (Ayushman Bharat) — Free ₹5 Lakh Health Cover Guide

PM-JAY provides ₹5 lakh per family per year of free hospitalisation cover. Learn eligibility, the Ayushman card application, empanelled hospitals and treatment process.

10 min readUpdated February 2026
Employment

CCS Leave Rules — Central Government Employee Guide

A clear, navigable guide to the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972 — earned leave, half pay leave, commuted leave, child care leave, maternity leave and study leave.

12 min readUpdated February 2026
Reservation

EWS Certificate — Eligibility, Income Criteria & How to Apply (2026)

The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation entitles eligible candidates from general category to 10% reservation. Learn the income and asset criteria, documents, and application process.

10 min readUpdated February 2026
Reservation

OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate — Application Guide (2026)

A practical guide to applying for the OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate — income limits, parent occupation rules, required documents, and the SDM/Tehsildar process.

10 min readUpdated February 2026
Reservation

SC/ST Caste Certificate — Application, Validity & Uses

A complete guide to obtaining a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe certificate in India — eligibility, documents, the SDM/Tehsildar process, and validity for jobs and education.

9 min readUpdated February 2026
Identity

Income Certificate — How to Apply, Validity & Where It Is Needed

An income certificate is issued by the state revenue authority confirming the annual income of an individual or family. Learn how to apply, what documents are needed, and where it is used.

8 min readUpdated February 2026
Identity

Aadhaar Card — Update, Reprint & Online Services Guide (2026)

Complete guide to Aadhaar services in 2026 — online enrolment, address update, mobile linking, biometric update, mAadhaar app and Aadhaar-PAN linking.

10 min readUpdated February 2026
Identity

PAN Card — Online Application, Update & Linking Guide (2026)

A complete guide to PAN card services — new application, correction, e-PAN, instant PAN through Aadhaar, and PAN-Aadhaar linking under Section 139AA.

8 min readUpdated February 2026
Identity

Voter ID Card (EPIC) — Application, Update & Online Services (2026)

Voter ID is your primary identity document for elections. Learn how to apply for a new EPIC, update address, search the electoral roll, and use the Voter Helpline.

9 min readUpdated February 2026
Identity

Birth Certificate — Online Application & Importance in India

Birth certificate is the primary proof of date of birth in India. Learn how to apply for a new certificate, late registration, and online services through state portals.

8 min readUpdated February 2026
Welfare

PMAY — Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Urban & Rural Housing Guide

PMAY provides housing subsidies for low and middle-income families. Learn the urban and rural schemes, eligibility, subsidy amount, and how to apply.

11 min readUpdated February 2026
Welfare

Pension Schemes in India — APY, NPS & EPFO Guide (2026)

A comprehensive guide to the main pension schemes available in India — Atal Pension Yojana, National Pension System, Employee Provident Fund, and central/state government pensions.

12 min readUpdated February 2026
Employment

Central Government Job Rules — Recruitment, Probation & Service Conditions

A practical guide to central government recruitment — UPSC, SSC, RRB exams — and the basic service rules under FR&SR, CCS Conduct Rules and the Pay Commission framework.

13 min readUpdated February 2026
Welfare

RTI — Right to Information Act: How to File and What to Expect

A practical guide to filing Right to Information applications in India under the RTI Act, 2005 — covered authorities, exemptions, fees, and first appeal process.

10 min readUpdated February 2026
Welfare

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) — Loan Scheme Guide (2026)

PMMY provides collateral-free loans up to ₹20 lakh to non-corporate, non-farm small businesses. Learn the categories — Shishu, Kishor, Tarun — and how to apply.

9 min readUpdated February 2026
Identity

DigiLocker — Store and Verify Government Documents Online

DigiLocker is the Indian government's flagship digital document wallet. Learn how to sign up, upload documents, fetch certificates from issuers, and use it for KYC.

9 min readUpdated February 2026
Welfare

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi — ₹6,000 Annual Income Support Guide

PM-Kisan provides ₹6,000 per year to small and marginal farmers. Learn the eligibility criteria, exclusion list, application process, and how to check installment status.

9 min readUpdated February 2026
Employment

MGNREGA Job Card — Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme Guide

MGNREGA guarantees 100 days of paid manual work to every rural household. Learn how to apply for a job card, the wage rate, types of work, and grievance redressal.

10 min readUpdated February 2026

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