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1. Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of Officers and Employees) Regulations, 2020
(Updated Regulations)
2. The Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of Officers and Employees) Amendment Regulations, 2024 published on 25.1.2024
(Regulations)
3. The Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of Officers and Employees) Amendment Regulations, 2023.
(Regulations)
4. Can I reschedule/ cancel my appointment?
(Aadhaar Seva Kendra)
Yes, you can reschedule the appointment before 24 hours by logging into the appointment portal with the same mobile number/ email ID (as given earlier).
5. Notification (HR) Regarding Appointment of Sh. Amit Agrawal as Chief Executive Officer PDF
(Notifications)
6. The Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of Officers and Employees) (Third Amendment) Regulation, 2022 (No. 5 of 2022)
(Regulations)
7. The Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of Officers and Employees) (Second Amendment) Regulation, 2022 (No. 3 of 2022)
(Regulations)
8. Will the refund be provided after cancelling the appointment?
(Aadhaar Enrolment Process)
Yes,  refund shall be processed on cancellation of the booked appointment.  After processing the refund, the amount usually gets credited back to the user account in 7-21 days. The individual/ Aadhaar ...
9. Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of Officers and Employees) (First Amendment) Regulation, 2021 (No. 3 of 2021)
(Regulations)
10. Notification_(HR)_Regarding Appointment of Sh. Saurabh Garg as Chief Executive Officer PDF
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11. Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of officers and Employees) Regulations, 2020
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12. Online appointment at Aadhaar Centres
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13. Notification_(HR)_Regarding Appointment of Mr. Pankaj Kumar as Chief Executive Officer PDF
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14. Appointment of Sub-AUA –Application & Undertaking
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15. ASA Appointment Letter and Bank Guarantee
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16. AUA KUA Appointment Letter and Bank Guarantee
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17. Notification_(MeitY)_Regarding appointment of Part-time Chairperson and Members of UIDAI PDF
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18. Notification_(DoPT)_Regarding Appointment of Dr. A.B. Pandey as Chief Executive Officer PDF
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19. Updated Regulations
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...  5. The Aadhaar (Payment of Fees for Performance of(Authentication)Regulations, 2023 PDF 0.2 MB  6. Unique Identification Authority of India (Appointment of Officers and ...
20. Can I use MyAadhaar portal without registered mobile number ?
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Few services like QR code scan, Book an Appointment, Order Aadhaar PVC card, Check Enrolment status, Locate Enrolment Center, File a complaint etc. can be accessed without registered mobile number on MyAadhaar ...
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Aadhaar authentication surges past 2,707 Cr in 2024-25; 247 Cr such transactions in March alone.

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17 Apr 2025
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Aadhaar Face Authentication transaction clocks 100 crore mark in FY24-25; over 78% of the total face auth transactions in one fiscal (1 April).

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2 Apr 2025
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20 Mar 2025
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UIDAI successfully conducts Face Authentication pilot for NEET Exam.

5 May 2025

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Aadhaar authentication surges past 2,707 Cr in 2024-25; Aadhaar e-KYC transactions close to 45 Cr in March.

29 Apr 2025

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9 Apr 2025

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2 Apr 2025

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27 Mar 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Use Aadhaar Freely
Recently, UIDAI has issued an advisory asking people not to share their Aadhaar number openly in the public domain especially on Social Media or other public platforms. Does this mean that I should not use Aadhaar freely? Open or Close
You should use your Aadhaar without any hesitation for proving your identity and doing transactions, just like you use your bank account number, PAN card, debit card, credit card, etc., wherever required. What UIDAI has advised is that Aadhaar card should be freely used for proving identity and doing transactions, but should not be put on public platforms like Twitter, Facebook, etc. People give their debit card or credit card details or cheque (which has bank account number) when they purchase goods, or pay school fee, water, electricity, telephone and other utility bills, etc. Similarly, you can freely use your Aadhaar to establish your identity as and when required without any fear. While using Aadhaar, you should do the same level of due diligence as you do in case of other ID cards – not more, not less.
If Aadhaar has to be freely used for proving identity and it is safe to do so, then why has UIDAI advised people not to put up their Aadhaar number in Social Media or public domain? Open or Close
You use PAN card, debit card, credit card, bank cheques wherever required. But do you put these details openly on internet and social media such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.? Obviously no! You do not put such personal details unnecessarily in public domain so that there is no unwarranted invasion attempt on your privacy. The same logic needs to be applied in case of uses of Aadhaar.
I gave my Aadhaar card to a service provider for proving my identity. Can anyone harm me by knowing and misusing my Aadhaar number? Open or Close

No. Just, by knowing your Aadhaar number, no one can harm you. To prove your identity, Aadhaar number is verfied/authenticated by agencies through various modes as prescribed under Aadhaar Act, 2016.

There are many agencies that simply accept physical copy of Aadhaar and do not carry out any biometric or OTP authentication or verification. Is this a good practice? Open or Close


No, in this connection MeitY has issued detailed instructions to all Government Ministries/Departments vide office memorandum no 10(22)/2017-EG-II(VOL-1) dated 19.06.2023.

Why am I asked to verify Bank account, Demat account, PAN and various other services with Aadhaar? Open or Close

Aadhaar verification/authentication is governed by the sections of Aadhaar Act, 2016, under which the use case has been notified by the concerned Ministry/Department for providing services.

Does linking my bank account, PAN, and other services with Aadhaar make me vulnerable? Open or Close

No. UIDAI does not have visibility of linking of your Aadhaar with any other services. Concern departments such as bank, income tax etc. do not share any information of Aadhaar number holder neither UIDAI stores any such informations.

Can a fraudster withdraw money from my Aadhaar linked bank account if he knows my Aadhaar number or has my Aadhaar card? Open or Close

Just by knowing your Aadhaar number or Aadhaar linked bank account, no one can withdraw money from Aadhaar linked bank account.

E-Aadhaar
How to validate digital signatures in e-Aadhaar? Open or Close

Please visit Aadhaar YouTube Channel and watch tutorial link on https://youtu.be/aVNfUNIccZs?si=ByW1O6BIPMwc0seL

What supporting software needed to view e-Aadhaar? Open or Close

Aadhaar number holder needs 'Adobe Reader' to view digitally verified e-Aadhaar. To install Adobe Reader in the System visit https://get.adobe.com/reader/

What Is the Password of e-Aadhaar? Open or Close

Password of eAadhaar is a combination of the first 4 letters of name in CAPITAL and the year of birth (YYYY).

For Example:

Example 1
Name: SURESH KUMAR
Year of Birth: 1990
Password: SURE1990

Example 2
Name: SAI KUMAR
Year of Birth: 1990
Password: SAIK1990

Example 3
Name: P. KUMAR
Year of Birth: 1990
Password: P.KU1990

Example 4
Name: RIA
Year of Birth: 1990
Password: RIA1990

What is Masked Aadhaar? Open or Close

 Masked Aadhaar implies replacing of first 8 digits of Aadhaar number with  “xxxx-xxxx” while only last 4 digits of the Aadhaar Number are visible.

How can an Aadhaar Number holder download e-Aadhaar? Open or Close
An Aadhaar Number holder can download e-Aadhaar by following three ways.
By Using Enrollment Number 
By Using Aadhaar No 
By using VID 

OTP for downloading eAadhaar will be received on registered mobile number.

From where an Aadhaar number holder can download e-Aadhaar? Open or Close

Aadhaar Number holder can download e-Aadhaar by visiting UIDAI's MyAadhaar portal - https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/genricDownloadAadhaar/en or by using mAadhaar app for mobile phones.

Is e-Aadhaar equally valid like physical copy of Aadhaar? Open or Close

As per Aadhaar Act, e-Aadhaar is equally valid like Physical Copy of Aadhaar for all purposes. For validity of eAadhaar, please visit UIDAI circular- https://uidai.gov.in/images/uidai_om_on_e_aadhaar_validity.pdf

What is e-Aadhaar? Open or Close

e-Aadhaar is a password protected electronic copy of Aadhaar, digitally signed by UIDAI. 

mAadhaar FAQs
Is there any process to update the Aadhaar details such as DOB, Mobile number , address etc. through mAadhaar App? Open or Close

No, mAadhaar app can be used to update address only.

Is it compulsory to have registered mobile number to use mAadhaar? Open or Close

No. Anyone in India with a smartphone can install and use mAadhaar App. Although for creating the Aadhaaar profile in mAadhaar, registered mobile number is required.

Without an Aadhaar registered mobile number Aadhaar number holder will be able to avail only a few of the services such as Order Aadhaar PVC card, Locate Enrolment Center, Verify Aadhaar, Scanning QR code etc.

Is there any process to update the Aadhaar details through mAadhaar App , such like DOB, Mobile number , address etc. and completer process to be added? Open or Close

No, the facility to update demographic details such as Name, DoB, Mobile number aren not available in the mAadhaar app. Only address update via document facility is currently available.

However the demographics updates features may be included in future releases.

How Aadhaar number holder can view the profile? Open or Close

The profile can be viewed by tapping on the profile summary on the top (profile image, name and Aadhaar number on the cyan tab) in the main dashboard. 

How Aadhaar number holder can create profile on m-Aadhaar App? Open or Close

Only someone with an Aadhaar linked to a registered mobile number can create Aadhaar profile in the mAadhaar App. They can register their profile in an App installed in any smartphone. However the OTP will be sent to only their registered mobile. Steps to register Aadhaar profile are given below:

  1. Launch the app.
  2. Tap on the Register Aadhaar tab on the top of main dashboard
  3. Create a 4 digit Pin/Password(memorize this password, as it will be required to access profile)
  4. Provide Valid Aadhaar & enter valid Captcha
  5. Enter Valid OTP and submit
  6. The profile should get registered
  7. The registered tab would now display the registered Aadhaar Name
  8. Tap on My Aadhaar tab on the bottom menu
  9. Enter 4-digit Pin/Password
  10. My Aadhaar Dashboard appears
Where can mAadhaar be used? Open or Close

mAadhaar app can be used anywhere anytime within India. mAadhaar is more than Aadhaar card in a wallet. On one hand the mAadhaar profile is accepted as a valid ID proof and on the other, Aadhaar number holder can use the features in the app to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who sought Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services.

Is it compulsory to have registered mobile number to use mAadhaar services? Open or Close

No. Anyone with a smartphone can install and use mAadhaar App.
Without a registered mobile number, Aadhaar number holder will be able to avail only few services such as Order Aadhaar PVC card, Locate Enrolment Center, Verify Aadhaar, Scanning QR code etc.
However registered mobile number is mandatory to create the profile in mAadhaar and use the same as digital identity and avail all other Aadhaar services. The OTP will be sent only to registered mobile for creating the profile in mAadhaar.

What is the mAadhaar app, and how can I use it? Open or Close

The mAadhaar app is an official mobile application by UIDAI that allows users to access Aadhaar services, download Aadhaar, generate Virtual IDs (VID), and update their details. It requires a registered mobile number for authentication.

How many profiles an individual can add or view on his or her mAadhaar mobile application? Open or Close

A user can add or view up-to 5 Aadhaar profiles of their family members for each addition they will have to go through the same security feature of otp authentication from the users. If the user fail to authenticate they won’t be able to add or view Aadhaar.

Where can mAadhaar be used? Open or Close

mAadhaar app can be used anywhere anytime within India. mAadhaar is more than Aadhaar card in a wallet. On one hand the mAadhaar profile is accepted as a valid ID proof and on the other, resident can use the features in the app to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who sought Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services.

Is there any process to update the Aadhaar details through mAadhaar app , such like DOB, Mobile number , address etc. and completer process to be added? Open or Close

No, the facility to update demographic details such as Name, DoB, Mobile number are not mAadhaar app. Only address update via document facility is currently available.

Is a registered mobile number necessary for using mAadhaar services? Open or Close

No, you can use the mAadhaar app without one, but only for limited services like ordering a PVC card or verifying Aadhaar. To access all services and use mAadhaar as your digital identity, a registered mobile number is mandatory for OTP verification.

What are the Key Features of mAadhaar? Open or Close

Key Features of mAadhaar

1. Easy Access for Android and Apple Users
- Accessible on Play Store for Android and App Store for Apple users.

2. Track Aadhaar Authentication History
- Allows users to track their Aadhaar authentication history.

3. Biometric Lock/Unlock
- Provides the option to lock and unlock biometrics for enhanced security.

4. Download Aadhaar Card
- Users can download their Aadhaar card directly from the app.

5. Order PVC Aadhaar Card
- Facilitates ordering of a PVC Aadhaar card directly through the app for a nominal fee of Rs 50.

Review Aadhaar Update History
- Allows users to review their Aadhaar update history.

7. Update Address
- Enables users to update their Aadhaar-linked address seamlessly through the app.

How resident can create profile on mAadhaar app? Open or Close

Only someone with an Aadhaar linked to a registered mobile number can create Aadhaar profile in the mMAadhaar app. They can register their profile in an App installed in any smartphone. However the OTP will be sent to only their registered mobile. Steps to register Aadhaar profile are given below:


1. Launch the app.
2. Tap on the Register Aadhaar tab on the top of main dashboard
3. Create a 4 digit Pin/Password(memorize this password, as it will be required to access profile)
4. Provide Valid Aadhaar & enter valid Captcha
5. Enter Valid OTP and submit
6. The profile should get registered
7. The registered tab would now display the registered Aadhaar Name
8. Tap on My Aadhaar tab on the bottom menu
9. Enter 4-digit Pin/Password
10. My Aadhaar Dashboard appears

Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-kyc
Where can I find the Public Certificate for Digital Signature validation? Open or Close

Public certificate for Digital signature validation can be downloaded from here.

How this Aadhaar Offline Paperless eKYC document is different from the other identification documents produced offline by individuals? Open or Close

Identity verification can simply be accomplished by providing an identity document like PAN card, Passport etc to the service provider. However, all these documents, which may be used for identification can still be forged and faked which may or may not be possible to verify offline instantaneously. The document verifier has no technological means to verify the authenticity of the document or the information it contains and has to trust the document producer. Whereas, the XML file generated by the Aadhaar number holder using Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC is digitally signed document using UIDAI digital signature. Thus, the service provider can verify the demographic contents of the file and certify it to be authentic when doing the offline verification

Can this Offline Paperless eKYC document be shared to other entities by the Service Provider? Open or Close

Service Providers shall not share, publish or display either XML or Share Code or its contents with anyone else. Any non-compliance of these actions shall invite actions under Sections 29(2), 29 (3), 29(4) and 37 of The Aadhaar Act, 2016 (as amended) and sub regulation 1A of regulation 25, regulation 14A of The Aadhaar (Authentication and Offline Verification) Regulation, 2021 and regulation 6 and 7 of The Aadhaar (Sharing of Information) Regulation, 2016.

How will service providers use Aadhaar Offline e-KYC? Open or Close

The process of Aadhaar Offline e-KYC Verification by Service Provider is:

  • Once service provider obtains the ZIP file, it extracts the XML file using the password (share code) provided by the Aadhaar number holder.
  • The XML file will contain the demographic details such as Name, DOB, Gender and Address. Photo is in base 64 encoded format which can be rendered directly using any utility or plane HTML page. Email Address and Mobile number are hashed.
  • Service Provider has to collect Email Address and Mobile number from Aadhaar number holders and perform below operations in order to validate the hash:

    Mobile Number:

    Hashing logic: Sha256(Sha256(Mobile+ShareCode))*number of times of last digit of Aadhaar Number

    Example :
    Mobile number: 9800000002
    Aadhaar Number: 123412341234
    Share Code: Abc@123
    Sha256(Sha256(9800000002+ Abc@123))*4
    In case if Aadhaar Number ends with Zero or 1 (123412341230/1) it will be hashed one time.
    Sha256(Sha256(9800000002+ Abc@123))*1

    Email Address:

    Hashing Logic: This is a simple SHA256 hash of the email without any salt

  • Entire XML is digitally signed and Service Provider can validate the XML file using the signature and public key available on the UIDAI website.(https://uidai.gov.in/images/uidai_offline_publickey_26022019.cer).

Offline Aadhaar Data Verification Service

How to share this Paperless Offline eKYC document with the service provider? Open or Close

Aadhaar number holders can share the XML ZIP file along with the Share Code to the service provider as per their mutual convenience.

Who are the users of this Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC? Open or Close

Any Aadhaar number holder who desires to establish his/her identity to any service provider (OVSE) using digitally signed XML downloaded from UIDAI website can be a user of this service. The service provider should have provisions of providing this Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC at their facility and do the offline verification

How to generate Offline Aadhaar XML? Open or Close

The process of generating Aadhaar Offline e-KYC is explained below:

• Go to URL https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/offline-ekyc
• Enter ‘Aadhaar Number’ or ‘VID’ and enter mentioned ‘Security Code’ in screen, then click on ‘Send OTP’. The OTP will be sent to the registered Mobile Number for the given Aadhaar number or VID. OTP will be available on m-Aadhaar mobile Application of UIDAI. Enter the OTP received. Enter a Share Code which be the password for the ZIP file and click on ‘Download’ button
• The Zip file containing the digitally signed XML will be downloaded to device wherein the above mentioned steps have been performed.

The Offline Aadhaar XML can also be downloaded from mAadhaar app.

What is Aadhaar Paperless Offline e-KYC? Open or Close

It is a secure sharable document which can be used by any Aadhaar number holder for offline verification of Identification.

An Aadhaar number holder desirous of using this facility shall generate his/her digitally signed Offline XML by accessing UIDAI website. The Offline XML will contain Name, Address, Photo, Gender, DOB, hash of registered Mobile Number, hash of registered Email Address and reference id which contains last 4 digits of Aadhaar Number followed by time stamp. It will provide Offline Aadhaar Verification facility to service providers/Offline Verification Seeking Entity (OVSE) without the need to collect or store Aadhaar number.

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Regional Offices

UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

6th Floor, East Block, Swarna Jayanthi Complex, Beside Maitrivanam, Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038, Telangana State

UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

6th Floor, East Block, Swarna Jayanthi Complex, Beside Maitrivanam, Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038, Telangana State

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Ranchi

1st Floor, JIADA Central Office Building, Namkum Industrial Area,Near STPI Lowadih, Ranchi - 834 010

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

6th Floor, East Block, Swarna Jayanthi Complex, Beside Maitrivanam, Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038, Telangana State

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Delhi

Ground Floor, Supreme Court Metro Station, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Ranchi

1st Floor, JIADA Central Office Building, Namkum Industrial Area,Near STPI Lowadih, Ranchi - 834 010

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Delhi

Ground Floor, Supreme Court Metro Station, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001

UIDAI Regional Office, Mumbai

7th Floor, MTNL Exchange, GD Somani Marg, Cuff Parade, Colaba, Mumbai - 400 005

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

6th Floor, East Block, Swarna Jayanthi Complex, Beside Maitrivanam, Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038, Telangana State

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Chandigarh

SCO 95-98, Ground and Second Floor , Sector 17- B, Chandigarh 160017

UIDAI Regional Office, Delhi

Ground Floor, Supreme Court Metro Station, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Bengaluru

Khanija Bhavan, No. 49, 3rd Floor, South Wing Race Course Road, Bengaluru - 560001

UIDAI Regional Office, Hyderabad

6th Floor, East Block, Swarna Jayanthi Complex, Beside Maitrivanam, Ameerpet Hyderabad-500 038, Telangana State

UIDAI Regional Office, Guwahati

Block-V, First Floor, HOUSEFED Complex, Beltola-Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006

UIDAI Regional Office, Lucknow

3rd Floor, Uttar Pradesh Samaj Kalyan Nirman Nigam Building, TC-46/ V,Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow- 226 010

UIDAI Regional Office, Delhi

Ground Floor, Supreme Court Metro Station, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi-110001

UIDAI Regional Office, Ranchi

1st Floor, JIADA Central Office Building, Namkum Industrial Area,Near STPI Lowadih, Ranchi - 834 010

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