How to Apply for a Ration Card Online in UP : Step-by-Step Guide

The UP Ration Card is a vital government-issued document that enables families to access subsidized food items like rice, wheat, sugar, and kerosene through the Public Distribution System (PDS). This card is especially important for Below Poverty Line (BPL) households. In 2025, the process of applying for and downloading a ration card has become simpler due to online services. Citizens can now apply, track, and download their ration cards via state-specific portals, DigiLocker, and the Mera Ration App. By linking the card with their Aadhaar number, individuals can receive an e-ration card, which is valid for all PDS-related transactions.

States including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Andhra Pradesh have adopted digital ration cards to promote transparency and streamline the distribution process.

What Is a UP Ration Card?

A ration card is an official government document issued to families eligible for subsidized food and essential items. Using this card, families can access rice, wheat, sugar, kerosene, and other necessities under the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Categories of UP Ration Card

1. Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): For the poorest households, providing maximum assistance.

2. Below Poverty Line (BPL): For families living below the poverty line.

3. Above Poverty Line (APL): For families above the poverty line.

4. Priority Household (PHH): Families identified through socio-economic surveys.

How to Check the UP Ration Card List

1. Visit the official Uttar Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Department portal:   https://fcs.up.gov.in/

2. Select “Ration Card Eligibility List” on the homepage.

3. Choose your district, then town or village.

4. The ration card list for your area will be displayed.

5. Click on your ration card number to view details such as cardholder name, mother’s name, total units, father/husband name, and issue date.

6. The list can be downloaded for future reference.

How to Download Your UP Ration Card

Step 1: Visit the Official Website
Go to https://fcs.up.gov.in/.

Step 2: Open Ration Card Eligibility List
Click “Search in Ration Card Eligibility List” on the homepage.

Step 3: Access NFSA Eligibility Form
A form linked to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) will open, where you can enter your ration card number.

Step 4: Enter Ration Card Number and CAPTCHA
Fill in your ration card number, CAPTCHA code, and click “Get OTP”.

Step 5: Verify OTP
An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number. Enter it and click “Verify OTP”.

Step 6: View Digital Ration Card
Once verified, your digital ration card will appear on screen.

Step 7: Download and Print
Click Download to save your ration card in PDF format. You can also print a hard copy.

Optional Method: NFSA Portal

1. Visit https://nfsa.gov.in/

2. Click “Ration Card Details on State Portals”

3. Select your state (e.g., Uttar Pradesh)

4. Enter district and block/town information

5. Choose your village or urban area

6. Search your name, click the ration card number, and download it

Download UP Ration Card via DigiLocker

1. Go to Sign in or Sign Up using Aadhaar or mobile number

2. Go to Search Documents and type “Ration Card”

3. Select your state (Uttar Pradesh)

4. Choose the Food Department ration card document

5. Enter Ration Card Number and Aadhaar Number, tick the consent box, and click Get Document

6. The ration card will appear; download as PDF or print

7. You can also use the DigiLocker mobile app to download it

UP Ration Card Application Process

1. Visit https://fcs.up.gov.in/

2. Click Download Forms on the homepage

3. Select the appropriate application form (Workers, Rural, or Urban)

4. Fill in personal details, attach required documents, and submit at the local tehsil office

5. Officials will verify your documents, and the ration card will be issued within a few days

Documents Required for Application

• Aadhaar card (head of family and members)

• PAN card

• Income certificate

• Residence proof

• Passport-size photographs of all family members

• Bank passbook

• Electricity and telephone bills

• House agreement

• Birth certificate or age proof

UP Ration Card Eligibility Criteria

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen

• Annual income should be within prescribed limits

• Head of family must be 18 years or older

• Applicant or family member should not hold a government job

How to Check UP Ration Card Status

1. Visit https://fcs.up.gov.in/

2. Click Ration Card Application Status

3. Enter your reference ID or ration ID and CAPTCHA

4. Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number

5. Your application status will appear

Alternatively, check status via NFSA: https://nfsa.gov.in/public/frmPublicGetMyRCDetails.aspx

How to File Online Complaints

1. Visit https://fcs.up.gov.in/

2. Click “Online Complaint”

3. Fill in your personal details (name, district, area, mobile number, email, etc.)

4. Provide complaint details (subject, previous complaints, description)

5. Enter CAPTCHA and click Submit

6. Track your complaint using the complaint number and registered mobile

UP Ration Card Helpline

• Contact Numbers: 011-23070637, 011-23070642

• Helpline Numbers: 1967, 1800-1800-150