Uttarakhand Ration Card List 2026: Check Name and Download NFSA Beneficiary List

Food and Civil Supplies Department of Uttarakhand publishes the district wise National Food Security Act (NFSA) ration card list online. People who have applied for a new ration card, or who want to confirm the details of their existing card, can check their name in the Uttarakhand ration card list and download the eligible beneficiary list from the official website fcs.uk.gov.in.

List is kept in open format, so no login is needed to see it. The Uttarakhand NFSA and BPL ration card list covers Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), Priority Household (PHH) and State Food Security Scheme families. Records show ration card number, status, area type, family head, member number, member name in English and local language, head of family name, member ID, member age, UID number, mobile number, relation with head, mother name, father name and gender.

Uttarakhand Ration Card List 2026

Uttarakhand government publishes the district wise UK NFSA ration card list 2026 so that eligible families can easily check whether their name has been added. This list is also useful to find out which fair price shop (FPS) the card is attached with, the area type of the family, and the name of the head of the family. Latest records are available at the fcs.uk.gov.in portal as well as in the RCMS report section.

Ration card in Uttarakhand is a very important document for families who depend on the public distribution system. Only registered card holders can buy rice, wheat, sugar and other items at subsidized rates from nearby ration shops. The card also works as an identity and address proof, and the monthly grain is linked with the Aadhaar number of each member. So every family should check the list on the official portal before the next grain distribution starts.

How to Check Uttarakhand Ration Card List 2026

People who applied for the new ration card can check their name in the Uttarakhand ration card list through the steps given below. Keep the ration card number and the registered mobile number of the family head ready before starting.

STEP 1 - Go to the official website of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Uttarakhand at fcs.uk.gov.in. Wait for the home page to load fully before moving to the next step.

STEP 2 - On the home page, click on the "Ration Card Details" link available on the left side of the page. This page is not HTTPS protected, so the browser may show a security notice. It is safe to continue.

STEP 3 - Enter the captcha code shown on screen and click the submit button. After the captcha is verified, the UK RCMS Show Report page opens. This page gives the options for many reports, which are used to open the Uttarakhand ration card list.

STEP 4 - DFSO wise RC count - Select the name of district, DFSO, scheme, date and report name from the list, then click on the "View Report" button. This opens the UK NFSA DFSO wise RC count page.

STEP 5 - TFSO wise RC count - Click on the link available under the DFSO section to open the Uttarakhand NFSA TFSO wise RC count page.

STEP 6 - FPS wise RC count - Click on the link available under the TFSO section to open the FPS wise RC count page of the official fcs.uk.gov.in portal, earlier known as fcs.uk.gov.in with a .nic.in address.

STEP 7 - Open Uttarakhand Ration Card List - Each shop shows its card count. Click on the number or the link given in front of the FPS name to open the Uttarakhand Ration Card List 2026 as shown below.

In the final list, citizens can check Ration Card No., Status, Area Type, Family Head, Member Serial No., Member Name in English, Member Name in Local Language, Head of Family Name, Member ID, Member Age, UID Number, Mobile Number, Relation with Head, Mother Name, Father Name and Gender. This page can be saved or printed for record.

Overview of Uttarakhand Ration Card

Here is a quick summary of the Uttarakhand ration card details:

Types of Ration Cards Issued in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand issues different ration cards on the basis of family income and category. The main types of cards in the state are as follows:

1. AAY (Pink Cards) - Issued to the poorest families like landless farmers, rural artisans, widows and elderly people with no regular income. These families get 35 kg grain per family every month.
2. BPL / PHH (White Cards) - Issued to families below the poverty line under the National Food Security Scheme. Every member of a PHH family gets 5 kg grain per person per month.
3. APL / SFY (Yellow Cards) - Issued to families above the poverty line. They get limited subsidy, but the card is still useful as identity and address proof.
4. Annapurna Yojana (Green Cards) - Issued to senior citizens aged 60 years or above who are not receiving any pension. These families get support through the public distribution system.

Eligibility Criteria for Uttarakhand Ration Card

Applicants must meet the following conditions to get a ration card in Uttarakhand:

Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand. Families that already hold a ration card anywhere in India cannot apply again. Newly married couples without a ration card can apply, and so can holders of expired or temporary cards. Students studying in urban areas and government employees can apply with a certificate from the head of their institution for the current city address.

While issuing the card, the department checks the income and economic condition of the family.

How to Apply Online for New Ration Card (URCMS Portal)

Uttarakhand government has shifted the ration card work to the new portal called Unified Ration Card Management System (URCMS). Through this portal, citizens can apply for a new card, add or remove family members and get corrections done.

STEP 1 - Open the uk.smartpds.nic.in portal and click on the Citizen Login option.

STEP 2 - New applicants enter their Aadhaar number and complete the OTP verification sent to the mobile number linked with Aadhaar.

STEP 3 - Select the New Ration Card Application service and fill in the address, district, block and gram panchayat or ward details.

STEP 4 - Add all family members with their Aadhaar details and upload the scanned copies of the required documents.

STEP 5 - Review the form and submit it. After submission an Acknowledgement Number appears on the screen, so save it. After field verification the new card is linked to the nearest fair price shop.

People who prefer the offline process can collect the application form free from the District Supply Office (DSO) in urban areas and the Block Development Office (BDO) in rural areas and submit it there. Application fee for the new ration card is only Rs. 5 and the card is issued within 15 days of the application.

Aadhaar Linking and e-KYC

Linking Aadhaar with the ration card is required for every member of the family. Uttarakhand government made e-KYC compulsory for ration card holders and the last date was fixed at 30 May 2026. For people who cannot visit a ration shop, National Informatics Centre launched the Mera e-KYC app, which completes identity check with Aadhaar number, OTP and face recognition. Beneficiaries whose e-KYC is still pending should complete it at the nearest fair price shop or with the app as soon as possible, because ration of a member who is not verified can stop.

Aadhaar seeding can also be done at the shop with the e-PoS machine, and the e-ration card can be saved in the DigiLocker and used in place of the paper card.

One Nation One Ration Card

Uttarakhand NFSA card can be used outside the state under the One Nation One Ration Card plan. A cardholder who lives or visits another state can take the food grain from any fair price shop in India by giving the Aadhaar number at the shop. This is a big help for the people who go to Delhi, Mumbai and other cities for work. To know the full process and state list, read the article on One Nation One Ration Card Apply Online.

Documents Required for New Ration Card

Keep these documents ready while applying for the Uttarakhand ration card:

1. Aadhaar cards of all family members (scanned copy)
2. Address proof like voter ID, electricity, water or telephone bill
3. Rent receipt (if the house is rented)
4. Age certificate (scanned copy)
5. Identity proof like voter ID, driving licence or Aadhaar (scanned copy)
6. Income proof of the family (scanned copy)
7. Recent passport size photograph of the head of family
8. Mobile number linked to Aadhaar for OTP
9. Certificate from the head for students and government employees
10. Surrender certificate if shifting from another town or gram panchayat

Applications with incomplete documents are normally rejected, so check the complete list before submitting the form.

Helpline Number (Toll Free) for Uttarakhand Ration Card

People can call the PDS toll free helpline number 1967 for questions, complaints and status updates. The official website fcs.uk.gov.in also has the contact numbers, forms and the complaint section. Citizens can also reach the nearest District Supply Office or Block Development Office for help.

FAQ's

How to check name in Uttarakhand Ration Card List?

Open the official fcs.uk.gov.in portal, click on Ration Card Details, enter the captcha, choose the district and report name as per the steps given above. The final FPS wise list shows all the beneficiary names.

How to check status of new ration card application?

Use the acknowledgement number received after submission. The status can be checked on the uk.smartpds.nic.in portal using the same mobile number and OTP.

What is the fee for a new ration card in Uttarakhand?

The application form is free and the card fee is Rs. 5 only in Uttarakhand.

How much grain does a PHH or AAY family get?

Under NFSA, PHH members get 5 kg for each person per month. AAY families get 35 kg for the family per month.

Can the ration card be used in another state?

Yes. Under One Nation One Ration Card, the beneficiary can take ration from any fair price shop in India by showing the Aadhaar number.

Is e-KYC still required after the last date?

e-KYC was made compulsory in Uttarakhand with last date fixed at 30 May 2026. Members who have not done it should complete it at the shop or with the Meradi e-KYC app at the earliest.