AI SummaryUttar Pradesh government's food and civil supplies department has released the fresh National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiary list on the official fcs.up.gov.in portal. Anyone who applied for a UP ration card can check the district wise beneficiary list, search a name in the eligibility list, and track the ration card application status online. Farmer registration for crop procurement is also handled on the same portal.
To check the UP ration card beneficiary list and download the PDF, select the district, town or block, gram panchayat, and Fair Price Shop number on the portal. New eligibility list covers all 75 districts of the state.
Download UP Ration Card List Online at fcs.up.gov.in
Below is the step by step process to download the district wise ration card list from the fcs.up.gov.in portal.
STEP 1 - Visit the official FCS website of Uttar Pradesh.
STEP 2 - On the homepage, under the "Important Links" section, click on the "Ration Card Eligibility List" option.
STEP 3 - A new page will open showing the district wise ration card list. Click on your district name.
STEP 4 - Select your town or block, then choose the gram panchayat or ward, and click on the ration card number as shown in the image below.
STEP 5 - Complete ration card list of that area opens on the next page. Clicking on a card number shows the digital ration card, which can be downloaded as a PDF or printed.
Search Beneficiary Name in Ration Card List at fcs.up.gov.in
Instead of going through a long list, a cardholder can directly search a name in the beneficiary list using the search option on the portal. This works with the Aadhaar number or the ration card number.
STEP 1 - Visit the official FCS UP website.
STEP 2 - Click on the "Search in Ration Card Eligibility List" option under the "Important Links" section on the homepage.
STEP 3 - Enter the 12 digit Aadhaar number or the ration card number along with the captcha code.
STEP 4 - Click "Get OTP to search in eligibility list" after entering the details. OTP goes to the mobile number registered with the ration card.
STEP 5 - Enter the received OTP and click "Submit" to see the card details.
FCS UP Gov In Ration Card Status
Applicants who have submitted a new ration card application can track its progress on the same portal using the reference number given at the time of submission.
STEP 1 - Visit the official FCS website of Uttar Pradesh.
STEP 2 - Go to the "Ration Card Application Status" option under the "Important Links" section on the homepage.
STEP 3 - Enter the Sandrbh ID / Ration ID or the 15 digit application reference number along with the captcha code on the new page.
STEP 4 - Click "Get OTP" after entering the details.
STEP 5 - Enter the OTP received on the registered mobile number and click "Submit" to view the current status.
Details Included in the Ration Card List
Beneficiary list shows the following details for each cardholder:
- Sandrbh ID and Ration ID of the card
- Name of the cardholder with father or husband name
- Total units, meaning the number of family members on the card
- Date on which the ration card was issued
Eligible Categories and Benefits
UP issues ration cards mainly under two categories. Priority Household (PHH) cards give 5 kg of grain per person per month, free under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) cards give 35 kg of grain per household per month, regardless of family size.
As of May 2026, Uttar Pradesh has around 3.62 crore ration cards covering 14.61 crore beneficiaries. This makes it the largest public distribution system in the country, running through about 80,000 Fair Price Shops.
Income limit for a new UP ration card is ₹2 lakh per year for rural households and ₹3 lakh per year for urban households. Households with an income tax payer or an adult member owning a four wheeler passenger vehicle do not qualify. Head of the family must be the eldest woman above 18 years.
Aadhaar e-KYC of every member above 5 years is now required to remain in the list. Families that have not completed e-KYC are being removed during the list cleanup. E-ration card can be downloaded free from fcs.up.gov.in, Mera Ration 2.0 app, or DigiLocker.
fcs.up.gov.in Portal - Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name of the Portal | fcs.up.gov.in |
| Launched By | Uttar Pradesh Government |
| Latest List | NFSA beneficiary list 2026-27 |
| Total Cards | Around 3.62 crore |
| Total Beneficiaries | 14.61 crore |
| Ration Card Categories | PHH and AAY |
| Grain Entitlement | 5 kg per person per month (PHH), 35 kg per household per month (AAY) |
| Main Benefit | Food grains at very low cost or free under PMGKAY |
| Eligibility Criteria | Poor families of UP with income below the state limit |
| Required Documents | Aadhaar Card, address proof, income certificate |
| Application Method | Online at fcs.up.gov.in or through Jan Seva Kendra |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
| Helpline | 1967, 1800 1800 150 |
Contact / Helpline Information
For any support related to the UP ration card, call the state food and civil supplies helpline at 1967. Department toll-free number 1800 1800 150 is also available for policy questions and appeals.
FAQ's
What is the official website for the UP ration card list?
Official website to check the UP ration card list is fcs.up.gov.in. NFSA beneficiary pages are hosted on nfsa.up.gov.in.
What ration items are provided through the UP ration card?
Cardholders get wheat, rice and fortified rice at very low cost or free under PMGKAY.
Who qualifies for benefits under the UP ration card scheme?
Poor families of Uttar Pradesh with rural income below ₹2 lakh per year or urban income below ₹3 lakh per year can get a UP ration card. Households with an income tax payer or a four wheeler owner are not eligible.
How can I check the status of my ration card online?
Open fcs.up.gov.in, go to "Ration Card Application Status" under Important Links, enter the reference number and captcha, then verify with OTP. Current stage of the application appears on the screen.
Is Aadhaar e-KYC required for a UP ration card?
Yes. Aadhaar e-KYC of every member above 5 years is required in 2026. Cardholders who have not done e-KYC are being removed from the new list. It can be done free at any Fair Price Shop using the e-PoS machine.
How many ration cards are there in Uttar Pradesh?
UP has around 3.62 crore ration cards covering about 14.61 crore beneficiaries as of mid-2026, the largest public distribution system in India.