Requirements & Eligibility to Start a CSC Center

The Common Service Centers (CSC) Scheme is an initiative taken by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. It acts as the access point for the delivery of several digital services in remote areas across India.  

Updated On - 06 Sep 2025
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The scheme also promotes the development of sustainable rural livelihoods. It establishes a centralized structure for delivering services to citizens through CSCs, as well as ensuring the scheme's systemic stability and long-term viability.

Eligibility to Participate in CSC Scheme

Here are the eligibility criteria to participate in CSC Scheme:

  1. The applicant should be at least 18 years of age.
  2. He or she should have passed Std.10 from a recognized board.
  3. An applicant should be fluent in reading and writing the local dialect.
  4. He or she should have basic knowledge of English.
  5. He or she should have basic computer skills.

Documents Required

The following are the documents that are required to be submitted to start a CSC:

  1. Address ProofAadhar card.
  2. Identity Proof - Voter ID card, and Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
  3. Bank details -  Cancelled cheque, and bank passbook.

Registration Process for CSC Scheme

Here are the steps which are needed to be followed to register on CSC Scheme:

  1. Visit the official website of CSC.
  2. Click on "Apply".
  3. Enter your name, Aadhar number, and the Captcha text.
  4. Click on "Submit".
  5. Enter your details under the tabs, residential, personal, banking, Kiosk, infrastructure, and document.
  6. Review your details and click on "Submit".

How to Track CSC Application Status Online

The applicants can track the status of their application by following the given steps:

  1. Visit the official website of CSC.
  2. Click on "Status".
  3. Enter your application ID and Captcha text.
  4. Click on the "Submit" option to view your application status.

Purpose and Goals of the CSC Scheme

The following are the objectives of the CSC Scheme:

  1. To provide a centralized platform for the delivery of several services to the citizens in a transparent manner.
  2. To expand the scope of delivery of B2C and G2C services to rural citizens.
  3. To provide e-services under a single portal which makes the service delivery at CSCs transparent, accountable, traceable, and efficient.

FAQs on Requirements and Eligibility to Start a CSC

  • How CSC works?

    CSC helps in connecting local people with the government departments and with various private service providers using IT enabled network of citizen service points.

  • Is there any fee for registration?

    CSC does not charge any fee for registration.

  • Whom should I contact in case of any queries?

    Customers can send their complaints at vigilance@digimail.in.

  • VLEs are who?

    Village Level Entrepreneurs, or VLEs, operate from the CSC outlet (which is primarily owned) and provide a range of government and non-government services to end users. 

  • What is the CSC center's minimal qualification?

    The candidate must have met the minimal educational requirements and passed the 10th grade exam from an accredited board. The candidate should have a foundational understanding of the English language and be proficient in both reading and writing the local dialect. 

  • Does being a VLE need any kind of training?

    Nope. To become a VLE, no particular training is required. To become a VLE, one must just fulfil the prerequisite's basic requirements. 

  • How much can the CSC centre make?

    In India, the average salary for a Common Service Centre VLE with two to eight years of experience is ₹2.0 lakhs. The pay scale for VLEs at Common Service Centres in India is ₹0.2 – ₹4.5 Lakhs. It is 1% higher than the average VLE salary in government companies, based on our estimations. 

  • What tools are needed for CSC?

    The kinds of equipment that every CSC should have access to are outlined in the CSC 2.0 criteria. It will include an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), biometric scanning, broadband internet, printers, scanners, and webcams in addition to a PC or laptop. 

  • How is the money made at CSC Centre?

    For every transaction completed at the Common Service Centre, the government pays out Rs 11. In addition, tickets for buses, trains, and flights will be available for 10 to 20 rupees. In addition, CSC is used for other tasks including bill payment and registration in government programmes, both of which have income potential. 

  • Who should I get in touch with if I have questions about the CSC Centre?

    If you have any questions, you can email helpdesk@csc.gov.in or call 011 4975 4923 and 011 4975 4924, which are toll-free lines. 

  • What advantages does the CSC Centre offer?

     It facilitates G2C communication in a variety of areas, including education, basic rights, health, and agriculture. It supports edutainment*, which entails empowerment, training, and a multipurpose area for group communication and amusement. 

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