Applying for an Aadhaar Supervisor or Operator position involves a two-phase process: securing the mandatory regulatory certification from UIDAI’s testing agency (NSEIT), followed by submitting recruitment applications to empaneled registrars, Common Service Centers (CSC), or banking networks.
Application Summary
| Step / Component | Official Link / Requirement | Details |
| Phase 1: e-KYC Generation | myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in | Download Offline Paperless e-KYC XML & Share Code |
| Phase 2: Exam Registration | uidai.nseitexams.com | Create account, pay exam fee, and schedule slot |
| Exam Fee | ₹470.82 (Fresh) / ₹235.41 (Retest) | Online payment gateway (inclusive of GST) |
| Phase 3: Job Application | csc.gov.in/ask / Registrar portals | Apply to active district/block vacancies |
| Minimum Age | 18 Years | As of the application date |
| Minimum Education | 10+2 (12th Pass) / 2-Year ITI / 3-Year Polytechnic | Recognized state or central board/institute |
Phase 1: Generating Offline e-KYC XML for Registration
Before registering on the exam portal, candidates must obtain their verified offline identity file:
- Visit the official resident portal at
myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. - Log in using your registered mobile number and OTP authentication.
- Select Offline e-KYC from the dashboard.
- Set a custom 4-digit Share Code (e.g.,
1234) and click Download. - Save the downloaded
.zipXML file on your device (do not extract or rename it).
Phase 2: NSEIT Exam Registration & Slot Booking
- Account Creation:
- Go to the official NSEIT UIDAI portal (
uidai.nseitexams.com). - Click Create New User and upload the downloaded Paperless XML file.
- Enter the 4-digit Share Code and click Submit.
- Enter your mobile number, verify it via OTP, and note down your generated User ID and Password.
- Go to the official NSEIT UIDAI portal (
- Completing Application Details:
- Log in with your new credentials and fill in your personal details, educational qualifications, and preferred test language.
- Select your agency affiliation (or select general candidate if applying independently).
- Fee Payment:
- Pay the examination fee (₹470.82) using the online payment gateway (Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI, or Net Banking).
- Scheduling the Exam Slot:
- Click on Book Seat / Schedule Exam.
- Select your state, preferred exam city, testing center, available date, and time slot.
- Confirm the booking and immediately download the Admit Card / Hall Ticket.
- Appearing for the CBT Exam:
- Report to the allocated NSEIT center 30 minutes prior to the exam time.
- Bring a physical identity card, admit card, and a fresh printout of your physical identity record.
- Scoring 77+ marks (70%+) awards the Supervisor Certificate, while scoring 61 to 76 marks (55%–69%) awards the Operator Certificate.
Phase 3: Applying for Vacancies Post-Certification
Once the certificate is downloaded from the NSEIT dashboard, candidates can apply to active recruitment drives:
- CSC e-Governance Kendras:Check for state-wise vacancy notifications on the official CSC portal (
csc.gov.in/ask) or contact the local District Manager (DM). - Banking Correspondents & Postal Services: Apply via regional recruitment drives conducted by India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) or public sector bank customer service kiosks.
- State Agency Portals: Monitor district collectorate websites and state e-governance societies for contractual operator postings.