Aadhaar Enrolment Centres in Hyderabad: List, Timings & Charges

Aadhaar is a 12-digit unique identification number issued by UIDAI to residents of India. It is based on demographic and biometric information and can be used as proof of identity and address for various services.

Some common uses of Aadhaar in Telangana include:

• Universal Identification: Aadhaar is accepted by several government departments, financial institutions, and service providers for identity verification.

• Direct Benefit Transfer: Aadhaar-linked bank accounts can be used to receive eligible government subsidies and benefits directly.

• Financial Inclusion and e-KYC: Aadhaar can support paperless KYC for services such as bank account opening, SIM activation, and Aadhaar-enabled payments.

• Income Tax Compliance: Aadhaar is used for PAN-Aadhaar linking and may be required for certain tax-related processes

First-time Aadhaar enrolment is free at authorised centres. The general enrolment process in Hyderabad includes the following steps:

1. Locate an authorised Aadhaar Enrolment Centre or Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Hyderabad using the UIDAI or Bhuvan Aadhaar portal.

2. Book an appointment through the myAadhaar portal, where available.

3. Visit the selected centre with original Proof of Identity and Proof of Address documents.

4. Fill in the Aadhaar Enrolment Form with details that match your supporting documents.

5. Submit the form for document verification and data entry.

6. Complete the required biometric capture:

   • Fingerprints of all ten fingers

   • Iris scan of both eyes

   • On-site facial photograph
      

7. Collect the Enrolment Acknowledgement Slip containing your Enrolment ID and timestamp.

You can locate an active Aadhaar enrolment centre using UIDAI’s online tools:

1. Visit the official UIDAI website or Bhuvan Aadhaar portal.

2. Select ‘Locate Enrolment Centre’ under the ‘My Aadhaar’ section.

3. Choose one of the available search options:

   • State: Select Telangana and the relevant locality

   • PIN Code: Enter your 6-digit postal PIN code

   • Search Box: Enter a locality or landmark such as Abids, Kukatpally, or Secunderabad
      

4. Select ‘Only Permanent Centres’ if you want to exclude temporary camps.

5. Enter the captcha code.

6. Click ‘Locate a Centre’ to view the centre name, address, and operating status.

Booking an appointment can help reduce waiting time at busy Aadhaar Seva Kendras. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the myAadhaar portal.

2. Select ‘Book an Appointment’.

3. Choose Hyderabad as the city or location.

4. Click ‘Proceed to Book Appointment’.

5. Enter your mobile number and security captcha.

6. Verify the OTP sent to your mobile number.

7. Select the required service, such as New Enrolment or Aadhaar Update.

8. Choose the preferred Aadhaar Seva Kendra, date, and time slot.

9. Download and save the appointment confirmation for your visit.

Timings vary depending on the type of Aadhaar service centre:

• Aadhaar Seva Kendras: Generally operate seven days a week from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, except on notified national holidays.

• Bank and Post Office Counters: Usually follow normal branch working hours, commonly around 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. They may remain closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Sundays, and notified bank holidays.

• GHMC MeeSeva Centres: Generally operate from around 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and follow the Telangana state government holiday calendar.
   

Note: Timings may vary by centre, please confirm the operating hours before visiting.

You can track a new enrolment or update request online using your Enrolment ID:

1. Visit the Aadhaar status page on the myAadhaar portal.

2. Enter your 14-digit enrolment number and the 14-digit date and time printed on the acknowledgement slip.

3. Enter the security captcha.

4. Click ‘Submit’ to view the current processing status.

There are several official Aadhaar card centres in Hyderabad to help you apply for, verify, and update your Aadhar Card. You can identify the centre located closest to you to get the process completed. Moreover, you also have the option of applying online.

Having an Aadhaar Card is one of the key eligibility criteria for applying for financial instruments such as a housing loan. If you’re looking for one, then simply visit Bajaj Markets to browse through the various options available there and apply online from the comfort of your own home.