How to get HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka?

Article 371 J provides for quota in public employment through local cadres and reservations in education and vocational training institutions for those who belong to the Hyderabad-Karnataka region by birth or by domicile.  The Hyderabad-Karnataka region comprises the districts of Bellary, Bidar, Gulbarga, Yadgir, Raichur, and Koppal.

Eligibility Criteria for HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate

Following are the eligibility for HK region residence and eligibility certificate in Karnataka.

1. If he is born in local area, or either of his parents was born in that region before 1.1.2013, or either of his parents ordinarily lived in the local area for more than ten years prior to 1.1.2013 and had their name either in the electoral list or ration card; or owned any immovable property on or before 1.1.2013 in the local area; or 

2. In cases where a minimum educational qualification has been prescribed for admission,-

   (i) If he has studied in an educational institution or educational institutions in such local area for a period of not less than Ten consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination; or

   (ii) Where during the whole or any part of the Ten consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which he appeared or as the case may be, first appeared for the relevant qualifying examination he has not studied in any educational institution, if he has resided in that local area for a period of not less than Ten year immediately preceding the date of commencement of the qualifying examination in which he appeared or as the case may be, first appeared; or

   (iii) Where either of his parents has studied in an Educational Institution in such Local area for a period of Ten consecutive academic years.

3. In cases where no minimum educational qualification has been prescribed for admission, if he or either of his parents has resided in that local area for a period of not less than Ten years immediately preceding the date on which the seat is notified for admission; and

4. A woman (from outside Hyderabad-Karnataka region) who marries a local person also becomes eligible for the benefits.

Documents Required for HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate

Following documents are required for HK region residence and eligibility certificate in Karnataka.

• An affidavit from the court stating that the applicant is a resident of the Hyderabad –Karnataka region

• Driving License

• PAN

• Birth certificate

• Voter ID

• Passport

• Aadhaar

How to apply online for HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka?

You can apply online for a HK Region Residence and Eligibility certificate in Karnataka through 2 websites.

1. Nadakacheri

2. Seva Sindhu

We will discuss the process to apply online for HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka through these two platforms here.

How to apply online for HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka through the Nadakacheri website?

Follow the below steps to obtain HK region residence and eligibility certificate online in Karnataka.

• Go to Nadakacheri home page.

• Click on “Online Application”.

• Click on"Apply Online".

• Enter the mobile number.

• Click on "Get OTP" to receive OTP on your mobile number.

• Click on ‘New Request’.

• Select ‘HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate’.

• Choose the language of the certificate -English or Kannada.

• Enter user details.

• Select the Mode of Delivery, as Nadakacheri or Registered Post.

• Upload the required documents for the HK region residence and eligibility certificate.

• Click on ‘Save’.

• Click on ‘Online Payment’.

• Select the Card payment and Card type.

• Click on ‘Make Payment’.

• After successful payment, ACK no. will appear in concerned Nadakacheri’s for further process of application. The final certificate will be obtained from the concerned Nadakacheri center.

How to apply online for HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka through the Seva Sindhu portal?

Follow the below steps to obtain HK Region Residence and Eligibility certificate online in Karnataka.

• Go to Seva Sindhu portal

• Click on “Department services”.

• Search "HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate".

• Click on HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate.

• Click on "Apply Online".

• If you are a new user you can register in the Seva Sindhu portal. If you are an existing user, log in with your mobile number.

• Click on “GET OTP”

• Choose the language of the certificate- English or Kannada.

• Enter user details.

• Click on the "I agree" checkbox and fill the Captcha code as given and submit.

• Attach the required documents and save them.

• Saved Documents will be displayed.

• Click on e-sign and proceed.

• The E-Sign page will be displayed. Fill Aadhaar number to get OTP and proceed to payment.

• Click on make payment and proceed.

• After Payment is Successful, Sakala acknowledgement will be generated

Track Status of HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka through Nadakacheri website

Follow the below steps to track the status of the HK Region Residence and Eligibility certificates in Karnataka.

• Visit Nadakacheri website.

• Click on "Online Application".

• Click on"Application Status".

• Enter the Application type and Application number.

• Click on "Get Status" to know the status of your application.

Track Status of HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka through Seva Sindhu portal

Follow the below steps to track the status of the HK Region Residence and Eligibility certificate in Karnataka through the Seva Sindhu portal.

• Visit Seva Sindhu portal.

• Click on "Track your Application Status"

• Enter the Application Number

• Status of Application will be displayed.

Download HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka

Follow the below steps to download HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate in Karnataka.

• Go to Nadakacheri's home page.

• Click on “Online Application”. 

• Click on "Apply Online".

• Login by entering the mobile number.

• Under Print tab, select Print option to download your HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate by entering acknowledgment number

Fees Required for HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate

The application fee for the HR region residence and eligibility certificate in Karnataka is INR 40.

Time Required to get HK Region Residence and Eligibility Certificate

The time required for HK region residence and eligibility certificate in Karnataka is a minimum of 30 days.

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

1. List Of Online Services Delivered Through Nadakacheri
2. Nadakacheri User Manual