🪪 PAN Card 2026 — 3 Ways to Apply
PAN (Permanent Account Number) is a 10-digit alphanumeric identity issued by the Income Tax Department. It is mandatory for filing income tax, opening bank accounts, making high-value transactions, and many other financial activities. In 2026, you can get PAN in 3 ways:
Instant e-PAN via Aadhaar — 10 Minutes, Zero Cost
Income Tax portal visit చేయండి. "Quick Links" section లో "Instant e-PAN" click చేయండి. "Get New e-PAN" select చేయండి.
12-digit Aadhaar number enter చేయండి. Terms & Conditions accept చేయండి. Registered mobile కి OTP వస్తుంది.
OTP enter చేయండి. Aadhaar నుండి details automatically fetch అవుతాయి — Name, DOB, Address, Photo. Confirm చేయండి.
Submit చేసిన వెంటనే e-PAN PDF generate అవుతుంది. Download చేయండి — completely free! Physical PAN card కావాలంటే NSDL/UTIITSL ద్వారా ₹50 pay చేసి order చేయవచ్చు.
PAN Card via NSDL — Physical Card (₹107)
onlineservices.nsdl.com visit చేయండి → "PAN" → "Apply Online" → Form 49A (Indian citizens) select చేయండి
Personal details, contact details, Aadhaar details fill చేయండి. Address proof, identity proof, DOB proof upload చేయండి
Fee: Indian address — ₹107 (₹93 + ₹18 GST). Foreign address — ₹1,017. Net banking / Credit card / Debit card / UPI తో pay చేయండి
Acknowledgement number note చేసుకోండి. Physical PAN card 15 working days లో address కి delivered అవుతుంది
📄 PAN Card — Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card 🔥
- Voter ID Card
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Ration Card with Photo
- Aadhaar Card 🔥
- Voter ID Card
- Passport
- Bank Passbook / Statement
- Utility Bill (3 months)
- Aadhaar Card 🔥
- Birth Certificate
- 10th Marksheet
- Passport
- School Leaving Certificate
💡 Instant e-PAN కి Documents అక్కరలేదు! Aadhaar number + registered mobile OTP మాత్రమే అవసరం. Details automatically Aadhaar నుండి fetch అవుతాయి — completely paperless!
PAN Card Application Status Check
tin.tin.nsdl.com → "Know Status of PAN/TAN Application" → Enter acknowledgement number
Check NSDL Statusincometax.gov.in → "Instant e-PAN" → "Check Status/Download PAN" → Enter Aadhaar number
Check e-PAN Status⚠️ Note: BeInCareer is not affiliated with Income Tax Department, NSDL, or UTIITSL. Fees and process may change. Always verify at incometax.gov.in or onlineservices.nsdl.com.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — PAN Card 2026
Instant e-PAN కి Aadhaar registered mobile number mandatory గా ఉంటుందా?
Yes. Instant e-PAN requires OTP on Aadhaar-registered mobile number. If mobile is not registered with Aadhaar, first update mobile at Aadhaar Enrolment Centre, then apply for e-PAN. Alternatively, use NSDL or UTIITSL physical PAN application which does not require Aadhaar OTP.
e-PAN vs Physical PAN — ఏమి తేడా ఉంది?
e-PAN is a digitally signed PDF version of PAN card — legally valid for all purposes including bank account opening, ITR filing, and KYC. Physical PAN is the laminated card delivered by post. e-PAN is free and instant (10 minutes) while physical PAN costs ₹107 and takes 15 days. For most digital purposes, e-PAN works perfectly.
PAN card lost అయితే duplicate PAN ఎలా apply చేయాలి?
For duplicate PAN card, visit onlineservices.nsdl.com → "Reprint of PAN Card" → Enter existing PAN number and Aadhaar → Pay ₹50 → Physical card delivered in 15 days. Alternatively, download e-PAN free from incometax.gov.in anytime using your Aadhaar number.
PAN card లో name correction ఎలా చేయాలి?
For PAN card corrections (name, DOB, address), visit onlineservices.nsdl.com → "Changes/Correction in PAN Data" → Select correction type → Upload supporting documents → Pay ₹107 → Updated PAN card delivered in 15 days.
Two PAN cards ఉంటే ఏమవుతుంది?
Having two PAN cards is a serious offence under Section 272B of the Income Tax Act attracting a penalty of ₹10,000. If you accidentally have two PANs, surrender the duplicate one immediately at your jurisdictional Assessing Officer or through the NSDL portal. Always check if you already have a PAN before applying for a new one.
Disclaimer: For official PAN card services visit incometax.gov.in or onlineservices.nsdl.com. BeInCareer is not affiliated with Income Tax Department.
