Disability Certificate India
State-wise Application Guide & UDID Card 2026
A disability certificate is a government-issued document certifying the nature and percentage of a person's disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act 2016. It is required to obtain the UDID (Unique Disability ID) card, access 3% reservation in government jobs, 50% rail concession, income tax deductions, and various state welfare schemes. Select your state below for a complete step-by-step guide.
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โฟWhat is a Disability Certificate and the UDID Card?
A disability certificate is an official government document issued by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Civil Surgeon, or a designated government hospital Medical Board, certifying the type and percentage of a person's disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. A minimum of 40% disability is required to qualify for most government benefits.
The UDID (Unique Disability Identity) card โ also known as the Swavlamban Card โ is a national unified identity card for persons with disabilities, issued through the central portal swavlambancard.gov.in by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD). It carries a unique 18-digit number and QR code that consolidates the person's disability information, identity, and entitlements in a single card.
Together, the disability certificate and UDID card are required for: 3% reservation in central and state government jobs, 50% concession on rail travel, income tax deduction of โน75,000โโน1,25,000 under Sections 80U and 80DD, free bus pass in many states, fee waiver in educational institutions, assistive device assistance under ADIP scheme, and access to various state-level disability welfare programmes.
๐ฏKey Benefits of Disability Certificate & UDID Card
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Disclaimer: NagrikIQ is an informational platform and is not affiliated with any government department. Information provided is for guidance only. Always verify details on the official government portal before taking action. For disability certificate and UDID card, the authoritative source is swavlambancard.gov.in.