FSC Search – Telangaan FSC Search By Aadhaar Number – Apply, Status at epds.telangana.gov.in.

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies, along with the Government of Telangana state, has recently launched the Telangana FSC Search (Food Security Card) known as epds.telangana.gov.in in order to manage the Ration Card production and circulation across the Telangana State. With the help of this online portal, all the citizens who have applied for the Food Security Card can now check the status of their FSC Search without the need to visit Government Offices and Departments. The citizens will be able to check and download the Food Security Card (FSC) online from their homes by visiting the Official Portal and entering their Application Number and Aadhar Number along with other details.

Telangana Ration Card, also known as a Food Security Card (FSC), is a crucial document that enables eligible citizens to receive subsidized food, grains, and other essential commodities through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies has the authority to issue and distribute ration cards throughout Telangana state. The Ration Card also serves as an Identity Proof, and it is one of the most important documents that every financially wekaer household must have. All those citizens who come from an economically weaker family must have this document.

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Category FSC Search with Aadhaar No.

The Main objective behind this Telangana FSC Search is to empower all the citizens who belong to economically weaker sections os the state to get access to monthly commodities provided by the Government. With the help of this ration card, all the eligible households will get a monthly benefit of Food Grains, such as Rice, the quantity of which will depend on the number of members of the family. The Ration card enables citizens to avail government benefits and subsidies, and makes it easy for them to apply under Government initiatives online. The Ration card also acts as an Identity proof for all the citizens, and it is provided to capture all the financially wekaer citizens of India.

Name	Telangana FSC Search
Purpose	Provides subsidized food grains to eligible Telangana households via the Public Distribution System (PDS).
Authority	Telangana Civil Supplies Department.
Types	AAY (Poorest), AFSC (Low Income/Land), FSC (Others).
Benefits	Subsidized rice (6kg/person/month), other essentials, linkage to welfare schemes.
Eligibility	Telangana resident, meets income/asset criteria.
Application	Offline via MeeSeva/Praja Palana centers.
Online Access	ePDS portal (epds.telangana.gov.in) for status checks, e-KYC.
Portability	Part of “One Nation One Ration Card” (ONORC).

• Applicant must be a permanent resident of Telangana State.
• Applicant must not hold any existing FSC Card
• Applicants must belong to Economically Weaker Households.
• Newly Married Couples are eligible to apply.

• Rice
• Wheat
• Sugar
• Kerosene
• Puleses
• Edible Oils
• Iodized Salts
• LPG Connections
• Spices

• Access to subsidized food: FSC Cardholders can buy essential commodities, such as rice, wheat, and sugar, at highly reduced prices from Fair Price Shops.
• Monthly rice allotment: Eligible individuals receive 6 kg of fine rice every month.
• Proof of identity: The FSC serves as a valid government-issued document for identity and address verification.
• Gateway to other welfare schemes: Holding an FSC makes beneficiaries eligible for various other government welfare programs in the state.
• Nutritional support: The scheme includes special provisions for vulnerable groups, such as children and pregnant or lactating women, who receive nutritious meals or maternity benefits.
• Enhanced transparency: The use of Aadhaar linking and biometric authentication helps to eliminate fake or duplicate cards, ensuring that benefits reach only genuine recipients.

• Aadhar Card
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• Electricity bill
• Address Proof
• PAN Card
• Passport Size Photo

Tips for Success

• Keep your FSC Reference Number, Ration Card Number, or Old Ration Card Number handy.
• For assistance, visit a MeeSeva center or use the T-Ration app.
• Ensure eligibility: you must be a Telangana resident without an existing ration card.

• FSC reference number
• Ration card number
• Old ration card
• District Name

Step 1: Firstly, you have to visit the EPDS Telangana portal at https://epds.telangana.gov.in/FoodSecurityAct/, then log in.

Step 2: A new page open on the home page and you have click on the Reports → FSC Card Status Report (sometimes labeled “Check List” on third-party guides).

Step 3: You have chosen the district dropdown.choose your district to load the mandal/office options.

Step 5: pick your mandal or gram panchayat, then select your Village/FPS code to filter village-wise beneficiaries.

Step 6: You have click on the “Get Report” Option and search the 2025 FSC beneficiary list online.

Step 7: To save the list as a PDF, click the Download or PDF icon shown in the report header.

• You have visit the nearest ration shop.
• Carry original Aadhaar cards of all family members.
• Provide biometric verification (fingerprint authentication) at the shop.
• The ration card will be linked to Aadhaar and verified on the spot.
• You have your ration card successfully linking and you will receive a confirmation SMS

Step 1: All those applicants who want to search for the Application have to visit the Official FSC Website.

Step 2: Now you have to click on the FSC Search option located on Right side menu.

Step 3: Then you have to click on FSC Search option again.

Step 4: Now you have to choose your District from the menu.

Step 5: Now you have to choose and enter any of these documents (FSC Reference Number, Ration Card Number, or Old Ration Card Number, Aadhar Card Number (Easy search FSC with Aadhar).

Step 1: Applicants have to visit the Official EPDS Website.

Step 2: Now you have to click on the Food Security Card option.

Step 3: Here, you have to select the FSC Application Search option.

Step 4: Here you have to choose your Distrct again.

Step 5: Now you have to enter your MeeSeva/Application Number in the field.

Step 6: After entering the details you have to click on Search button.

Step 1: All those citizens who want to check the District Wise Beneficiary List option have to visit the Official EPDS Website at https://epds.telangana.gov.in/FoodSecurityAct/.

Step 2: Now, on the homepage, you have to click on the Reports → Allocation Reports → District Wise Allocation option.

Step 3: Then you have to click on District Wise Allocation under the reports section.

Step 4: Now you have to choose your Distrct for which you want to check the list.

Step 5: Now you have to click on Get Report option.

Step 6: To save the Beneficiary List Download you have to click on Save option.

Step 1: Applicants have to visit the Official EPDS Telangana Website.

Step 2: Now on the homepage, you have to click on the Reports option.

Step 3: Then you have to click on the Ration Card Reports option.

Step 4: Now you have to choose the FSC Card Status option

Step 5: You have to select your District from the Dropdown menu.

Step 6: Now you have to choose your Village by finding its Panchayat, Mandal etc.

Step 7: You can also enter the Village Code to filter the Data.

Step 8: Now the Village Wise Ration Card Beneficiary List, including AAY, PHH, APP categories and totals will be shown.

Step 9: To download the list you have to clcik on Save button.

• District Cards
• AAY (AFSC), PHH (FSC), and AAP (Total Units)
• AAY (AFSC), PHH (FSC), and AAP (Total)

• You must be a Telangana resident, and your Aadhaar should be linked to your Ration Card or application.
• If no details appear, verify your Aadhaar linkage or contact a MeeSeva Center.
• For issues, use the Grievance Redressal System on the portal.

Issue	Possible Cause	Solution
Server Errors	High traffic or temporary downtime	Retry during non-peak hours
Incorrect Entry	Wrong FSC or application number entered	Ensure correct FSC or application number
Application Rejected	Details mismatch or incomplete information	Check the reason and reapply through MeeSeva

• Address : Civil Supplies Bhavan, Somajiguda, Hyderabad – 500082
• Email : pmu_pm_cs@telangana.gov.in
• Helpline : 1967 or 1800-4250-0333