How to Link EB with Aadhaar

Linking your EB connection with Aadhaar is fast and helps you get subsidies. In this guide you’ll learn how to link EB with Aadhaar simply and start enjoying benefits.

Why link your EB connection with Aadhaar?
When you link your electricity service number (EB) with your Aadhaar, you make sure the subsidy or benefit is correctly credited. For example in Tamil Nadu, the first 100 units of power may be free for those linked.

What you’ll need before you begin :

• Service connection number from your electricity bill
• Mobile number registered with your Aadhaar
• Aadhaar number (12 digits) with details matching the bill
• Your choice of status (owner, tenant, etc) from the dropdown as on the portal
• Internet access or visit the local electricity office if offline

Step-by-step linking process:

1. Visit the official website of your state electricity board (for example the portal of the board in your region).
2. Click on “Online Services” → “Aadhaar – Link your service connection number”.
3. Enter the service number, mobile number, and captcha.
4. The system may show your name and address. Then pick the correct option (owner/tenant).
5. Input your Aadhaar number and click “Send OTP”. Enter the OTP from your mobile and submit.
6. You’ll receive a confirmation SMS or you can check status later under “Bill Status” or “Aadhaar link status”.

Here’s a real-life example:
Mr. Rao had a rural EB connection but his mobile number wasn’t registered with his Aadhaar. When he tried linking, the OTP didn’t come. He went to his local office, updated the mobile number with Aadhaar (takes about 20 mins), and then completed the steps above successfully. After that his subsidy got applied next month.

Quick bullets to avoid mistakes:

• Make sure service number is correct (no typos).
• Use the mobile number that’s linked with Aadhaar.
• Pick the right “owner/tenant” option.
• Wait 24-48 hrs and check link status.
• If online fails, visit the sub-division office with Aadhaar copy and connection bill.