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Disability Certificate & UDID Card (Unique Disability ID)
What It Is:
A statutory medical and civil certificate issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, certifying the nature and percentage of benchmark disability, complemented by the national UDID smart card.
District Hospital / Office of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / Medical Superintendent.
Medical Board constituted by District Health Authorities & Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
Swavlamban Portal (Unique Disability ID / UDID)
Official Purpose & Who Generally Needs It
Universal single-window document for availing disability welfare benefits: travel concessions in Indian Railways, bus transport subsidies, reservation in education and government jobs, assistive devices, and disability pensions.
- Persons with benchmark disabilities (40% or more) as evaluated across 21 notified disability categories under the RPwD Act
- Beneficiaries applying for assistive aids and equipment under ADIP scheme
- Candidates availing reservation in government competitive examinations and higher education
Common Supporting Documents Required
General statutory proofs accepted across state and central application gateways.
- Prior medical assessment reports from government hospitals
- Diagnostic test results (audiometry, vision test, IQ assessment, orthopedic X-rays)
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID Card
- Ration Card
- Passport-size photographs showing disability condition
General Application & Issuance Process
Standard operational workflow for obtaining Disability Certificate & UDID Card (Unique Disability ID) via designated channels.
Online Registration on Swavlamban Portal
Register on swavlambanportal.gov.in and fill out personal, address, and disability category details.
Upload Photograph & Medical Documents
Upload a passport photo, identity proof, address proof, and any existing medical assessment records.
Clinical Assessment by District Medical Board
Visit the designated district hospital on the scheduled date for physical examination by specialist doctors.
Percentage Assessment & Board Recommendation
The Medical Board assesses the disability percentage according to government gazette guidelines.
Issuance of e-Certificate & UDID Card
Download the digital Disability Certificate immediately; a permanent plastic UDID card with QR code is sent by post.
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Related Government Departments & Ministries
All DepartmentsMinistry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJE)
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is responsible for welfare, social justice, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized sections of society, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Senior Citizens, and Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan).
View Department Profile →MinistriesMinistry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is responsible for public health policy, disease prevention and control, food and drug safety standards, medical education standards, and family welfare programs across India.
View Department Profile →Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Clarifications
Q: What is the minimum percentage of disability required for government reservation?
Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, a person with a 'benchmark disability' certified at 40% or more is eligible for reservations in education, employment, and major state welfare schemes.
Q: Does the UDID card eliminate the need to carry medical board papers?
Yes. The UDID card is a pan-India recognized smart card that contains all disability and medical information digitally, eliminating the need to carry physical files and certificates.