CSC Full Form

CSC Full Form


Introduction

Common Services Centers (CSC) provide a platform providing the feature of multiple transactions in one geographical location. These centers have been set up with the objective of providing facilities for delivering e-services by the government to the areas where the availability of the internet and computers is minimal.

CSC Services Offered

The CSCs provide high quality and cost-effective video, voice and data content and services, in the areas of e-governance, education, health, telemedicine, entertainment as well as other private services. A highlight of the CSCs is that it offered web-enabled e-governance services in rural areas, including application forms, certificates, and utility payments such as electricity, telephone and water bills. In addition to the universe of G2C services, a wide variety of content and services that are offered are:

  • Agriculture Services (Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Veterinary)
  • Education & Training Services (School, College, Vocational Education, Employment, etc.)
  • Health Services (Telemedicine, Health Check-ups, Medicines)
  • Rural Banking & Insurance Services (Micro-credit, Loans, Insurance)
  • Entertainment Services (Movies, Television)
  • Utility Services (Bill Payments, Online bookings)
  • Commercial Services (DTP, Printing, Internet Browsing, Village level BPO).

Eligibility to Participate in CSC Scheme

  • Applicant should be a village youth above 18 years of age
  • Applicant must have passed the 10th level examination from a recognized board as minimum level of educational qualification.
  • Applicant should be fluent in reading and writing the local dialect and should also have basic knowledge of English language
  • Prior Knowledge in basic computer skills would be advantage
  • Applicant should be motivated enough to be the prime driver of social change and disperse his or her duties with utmost dedication
  • Should have a valid VID (Virtual ID) and PAN

 

How to Apply for a Common Service Centre?

The following steps should be followed to apply for a common service centre:

  • Go to the official website of the common service centre.
  • Then click on the “Interested to become a CSC” option from the useful links section.
  • Click on the register here option.
  • Enter the Aadhar number in the respective box.
  • Choose the authentication option from the list.
  • Click on proceed and click the generate OTP option.
  • Upload the respective centre’s image
  • Click on SUBMIT option to complete the registration process.