Last updated: 29 July 2026
Quick Answer: Register free on the Seva Sindhu Guarantee portal using your electricity RR (Revenue Register)/account number and Aadhaar. Gruha Jyothi gives Karnataka households up to 200 free units of electricity each month. Your monthly entitlement is your average past consumption plus 10%, capped at 200 units.
To register for the Gruha Jyothi free electricity scheme in Karnataka, log onto the Seva Sindhu Guarantee portal set up by the Karnataka government. You provide your electricity meter's RR (Revenue Register) number or account number along with your Aadhaar number, only once. There is no charge to register. Your Electricity Supply Company (ESCOM), such as BESCOM (Bangalore Electricity Supply Company), then verifies your details. Your bill is adjusted to your monthly consumption up to the free limit plus 10 percent, capped at 200 units.
Jaagruk Bharat is a private assistance center simplifying the procedures in easy language. We do not collect nor provide any information or services. All transactions are done via the Seva Sindhu portal set up by the Karnataka government.
Gruha Jyothi Scheme at a Glance
| Detail | What it means |
|---|---|
| Benefit | Up to 200 free units of electricity per month |
| Portal | Seva Sindhu Guarantee (Government of Karnataka) |
| Eligibility | Karnataka households with a domestic electricity connection |
| Fee | Free, no application fee |
| Cap rule | Average monthly usage + 10%, limited to 200 units |
Latest Update (as of July 2026)
The Karnataka Energy Department kicked off a verification process for Gruha Jyothi beneficiaries on July 1, 2026, to verify consumer data and weed out duplicates or ineligible claims. Be prepared with your electricity bill and Aadhaar card in case an inspector comes to your house. Please keep in mind that even though the scheme's main benefit of free units of electricity is the same, the verification process is aimed at cleansing the list of beneficiaries, and hence there will be no cut in funding.
How Do I Register for Gruha Jyothi on Seva Sindhu?
Registering on the Seva Sindhu Guarantee site is a quick and straightforward process. In the forthcoming steps, the applicants can learn about the process of registration.
- Open the official Seva Sindhu Guarantee schemes portal run by the Government of Karnataka.
- Select the Gruha Jyothi scheme and choose your ESCOM (for example, BESCOM for the Bengaluru area).
- Enter your electricity RR (Revenue Register) number or account number exactly as printed on your bill.
- Enter the Aadhaar number linked to the household and verify it through the one-time password sent to the registered mobile number.
- Confirm whether you are the owner or a tenant, review the auto-filled consumer details, and submit.
Is There Any Fee or Offline Option?
No fees are required for the registration process. If you are unable to register online, you can opt for registration services at Karnataka One, Bangalore One, or Grama One service centers at no cost. The same portal works for other services too, such as the Karnataka Senior Citizen Card, which means you should already have experience with it.
Who Is Eligible for the 200 Free Units?
Any household that has access to electric supply services can make application to avail of this program but the income of the applicant is not of importance in this regard. Whether or not whoever owns the household qualifies is immaterial as only the connection in question determines eligibility.
- Owners and tenants both qualify. A tenant can apply even when the meter stays in the landlord's name, usually by adding a rental agreement.
- One connection per household. The benefit applies to a single domestic connection used as the primary residence, not to multiple or commercial meters.
- Domestic use only. Commercial and industrial connections are outside the scheme.
What Other Karnataka Schemes Are Related?
In association with other guarantee programs of the state, Karnataka Gruha Jyothi is one of Karnataka's five guarantee schemes. You can also look into the Yuva Nidhi unemployment allowance, which targets the youth of the state.
Which Documents and Numbers Do I Need?
It only requires a few important items; however, it is critical that this information conforms with the information on the electricity records. The list below shows all items along with how and why these items will be helpful.
| Document / number | Purpose |
|---|---|
| RR (Revenue Register) or account number | Identifies your exact electricity connection with the ESCOM |
| Aadhaar number | Links the benefit to the household and enables verification |
| Registered mobile number | Receives the one-time password to confirm your application |
| Latest electricity bill | Confirms consumer ID and average consumption |
| Rental agreement (tenants only) | Establishes residence when the meter is in the owner's name |
What Proof of Residence Helps?
The Karnataka domicile certificate serves as legal proof of residence and is useful when you apply for other documents and certificates.
How Are My Free Units Calculated Each Month?
The number of free units is not the same for everyone. First of all, the government collects the data on average monthly consumption for households based on historical statistics. Then 10% is added to this figure to calculate the total amount of free units.
What Does the Calculation Look Like?
That being said, if you consume 150 units per month, this means you will get a free allowance of around 165 units (150+ 10 percent). If the calculated allowance exceeds 200, it will be restricted to 200 units. Consumption within this limit will be charged at the zero billing rate, while anything above this amount will be billed at the standard tariff by the ESCOM.
How Do I Check My Gruha Jyothi Application Status?
You can check the status of your application on the Seva Sindhu Guarantee website or on your next electricity bill. As soon as the application is confirmed, it will appear as either zero or a negative figure on your electricity bill sent out by your distributor. Notifications about the scheme are sent out by the Karnataka department of energy and the consumer account with BESCOM or the respective ESCOM will indicate the benefit of the adjustment after your application is processed. If after one billing cycle, you still can't see the adjustment registered on your bill, check again if you entered your RR/account number and Aadhaar correctly.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying
A few small errors delay most Gruha Jyothi applications. Watch for these before you submit.
- Mismatched RR/account number. Copy the RR (Revenue Register) or account number exactly as printed on your latest bill; a single wrong digit routes your request to the wrong connection.
- Aadhaar not linked to the connection. If your Aadhaar is not linked to the electricity account, verification can fail, so confirm the link first.
- Applying on look-alike sites. Only the Government of Karnataka's Seva Sindhu Guarantee portal is official; sites asking for a fee are not genuine.
- Ignoring the verification drive. Keep your bill and Aadhaar ready during the July 2026 door-to-door drive so your benefit is not paused.
