How to make a payment on Bharatkosh, step by step
- Go to bharatkosh.gov.in and select Payment to GoI or Quick Payment, depending on whether you have an account.
- Choose the Depositor type: Individual, Corporate, Government Employee, or PAO/DDO.
- Search and select the correct purpose. This auto-fills the PAO and DDO fields.
- Enter Depositor Category, amount and payment period, then move to Depositor Details.
- Pick a payment mode: Net Banking, Debit or Credit Card, or UPI through the SBI ePay aggregator online, or NEFT, RTGS or SWIFT offline, which requires prior NEFT registration.
- Complete the payment and download the GAR-6 receipt from the success page immediately.
How to track your Bharatkosh payment status
- On the Bharatkosh homepage, click Track Your Payment.
- Registered users log in directly. Others click Verify Mobile Number, enter the mobile number used at payment plus the security code, and request an OTP.
- Enter the 6-digit OTP to reach the Track Your Payment table, listing every transaction against that mobile number.
- Click the Transaction Reference Number to open full details in a pop-up window.
- From that pop-up, download the GAR-6 receipt, GAR-7 challan and Letter of Thanks for that specific transaction.
What to do when a payment fails but money is left in your account
Do not re-initiate the payment for the same purpose. According to the portal's own user guide, the amount is still credited to the government account even after a failure page is shown, and the status usually settles the next day. Check status through Track Your Payment before assuming the money is lost, and contact Bharatkosh support only if the transaction genuinely does not appear after 24 to 48 hours.
Registration: when you actually need it
| Situation | Registration needed? |
|---|---|
| One-off fee or donation payment via card, UPI or net banking | No, pay as a non-registered user |
| Repeat payments to the same department | Optional but convenient, saves re-entering details each time |
| NEFT or RTGS-based payment | Yes, mandatory NEFT-based user registration |
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of payments does Bharatkosh handle?
Only non-tax receipts: government fees, penalties, licence charges, donations like Swachh Bharat Kosh, and similar dues to central ministries. Taxes use their own portals.
Do I need to register before paying on Bharatkosh?
No, for most one-time payments you can pay as a non-registered user. Registration is mainly needed for NEFT or RTGS payments, or if you pay frequently.
My payment failed but the amount was debited. What do I do?
Do not repeat the payment for the same purpose. The amount is still credited to the government account. Confirm the next day using Track Your Payment.
How do I download my Bharatkosh receipt later?
Use Track Your Payment with your registered mobile and OTP, click the transaction, and download the GAR-6 receipt from the pop-up.
Is Bharatkosh down right now?
The portal operator has scheduled a technical upgradation window from 7 August to 28 September 2026. Check the official notice on bharatkosh.gov.in before assuming a payment error.
What are PAO and DDO on the Bharatkosh form?
PAO is the Pay and Accounts Office and DDO is the Drawing and Disbursing Officer of the department receiving your payment. Both auto-fill once you select the correct Purpose.
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