Introduced by the Government of India, The Aadhaar card initiative was undertaken to allot a unique number to every Indian citizen and Non Resident Indian. The Government of India has authorized UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) for the end-to-end management of issuing Aadhaar card. Aadhaar number can also be linked to services like mobile numbers, bank accounts, LPG, etc. BSNL being Indian Government owned Telecommunications Company offers services related to linking Aadhaar with BSNL number. However, as per November 2018, the linking process is not mandatory.
Linking Aadhaar to one BSNL number does not imply that multiple BSNL numbers owned by one individual gets automatically linked to his/her Aadhaar. Therefore, every BSNL mobile number has to be separately linked to his/her Aadhaar. The linking facility extends to prepaid as well as postpaid BSNL numbers.
This endeavor is a strategy to control the rapidly rising incidents of fraudulent practises like securing SIM cards against fake identity cards. You have to first register your BSNL number with UIDAI to proceed with the process for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number. If the BSNL mobile number that you have registered with Aadhaar differs from the number that you wish to link now, you have to update the new BSNL number with Aadhaar to be able to link it with this number.
There are 3 hassle-free and seamless methods through which you can link Aadhaar with BSNL number, as per your convenience. These are:
OTP (One Time Payment)
Offline
IVR (Interactive Voice Response)
Here is a detailed discussion of the process that you need to follow for each of these three to link Aadhaar with BSNL number.
If you prefer linking Aadhaar with BSNL number via OTP, here are the steps you need to follow:
Step 1: Call on the Toll Free number, 14546, from the BSNL mobile number that you wish to link to Aadhaar.
Step 2: The IVR will offer you two options – Indian citizen of India and NRI (Non Resident Indian). Select the one that is applicable to you.
Step 3: Select the option ‘1’ on your mobile phone to allow the customer service professional to verify whether your BSNL number has been linked with Aadhaar.
Step 4: Enter your Aadhaar number and Press the option ‘1’ on your mobile phone to confirm it.
Step 5: BSNL will generate an OTP that will be sent to the mobile number that you have called from
Step 6: Authorize the customer care professional attending to you to access your name, photo and Date of Birth from the database available with UIDAI.
Step 7: The IVR will call out the last 4 digits of your BSNL mobile number.
Step 8: If these four digits are the same as that of your BSNL mobile number, you need to enter the OTP received by you to confirm its accuracy.
Step 9: Press ‘0’ on your mobile phone, in case you do not have multiple BSNL mobile numbers that you wish to link to your Aadhaar. Or else, press the option ‘1’ to enable BSNL to proceed with the Aadhaar verification procedure.
Step 10: A message will be sent to your BSNL mobile to confirm that the procedure for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number has been successful.
Link Aadhaar with BSNL number offline through this simple process:
Step 1: Go to any BSNL store along with the self-attested copy of your Aadhaar card
Step 2: Mention your BSNL mobile number that you want to link to Aadhaar to the customer care professional
Step 3: An OTP will be generated by BSNL and forwarded to your mobile number that you have provided to the customer care executive attending to you
Step 4: Submit your biometric data
Step 5: Next, you will receive a confirmation message from BSNL
Step 6: Reply with a ‘Y’ on the same number from where you have received the confirmation message, as a part of the e-KYC procedure
Step 7: Linking Aadhaar with BSNL number will be successfully completed within a day
Let’s discuss the process for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number through OTP:
Step 1: Call on the Toll Free number, 14546, from the BSNL mobile number that you wish to link to Aadhaar.
Step 2: As per the IVR’S instructions, select the ‘Link Aadhaar with BSNL number’ option.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number twice, again as per the instructions of the IVR, to confirm its accuracy.
Step 4: A confirmation message will be sent to your BSNL mobile number from which you have called.
Step 5: After your request has been verified by Aadhaar, you will receive a confirmation message on your BSNL number informing you about the successful completion of linking Aadhaar with BSNL number.
Here are the 5 options for fast and seamless reverification for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number:
Online - You can go to BSNL’s official website for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number.
Offline - For linking Aadhaar with BSNL number, visit any BSNL store and give information to the customer care professional attending you to guide you with the procedure for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number.
OTP – Call the Toll Free number for assistance regarding linking Aadhaar with BSNL number via OTP.
IVR – For linking Aadhaar with BSNL number through the IVR method, you have to call the Toll Free number to enable the IVR to help you with the process step by step.
Doorstep services – The doorstep facility for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number has been made mandatory for senior citizens and specially-abled individuals by the Government of India. This service includes linking Aadhaar with BSNL number.
Fee Involved in Linking Aadhaar with BSNL Number
Linking Aadhaar with BSNL number is fast, smooth and streamlined. However, it is free of cost.
How can I link my BSNL number with Aadhaar?
You can link Aadhaar with BSNL number via any of these methods, as per your preference:
Offline by visiting any BSNL store
Online via BSNL mobile application or official website
OTP authentication
IVR by calling the Toll free number from BSNL mobile number
Doorstep facilities for senior citizens and specially-abled citizens
How can I update my Aadhaar number in BSNL?
Here are the options by which you can update your Aadhaar number in BSNL:
Offline by visiting any BSNL store
Online via BSNL mobile application or official website
OTP authentication
IVR by calling the Toll Number from BSNL mobile number
Doorstep facilities for senior citizens and specially-abled citizens
Is it mandatory to carry my mobile phone to the BSNL store for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number?
Yes, it is necessary to take your mobile phone when you visit a BSNL store for the purpose of linking Aadhaar with BSNL number. You will receive an OTP on the BSNL mobile number that you have given to the customer care professional attending you. You will then have to mention the OTP to the executive as a part of the process for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number.
I prefer using my BSNL SIM for data connection. Is it mandatory for me to link Aadhaar with the BSNL SIM?
Presently, as per November 2018, linking Aadhaar with BSNL number is not mandatory.
I have multiple BSNL numbers. Do I have to link each of the numbers separately?
Yes, you have to link each of your BSNL numbers separately with Aadhaar. Linking one BSNL number to Aadhaar does not imply that all your BSNL mobile numbers have been linked to Aadhaar.
How do I confirm that my Aadhaar number has been registered with BSNL?
You can avail any of these 3 methods to confirm the successful linking of Aadhaar with BSNL number:
Call 14546 (Toll Free number) for confirmation.
Call the Toll Free number from the BSNL mobile number that you wish to link with Aadhaar. If your BSNL number has already been linked with Aadhaar, the IVR will call out the last 4 digits of the mobile number. If case your BSNL number is yet to be linked, the IVR will guide you with the step-by-step process for linking Aadhaar with BSNL number.
Visit any BSNL store with a self-attested copy of your Aadhaar, so that the customer service executive can verify and confirm the successful linking of Aadhaar with BSNL number.
