Karnataka’s Gruha Jyothi scheme gives eligible households free electricity, but your benefit can stop if your connection details are wrong or your verification is pending. The government’s verification of existing beneficiaries is still on, and the latest reported deadline is October 31, 2026. This guide covers eligibility, how to apply, how to check your status and what to do if you’ve moved or missed the verification visit.
What Is the Gruha Jyothi Scheme in Karnataka?
Gruha Jyothi is a Karnataka government scheme that gives eligible domestic electricity consumers free electricity every month, up to a maximum of 200 units. It was launched in 2023 to help households manage their electricity expenses.
You may see the term “Gruha Jyothi 2.0” in news reports. It refers to the 2026 verification of existing beneficiaries and is not a new subsidy. The scheme was launched in 2023 to help households manage their electricity expenses.
It is available to eligible homeowners and tenants with domestic electricity connections. However, the benefit is linked to the electricity connection and the applicable scheme conditions, not simply to owning or renting a house.
How Does the Gruha Jyothi Scheme Work?
Your free units are based on your 2022-23 average monthly use, plus 10%, up to a maximum of 200 units. If your average was below 90 units, 10 units are added instead.
2022-23 average use | Free units | Why |
50 units | 60 units | Below 90, so +10 units |
100 units | 110 units | +10% |
150 units | 165 units | +10% |
190 units | 200 units | Capped at 200 |
These examples are illustrative. Your actual entitlement depends on your recorded consumption, applicable scheme rules and the details shown on your electricity bill.
The important point is that 200 units is the maximum limit, not the guaranteed free-unit entitlement for every household.
Check your eligible units before assuming that your entire monthly consumption will be free.
Who Is Eligible for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme?
Before applying, check whether your household meets the scheme's requirements.
You can apply if:
Your connection is a domestic one (a home, not a shop or office)
You live in Karnataka
Your Aadhaar details are ready for the application
Your application matches the account on your electricity bill
Tenants can apply too, even if the meter is in the landlord’s name. Commercial and industrial connections are not covered.
How to Apply for the Gruha Jyothi Scheme Online?
Keep your Aadhaar and your latest electricity bill ready, then follow these steps:
Go to the Seva Sindhu portal [Seva Sindhu porta].
Open the Gruha Jyothi service
Enter your account ID from your bill.
Fill in the applicant and Aadhaar details.
Submit the form and save your acknowledgement number.
If you can’t complete this online, visit a Bangalore One, Karnataka One or Grama One centre for help.
Important: Applying for the scheme and verifying an existing beneficiary are two separate processes. Make sure you follow the one that fits your situation.
What Documents Are Required for Gruha Jyothi?
The documents you need depend on whether you are submitting a new application or completing the current verification exercise.
For a new application, keep the following information ready.
Document or detail | Why it is needed |
Aadhaar card | Applicant identification |
Electricity bill | Electricity connection details |
Consumer ID, Account ID or RR number | Identifies the electricity connection |
Mobile number | Application updates and authentication, where required |
Rental agreement | Helps establish tenancy, where applicable |
During the 2026 verification exercise, officials may also request a passport-size photograph, voter ID, PAN card, ration card, category-related details and other information specified under the verification process.
Keep the documents relevant to your situation ready. The exact requirements may differ depending on whether you are a homeowner, tenant or an existing beneficiary whose details need to be updated.
How to Check Gruha Jyothi Application Status Online?
If you have already applied, you do not need to submit another application immediately just because you have not received an update.
First, check the status of your existing application.
Here is how to check your Gruha Jyothi application status:
Open the official Seva Sindhu portal.
Find the Gruha Jyothi application status service.
Enter the application reference number or other details requested by the portal.
Submit the information.
Check the status displayed on the screen.
Depending on the available service, you may need your application ID or electricity account details.
If your application is pending, check whether any additional information is required. If it has been rejected, review the reason and contact your electricity supply company for guidance.
You can also contact the relevant electricity supply company if the portal does not provide enough information to resolve the issue.
What Is Gruha Jyothi Verification in 2026?
Since July 1, 2026, electricity staff have been visiting homes to check that existing beneficiaries still live at their registered connection. This helps remove records of people who have moved out or passed away, so the benefit reaches eligible households.
Officials may check your identity, connection details, who is living in the house, and your rental papers if you are a tenant.
Stay safe: Ask for an official ID before answering questions. Never share an OTP or pay anyone for verification. Show your originals but keep them with you.
What Is the Latest Gruha Jyothi Verification Deadline?
The verification deadline was first August 31, then September 30, and has now been reported as extended to October 31, 2026. This applies to verifying existing beneficiaries, not to new applications.
How to Delink or Cancel Gruha Jyothi Online?
Delink only if you have moved or the connection is no longer yours. If a detail is just wrong, ask for a correction instead.
To delink, open the delinking service on Seva Sindhu, enter your Aadhaar and connection details, complete authentication, submit, and save the acknowledgement. Delinking removes the scheme registration only. It does not cancel your electricity connection.
Not sure whether to delink or correct? Call BESCOM on 1912 before you submit.
What Happens If You Move to a New House?
Your benefit does not transfer automatically when you move. Do this:
Delink your old connection.
Apply fresh for your new connection.
Keep your new rental agreement and account ID ready.
If the new meter is in your landlord’s name, ask BESCOM what documents you need to register as the beneficiary.
What Happens If You Miss the Verification Visit?
Missing the visit does not cancel your benefit. Check for an SMS about the visit, then call BESCOM on 1912 or visit your sub-divisional office. Carry your Aadhaar, latest bill, and rental agreement if you rent. Confirm the latest instructions for your connection instead of relying only on the reported deadline.
The reported extension to October 31, 2026, provides additional time for the ongoing verification exercise. However, you should confirm the latest instructions for your electricity connection rather than relying only on the reported deadline.
What Should You Do If Your Gruha Jyothi Details Are Incorrect?
If something on your registration is wrong:
Check your latest bill for the correct account details.
Spot the detail that doesn’t match, such as the account number or beneficiary name.
Ask BESCOM or use the correction service on Seva Sindhu, and keep the reference number.
Do not submit another application without first checking the status of the existing registration. Duplicate or conflicting details may make it harder to resolve the issue.
If your benefit has stopped or your bill appears incorrect, ask the electricity supply company to check your eligibility and registration status.
Checklist before October 31
The account ID on your registration matches your bill
Your rental agreement is ready if you rent
Your acknowledgement number is saved
You have confirmed your verification status with BESCOM
What does alldoors suggest?
If you are a homeowner or tenant in Bengaluru, keep your electricity connection details and occupancy documents updated.
This becomes particularly important when you move houses, change tenants or transfer ownership of a property.
Before completing your Gruha Jyothi registration or verification, check the following:
Your electricity account details are correct.
The registered beneficiary matches the applicable scheme records.
Your Aadhaar and other requested details are accurate.
Your rental agreement is available if you live in a rented property.
You have saved your application acknowledgement.
You have completed any pending verification or correction.
If an electricity official visits your property, ask for identification before sharing information. Keep your original documents with you and show them for verification rather than handing them over unnecessarily.
If you have not completed the current verification exercise, contact the relevant electricity supply company promptly and confirm the process applicable to your connection.
