What You Need for the ASOC Exam

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WPC ASOC exam

Five things to sort out before you apply for the Amateur Station Operator’s Certificate in India.

1

Check eligibility

You must be a citizen of India and at least 12 years old. The 2024 rules do not set an upper age limit.

2

Keep a photo ID ready

The DoT page asks for a photo ID card along with the application. Keep a clear scan or photo of it.

3

Apply on the Saral Sanchar portal

Register on the Saral Sanchar portal as an individual, open the Amateur/HAM service, fill in the application and upload the requested documents.

Pay the examination fee shown on the portal. It has changed before, so trust the portal over any older chart.

4

Choose your grade and know the pass mark

ASOC (Restricted): theory and regulations, no Morse.

ASOC (General): the same plus Morse code sending and receiving.

You need at least 40% of the total marks for the grade you apply for.

5

After you pass: certificate fee

Both grades: Rs.1,000 for a 20-year certificate, or Rs.2,000 for a lifetime one.

Complete the certificate step and payment within two years of the result.

Check before you pay: fees, syllabus and procedure can change. The DoT ASOC page and the notices on the Saral Sanchar portal are the final word.

Nodal cell contact listed on the DoT page: 011-23036540.

@captain.ramkumar · VU3WMV. General guidance for beginners. Check your licence conditions and local rules.