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AO Code Search for PAN Card — City Wise

Audited & verified official Income Tax Assessing Officer codes across Indian States & Cities for NSDL (Protean) & UTIITSL

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Select Your State & City to View Verified AO Codes

Every PAN application in India requires a valid 4-part Assessing Officer Code (Area Code, AO Type, Range Code, and AO No.). Choose your State and City above to display verified records directly audited from official Protean TIN master datasets.

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Complete AO Code Area Code AO Type Range AO No. Ward / Circle & Office Jurisdiction / Taxpayer Scope Category
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Official Income Tax AO Code Guidelines (Protean TIN Table II)

How to Choose Your Address for AO Code Lookup:
Salaried & Business Applicants

If your source of income is Salary (or a combination including salary), or Income from Business / Profession, the AO Code must be selected according to your Office Address.

Non-Salaried / Other Individuals

For all other individual applicants (students, homemakers, pensioners with no salary, minors), the AO Code should be chosen based on your Residential Address.

Companies, LLPs, Firms, Trusts & HUF

For all Non-Individual entities (Companies, Partnership Firms, LLPs, Trusts, HUF, Association of Persons), the AO Code strictly corresponds to the Office / Registered Address.

Part 1
Area Code (3 Chars)

A 3-character alphabetical prefix identifying the jurisdiction city or regional charge (e.g. DEL or DLC for Delhi, MUM for Mumbai, BLR for Bangalore).

Part 2
AO Type (1 Char)

Designates the officer cadre: W = Ward (Income Tax Officer / ITO for individual cases with income below ₹10 Lakhs), C = Circle (ACIT / DCIT for income above ₹10 Lakhs and corporate entities).

Part 3
Range Code (1-3 Digits)

The administrative tax range number supervised by a Joint / Additional Commissioner of Income Tax.

Part 4
AO Number (1-3 Digits)

The specific assessment desk number within that range having direct authority over the applicant's file.

AO Code Search for PAN Card — City Wise Directory (Protean & UTIITSL)

MakeCard AO Code Search is an authentic, city-wise Assessing Officer (AO) directory designed for PAN card applicants and CSC / Jan Seva Kendra operators. Finding the correct AO Code—comprising the 4 mandatory elements: Area Code, AO Type, Range Code, and AO Number—is essential when completing Indian PAN Card Form 49A (for Indian citizens) or Form 49AA (for foreign entities). This tool queries official Income Tax Department and Protean TIN / UTIITSL directories to deliver instant, verified ward, circle, range, and territorial jurisdiction details for every Indian state and city.

Step-by-step workflow illustration for PAN Card AO Code Search by City showing state selection, city filtering, and 1-click AO code copy
AO Code Search for PAN Card Process Workflow (100% In-Browser & Confidential)
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How to Use AO Code Search for PAN Card

1

Select your PAN application portal (Protean NSDL, UTIITSL, or All Portals) based on where you are submitting Form 49A.

2

Choose your State or Union Territory from the alphabetical dropdown menu (e.g. Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh).

3

Select your City or District headquarters from the dependent city dropdown to load all official Assessing Officer records.

4

Filter results by entering your locality, pincode, or ward keyword, or check whether you need a Ward (Income < ₹10 Lakhs) or Circle (Income ≥ ₹10 Lakhs / Corporates).

5

Click the "Copy" button next to the complete AO Code (e.g. DLC-W-11-1) or copy individual Area Code, AO Type, Range Code, and AO No. fields directly into your PAN application.

Key Features & Capabilities

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Over 28 Indian States and major Union Territories with verified Income Tax administrative wards and circles.
  • Complete 4-Component AO Breakdown: Instant display of Area Code, AO Type, Range Code, and AO Number for seamless Form 49A entry.
  • 100% In-Browser Local Filtering: Fast client-side filtering by locality, building, or ward keyword without page refreshes.
  • Dual Portal Support: Compatible with both Protean eGov (NSDL TIN) and UTIITSL PAN application systems.
  • 1-Click Individual & Full Code Copy: Copy individual fields or full hyphenated codes with instant clipboard toast confirmation.
  • Jurisdiction & Ward Guidance: Clearly explains territorial boundaries, salaried vs. business categories, and Ward vs. Circle distinctions.

Supported Formats & Specifications

ParameterSpecification
Data SourceOfficial Income Tax Department & Protean TIN Assessing Officer Directory
Supported FormsPAN Form 49A (Indian Citizens/Entities), Form 49AA (Foreign Citizens/Entities), e-PAN
PortalsProtean eGov Technologies (NSDL TIN), UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited (UTIITSL)
AO Code ElementsArea Code (3-chars), AO Type (1-2 chars), Range Code (1-3 digits), AO No (1-3 digits)
Processing Mode100% Client-side local browsing & lightweight verified database search

Practical Everyday Use Cases

  • CSC, VLE & Jan Seva Kendra operators processing daily new PAN card applications and corrections for local citizens.
  • Individual salaried employees and freelancers applying for new PAN cards online through Protean or UTI portals.
  • Chartered Accountants and tax practitioners verifying jurisdiction for proprietary firms, private limited companies, and trusts.
  • Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and foreign entities determining international taxation AO codes for Form 49AA.

Pro Tips for Best Results

  • If your source of income is Salary or Business/Profession, select your AO Code based on your Office Address according to Table II of official Protean guidelines.
  • For non-salaried individuals, students, homemakers, and minors, select the AO Code according to your Residential Address.
  • Companies, LLPs, partnership firms, and trusts must choose their AO Code matching their Registered Office address.
  • If your total taxable income is below ₹10 Lakhs per annum, you typically fall under an Income Tax "Ward". If above ₹10 Lakhs, select a "Circle".
  • If your specific tehsil or village is not listed in the city dropdown, select your administrative District headquarters.

Common Problems & Solutions

Make sure to select a State first. The city list automatically populates based on the chosen State.

Check the "Jurisdiction" and "Ward / Circle" columns. Match your specific colony, sector, or income source (e.g. Salary vs. Trade).

Income tax offices are organized by revenue districts. Choose the nearest main city or district collectorate.

Privacy & Security

100% Client-Side In-Browser Execution

Your searches and selections remain 100% private in your local browser session. MakeCard does NOT store, log, or track your entered addresses, tax details, or identity queries.

No server uploads • No temporary disk caching • Safe for personal IDs
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FAQ SECTION

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using the AO Code Search for PAN Card

An Assessing Officer (AO) Code is a specific alphanumeric identifier indicating the Income Tax Department ward or circle that holds tax jurisdiction over an assessee. Every PAN applicant must provide this code in Form 49A/49AA so their file is assigned to the correct jurisdictional tax officer.

An AO Code consists of four mandatory elements: 1) Area Code (a 3-character location prefix like DEL or MUM), 2) AO Type (designating Ward "W", Circle "C", or Exemption "EX"), 3) Range Code (administrative tax range number), and 4) AO Number (desk or officer number). Example: DEL-W-31-1.

Selecting an incorrect AO Code will not result in rejection of your PAN card application. The Income Tax Department / NSDL will still process and issue your 10-digit PAN. However, your jurisdiction may later be automatically migrated by the department to your correct jurisdiction based on your address pincode.

As a general guideline across India, cases with declared annual taxable income below ₹10 Lakhs (or below ₹15-50 Lakhs in major metro cities) are assessed under a "Ward" headed by an Income Tax Officer (ITO). Individuals with income above ₹10 Lakhs and corporate entities are assessed under a "Circle" headed by an Assistant or Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax.

According to official Table II of Protean TIN guidelines: 1) For individuals with salary income or business/profession income, the AO Code must be selected according to the Office Address. 2) For all other individual cases (students, homemakers, pensioners), select according to the Residential Address. 3) For companies, firms, LLPs, and trusts, selection is strictly based on the Office Address.

No. Both Protean (NSDL TIN) and UTIITSL use the exact same official Income Tax Department AO Code master repository. The Area Code, AO Type, Range Code, and AO Number are standardized nationwide across both authorized PAN service agencies.

Income Tax Department wards are established at the District and Commissionerate levels. If your small town, tehsil, or village is not listed separately, select the District headquarters or nearest primary city of your district to locate the jurisdictional ward.

Yes. If you relocate to another state or city, or change your principal place of business, you can submit an online AO jurisdiction transfer request through the Income Tax e-Filing portal (incometax.gov.in) using your registered login, or file a PAN correction application with your updated address.
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