Big news for Aadhar card holders! UIDAI has issued new rules, now this work is mandatory for 10 year old cards: – ..

New Delhi. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made major changes in the rules related to Aadhaar card for the year 2026. Now Aadhaar is not just an identity card but has become the strongest shield of your digital security. According to the new guidelines, citizens whose Aadhaar card 10 years ago Data verification has been made mandatory for those that were created and never updated. In case of not updating on time, your important facilities like banking services, government subsidies and pension may stop.

10 year rule: Why is demographic update necessary?

Under the new policy of UIDAI, it is necessary to update Aadhaar once every 10 years to maintain the accuracy of data. If in the meanwhile your address has changed, mobile number is not updated or there is any error in name/date of birth, correct it immediately. The main objective of the 2026 rules is to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach only the genuine beneficiaries and to prevent any kind of identity theft.

Mandatory Biometric Update (MBU) for Children

In the style of Amar Ujala, we would like to specially inform the parents that in the children’s Aadhaar 5 years and 15 years It is required by law to update your biometrics at the age of 10. Fingerprints and facial features of children change with age, hence if the photo and iris scan is not updated at this age, the child’s Aadhaar card can be ‘suspended’.

Online vs Offline: What will be updated where?

UIDAI has divided the update process into two parts for the convenience of citizens:

Online (at home): You can change general information like name, address, gender and date of birth through UIDAI’s ‘myAadhaar’ portal or app. For this, it is mandatory to receive OTP on the registered mobile number.

Offline (Aadhaar Centre): To link mobile number, get a new photograph taken, update fingerprint or iris, you will have to visit the nearest Aadhaar Enrollment Centre.

Update cost: Know how much will be the fee

The government has set transparent charges for update services, so that no one can overcharge you:

Online Document Update: ₹50 (This fee may also be free under promotional offers from time to time).

Offline Demographic Update: ₹50 (At Aadhaar Centre).

Biometric Update: ₹100 (For photo and fingerprint).

Mandatory Biometrics (For Children): it completely free of charge It happens.

How to update online? (step-by-step)

official website myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in Go to.

‘Login’ through Aadhaar number and OTP.

Select ‘Document Update’ option and upload the scanned copy of your Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA).

available after application URN (Update Request Number) Keep it handy, so that you can check the status.

Caution: Avoid fake websites and frauds

Nowadays many fake websites are active in the name of Aadhaar update. Always keep in mind that at the end of the official website of UIDAI .gov.in It happens. Do not give your Aadhaar OTP or secret information to anyone on call. If any Aadhaar center asks you for more than the prescribed fee, call the toll-free number 1947 File a complaint at.