These are all 26 official questions from rtionline.gov.in rewritten as plain-English guides. Questions marked with a link have full citizen-first articles. Others are listed with the official answer and a “coming soon” note.
Portal eligibility and scope
Q1: To which public authority can I file RTI through this portal? Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Central Public Authorities only. Full guide: Can I file RTI for state government online?
Q2: How do I write my RTI application? Use the text column (up to 3000 characters) or upload a PDF for longer requests. Use the AI RTI Drafter to compose it.
Q11: Is it mandatory to create a user account? No. You can file directly from “Submit Request” without logging in. See: RTI not showing in account history
Q3: How do I pay the RTI fee? Via netbanking (SBI), debit/credit card, or UPI. BPL applicants pay nothing (attach BPL certificate). Coming soon: full payment guide.
Q18: How to view status/reply? Use “View Status” with your registration number. Coming soon.
Q20: How to upload supporting documents when alert appears? Use View Status — supporting document upload option appears there. Coming soon.
Q26: Why is OTP required for View Status? To protect personal information in your application from third-party access. Coming soon.
First appeal
Q7: How do I file first appeal online? Select “Submit First Appeal” and enter registration number and email ID. Full guide: Portal blocking first appeal
Q15: Can I file online first appeal for a physically-filed RTI? No, unless CPIO registered it in the portal. Full guide: Manual RTI — can I appeal online?