RTI Application Form A — download + filling guide (2026)
There is no single statutory form for central RTIs — under §6 you can apply on plain paper. Most states have a “Form A” for state-RTI applications. Use this template (accepted nationwide):
What the form needs
- Applicant name + father/spouse name
- Complete address with PIN
- Phone + email (optional but recommended)
- BPL status (if applicable, with card number)
- Specific information sought (numbered questions, one per point)
- Period to which information relates (specify dates)
- Form in which info needed (paper / digital / inspection)
- Mode of fee payment (cash / DD / IPO / online)
- Date + signature
Where to submit
Plain paper OR portal upload accepted by any PIO.
Fee
Rs 10 (central) / state-specific
Timeline
30 days statutory under §7(1).
Tips + common mistakes
- No reason needs to be given for asking
- Use plain English / Hindi / state language
- Number your questions (1, 2, 3…)
- Be specific — vague asks get vague answers
If submitted form is rejected / delayed — file an RTI
Forms get “lost”, “incomplete”, “wrong section” — RTI brings out the actual file noting and officer name, which usually resolves the issue within 15 days.
Auto-fill the PIO + your case: Open the RTI Drafter →
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Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.