embership Process How can I become an IYC member?

Anyone can become an IYC member, as long as he/she is between the age of 18 and 35 years, and is a citizen of India. Aspiring members should not be part of any other political organization, or must relinquish their membership in any other political organization. Members should have good standing and must not have been convicted of any criminal offences in the past. Becoming a member of the Indian Youth Congress is simple. All you have to do is : 1. Get a membership form from your local LRO (Lok Sabha Returning Officer) or simply Download it here 2. Fill Up the Membership Form 3. Submit it to your LRO or IYC Office along with the supporting documents. During an election cycle the IYC puts together a network of Lok Sabha Returning Officers (LROs) in each state who run the membership process. Membership forms must be submitted to your LRO, along with copies of ID proof, and an annual subscription fee of Rs 15.There are special discounts for Women and members of marginalized communities. Click on your State in the map to find the contact details of your area's LRO. For States where PYC election dates have not yet been announced, you can Download a membership form from here and submit it to your local IYC Office. Open Membership Please note :- Open Membership is valid only in Haryana, Puducherry, Mumbai, Trichy(Tamil Nadu) and Akbarpur(Uttar Pradesh Central). These forms will not be accepted in any other state during Membership drive. Once Open Membership begins in other states it will be updated on the website. The Transformation in IYC, which began in September 2008 with Punjab has now accomplished Membership and Election drives in 15 State units and Union Territories. The Elected Office bearers at all levels will now focus on bringing in more aspiring and promising youth into the IYC. As promised, IYC is starting Open Membership in these elected states and UTs. Any individual who missed the opportunity during the Membership drive can now become a member.

Open Membership is started as a pilot project in two Lok Sabhas Trichy, Tamil Nadu and Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh Central - officially from 1st November. Now this pilot Project has been taken further down toHaryana, Puducherry and Mumbai. This will soon be extended to all states where Membership and Elections have taken place. The elected office bearers will primarily drive this process forward. You can either download the Open Membership form by clicking here or collect it from the nearest PYCC office and submit it to your nearest IYC Unit (Panchayat/Assembly/Lok Sabha unit). The Individuals are requested to keep the Membership receipt with the Barcode Number for future reference. Your membership will be authorized 4 8 Weeks after submitting your membership form. Note :- Open Membership is valid only in Haryana, Puducherry, Mumbai, Trichy(Tamil Nadu) and Akbarpur(Uttar Pradesh Central). These forms will not be accepted in any other state during Membership drive. Once Open Membership begins in other states it will be updated on the website. Download the Open Membership Form by clicking on the button below.

Are your membership details inaccurate? All existing members of IYC can edit their membership details by filling up the Membership correction form. Any Member can edit his Contact Information, Blood Group etc and ensure there are no errors in the details provided. You can download the Membership Correction form by clicking here. To connect with its member IYC is starting SMS news and Email Newsletters. Members please ensure that the contact information provided is accurate so that the SMS and Newsletters reach you. This will help you to be well informed about News and Events associated with IYC and you can participate in future Events and Programs organized by IYC. Note :- Barcode Number, First Name, Last Name and Fathers Name cannot be changed. Download the Correction Form by clicking on the button below.

Are you in the Reject List? If you are in the reject list because of data entry errors or incomplete submission of membership form, you can submit changes/additions along with the supporting documents to your IYC Lok sabha President by downloading the Membership Correction Form. Once these details are verified, you will proceed to become an official member of the IYC within 4 8 weeks after submitting your details. Download the Correction form by clicking on the button below.

Membership Referral Program Anyone who has played a role in initiating and inspiring new youth to join the IYC will be given their due credit. To ensure this, a membership referral program is in place. Ensure that your Membership Referral ID is entered in the Open membership forms that you have initiated. If you are a member or Office Bearer in the IYC, your barcode is your referral ID. If you are not a member of the IYC, you can create a new referral ID here. Please note that this referral program is ongoing ONLY in Trichy(TN) and Akbarpur (UP), Haryana, Mumbai and Puducherry. Click the button below to get a Referral ID.

The IYC Revolution

The Indian Youth Congress is undergoing a Transformation!

Open Membership
We are seeking fresh blood. We are opening our gates and invite the youth of India to participate in our movement.

Internal Elections
Recognizing importance of internal democracy, elections are conducted to elect office bearers at all levels by an indipendent election authority.

Code of Conduct
A code of conduct has been drafted and all members will voluntarily abide by this code.

Professional Training
A new training regimen will ensure that each and every member will be empowered and also help bring in new levels of professionalism.

Nationwide Programs
The IYC will work closely with India's youth and engage them in conducting programs of local relevance across India.

Performance Management
We are putting new systems in place to recognize talent. The new process will ensure that leaders are identified and rewarded within our system.

Want to be a part of the transformation?

Membership FAQ
Q. How do I become a member ? A. Becoming a member of the Indian Youth Congress is simple. All you have to do is : 1. Get a membership form from your LRO. The format of the IYC membership form should be same as the form available on the IYC website or the selected IYC local units. No other formats of the form will be encouraged or accepted. 2. Fill Up the Membership Form 3. Submit it to your nearest LRO or IYC unit along with the supporting documents.

Q. Who can become an IYC member? A. Anyone can become an IYC member, as long as he/she is less than 35 years of age, and is a citizen of India. Aspiring members should not be part of any other political organization, or must relinquish their membership in the other political organization on becoming an IYC member. Any person who has committed a criminal offence shall also be barred. Q. How is Membership conducted? A. During an election cycle the IYC puts together a network of Lok Sabha Returning Officers (LROs) in each state who run the membership process. In states where election dates have not yet been announced, membership applications can be submitted with the existing local IYC committee. Q. What kind of Acknowledgment slip will I get ? A. Insist on getting a barcoded receipt when you submit your membership form. The receipt is nothing but a tear off at the end of your membership form. Once you submit the membership form along with the required documents, your LRO will stick a barcode on your form and another on your receipt. Your receipt is not valid unless it has the correct barcode pasted on it. It must be filled out completely as well. Make sure you keep your receipt carefully as it it is required during voting. You will also need to produce your receipt to get your membership ID card. Q. What is the Barcode for?

A. The barcode is the unique ID number that is assigned to you when you submit your form. The barcode stickers come in pairs. One is stuck on your membership form and the other is stuck on your receipt. You can use the barcode number on your form to look up your name on the voter list on the IYC website. During elections the barcode number will be used during voter verification. Q. What supporting documents will I have to submit with my membership form? A. Your membership form has to be submitted along with one copy of Age proof and one copy of Address proof. Listed below are the documents that can be submitted as Age and Address proof. No other documents, other than the ones listed will be accepted. Along with these documents, certain other additional goverment documents will be accepted depending on that particular state.

Documents accepted as Address Proof Recent Landline/Mobile Bill Water/Electricity Bill Passport Property Tax Receipt Recent Bank Statement Ration Card LPG Receipt Rental Agreement Drivers License Panchayat Secretary/Taluk Certificate EPIC Voter ID Official Photo ID issued by the state goverment Documents accepted as Age Proof Birth Certificate Passport PAN Card Drivers License State Board Exam Certificate or School Leaving Certificate

Certificate granted by medical practitoner not below rank Civil Surgeon Sworn Affidavit in front of Executive Magistrate or First Class Magistrate or Notary Public Panchayat Secretary/Taluk Certificate EPIC Voter ID Official Photo ID issued by the state goverment Q. How long will it take for my membership to be activated once I have submitted my form ? A. Once your form has been accepted by your LRO, and you have received your receipt with the barcode sticker on it, it will take a few weeks for your name to appear in the IYC database. After this period you can search for your name on the member list here. Q. For what period is my membership valid? A. Membership is valid till a person is 35 yrs and below.Once a Member pays the Membership fee of Rs 15 he/she is a member of IYC till the age of 35 and maintains good standing.Members may be suspended at the discretion of the IYC on disciplinary grounds. Q. What is Open Membership? A. As promised, IYC is restarting Open Membership in these elected states and UTs. Any individual who missed the opportunity during the Membership drive can now become a member. You can either download the Open Membership form by clicking here or collect it from the nearest PYCC office and submit it to your nearest IYC Unit (Panchayat/Assembly/Lok Sabha unit). The Individuals are requested to keep the Membership receipt with the Barcode Number for future reference. Your membership will be authorized 4 8 Weeks after submitting your membership form. Note :- The Open Membership forms are different from the regular Membership forms which were available during Membership drives. Open Membership forms only will be accepted. Q. Will I get a membership ID card? A. Yes. The membership ID card is an identity card which is given to every valid IYC member. The membership id card has basic information of a member like his name, photograph, membership ID number, Assembly and State name etc. This is what the IYC photo ID card looks like:

Q. What should I take care of while filling the membership form? A. Download a pdf of Instructions on how to fill the form.

Q. The IYC has conducted several membership drives previously. What is different this time? A. The IYC is streamlining its membership process. The main differences this time are : 1. Membership forms are only accepted with Age proof and Address proof. 2. All member information is systematically being added to a members database. 3. All members receive photo ID cards with their Name, Photo, Signature, Assembly and State name and Blood Group. 4.The most exciting difference is that for the first time the IYC members are electing their own leaders at all levels in the organisation from the panchayat level right up to the state level. 5. Unlike previous drives, there will be no active and primary members going forward. All registered members will have equal rights.