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Applicants having appointment at PSK Aman Plaza, Plot No-310, Lajpat Nagar, Nakodar Chowk, Jalandhar please note that there is a change in address. Please visit RPO Jalandhar page for new address
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Alias Name
Q1: What is alias name?
A: If a person is known by any other name in addition to his real/ official name then the other name falls in the category of alias name. For example, if a person named Sreejit Kumar is known as Sree in his neighborhood then Sree can be termed as his alias.
Q2: Is alias name printed on the passport?
A: No. Only real/ official name of the applicant is printed on the passport.
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