Last Updated: April 2026
Quick Answer :
To check the sales register for your FPS shop in Assam, go to epos.assam.gov.in and look for the Sales Register or Stock Register section in the menu. Select your district, block, and FPS shop, then choose the month and year. The report shows how much rice, wheat, sugar and other items were allocated, lifted and distributed by your Fair Price Shop that month. No login is needed for public access.
Almost every village has this story — the dealer says less stock came this month, so everyone gets a smaller share. Most people just accept it because there’s no easy way to verify it. Or maybe you get your correct share but your neighbour is told the stock ran out after just a few days.
How do you know whether the stock that arrived at your FPS shop was actually the full government allocation — or whether some of it was diverted before reaching the beneficiaries?
The Sales Register on epos.assam.gov.in is the answer. All data shown in this report comes directly from the official government AePDS portal. If you are new to the portal, you can first go through our complete guide on ePoS Assam to understand all available reports and features. It shows exactly how much ration stock was officially allocated to your FPS shop by the government each month, and how much was actually distributed to beneficiaries through the ePoS machine. The difference between these figures — if there is one — helps you identify whether diversion is happening.
This guide explains what the sales register is, how to check it step by step, how to read the numbers, and what to do if something looks wrong.
Very few people actually check the official data, and that’s exactly why this problem continues.
What Is the ePoS Assam Sales Register?
The Sales Register in the AePDS system is a monthly report that shows the complete stock movement for any Fair Price Shop in Assam. It records two key things:
- How much stock was lifted by the FPS dealer from the government supply point — meaning how much rice, wheat, sugar and other items the dealer collected from the government godown or supply point that month
- How much of that stock was actually distributed to NFSA beneficiaries through the ePoS machine — meaning how much reached real families
This system is part of the broader Assam PDS infrastructure that manages ration allocation and distribution across the state.
Under the NFSA system, the government allocates a specific quantity to each FPS shop based on the number of registered beneficiary households. The dealer is supposed to lift this full quantity from the supply point and then distribute it entirely to beneficiaries. Every step of this is recorded in the ePoS system.
The Sales Register is sometimes also called the Stock Register on the portal. Both terms refer to the same report — stock allocation, lifting, and distribution records for a given FPS shop and month.
Why Should Beneficiaries Check the Sales Register?
Most beneficiaries only check whether they personally received ration. Very few check whether the full allocated stock actually reached their FPS shop. These are two different things and both matter.
For families that depend on ration every month, even a small shortage makes a big difference.
Here is a real situation that happens across Assam. A village has 200 NFSA families registered at one FPS shop. The government allocates 4,000 kg of rice for that shop for the month — 20 kg per family. But the dealer only lifts 3,000 kg from the supply point, leaving 1,000 kg behind. He then distributes 2,500 kg to families, keeping 500 kg of what he lifted.
The families notice their share is short. The dealer says government allocation was less this month. But the sales register would show clearly that the government allocation was 4,000 kg, the dealer only lifted 3,000 kg, and distribution was only 2,500 kg. Two problems visible in one report.
This is not a rare situation. Diversion of PDS stock at the FPS level is one of the most common complaints in rural Assam, particularly in districts like Dhubri, Barpeta, Goalpara, and Cachar where monitoring is harder. The sales register gives you the data to identify exactly where in the chain the shortage happened.
How to Check the Sales Register at epos.assam.gov.in — Step by Step
Step 1 — Get Your FPS ID First
You need your FPS ID number to pull up the sales register for your shop. This is the same FPS ID used for checking distribution status, date-wise transactions, and FPS shop details.
- Go to epos.assam.gov.in/dfso_fps_details
- Select your district
- Find your village or ward in the list
- Note down the FPS ID shown next to your village name
If you already have your FPS ID from checking distribution status earlier, skip this step and go directly to Step 2.
Step 2 — Open the Sales Register
- Go to epos.assam.gov.in
- Look for Sales Register or Stock Register in the navigation menu — it may also appear under a Reports section
- Select your district
- Select your block or circle
- Select your FPS shop from the list — or enter your FPS ID directly if there is an ID field
- Select the month and year you want to check
- Click Submit or View
- The sales register report loads showing stock allocation, lifting, and distribution data for your FPS shop
If the page takes a few seconds to load, don’t worry — the portal is sometimes slow.
The portal navigation may vary slightly based on recent updates to epos.assam.gov.in since it is a frequently updated web application. If you cannot find Sales Register directly, look for it under a Reports or Transactions dropdown menu. The section may also be listed as FPS Sales Report or Monthly Stock Report.
How to Read the Sales Register — What Each Number Means
When the report opens, you will see a table with several columns. Here is exactly what each one means in simple language:
| Column Name | What It Means | What a Normal Value Looks Like |
| Commodity | The type of item — rice, wheat, sugar, kerosene, etc. | Rice and wheat are the main items for most FPS shops in Assam |
| Allocated Quantity | How much the government officially allocated to this FPS for the month | Based on number of registered families times their entitlement |
| Lifted Quantity | How much the FPS dealer actually collected from the government supply point | Should be equal to or close to the allocated quantity |
| Distributed Quantity | How much was actually given to beneficiaries through the ePoS machine | Should be equal to or close to the lifted quantity |
| Balance / Closing Stock | The difference between what was lifted and what was distributed | Should be zero or close to zero at month end |
How to Spot a Problem in the Report
Once you understand what each column means, spotting a problem becomes straightforward. There are three types of gaps that indicate something is wrong:
Gap 1 — Lifted is much less than Allocated
If the government allocated 4,000 kg to your FPS but the dealer only lifted 2,500 kg, that means 1,500 kg of your village allocation is sitting at the government supply point uncollected. Your families are entitled to that quantity but the dealer has not bothered to collect it.
This is a complaint against the dealer for not lifting full allocation. Beneficiaries are losing out on entitled ration because the dealer is not doing their job. You can take these numbers to your Circle Office and ask for clarification — the data speaks for itself.
Gap 2 — Distributed is much less than Lifted
If the dealer lifted 3,500 kg but only distributed 2,000 kg through the ePoS machine, the remaining 1,500 kg was either sold in the open market, stored and distributed manually without recording, or simply stolen. This is the most serious type of diversion.
A closing stock or balance of 1,500 kg at the end of the month means that quantity left the government supply chain but did not reach NFSA beneficiaries. This is a criminal offence under the NFSA and needs to be escalated immediately to the DFSO.
Gap 3 — Both are correct but your personal share was short
Sometimes the overall FPS distribution numbers look correct but specific families still got less. This happens when the dealer distributes more to some families and less to others while keeping total records consistent. In this case the sales register will not show a problem — but the individual RC-wise transaction records will show the discrepancy for your specific card.
If the sales register looks fine but you still received less than your entitlement, the issue is at the individual transaction level. Check the date-wise transaction report for your RC number to see exactly when and how much was distributed.
| Situation | What the Report Shows | What It Means | What to Do |
| Healthy FPS | Allocated = Lifted = Distributed, Balance near zero | Stock arrived and was fully given to beneficiaries | No action needed |
| Dealer not collecting full allocation | Lifted much less than Allocated | Dealer is not lifting entitled stock from supply point | Report to Circle Office with figures |
| Stock diverted after lifting | Distributed much less than Lifted, high balance | Dealer lifted stock but did not give to families | Urgent report to DFSO — this is diversion |
| Partial distribution | Distributed somewhat less than Lifted | Some stock undistributed — may be genuine carry-forward | Monitor next month — if pattern repeats, report |
In many cases, people argue with the dealer without having any proof. This report changes that — it gives you actual numbers from the government system.
Real Example from Assam — How the Sales Register Helped
A group of ration card holders from Nagaon district had been complaining for 3 consecutive months that their rice quantity was short. The dealer kept saying government allocation had been reduced.
One of the beneficiaries checked the sales register on epos.assam.gov.in for all three months. The report showed that the government had allocated the full quantity each month. The dealer had lifted the full quantity. But the distributed quantity was only about 70% of what was lifted in each month.
The beneficiaries took screenshots of the sales register for all three months, went to the DFSO office with printed copies, and filed a formal complaint showing 30% consistent diversion over three months. The DFSO suspended the dealer and initiated a recovery process.
The sales register is powerful evidence precisely because it comes from the government system itself. A dealer cannot dispute what their own ePoS machine reported to the central server. When you bring these numbers to the DFSO, they cannot be brushed aside as just a complaint — they are official government records.
Difference Between Sales Register, Distribution Status and Date-Wise Transaction
By now you have probably heard about three different reports on epos.assam.gov.in. Here is how they work together:
| Report | What It Answers | Level of Detail | When to Use It |
| ePoS Assam Distribution Status | Was ration distributed at my FPS this month at all? | Monthly total — number of families served | First check every month |
| Date-Wise Transaction | On which specific dates was ration given? Was my card used on a specific date? | Day by day, RC number level | When you suspect a wrong entry on a specific date |
| Sales Register | Did full allocated stock reach my FPS? Was any stock diverted before reaching families? | Monthly allocation vs lifting vs distribution quantity | When your quantity is short or you suspect stock diversion |
If you just want to quickly check whether ration was distributed in your FPS this month, you can use the distribution status report.
Think of it this way. Distribution status tells you if the tap was on. Date-wise transaction tells you exactly when the tap was on and for whom. The sales register tells you if the water tank was full to begin with.
What to Do If the Sales Register Shows a Problem
- Take clear screenshots of the sales register showing the allocated, lifted, and distributed quantities for the month in question. Take screenshots for multiple months if the problem is recurring.
- Note down your FPS shop name, FPS ID, district, block, and the specific months where the discrepancy appears.
- It’s usually better not to confront the dealer directly with this data. In some cases, it can lead to arguments or pressure.
- Visit your Circle Office — the Food Supply Circle Office or TFSO in your area. Present the screenshots and ask for an explanation and inquiry.
- If the Circle Office does not respond within 15 days, escalate to the DFSO — District Food Supply Office. This is a more senior authority and has the power to suspend FPS licences.
- You can also call the national PDS helpline 1967 free of charge from any phone and register a complaint with your FPS shop name, district, and the specific discrepancy figures.
- For Assam, you can also file an RTI — Right to Information application — to your district DFSO asking for the official allocation records for your FPS shop. This gives you the government side of the data to compare with what the ePoS portal shows.
Never pay anyone money to fix a sales register discrepancy or to file a complaint on your behalf. This process is completely free through official government channels. If a PDS middleman, local agent, or even a Panchayat member asks for money to take up this complaint, refuse and report them along with the original complaint.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ePoS Assam Sales Register?
The ePoS Assam sales register is a monthly report on epos.assam.gov.in that shows how much food grain stock was allocated to each Fair Price Shop, how much the dealer lifted from the supply point, and how much was distributed to beneficiaries. It helps identify if stock was diverted before reaching NFSA families.
How do I check the sales register for my FPS shop?
Go to epos.assam.gov.in and find the Sales Register or Stock Register section in the menu. Select your district, block, and FPS shop, then select the month and year. You will need your FPS ID number which is available at epos.assam.gov.in/dfso_fps_details.
What is the difference between sales register and distribution status?
Distribution status shows the total count of families served at your FPS in a month. Sales register shows the quantity of each commodity — how much was allocated, how much was lifted, and how much was distributed. Distribution status tells you if families were served. Sales register tells you if the full stock arrived and was given out.
My FPS sales register shows less distributed than lifted — what does this mean?
It means the dealer collected more stock from the government supply point than was recorded as given to families. The difference — called closing stock or balance — should ideally be zero at the end of the month. A consistently high balance means stock is not reaching beneficiaries. Report this to the Circle Office or DFSO with the specific figures.
Can I check the sales register for previous months?
Yes. The ePoS portal stores historical data for multiple years. Select an earlier year and month in the dropdown to check past records. This is useful when you want to show a pattern of diversion over several months, which is stronger evidence for a complaint than a single month discrepancy.
The sales register shows correct numbers but I still received less rice — what to do?
You can also verify your ration card details and entitlement to ensure the quantity matches your eligibility.
Final Note
The Sales Register on epos.assam.gov.in is one of the most important but least used tools available to ration card holders in Assam. Most people never go beyond asking the dealer what happened. But once you start checking the sales register yourself, you don’t have to rely on anyone’s word. The information is already there — you just need to look at it.
Checking the sales register once every few months takes about 10 minutes and gives you complete visibility into whether your village ration shop is operating honestly. For families that depend on this ration every month, that 10 minutes is worth a lot.
Hi, I’m Palash, the person behind AssamInfoHub — an independent platform helping Assam citizens understand government schemes, pensions, and welfare programs in simple language. Information published here is compiled from official government notifications, district-level practices, and Panchayat-level verification methods. My goal is to reduce misinformation and help families follow the correct procedures without depending on agents.