1. Obtain UPC: Send an SMS from your Jio number to 1900 in the format: PORT <Your 10-digit Mobile Number>. Example: PORT 9876543210. You will receive a Unique Porting Code (UPC) via SMS.
1. Obtain UPC: Send an SMS from your Jio number to 1900 in the format: PORT <Your 10-digit Mobile Number>. Example: PORT 9876543210. You will receive a Unique Porting Code (UPC) via SMS.
2. UPC Validity: The UPC is valid for 15 days in most regions, and 30 days in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and North East. Ensure to proceed with porting within this timeframe.
2. UPC Validity: The UPC is valid for 15 days in most regions, and 30 days in Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, and North East. Ensure to proceed with porting within this timeframe.
3. Visit BSNL Store: Head to a BSNL store or authorized retailer with your UPC, a passport-sized photograph, and a valid ID proof. Fill out a Customer Application Form (CAF) and pay the porting fee.
3. Visit BSNL Store: Head to a BSNL store or authorized retailer with your UPC, a passport-sized photograph, and a valid ID proof. Fill out a Customer Application Form (CAF) and pay the porting fee.
4. Visit BSNL Store: Head to a BSNL store or authorized retailer with your UPC, a passport-sized photograph, and a valid ID proof. Fill out a Customer Application Form (CAF) and pay the porting fee.
4. Visit BSNL Store: Head to a BSNL store or authorized retailer with your UPC, a passport-sized photograph, and a valid ID proof. Fill out a Customer Application Form (CAF) and pay the porting fee.
5. Approval and Activation: Both Jio and BSNL will process your porting request. You will receive an SMS from BSNL indicating the porting date. On that day, your Jio SIM will stop working.
5. Approval and Activation: Both Jio and BSNL will process your porting request. You will receive an SMS from BSNL indicating the porting date. On that day, your Jio SIM will stop working.
6. Activate BSNL SIM: Replace your Jio SIM with the new BSNL SIM at the specified time. Contact BSNL customer care at 1800-180-1503 if you face any issues.
6. Activate BSNL SIM: Replace your Jio SIM with the new BSNL SIM at the specified time. Contact BSNL customer care at 1800-180-1503 if you face any issues.
7. Clear Dues: Clear any pending dues with Jio for postpaid connections.
7. Clear Dues: Clear any pending dues with Jio for postpaid connections.
8. Activation Timeline: For intra-circle porting, activation occurs within 3 working days after validation. For inter-circle porting, it may take up to 5 working days without service interruption.
8. Activation Timeline: For intra-circle porting, activation occurs within 3 working days after validation. For inter-circle porting, it may take up to 5 working days without service interruption.