When Government Portals Typically Go Down
Indian government portals face severe traffic during deadline periods and peak business hours.
Early morning (6-9 AM) or late night (11 PM - 2 AM) for best access.
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics) Not Working? What to Do
Good News: HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics) is currently working normally. If you're still facing issues, try these steps:
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Try accessing during off-peak hours (early morning 6-9 AM)
- Use mobile app if available (NTA, UPSC apps)
- Check if your registration/admit card is downloaded
- Try different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
- Check your internet connection
- Disable browser extensions that might interfere
Government Portal Service Patterns
Government portals follow fixed maintenance windows and face load spikes around filing deadlines.
Government sites often extend deadlines when their portals go down near due dates. Try off-peak hours (early morning) for best performance during deadline periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Government Portal Issues (India)
Indian government site not working? Here are alternative access methods.
Try accessing via Umang app — aggregates multiple govt services
Visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) for assisted access
Most govt portals work better on Chrome/Firefox — avoid UC Browser/Opera Mini
Call respective helpline (listed on portal) for application status queries
File grievance on CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in) for persistent portal issues
Govt Service Portal Down (India) — When to Worry
Non-critical government portals and the escalation timeline for India.
Common during peak hours. Try early morning or late evening.
Try alternative methods — CSC centre, helpline number, or mobile app version.
File grievance on CPGRAMS. Note: deadline extensions may apply if portal was down.
Contact local MP/MLA office. Request deadline extension citing portal downtime (take screenshots).
Always screenshot errors with timestamps. Courts have accepted portal downtime as valid reason for deadline extensions.
