Has anyone recently applied for Pan card online? I remember when I did mine 3 years ago, it took more than 4 months to arrive! Is situation still the same? Any dos or donts to keep in mind?

Its really fast now

stuck on that AO code screen! I can't find the applicant name initials in any of the options given

got mine within a week

It didn't ask for signature at any step! Did your pan card come without your signature?

it came without i added it with a pen after I got it

https://www.incometax.gov.in/iec/foportal/help/how-to-generate-instant-e-pan if you have aadhar, you can get instant PAN.