Bihar Income, Caste, Residential Certificate Online Apply & Verification 2026

Bhartialert.com brings you the complete guide to Bihar Income, Caste, and Residential Certificate Online Application & Verification 2026. The Right to Public Service (RTPS) Bihar, under the e-District Mission Mode Project, allows residents to apply for essential certificates online, including Income Certificate (Aay Praman Patra), Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra), Residential Certificate (Nivas Praman Patra), Character Certificate, NCL Certificate, and EWS Certificate.

All eligible applicants can conveniently apply online through the official RTPS Bihar portal at serviceonline.bihar.gov.in.

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RTPS Bihar Services 2026 – Key Highlights

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Important Dates

• Application Start Date: Already Started

• Last Date to Apply Online: Not Available

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Application Fee

• There is no application fee for applying, checking, or verifying Caste, Income, and Residential Certificates.

• Applicants can simply visit the official link and enter their certificate number to check the status.

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Purpose of RTPS Bihar Online Application

Traditionally, obtaining government certificates in Bihar was time-consuming and required multiple office visits. The RTPS Bihar online system simplifies this process:

• Apply from home using internet access.

• Save time and effort by avoiding long queues at government offices.

• Receive certificates like Income, Caste, and Residential certificates quickly and efficiently.

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RTPS Bihar Certificate Validity & Important Information

• Caste Certificate: Based on father’s caste, validity is permanent.

• Residential Certificate: Permanent residence certificates are always valid, while temporary residence certificates are valid for 1 year.

• Income Certificate: Valid for 1 year.

• NCL Certificate: Applicants can submit an undertaking for non-creamy layer status using an old certificate.

• Certificate Return: Original certificates are returned to the applicant after verification.

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How to Apply for Bihar Income, Caste, and Residential Certificate Online

1. Visit the official RTPS Bihar website: serviceonline.bihar.gov.in

2. New Users: Register by creating a Login ID and Password.

3. Log in and select the relevant service from the left menu.

4. Click “Apply for Service”.

5. Fill in the application form carefully and upload your photograph.

6. For Aadhaar-based verification, enter OTP sent to your registered mobile or upload one of the 12 ID documents approved by the Election Commission.

7. Attach necessary annexures if required.

8. Review your application and submit.

9. Download or print the acknowledgment for future reference.

10. After issuance, the certificate will be available in your online inbox for download/print.

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How to Download RTPS Bihar Certificates

1. Visit RTPS Bihar Official Website.

2. Click “Download Certificate” under the Citizen Section.

3. Select RTPS/Others from the drop-down menu.

4. Enter your Application Reference Number and Applicant Name.

5. Click Download Certificate to save it.

6. Note: Certificates are available 24 hours after application submission.

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How to Track RTPS Bihar Application Status

1. Visit RTPS Bihar Official Website.

2. Click “Track Application Status” under the Citizen Section.

3. Track using either Application Reference Number or OTP/Application Details.

4. Enter the verification code and click Submit to view the current status.

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Useful Links

Link Name	Description	Link
Register Yourself	Create a new login ID and password to apply for certificates online	Click Here
Apply Online for Certificate	Apply for Income, Caste, Residential, NCL, and EWS certificates	Click Here
Track Application Status	Check the status of your certificate application online	Click Here
Download Certificate	Download your issued certificates after online verification	Click Here
Official Website	Visit the RTPS Bihar official portal for more information	Click Here