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

The Right to Public Service (RTPS) Bihar portal under the e-District Mission Mode Project allows citizens to apply online for important government certificates such as:

• Income Certificate

• Caste Certificate

• Residential (Domicile) Certificate

• Character Certificate

• Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate

• EWS Certificate

All eligible male and female applicants can submit their applications online through the official website serviceonline.bihar.gov.in without visiting government offices.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: Already Started

• Last Date to Apply: Not Announced

Application Fee

There is no application fee for applying, checking status, or verifying any certificate including Income, Caste, or Domicile certificates.

Applicants only need their Praman Patra Number to track or verify certificate status.

RTPS Bihar – Key Information

Objective of RTPS Bihar Online Services

Earlier, citizens had to visit government offices multiple times to obtain certificates, which caused delays and inconvenience.

The Bihar government introduced RTPS online services to make the process:

• Faster

• Paperless

• Transparent

• Easily accessible from home

This digital platform saves time and reduces the need for physical visits.

Important Guidelines for RTPS Bihar Certificates

• A person’s caste is determined based on the father’s caste, not the husband’s.

• Caste Certificate validity is permanent.

• Permanent Residence Certificate has lifetime validity.

• Temporary Residence Certificate is valid for one year.

• Income Certificate is valid for one year from the date of issue.

• Original documents are returned after verification.

• Applicants can submit a declaration for Non-Creamy Layer instead of repeatedly applying for a new certificate.

• Old certificates can be reused for state services along with an undertaking form.

How to Apply Online for RTPS Bihar Certificate

1. Visit serviceonline.bihar.gov.in.

2. New users must click “Register Yourself” and create Login ID and Password.

3. Login and select the required service from the department list.

4. Click on “Apply for Service.”

5. Fill in the application form carefully.

6. Upload photo using webcam or file browser.

7. If Aadhaar is required, verify using OTP sent to registered mobile number.

• OR upload any one of the 12 approved identity documents.

8. Attach required documents if applicable.

9. Review the form and submit it.

10. Download and print the acknowledgment slip.

Once approved, the certificate will be delivered to your account inbox for download.

How to Download RTPS Bihar Certificate

1. Visit serviceonline.bihar.gov.in.

2. Under Citizen Section, click “Download Certificate.”

3. Select RTPS/Others from the Services dropdown.

4. Enter:

• Application Reference Number

• Applicant Name (in English)

5. Click Download Certificate.

6. Download from available RTPS servers.

 Note: Certificate can be downloaded only after 24 hours of approval.

How to Track RTPS Bihar Application Status

1. Open serviceonline.bihar.gov.in.

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

3. Choose tracking method:

• Application Reference Number

• OTP / Application Details

4. Enter the required information and captcha code.

5. Click Submit to view current status.

SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card

• Ration Card (optional)

• Voter ID / PAN Card

• Passport size photo

• Old caste certificate (if available)

• Income certificate (for OBC creamy layer)

• Domicile certificate

• Self-declaration form

Conclusion

The Bihar RTPS online system provides a simple and transparent way to apply for Income, Caste, and Residence certificates in 2026. Citizens can now complete the entire process from home, saving time and avoiding unnecessary office visits. The portal also offers real-time status tracking and secure certificate verification.