Bihar Caste Certificate Apply Online 2026

The caste certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र) in Bihar is issued by the Revenue Department and is required for reservations, scholarships (NSP, state), government job applications, and government scheme eligibility. Bihar's RTPS (Right to Public Service) Act guarantees issuance within 7–21 working days. Applications go through the RTPS/serviceonline.bihar.gov.in portal.

Quick summary: Apply at serviceonline.bihar.gov.in under Revenue Department → Caste Certificate. Guaranteed under RTPS within 7 to 21 days.

Caste Categories in Bihar

Bihar has a special EBC (Extremely Backward Class) category in addition to standard OBC. Your community may fall under BC or EBC — check the Bihar EBC/BC list.

RTPS Right to Public Service — Bihar Guarantee

Bihar's RTPS Act guarantees:

• SC/ST caste certificate: 7 working days
• OBC/EBC caste certificate: 21 working days
• If delayed: complaint to First Appellate Authority (SDO)

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card (mandatory)
• Ration card (shows family caste and composition)
• Father's / grandfather's caste proof (school certificate, service record, old voter ID with caste)
• Self-declaration of caste (online affidavit)
• Voter ID (additional address proof)
• Passport-size photograph

How to Apply Online — RTPS Bihar Portal

1. Go to serviceonline.bihar.gov.in
2. Click "Apply for Services" → search "Caste Certificate"
3. Select category: OBC / EBC / SC / ST caste certificate
4. Register / log in with mobile number (OTP)
5. Fill form:
   • Applicant name, address (district, block, panchayat)
   • Community/caste declaration
   • Upload caste proof documents
6. Pay fee: ₹15–30 (online)
7. Submit → note Application Reference Number

Apply via CSC / Jan Seva Kendra

1. Visit nearest CSC or Jan Seva Kendra (Pragya Kendra in Bihar)
2. Provide Aadhaar, ration card, father's caste documents
3. Operator fills RTPS form and submits
4. Service charge: approximately ₹30–50
5. Collect acknowledgement

Status Check

1. Go to serviceonline.bihar.gov.in
2. Click "Track Application Status"
3. Enter Application Reference Number
4. Status: Submitted → Under Verification → Circle Officer → Approved

Download Bihar Caste Certificate

Once approved:

1. Log in to RTPS portal → "My Applications"
2. Click approved caste certificate
3. Download digitally signed PDF
4. Valid for all official purposes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EBC category in Bihar?

Extremely Backward Class (EBC) is Bihar's special category for 101 communities that are socially and educationally most backward. It's different from the standard OBC (BC) list. Many lower-income rural communities fall under EBC. Check the Bihar government's EBC list at your District Magistrate office or block office.

My caste is in OBC at central level but EBC in Bihar — which to use?

For state government jobs in Bihar: use Bihar's EBC certificate. For central government jobs / UPSC: use OBC certificate (as per central OBC list). Both can be obtained through RTPS — specify which category when applying.

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