Bihar Income Certificate Apply Online 2026

The income certificate (आय प्रमाण पत्र / Aay Praman Patra) in Bihar is issued by the Revenue Department and is required for scholarship applications, EBC (Extremely Backward Class) reservation, BPL ration card, and government scheme eligibility. Applications are processed through the RTPS (Right to Public Service) portal — Bihar's citizen service platform.

Quick summary: Apply at serviceonline.bihar.gov.in (RTPS portal). Issued by Circle Officer / CO within 15 days (RTPS guarantee). Fee: approximately ₹15–30.

Why You Need Bihar Income Certificate

• Bihar State Scholarship (Mukhyamantri Balika/Balak Protsahan Yojana) — income proof required
• NSP National Scholarship — all categories need income certificate
• EBC / OBC reservation — income limit verification
• BPL ration card application in Bihar
• Kanya Utthan Yojana and other state schemes
• College fee waiver (SC/ST/EBC students)

RTPS Right to Public Service — Bihar

Bihar's RTPS Act guarantees service delivery within fixed timelines:

• Income certificate: 15 working days (Guaranteed under RTPS)
• If delayed beyond 15 days: file a complaint and the responsible officer is liable

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card (mandatory)
• Ration card (shows family composition)
• Self-declaration of income
• For salaried: salary slip / Form 16 / employer certificate
• For farmers: Khatian/Pata (land records from Bihar Bhumi portal)
• Voter ID (additional address proof)
• Photograph

How to Apply Online — RTPS Bihar Portal

1. Go to serviceonline.bihar.gov.in
2. Click "Apply for Services" → "View All Available Services"
3. Search "Income Certificate" or "आय प्रमाण पत्र"
4. Select "Certificate of Income" (Revenue and Land Reforms Department)
5. Log in / register with mobile + Aadhaar OTP
6. Fill form: applicant details, income sources, annual income amount
7. Upload required documents
8. Pay fee online (₹15–30)
9. Submit — note Application Reference Number

Apply via CSC / Jan Seva Kendra

1. Visit nearest CSC or Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan (PMGDISHA) centre
2. Provide Aadhaar, ration card, and income details
3. Operator fills RTPS form online
4. Service charge: approximately ₹30–50
5. Collect acknowledgement slip

Status Check

1. Go to serviceonline.bihar.gov.in
2. Click "Track Application Status"
3. Enter Application Reference Number
4. View status: submitted → verification → approved
5. RTPS guarantee: must be approved within 15 working days

Download Bihar Income Certificate

Once approved:

1. Log in to RTPS portal
2. Go to "My Applications" → click approved certificate
3. Download digitally signed PDF
4. Valid for all official purposes in Bihar and central government schemes

Processing Time (RTPS Guaranteed)

If not issued within 15 working days, contact RTPS helpline and the First Appellate Authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Bihar RTPS — what is the 15-day guarantee?

Under Bihar's Right to Public Service Act, income certificate issuance is guaranteed within 15 working days. If delayed, the responsible officer faces a penalty. You can complain to the First Appellate Authority (SDO).

What income to declare for Bihar scholarship?

For Mukhyamantri Protsahan Yojana: income below ₹1.5 lakh/year. For NSP: income depends on category — OBC up to ₹2.5 lakh, SC/ST up to ₹2.5 lakh (check NSP guidelines annually).

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