Applying for a Caste Certificate in Bihar: RTPS Portal vs Vasudha Kendra
In Bihar, you can apply for a Jati Praman Patra (जाति प्रमाण पत्र) completely free of cost through the official RTPS Bihar portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). While you can also apply in person at your local Block RTPS counter or Vasudha Kendra (CSC) for a ₹30 service charge, applying online from home is 100% free, faster, and gives you direct SMS tracking updates.
Follow this exact step-by-step walkthrough to fill out Form 1 (राजस्व अधिकारी स्तर पर जाति प्रमाण-पत्र हेतु आवेदन पत्र) without technical errors.
Important: Always Start with “राजस्व अधिकारी स्तर” (Revenue Officer Level)
Do not select SDO (अनुमंडल) or DM (जिला) level on your first application. The Bihar RTPS system will ask for your existing Revenue Officer (RO) certificate number. First get the RO certificate issued, which is accepted for 99% of state recruitments (BPSC, Bihar Police, Teacher Bharti).
Step-by-Step Form Filling on serviceonline.bihar.gov.in
Visit Official RTPS Bihar Portal
Open serviceonline.bihar.gov.in on your mobile browser or computer. You can apply directly without login, or click “लॉग इन” (Login) to track all your applications in one single dashboard via Meri Pehchaan.
Navigate to General Administration Department
On the left sidebar under “लोक सेवाओं का अधिकार की सेवाएं”, click on “सामान्य प्रशासन विभाग” (General Administration Department). Under the dropdown, click “जाति प्रमाण-पत्र का निर्गमन” and select “राजस्व अधिकारी स्तर पर” (Revenue Officer Level).
Fill Personal & Lineage Information (Form 1)
- Gender (लिंग): Select Male (पुरुष), Female (महिला), or Third Gender.
- Applicant Name (आवेदक का नाम): Type in English. When you press the spacebar, the portal automatically transliterates it into Hindi. Make sure the Hindi spelling matches your school records.
- Father's & Mother's Name: Enter father and mother names in English and Hindi.
- Husband's Name: For married women, enter husband's name. Note: Caste is still strictly verified from father's lineage!
- Mobile Number & Email: Enter your active 10-digit mobile number and email to receive the certificate download link via SMS.
Select Permanent Address (District, Block & Panchayat)
Select State (Bihar), your District (जिला), Sub-Division (अनुमंडल), and Block (प्रखंड). Select your local body type: Gram Panchayat (ग्राम पंचायत), Municipal Corporation (नगर निगम), Municipal Council (नगर परिषद्), or Nagar Panchayat. Enter your Village / Mohalla, Post Office, and Police Station (थाना).
Select Reservation Category & Sub-Caste
Choose your category: अत्यंत पिछड़ा वर्ग (अनुसूची-1 / EBC), पिछड़ा वर्ग (अनुसूची-2 / BC), अनुसूचित जाति (SC), or अनुसूचित जनजाति (ST). Next, select your specific sub-caste from the alphabetical dropdown. Your Caste Serial Number (जाति का क्रमांक) will automatically populate.
Upload Self-Attested Photograph & Submit
Upload your scanned passport photo with your signature across the lower part of the photo (स्वप्रमाणित फोटो) strictly under 50-100 KB (use our free compressor if needed). Enter the Captcha code, click Proceed, review the form preview, attach your Aadhaar card or Voter ID scan, and click Final Submit.
Save Your Acknowledgement Receipt (पावती)
Instantly download your PDF receipt containing your unique Application Reference Number (e.g. BCCCO/2026/XXXXX or BCCRO/2026/XXXXX). Make sure to note this down; you can use it anytime on our Status Tracker and Download Guide.
