Bihar Ration Card Online Apply 2026: Online/Offline Form

Name of Post:	Bihar Ration Card Online / Offline Application Form 2026
Post Date / Update:	25 July 2026 \| 08:14 PM
Short Information:	Food & Consumer Protection Department, Bihar has invited online and offline application forms for new Bihar Ration Cards 2026. Eligible families living in Bihar who do not have a ration card or whose card was cancelled previously can apply online or offline through their local Panchayat/RTPS counter. Check complete eligibility, required documents list, monthly quota details, and download the application form directly on JobInBihar.com.

Food & Consumer Protection Department, Bihar

Bihar New Ration Card Online / Offline Application 2026

Bihar Government Scheme 2026: Short Details of Notification

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Bihar Ration Card Apply 2026: Overview

Scheme Name	Bihar New Ration Card Scheme 2026
State / Department	Bihar / Food & Consumer Protection Department
Application Mode	Online (EPDS Portal / Jan Vitran) & Offline (RTPS Counter / Panchayat)
Application Status	Started
Target Beneficiaries	Eligible BPL / Antyodaya / Priority Families of Bihar

Important Dates & Application Fee

Important Dates

Application Begin: Started
Application Last Date: As per official notification

Application Fee

All Categories (UR / OBC / EWS / SC / ST): ₹0/- (Free)
No application fee is required for Bihar Ration Card.

Key Benefits of Bihar Ration Card

Subsidized or free food grains (Wheat, Rice, etc.) under NFSA schemes.
Portability benefit across India through One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC).
Valid official proof of identity and local address for state government schemes.
Essential eligibility document for various state welfare schemes and subsidies in Bihar.

Types of Ration Card & Monthly Allotment

Card Type	Eligible Category	Monthly Food Grain Allotment
PHH (Priority Household)	Eligible Low-Income Families	5 KG food grains per member per month.
AAY (Antyodaya Anna Yojana)	Poorest of the Poor Families	Fixed 35 KG food grains per family per month.

Eligibility Criteria for Bihar Ration Card

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
The applicant (Head of Family) must be at least 18 Years old.
The family should not already hold an active Ration Card.
The applicant or family members must not be income tax payers.
The family must not own a four-wheeler vehicle (car, tractor, etc.) or possess large landholdings.

Required Documents List

Identity proof of applicant & Aadhaar Cards of all family members.
Residence Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra).
Income Certificate (Annual income up to ₹1,20,000 or below).
Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra, if applicable).
Joint Family Passport-size Photograph.
Bank Passbook copy (linked with Aadhaar, in the name of Head of Family).
Valid Mobile Number.
Self-Declaration Form (Swa-Ghoshna Patra).
Disability Certificate (if any family member is Divyang).

How to Apply for Bihar Ration Card 2026

Online Mode: Visit the official EPDS Bihar portal or Jan Vitran portal, register using your mobile number, fill in family details, upload scanned documents, and submit the application.
Offline Mode: Download the official application form using the direct link below or collect Form-K (Praptra-Ka) from your local RTPS counter or Panchayat office.
Fill in all required family details correctly on the printed form.
Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (Aadhaar, Residence, Income, Bank Passbook, Joint Photo).
Submit the completed form at your nearest RTPS counter, Block office, or designated Panchayat authority.
Obtain the acknowledgment slip to track your application status online.

Some Useful Important Links

Download Offline Application Form PDF

Form Download

Apply Online Portal (Jan Vitran)

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Photo & Document Editing Tools

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Official Website

Visit EPDS Bihar Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How can I apply for a new Ration Card in Bihar 2026?

• You can apply online through the EPDS Bihar portal or offline by submitting Form-K along with required documents at your local RTPS counter or Block office.

2. What is the fee for applying for a Bihar Ration Card?

• There is no fee for applying for a Bihar Ration Card. The application process is completely free for all categories.

3. What are the key documents required for a Bihar Ration Card?

• Required documents include Aadhaar cards of all family members, residence certificate, income certificate (under ₹1,20,000), joint family photograph, and bank passbook of the head of the family.

4. How much food grain is provided per month under PHH and AAY cards?

• PHH cardholders receive 5 kg of food grains per member per month, while AAY (Antyodaya) cardholders receive a fixed 35 kg of food grains per family per month.

5. What is the official website for Bihar Ration Card online services?

• The official portals are epds.bihar.gov.in and br.smartpds.nic.in.

Please check the official website for any updates regarding the recruitment process.

Bihar Ration Card Online / Offline Application Form 2026