सामान्य प्रशासन विभाग एवं राजस्व विभाग, बिहार सरकारList of RTPS Certificates Required for Bihar Govt Recruitment Exams (BPSC, BSSC, Bihar Police, Teacher)बिहार सरकारी नौकरियों (BPSC, BSSC, पुलिस भर्ती) के लिए आवश्यक RTPS प्रमाण पत्रों की पूरी सूची एवं नियम 2026 |
Under the Right to Public Services (RTPS) Act, the Government of Bihar issues all official certificates digitally through the Service Plus Bihar portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in). A single error or mismatch in these documents during Document Verification (DV) can lead to the immediate cancellation of your candidature. This guide provides an in-depth breakdown of every essential certificate, issuing level, category-wise eligibility criteria, and crucial validity rules. |
Quick Navigation & Essential RTPS Certificates Overview- 1. Residence / Domicile Certificate (आवासीय प्रमाण पत्र) – Mandatory for 100% reservation benefits.
- 2. Caste Certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र) – Required for SC, ST, EBC, and BC candidates.
- 3. Income Certificate (आय प्रमाण पत्र) – Required for fee waivers, scholarships, and EWS eligibility.
- 4. Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (नॉन क्रीमी लेयर प्रमाण पत्र) – Mandatory for BC & EBC reservation claims.
- 5. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate (ईडब्ल्यूएस प्रमाण पत्र) – For Unreserved category candidates.
- 6. PwD / Freedom Fighter Ward Certificates – Horizontal reservation claims.
- 7. Related Troubleshooting Links:RTPS Status Tracking & Certificate Download Guide
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1. Residence / Domicile Certificate (आवासीय / निवास प्रमाण पत्र)The Residence Certificate proves that a candidate is a permanent inhabitant of Bihar. In state government recruitments, non-reserved candidate seats and 100% reserved category benefits are restricted to permanent residents of Bihar. Key Rules & Application Guidelines:- Who Needs It? Every applicant claiming state reservation (SC, ST, EBC, BC, EWS, Female candidate 35% quota) or seeking application fee relaxation.
- Issuing Authority: Starts at Revenue Officer (RO) / Block Level (अंचलाधिकारी / राजस्व अधिकारी). Higher levels like SDO (अनुमंडल पदाधिकारी) or DM (जिलाधिकारी) are only required if specified in notifications like UPSC/BPSC Gazetted Officers.
- Validity:Lifetime (provided the permanent address does not change).
- Married Female Candidates: Must note that address proof should clearly align with their parents' address or husband's domicile as per Bihar state recruitment norms.
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2. Caste Certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र)The Caste Certificate certifies that a candidate belongs to a scheduled or recognized backward community in Bihar: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Extremely Backward Class (EBC / अत्यंत पिछड़ा वर्ग - अनुसूची-1), or Backward Class (BC / पिछड़ा वर्ग - अनुसूची-2). Key Rules & Guidelines for Recruitment:- Paternal Name Rule (पिता के नाम एवं पते से निर्गत): As per Bihar Government General Administration Department (GAD) circulars, the Caste Certificate for a female applicant MUST be issued based on her Father's Name and Permanent Address, NOT her husband's name or address.
- Validity:Lifetime (until the government modifies category classifications).
- Central vs State Format: Central Government format certificates (issued for Railway or SSC) are NOT valid for Bihar State Government recruitments (BPSC/BSSC). You must obtain an RTPS Bihar State format certificate.
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3. Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (पिछड़ा वर्ग / अत्यंत पिछड़ा वर्ग)BC (Backward Class) and EBC (Extremely Backward Class) candidates in Bihar cannot claim reservation benefits using a simple Caste Certificate alone. They must possess a valid Bihar State Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate certifying that their family’s annual gross income does not exceed ₹8 Lakhs per annum. | NCL Certificate Level | Prerequisites Required | Validity & Special Rules |
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| Block Level (RO Level) | Recent Domicile, Caste, and Income Certificates. | Valid for 1 Year. Mandatory basic level for all state applications. | | SDO Level (अनुमंडल स्तर) | Approved Block Level NCL Certificate. | Required for senior grade BPSC & administrative posts. | | DM Level (जिला स्तर) | Approved SDO Level NCL Certificate. | Required for gazetted officer recruitments if specified. | | NCL Older Than 1 Year Rule | Previously issued NCL Certificate. | Can submit Form-18B (प्रपत्र 18-ख) self-declaration form without issuing a new certificate immediately. |
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4. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate (ईडब्ल्यूएस)EWS reservation provides a 10% quota in state government jobs for candidates belonging to the Unreserved (General) category whose family gross annual income is below ₹8 Lakhs. Eligibility & Document Rules:- Validity: Valid strictly for 1 Financial Year (1 अप्रैल से 31 मार्च). EWS certificates must be renewed at the beginning of every financial year.
- Date of Issue: The certificate date must fall prior to the advertisement deadline or application closing date of the recruitment notification.
- Important Rule: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, EBC, or BC categories are not eligible for EWS benefits.
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5. Exam-Wise RTPS Certificate Requirement MatrixHere is the concise checklist of documents mandated across major recruitment boards in Bihar: | Recruitment Authority | Mandatory RTPS Certificates | Special Instructions |
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| BPSC (Civil Services, TRE Teacher) | Domicile, Caste (Paternal), Bihar NCL (BC/EBC), EWS, Disability (if applicable). | Certificates must be produced during Mains/Document Verification. NCL must be issued in state format. | | BSSC (Inter Level, CGL) | Domicile, NCL (BC/EBC), Caste (SC/ST), EWS Certificate. | NCL number must be entered during online form filling. Older NCL requires Form-18B. | | Bihar Police (CSBC / BPSSC) | Domicile, Caste/NCL, EWS, Age Relaxation certificates. | Original copies checked during Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & DV stage. |
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How to Apply, Track Status & Download Certificates OnlineCandidates can apply for all the above RTPS certificates online via serviceonline.bihar.gov.in using their Aadhaar card, photo, and address proof. If you have already applied and are facing delays or rejections, refer to our comprehensive troubleshooting guides below: Useful Troubleshooting Guides on JobInBihar: |
Useful Important Links |
Apply Online (RTPS Certificates) | Click Here |
Track RTPS Status & Fix Rejections | View Tracking & Help Guide |
Download Approved Certificate PDF | Download Here |
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