Is there any government fee for applying for RTPS certificates?

No. Normal online application for Income, Caste, and Residential certificates on serviceonline.bihar.gov.in is completely free of government fees.

What is the standard processing time (SLA) for RTPS certificates?

Under the Bihar Right to Public Services Act, standard SLA is 10 to 14 working days for Revenue Officer (RO) level certificates, and 21 days for Non-Creamy Layer.

Do I need to visit the Block/Anchal office to collect my certificate?

No. Once approved, the certificate is digitally signed and can be downloaded online via serviceonline.bihar.gov.in using your Application Reference Number.

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Bihar RTPS & Certificates

Official RTPS Bihar portal guides — apply online for Income (आय), Caste (जाति), Residential (निवास), EWS, Non-Creamy Layer (NCL), and Character certificates with digital verification and status tracking.

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Bihar RTPS & Certificates Sovereign Gateway

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Direct sovereign portal operated by RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Application Mode

Online / Offline

Official Fee Range

Free (Statutory civil services)

Processing Time

Immediate to 30 days

Official Authority

serviceonline.bihar.gov.in

Bihar RTPS & Certificates Catalogue

10 Services

Official citizen services directory with compact table view, verified fees, SLA processing times, and direct official application destinations.

Service Details / सेवा विवरण

Department / Authority

Mode

Statutory Fee & Timeline

CSC Actions / कार्यवाही

Apply for Income Certificate Online in Bihar (Aay) — RTPS ServicePlus

आय प्रमाण पत्र ऑनलाइन आवेदन बिहार — RTPS सर्विसप्लस पोर्टल

Official guidance for Apply Income Certificate Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Apply for Income Certificate Online in Bihar (Aay) — RTPS ServicePlus

आय प्रमाण पत्र ऑनलाइन आवेदन बिहार — RTPS सर्विसप्लस पोर्टल

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Download Certificate Rtps Bihar

Official guidance for Download Certificate Rtps Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online

Free

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

OnlineFree

Download Certificate Rtps Bihar

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Track Bihar RTPS Application Status & Download Certificate Online

बिहार RTPS आवेदन स्थिति ट्रैक करें एवं सर्टिफिकेट डाउनलोड करें

Official guidance for Track Application Rtps Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Track Bihar RTPS Application Status & Download Certificate Online

बिहार RTPS आवेदन स्थिति ट्रैक करें एवं सर्टिफिकेट डाउनलोड करें

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Apply for Caste Certificate Online in Bihar (Jati) — RTPS ServicePlus

जाति प्रमाण पत्र ऑनलाइन आवेदन बिहार — RTPS सर्विसप्लस पोर्टल

Official guidance for Apply Caste Certificate Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Apply for Caste Certificate Online in Bihar (Jati) — RTPS ServicePlus

जाति प्रमाण पत्र ऑनलाइन आवेदन बिहार — RTPS सर्विसप्लस पोर्टल

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Apply for Domicile / Residence Certificate in Bihar (Niwas) — RTPS

निवास प्रमाण पत्र ऑनलाइन आवेदन बिहार — RTPS सर्विसप्लस पोर्टल

Official guidance for Apply Residential Certificate Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Apply for Domicile / Residence Certificate in Bihar (Niwas) — RTPS

निवास प्रमाण पत्र ऑनलाइन आवेदन बिहार — RTPS सर्विसप्लस पोर्टल

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Apply for Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCL) in Bihar — RTPS Portal

नॉन-क्रीमी लेयर प्रमाण पत्र (NCL) ऑनलाइन आवेदन बिहार — RTPS पोर्टल

Official guidance for Apply Non Creamy Layer Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Apply for Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (NCL) in Bihar — RTPS Portal

नॉन-क्रीमी लेयर प्रमाण पत्र (NCL) ऑनलाइन आवेदन बिहार — RTPS पोर्टल

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Apply Ews Certificate Bihar

Official guidance for Apply Ews Certificate Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Apply Ews Certificate Bihar

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Apply Character Certificate Bihar

Official guidance for Apply Character Certificate Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Apply Character Certificate Bihar

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Apply Tatkal Certificate Bihar

Official guidance for Apply Tatkal Certificate Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Apply Tatkal Certificate Bihar

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Apply Birth Death Certificate Bihar

Official guidance for Apply Birth Death Certificate Bihar. Always verify on the government portal before applying.

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)Central Government

Online / Offline

Free / Official SLA

24–72 Hours

View Details Apply

Online / OfflineFree / Official SLA

Apply Birth Death Certificate Bihar

RTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

Processing Timeline: 24–72 Hours

View Details Apply Online

Quick Information

Issued / Managed ByRTPS Bihar Portal (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in)

JurisdictionAll India (National Sovereign)

Document ValidityLifetime (Unless revoked or updated)

Official Fee RangeFree (Statutory civil services)

Citizen Helpline1800-345-6268

Application ModesOnline Portal & Authorized Seva Kendras

Official Portal

Key Benefits & Statutory Utility

Right to Public Services Statutory Guarantee: Legally mandated service delivery timeline under Bihar Right to Public Services Act.
Digitally Signed Online Certificates: Download verifiable digital Income, Caste, Domicile, and EWS certificates with QR codes.
Zero Intermediary Fees: Official government service delivery with zero statutory application fees.
SMS & Online Tracking: Real-time SMS updates and online certificate status tracking from application to dispatch.
Direct ServicePlus Integration: Unified citizen portal supported by National Informatics Centre (NIC).

Locate Block RTPS Counter / Vasudha Kendra

Find block-level RTPS citizen counters and CSC Vasudha Kendras across Bihar.

Important Official Links

RTPS Bihar (ServiceOnline) ↗

Official application portal for all Bihar civil certificates

Track Application Status (RTPS) ↗

Track your application reference number

Download Certificate (RTPS) ↗

Download digitally signed certificate PDF

Bihar Administrative Reforms (GAD) ↗

Official circulars, notifications, and rules

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Ration card application, member add, and ONORC porting

Frequently Asked Questions — Bihar RTPS & Certificates

The official and authentic portal for all RTPS Bihar services is serviceonline.bihar.gov.in (ServicePlus platform by NIC Bihar).

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