How to get Caste Certificate in Patna?

Written By Manya Khare   | Reviewed By Tesz Editorial Contributors | Published on October 06, 2023



Caste certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming his/her caste.

A Caste Certificate ensures protective discrimination to a certain category of citizens with special privileges such as reservation of seats in Government jobs, and services.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for a Caste Certificate in Patna

A resident of Patna belonging to the SC, ST or OBC category can apply for a Caste Certificate in Patna.

The caste of a person is determined on the basis of their father's caste not on the basis of husband's caste.

Documents Required to Apply for a Caste Certificate in Patna

Following documents are required to apply for a caste certificate in Patna:

  • Aadhar Card/ Voter Id

  • Applicant’s photograph

  • Self Declaration

To apply for Caste Certificate in Patna, you need to first register on the RTPS e-Services Online portal.

How to register on RTPS e-Services Online?

Follow the below steps to register for the RTPS e-Services Online:

 Caste Certificate Bihar Registration

  • Click on ‘Sign up for MeriPehchaan’ 

  • Fill in the required details.

Caste Certificate Patna Registration Meri Pehchaan

  • Click on ‘Register’. 

How to Apply Online for Caste Certificate in Patna?

Follow the below steps to apply for Caste Certificate in Patna. 

  • Visit the RTPS Service Portal

  • Click on ‘Login’.

  • A pop up will appear on your screen, click on ‘Proceed to login’

  • You can login using your username and password or through phone number. 

  • Select an option to send the OTP on phone number or email.

  • Enter the OTP and Login.

  • Once logged in to the Service Plus, click on ‘Apply for services’.

  • Select ‘View all services’.

  • In the Service Group, select ‘Bihar State Service.’

  • Select Bihar ServicePlus Production.

Patna ServicePlus Caste Certificate Apply

  • You will be directed to a new window.

  • Click on ‘View all services’ under ‘Apply for Service’.

  • From the search bar, search ‘Caste Certificate’.

  • You can see 3 options for Caste certificate as shown below. 

Apply online caste certificate Patna 

  • Select the one as per your requirement. For this guide, we are choosing “Issuance of Caste Certificate at RO level”

  • An application will open on your screen.

caste certificate Patna Apply online 

  • Fill in all the required details. 

  • Upload the required documents

  • Select the regional office. 

  • Click on ‘Submit’.

How to Track Status of Caste Certificate in Patna?

Follow the below steps to track your application status online:

  • Visit the RTPS Service Portal

  • Click on the option "Citizen Section"

  • Click on "Track Application Status" available on Homepage.

  • You can track your application either through reference number or application details. 

Caste Certificate Patna Track Status

  • Enter the word verification.

  • Click on Submit to track the status of Caste Certificate in Patna.

How to Download the Caste Certificate in Patna from the RTPS Portal?

Follow the below steps to download Caste Certificate in Patna from the RTPS Portal:

Download Caste Certificate Patna

  • Enter the Application Reference Number and Applicant Name.

  • Click on "Download Certificate" to download the Caste Certificate in Patna.

You can also download the certificate through the following channels. 

  • Download link in SMS 

  • Attachment in Email

  • DigiLocker

  • SevicePlus Inbox

  • Kiosk / CSC / Public Service Centre (RTPS Counter) etc. 

Validity of Caste Certificate in Patna

The validity of a Caste Certificate is for lifetime in Patna.

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

  1. RTPS Service Portal
  2. Service Plus
  3. RTPS Instructions
  4. RTPS User Manual
  5. Service Online Bihar

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