How to get EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif?
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An Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate is an official document issued by the government to certify an individual or family's eligibility for reservation or benefits under various government schemes, policies, and educational institutions, specifically aimed at economically disadvantaged sections of society.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif
A resident of Bihar of general category is eligible for an EWS certificate, if their yearly income is Rs. 8,00,000.
Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income:-
- Five (5) acres of agricultural land or more.
- A residential flat covering an area of one thousand (1,000) square feet or more.
- A residential plot of one hundred (100) square yards or more located within a notified municipal corporation.
- A residential plot of two hundred (200) square yards or more located outside a notified municipal corporation.
The term "Family" for this purpose will include the person who seeks benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.
Documents Required to Apply for EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif
Following documents are required to apply for an EWS certificate in Bihar Sharif:
- Aadhar Card/ Voter Id
- Applicant’s photograph
- Self Declaration
- Income Certificate
To apply for EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif, you need to first register on the RTPS e-Services Online portal.
How to register for the RTPS e-Services Online?
Follow the below steps to register for the RTPS e-Services Online:
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Visit the RTPS Service Portal
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Click on ‘Register Yourself’ under Citizen Services.
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Click on ‘Sign up for MeriPehchaan’
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Fill in the required details.
- Click on ‘Register’.
How to Apply Online for EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif?
Follow the below steps to apply for EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif.
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Visit the RTPS Service Portal
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Click on ‘Login’.
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A pop up will appear on your screen, click on ‘Proceed to login’
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You can login using your username and password or through phone number.
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Select an option to send the OTP on phone number or email.
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Enter the OTP and Login.
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Once logged in to the Service Plus, click on ‘Apply for services’.
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Select ‘View all services’.
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In the Service Group, select ‘Bihar State Service.’
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Select Bihar ServicePlus Production.
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You will be directed to a new window.
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Click on ‘View all services’ under ‘Apply for Service’.
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From the search bar, search ‘EWS Certificate’.
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You can see 3 options for EWS certificate as shown below.
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Select the one as per your requirement. For this guide, we are choosing “Issuance of EWS Certificate at RO level”
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An application will open on your screen.
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Fill in all the required details.
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Upload the required document.
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Select the regional office.
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Click on ‘Submit’.
How to Track Status of EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif?
Follow the below steps to track your application status online:
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Visit the RTPS Service Portal
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Click on the option "Citizen Section"
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Click on "Track Application Status" available on Homepage.
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You can track your application either through reference number or application details.
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Enter the word verification.
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Click on Submit to track the status of EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif.
How to Download the EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif from the RTPS Portal?
Follow the below steps to download EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif from the RTPS Portal:
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Visit the RTPS Service Portal
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Click on "Download Certificate" available on Homepage.
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Enter the Application Reference Number and Applicant Name.
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Click on "Download Certificate" to download the EWS Certificate in Bihar Sharif.
You can also download the certificate through the following channels.
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Download link in SMS
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Attachment in Email
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DigiLocker
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SevicePlus Inbox
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Kiosk / CSC / Public Service Centre (RTPS Counter) etc.
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.
FAQs
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