
Bihar Caste Certificate
Caste or community certificate is a legal document that certifies that an individual belongs to a particular caste. By obtaining a caste certificate, an individual can avail various benefits from the Indian Government. In this article, we look at the procedure for obtaining Bihar caste certificate in detail.Need for the Document
A caste certificate serves for the following purposes:- To avail admission in schools and colleges.
- To apply for competitive examinations.
- To obtain scholarships to pursue education.
- To avail employment in reserved categories.
- To obtain government subsidies.
- To apply for housing and self-employment schemes.
- To allot house sites to citizens.
- To assign or to grant land.
- To stand as a candidate in elections.
Eligibility
The following are the eligibility criteria for a person to apply for a Bihar caste certificate.- The applicant should belong to any reserved category such as Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Classes.
- The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
- The applicant should be residing in Bihar.
- The applicant should be above 3 years of age.
Documents Required
To obtain a caste certificate, an individual has to possess the following documents:- Ration Card
- Self-declaration of the applicant
- Identity Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport size photographs
Application Procedure
The online method to apply for a caste certificate is as follows.Online Method
Step 1: Log on to the official website The applicant has to log on to the official website. Step 2: Select the place to obtain the certificate On the new page where he/she has to select the desired place to obtain the application. [caption id="attachment_59475" align="aligncenter" width="1003"]
Application Status
Follow the below methods to know the application status:Check Status Online
Step 1: Log on to the website The applicant has to log on to the official website. [caption id="attachment_59473" align="aligncenter" width="1011"]
Check Status Through SMS
To known status through SMS, the applicant has to type a text message in the given format and it to 56677. RTPS <Application ID> Things to Remember- The certificate must be received by the applicant and not by another person.
- The applicant has to have a valid ID proof like voter ID, Aadhar card that contains personal details like name, date of birth and address that has been mentioned in the application form.
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