EPDS Bihar 2026 Guidelines State Guide

Bihar Ration Card 2026: Apply Online (RTPS), Check RCMS List & Status

The Food and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Bihar (खाद्य एवं उपभोक्ता संरक्षण विभाग) manages the public distribution network across all 38 districts. Through the epds.bihar.gov.in and serviceonline.bihar.gov.in (RTPS Bihar) portals, eligible rural and urban households can register for subsidized food grains under NFSA schemes. This complete guide explains how to apply online, check your name in the RCMS village list, update Aadhaar e-KYC, and track your application status.

Quick Answer: Check Name in Bihar RCMS List
To check your name in the Bihar Ration Card list, visit the state PDS portal at epds.bihar.gov.in. Click on “RCMS Report” (राशन कार्ड डिजिटल सूची) on the homepage. Select your District, then choose Rural or Urban category. Click on your Block (प्रखंड), followed by your Panchayat and Village name. Finally, click on your local FPS Dealer (जन वितरण प्रणाली विक्रेता) name to view the complete list of beneficiary cardholders in your area.

Bihar Ration Card Categories & Eligibility Criteria (पात्रता मानदंड)

Bihar classifies beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) into two main categories: Priority Household (PHH – पात्र गृहस्थी) and Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY – अंत्योदय अन्न योजना).

Eligible Beneficiaries
PHH & AAY Categories (पात्र गृहस्थी व अंत्योदय)
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    Priority Household (PHH): Families residing in rural areas earning below ₹1,00,000 annually, or urban families earning below ₹1,20,000. Allocated 5 kg grain per unit monthly.
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    Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): Issued to the most destitute BPL families, landless laborers, disabled persons, and widowed heads of households. Allocated 35 kg food grains per family monthly.
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    Must hold a valid Domicile Certificate (बिहार का मूल निवास प्रमाण पत्र) issued by RTPS Bihar.
Exclusion Criteria
You are NOT Eligible if:
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    Any family member owns a 4-wheeler vehicle (car/tractor) or 3-room pucca house.
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    Any family member pays income tax, holds a permanent government job, or owns motorized agricultural equipment over 5 HP.
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    Families holding over 2.5 acres of irrigated agricultural land are excluded from subsidized food benefits.

How to Apply Online via RTPS Bihar (सर्विस प्लस पोर्टल)

Citizens in Bihar can apply for a new Ration Card or request member additions online through the Right to Public Services portal serviceonline.bihar.gov.in (RTPS Bihar) or by visiting their local Block Office (प्रखंड कार्यालय).

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Online Application Process (RTPS Bihar)
Digital filing & Tehsil / Block Supply Officer verification.
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    Visit serviceonline.bihar.gov.in and log in to your user profile using mobile number OTP.
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    Under “Food and Consumer Protection Department”, select “Issuance of New Ration Card” (नया राशन कार्ड निर्गमन).
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    Fill out the detailed application form with family details under the female Head of Household (मुखिया), residential address, district, block, and bank account information.
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    Upload scanned copies: Aadhaar cards of all family members, Income Certificate (आय प्रमाण पत्र), Residential Certificate (निवास प्रमाण पत्र), Caste Certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र), joint bank passbook photo, and combined family postcard-size photograph.
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    CRITICAL STEP: Submit the application online to generate your 18-digit Application Reference Number (RTPS Application ID). Print the application receipt for physical verification by the Block Supply Officer (BSO – प्रखण्ड आपूर्ति पदाधिकारी).
Offline Route: You can also download Form K (प्रपत्र क) for a new card or Form Kh (प्रपत्र ख) for corrections, fill it manually, and submit it along with document photocopies at your local Block Office counter.

Biometric e-KYC Verification & Inactive Card Fix

The Bihar Food Department has mandated 100% Aadhaar biometric e-KYC seeding for all family members to prevent fake cards and quota cancellations under the ePoS shop system.

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1. How to Complete Mandatory e-KYC
Visit your local Fair Price Shop (PDS Dealer / जन वितरण प्रणाली विक्रेता) with your Aadhaar card. Authenticate your fingerprint on the ePoS machine scanner to verify your Aadhaar status.
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2. Tracking Application Status
Visit epds.bihar.gov.in and click on “Application Status” (आवेदन की स्थिति). Select your District and Block, then enter your 18-digit RTPS Application Number to track approval progress.
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) & Bank Mapping: If your government cash subsidy or cash-in-lieu of food grains fails to credit into your bank account, verify that your account is mapped with NPCI. Read our detailed guide on fixing NPCI mapping and ABPS Aadhaar bank link issues to resolve payment rejections.

Bihar State Helplines & Complaint Redressal

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Bihar PDS Toll-Free Helpline Numbers
If your local PDS dealer (डीलरो/विक्रेता) overcharges, under-weighs grains, or refuses your monthly quota, register an immediate complaint using the Bihar PDS Toll-Free numbers: 1800-345-6194 or 1967.
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Online Consumer Grievance Portal
You can lodge online complaints directly on the Bihar PDS portal at sfc.bihar.gov.in or epds.bihar.gov.in under the “Grievance” section. Every complaint generates a tracking ID for monitoring administrative resolution.

Bihar Ration Card FAQs (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न)

Visit epds.bihar.gov.in, click on ‘RCMS Report’, select your District, Block, Panchayat, and Dealer name to view the complete digitized list of cardholders.
You require Aadhaar cards of all family members, Income Certificate, Residence Certificate (निवास), Caste Certificate, joint bank passbook, and a combined family postcard photo.
Submit Form Kh (प्रपत्र ख) at your local Block Office or apply online via RTPS Bihar, uploading the child’s birth certificate and Aadhaar card.
Yes, Bihar cardholders working in other states can collect their monthly food grain quota from any ePoS-enabled Fair Price Shop across India using biometric authentication.
Summary – Bihar PDS (epds.bihar.gov.in)

The Bihar Food and Consumer Protection Department has fully digitized PDS distribution via RTPS Bihar and the EPDS portal. Ensure your family members complete biometric e-KYC at your local PDS dealer to receive uninterrupted food grain benefits across the state.

Go to Bihar PDS Portal General Application Guide National Ration Card Services