EPDS Bihar - Ration Card List, RC Details, Application & RC Download

The Bihar government has established the EPDS Bihar portal, epds.bihar.gov.in, is Official Website for Ration Card Management System.

The Ration Card Management System, or Jan Vitran Ann (JVA), is an online tool for managing ration cards under the National Food Security Act.

It supports creating, modifying, and surrendering cards, as well as handling family splits, card type changes, and head of family changes.

Ration Card LIST / RCMS Report

Bihar Ration Card List 2026

If you've applied for a ration card and want to see if your name is on the Bihar ration card list, follow these steps:

Go to the EPDS Bihar portal - https://epds.bihar.gov.in/.
On the homepage, click on "RCMS Report."

On the new page, select your district, block, Panchayat, and village.
Then, the ration card list for your location will appear.

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Click on your card number to open your e-Ration Card, which you can then download. Also, you can download your Bihar Ration Card through DigiLocker.

Application Process

If you live in Bihar and need a new ration card, follow these steps:

Visit the EPDS Bihar Official Website - epds.bihar.gov.in.
On the homepage, click on "Apply for Online RC" in the "RC Online" section.

On the next page, click on "Login."
Log in through "Meri Pehchaan" with username and password. If not registered, click "Sign up for Meri Pehchaan," create an account, and log in.

Then, click "Apply" and choose "New Apply" for "Rural" or "Urban" Ration Card
Fill out the Bihar Ration Card form with applicant details and submit. For additional members, select "Add Member."
Upload documents like Aadhaar, bank details, residential proof, family photo, signature, and income proof.

After uploading, select "Go For Final Submission" to review, then click "Final Submit."

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After applying, you can click on "Track Application Status" through this portal to view your Bihar ration card status. Additionally, you can correct your card details by selecting the "Apply For Correction" option.

Ration Card Status

First, visit the RCMS Bihar Ration Card official site- rcms.bihar.gov.in. On the homepage, click "Application Status" in the top menu.

Then, choose your district and subdivision, enter your "RTPS number" in the box, and click "Show" to view your status.

RC Details Check

Residents of Bihar with a ration card looking to view their ration card information (RC Details) need to follow these steps:

First, visit the Bihar ration card portal.
Click on the "RC Details" option available on the homepage.

On the new page, enter your district and card number.
Then, click the search button to access your card details.

What is EPDS Bihar?

The Bihar Ration Card system is managed by the Electronic Public Distribution System (EPDS), aimed at providing subsidized food grains to eligible families in the state.

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Bihar is part of the ONORC scheme, allowing migrant workers to access ration from any fair - price shop across India.

Types of Ration Cards

Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY): For the poorest families, offering 35 kg of food grains monthly.
Below Poverty Line (BPL): For low-income families, providing subsidized food grains.
Above Poverty Line (APL): For families above the poverty line with limited or no subsidies.
Priority Household (PHH): For households under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), providing 5 kg of food grains per person per month.

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The eligibility for ration cards depends on family income, size, and socio-economic conditions, as determined by the state government.

AePDS Bihar Portal

The full form of AePDS is Aadhaar enabled Public Distribution System, in Bihar you can visit on AePDS portal - epos.bihar.gov.in, to check some important reports like PMGKY, RC details, FPS Status, RC transfer, etc.

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Bihar's Ration Card toll-free or helpline number is “1800-3456-194 & 1967.” You can call this number to resolve any issues you may have.

Written By: Nitin Singh