{"id":334,"date":"2026-04-19T08:10:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T08:10:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/?page_id=334"},"modified":"2026-04-20T04:32:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T04:32:55","slug":"rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0906\u0930.\u091f\u0940.\u092a\u0940.\u090f\u0938 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0908.\u0921\u092c\u094d\u0932\u094d\u092f\u0942.\u090f\u0938 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092e\u093e\u0923 \u092a\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u0911\u0928\u0932\u093e\u0907\u0928 \u0906\u0935\u0947\u0926\u0928 2026 (\u0938\u094d\u091f\u0947\u092a-\u092c\u093e\u092f-\u0938\u094d\u091f\u0947\u092a \u0917\u093e\u0907\u0921)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the ultimate guide for applying for an <strong>EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Certificate<\/strong> through the <strong>RTPS Bihar<\/strong> <strong>portal <\/strong>in 2026. If you belong to the <strong>General Category <\/strong>and want to claim the <strong>10% reservation<\/strong> in government jobs and educational institutions, this certificate is mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we will walk you through the updated 2026 eligibility criteria, the exact documents you need, and the step-by-step process to apply online at <code>serviceonline.bihar.gov.in<\/code> without getting rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000080;color:#000080\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000080;color:#000080\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#What_is_an_EWS_Certificate\" >What is an EWS Certificate?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#EWS_Certificate_EWS_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A3_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0\" >EWS Certificate (EWS \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092e\u093e\u0923 \u092a\u0924\u094d\u0930)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#How_to_apply_for_EWS_Certificate_online_vai_RTPS_Portal\" >How to apply for EWS Certificate online vai RTPS Portal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#How_to_check_status_of_your_Residence_Certificate\" >How to check status of your Residence Certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#How_to_Download_Your_Residence_Certificate_from_RTPS_ServicePlus_Bihar\" >How to Download Your Residence Certificate from RTPS ServicePlus Bihar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#Understanding_the_New_EWS_Rules_2026_Everything_You_Need_to_Know\" >Understanding the New EWS Rules (2026): Everything You Need to Know<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#How_do_Bihars_new_EWS_guidelines_calculate_total_family_income\" >How do Bihar&#8217;s new EWS guidelines calculate total family income?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#What_are_the_specific_property_and_land_limits_for_eligibility\" >What are the specific property and land limits for eligibility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#How_can_I_avoid_administrative_delays_when_applying_for_EWS\" >How can I avoid administrative delays when applying for EWS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#What_is_the_maximum_amount_of_agricultural_land_allowed\" >What is the maximum amount of agricultural land allowed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#Are_residential_plots_treated_differently_in_rural_and_urban_areas\" >Are residential plots treated differently in rural and urban areas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#Which_local_authorities_are_responsible_for_issuing_the_certificate\" >Which local authorities are responsible for issuing the certificate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#How_long_is_a_Bihar_EWS_certificate_valid_for\" >How long is a Bihar EWS certificate valid for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#What_benefits_does_the_10_EWS_reservation_provide_in_Bihar\" >What benefits does the 10% EWS reservation provide in Bihar?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#What_does_Bihars_%E2%80%98One_State_One_Rule_framework_mean\" >What does Bihar&#8217;s &#8216;One State, One Rule&#8217; framework mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#Are_there_specific_benefits_for_Bihar_teacher_recruitment_candidates\" >Are there specific benefits for Bihar teacher recruitment candidates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/#What_are_the_penalties_for_providing_false_info\" >What are the penalties for providing false info?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_EWS_Certificate\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">What is an EWS Certificate?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>EWS Certificate<\/strong> is an official document issued by the Government of Bihar to citizens belonging to the General Category (Unreserved Category) who meet specific low-income criteria. It guarantees a <strong>10% quota<\/strong> in <strong>state <\/strong>and <strong>central <\/strong>government jobs, as well as college admissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\r\n  .rtps-special-widget {\r\n      max-width: 850px;\r\n      margin: 30px auto;\r\n      background: #ffffff;\r\n      border: 2px solid #000080;\r\n      border-radius: 10px;\r\n      padding: 25px;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\r\n      font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n  }\r\n  \r\n  \/* Top Row Buttons *\/\r\n  .rtps-top-row {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      justify-content: space-between;\r\n      gap: 20px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n  }\r\n  .rtps-action-btn {\r\n      flex: 1;\r\n      padding: 16px 20px;\r\n      border-radius: 8px;\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n      font-weight: bold;\r\n      color: #ffffff !important;\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n      text-decoration: none !important;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);\r\n      transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;\r\n  }\r\n  .rtps-action-btn:hover {\r\n      transform: translateY(-3px);\r\n      box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);\r\n  }\r\n  \/* Left Button (Download) *\/\r\n  .btn-download { background-color: #28a745; } \r\n  .btn-download:hover { background-color: #1e7e34; }\r\n  \/* Right Button (Track) *\/\r\n  .btn-track { background-color: #1f6ce6; } \r\n  .btn-track:hover { background-color: #000080; }\r\n\r\n  \/* Bottom Center EWS Section *\/\r\n  .rtps-ews-section {\r\n      text-align: center;\r\n      background: #f8f9fa;\r\n      padding: 25px 20px;\r\n      border-radius: 8px;\r\n      border-top: 4px solid #FF9933;\r\n  }\r\n  .rtps-ews-title {\r\n      color: #000080;\r\n      font-size: 22px;\r\n      font-weight: bold;\r\n      margin-top: 0;\r\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n  }\r\n  .rtps-level-links {\r\n      display: flex;\r\n      justify-content: center;\r\n      gap: 15px;\r\n      flex-wrap: wrap;\r\n  }\r\n  .rtps-level-link {\r\n      background: #ffffff;\r\n      border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\r\n      padding: 14px 24px;\r\n      border-radius: 6px;\r\n      color: #333 !important;\r\n      font-size: 15px;\r\n      font-weight: bold;\r\n      text-decoration: none !important;\r\n      transition: all 0.3s;\r\n      border-left: 5px solid #000080;\r\n  }\r\n  .rtps-level-link:hover {\r\n      background: #eef2fa;\r\n      color: #000080 !important;\r\n      border-left: 5px solid #FF9933;\r\n      padding-left: 28px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Mobile Fix (Stacks them neatly on phones) *\/\r\n  @media (max-width: 650px) {\r\n      .rtps-top-row { flex-direction: column; }\r\n      .rtps-level-links { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }\r\n      .rtps-level-link { width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: center; }\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"rtps-special-widget\">\r\n  \r\n  <div class=\"rtps-top-row\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/download-certificate-r-t-p-s-serviceonline-bihar\/\" class=\"rtps-action-btn btn-download\">\u2b07\ufe0f Download Certificate (\u092a\u094d\u0930\u092e\u093e\u0923\u092a\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u0921\u093e\u0909\u0928\u0932\u094b\u0921)<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/serviceonline.bihar.gov.in\/officials\/citizenApplication.html\" class=\"rtps-action-btn btn-track\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83d\udccb Track Status (\u0906\u0935\u0947\u0926\u0928 \u0915\u0940 \u0938\u094d\u0925\u093f\u0924\u093f)<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"rtps-ews-section\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"rtps-ews-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EWS_Certificate_EWS_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A3_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0\"><\/span>EWS Certificate (EWS \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092e\u093e\u0923 \u092a\u0924\u094d\u0930)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n      <div class=\"rtps-level-links\">\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/serviceonline.bihar.gov.in\/renderApplicationForm.do?serviceId=10430013&#038;UUID=c5695935-55e9-40f1-a793-8d0a6b03f70b&#038;directService=true&#038;tempId=3498&#038;grievDefined=0&#038;serviceLinkRequired=No&#038;userLoggedIn=N&#038;source=CTZN&#038;OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=EMBU-JBA1-5903-C0YE-QFD3-KAPY-HXIA-N419\" class=\"rtps-level-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Block Level (\u0905\u0902\u091a\u0932 \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930)<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/serviceonline.bihar.gov.in\/renderApplicationForm.do?serviceId=10760008&#038;UUID=e0c39914-b6d0-4b30-8b24-9fb3cc949ecb&#038;directService=true&#038;tempId=3728&#038;grievDefined=0&#038;serviceLinkRequired=No&#038;userLoggedIn=N&#038;source=CTZN&#038;OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=WRN4-WMM2-0KWH-KB76-56A8-GXHC-WPZZ-ONCW\" class=\"rtps-level-link\" rel=\"noopener\">SDO\/Sub-Division Level (\u0905\u0928\u0941\u092e\u0902\u0921\u0932 \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930)<\/a>\r\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/serviceonline.bihar.gov.in\/renderApplicationForm.do?serviceId=10790008&#038;UUID=f6028249-f230-43f8-9a8b-1750d6d73598&#038;directService=true&#038;tempId=3741&#038;grievDefined=0&#038;serviceLinkRequired=No&#038;userLoggedIn=N&#038;source=CTZN&#038;OWASP_CSRFTOKEN=2RLY-FQWI-JPF3-1FMF-GW7E-6WXY-LQJC-LB8Q\" class=\"rtps-level-link\" rel=\"noopener\">DM\/District Level (\u091c\u093f\u0932\u093e \u0938\u094d\u0924\u0930)<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:41px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_apply_for_EWS_Certificate_online_vai_RTPS_Portal\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">How to apply for EWS Certificate online vai RTPS Portal?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the step-by-step process to apply for a <strong>Bihar EWS certificate<\/strong> online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Gather Your Required Documents<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting your application, ensure you have the following necessary documents ready:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Identity and Address Proof:<\/strong> Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, or PAN card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Income Certificate:<\/strong> Note that for married women, the income certificate must be made from their in-laws&#8217; side (sasural), while their identity proof will be tied to their maternal home (maike).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Land\/Property Documents:<\/strong> Documents like your <em>khatiyan<\/em> or deed (<em>daan patra<\/em>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Documents:<\/strong> Ration card (if available), a self-declaration form (affidavit), and passport-size photographs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Go to the RTPS Portal<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your web browser and search for <strong>&#8220;RTPS Bihar&#8221;<\/strong> to access the official Right to Public Services portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ab480a26\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"523\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-mobile-homepage-523x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-344\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-mobile-homepage-523x1024.jpg 523w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-mobile-homepage-153x300.jpg 153w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-mobile-homepage-6x12.jpg 6w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-mobile-homepage.jpg 654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 523px) 100vw, 523px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"948\" src=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-homepage-1024x948.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-345\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.0798734943812665;width:535px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-homepage-1024x948.png 1024w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-homepage-300x278.png 300w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-homepage-768x711.png 768w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-homepage-1536x1422.png 1536w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-homepage-13x12.png 13w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RTPS-homepage.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Navigate to the EWS Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once on the portal, find and click on the option for the <strong>General Administration Department<\/strong> (\u0938\u093e\u092e\u093e\u0928\u094d\u092f \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0936\u093e\u0938\u0928 \u0935\u093f\u092d\u093e\u0917).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Select the Certificate Issuance Link<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this department&#8217;s menu, click on the specific link for the <strong>&#8220;Issue of Income and Asset Certificate for Economically Weaker Section&#8221;<\/strong> (\u0906\u0930\u094d\u0925\u093f\u0915 \u0930\u0942\u092a \u0938\u0947 \u0915\u092e\u091c\u094b\u0930 \u0935\u0930\u094d\u0917 \u0915\u0947 \u0932\u093f\u090f \u0906\u092f \u0914\u0930 \u0938\u0902\u092a\u0924\u094d\u0924\u093f \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092e\u093e\u0923 \u092a\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u0915\u093e \u0928\u093f\u0930\u094d\u0917\u092e\u0928). You will generally start the process at the <strong>Anchal (circle\/block) level.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Fill and Submit the Form<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An application form will open up. Fill in all your details accurately, attach all the relevant documents, and submit the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After submission, your application will undergo a strict background verification by local authorities before the certificate is officially issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CC-apply-process.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CC-apply-process.png 1024w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CC-apply-process-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CC-apply-process-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CC-apply-process-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CC-apply-process-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_status_of_your_Residence_Certificate\"><\/span><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">How to check status of your Residence Certificate?<\/mark><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>To check your <strong>residential certificate<\/strong> status through <strong>RTPS Bihar&#8217;s<\/strong> <strong>online ServicePlus portal<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 1<\/strong><br>On the <strong>RTPS <\/strong>homepage, go to the right-hand side under the <strong>Citizen Section<\/strong> and click on <strong>Track Application Status<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>STEP 2<\/strong><br>A new page will open. Enter your <strong>Application Reference Number<\/strong> (from your acknowledgement slip), <strong>Application Submission Date<\/strong>, and the <strong>Captcha<\/strong>. Then click on the <strong>Submit<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may see an option asking: <em><strong>\u201cDo you want to view\/download the documents of your application (if any)?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br>Select <strong>Yes<\/strong> or <strong>No<\/strong> as per your preference and click <strong>Submit<\/strong> again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, your application status will be displayed on the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"903\" src=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/After-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-312\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.45184230868332903;width:513px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/After-1.png 408w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/After-1-136x300.png 136w, https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/After-1-5x12.png 5w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff36fc\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Note: This page is only for demonstration. When you click &#8216;Submit,&#8217; you will be redirected to the official government website to continue.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fff759\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Track Application Status<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\r\n  \/* Base Wrapper Styles *\/\r\n  .app-tracker-wrapper {\r\n    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    max-width: 900px;\r\n    margin: 0 auto;\r\n    padding: 20px;\r\n    color: #333;\r\n    background: #fff;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Stepper Header *\/\r\n  .tracker-stepper {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    justify-content: center;\r\n    margin-bottom: 30px;\r\n  }\r\n  .tracker-step {\r\n    display: flex;\r\n    flex-direction: column;\r\n    align-items: center;\r\n    text-align: center;\r\n    font-size: 14px;\r\n  }\r\n  .tracker-step.active { color: #0000ff; }\r\n  .tracker-step.inactive { color: #999; 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Here is how it is calculated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who is included in the &#8220;family&#8221;:<\/strong> The most significant update is that <strong>the income of the applicant&#8217;s parents (mother and father) is now completely excluded<\/strong> from the calculation. To determine eligibility, officials will <strong>only count the combined income of the husband, wife, and their dependent children<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What income sources are counted:<\/strong> The calculation is not based solely on regular salary. Instead, it <strong>combines earnings from all possible sources<\/strong>, including salary, agricultural land, business profits, and any other income streams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Income Limit:<\/strong> Once all sources of income for the husband, wife, and dependent children are added together, the <strong>total annual family income must be strictly less than \u20b98 lakhs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your defined family&#8217;s combined income from all sources remains under this \u20b98 lakh threshold, you meet the income eligibility criteria for the <strong>EWS certificate.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_specific_property_and_land_limits_for_eligibility\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">What are the specific property and land limits for eligibility?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for the <strong>EWS certificate<\/strong>, your accumulated wealth is evaluated alongside your income, and exceeding <strong>any one<\/strong> of the following property limits will automatically disqualify you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Agricultural Land:<\/strong> Your family must own <strong>less than 5 acres<\/strong> of agricultural land. The guidelines specifically emphasize calculating this limit in <em>acres<\/em> rather than the local <em>bigha<\/em> unit, as 5 bighas is significantly smaller than 5 acres. Do not let officials disqualify you based on a 5-bigha measurement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residential Flats:<\/strong> Any residential flat owned by the family must be <strong>less than 1,000 square feet<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urban Residential Plots:<\/strong> If you own a residential plot in a municipality or urban area, it must be <strong>less than 100 square yards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rural Residential Plots:<\/strong> If the residential plot is located in a rural area, it must be <strong>less than 200 square yards<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your property exceeds even a single one of these specified limits, you are considered &#8220;<strong>wealthy<\/strong>&#8221; under the guidelines and will automatically fall outside the <strong>EWS eligibility criteria<\/strong>, regardless of your annual income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_avoid_administrative_delays_when_applying_for_EWS\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">How can I avoid administrative delays when applying for EWS?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid administrative delays when applying for your<strong> EWS certificate<\/strong>, you should proactively prepare according to the Bihar government&#8217;s new, standardized guidelines. By understanding the rules, you can prevent officials from misinterpreting your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the specific steps you can take to ensure a smooth process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Understand the &#8220;One State, One Rule&#8221; Framework:<\/strong> The Bihar government has released a comprehensive 28-point Q&amp;A guideline that every District Magistrate (DM) and Circle Officer (CO) must follow. This eliminates the old problem of officials making up their own arbitrary rules. Being aware of these guidelines ensures that you cannot be misled by block-level clerks or officers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculate Your Land in Acres, Not Bighas:<\/strong> A major source of confusion and potential rejection is how agricultural land is measured. The legal threshold is <strong>less than 5 acres<\/strong>, but local officials may ask if you have &#8220;5 bighas&#8221;. Because 5 bighas is much smaller than 5 acres, you must calculate your exact landholding in acres beforehand. If an official tries to count your land in bighas, you can confidently clarify that you are well under the 5-acre limit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure Correct Income Calculation:<\/strong> Be prepared to point out that <strong>your parents&#8217; income is now completely excluded<\/strong> from the calculation. To avoid delays from officials wrongly inflating your income, make sure your income certificate strictly reflects only the combined earnings of the husband, wife, and dependent children (which must be under \u20b98 lakhs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit Only True and Verifiable Information:<\/strong> The administration has made strict, in-depth verification mandatory before issuing any EWS certificate. To prevent your application from getting stuck during the verification phase, ensure every detail you provide is 100% accurate. Providing false or hidden information will not only delay the process but will lead to a rejection, punitive action, and potentially the loss of any job secured using the certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the Pre-Application Checklist:<\/strong> Before applying, do a final review to ensure you do not exceed any of the property limits (e.g., flats strictly under 1,000 square feet, urban plots under 100 square yards, and rural plots under 200 square yards).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because the certificate must be renewed every financial year (starting in April), having all your correct measurements and income details ready will help you bypass the usual administrative bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_maximum_amount_of_agricultural_land_allowed\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">What is the maximum amount of agricultural land allowed?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The maximum amount of agricultural land your family is allowed to own to remain eligible for the <strong>EWS certificate<\/strong> is strictly <strong>less than 5 acres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial to pay attention to the unit of measurement. In Bihar, land is traditionally measured in <em><strong>bighas<\/strong><\/em>, which often causes confusion between applicants and local officials. An official might ask if you own <strong>5 bighas<\/strong> of land and mistakenly tell you that you are ineligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>5 bighas is significantly smaller than 5 acres<\/strong>. You must calculate your exact landholding in acres and ensure officials are using the 5-acre legal limit to evaluate your eligibility, rather than the local bigha measurement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_residential_plots_treated_differently_in_rural_and_urban_areas\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Are residential plots treated differently in rural and urban areas?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, residential plots are evaluated differently depending on whether they are located in an urban or rural setting. The specific limits under the new guidelines are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Urban Areas:<\/strong> If your residential plot is located in an urban area, it must be <strong>strictly less than 100 square yards<\/strong>. Owning a plot of 100 square yards or more in an urban setting automatically makes you ineligible to receive the EWS certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rural Areas:<\/strong> For residential plots located in rural areas, the limit is higher; the plot must be <strong>strictly less than 200 square yards<\/strong>. If your rural plot is 200 square yards or larger, you will be disqualified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_local_authorities_are_responsible_for_issuing_the_certificate\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Which local authorities are responsible for issuing the certificate?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>EWS certificate<\/strong> is issued by the <strong>local Circle Officer (CO)<\/strong>, who is also referred to as the <strong>revenue officer<\/strong>. These officers operate at the local block or circle (anchal) level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, applicants frequently faced administrative delays because different <strong>District Magistrates (DMs) and Circle Officers<\/strong> would interpret the rules according to their own arbitrary understanding. Under the new &#8220;<strong>One State, One Rule<\/strong>&#8221; guidelines, all local authorities, including DMs and revenue officers across every district in Bihar, must strictly adhere to the same standardized 28-point framework when evaluating applications and issuing the certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_a_Bihar_EWS_certificate_valid_for\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">How long is a Bihar EWS certificate valid for?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Bihar EWS certificate is valid for <strong>one financial year<\/strong>. Because the validity is tied to the financial year, the certificate must be <strong>renewed or newly applied for every year<\/strong>, starting in April after the previous financial year ends in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_benefits_does_the_10_EWS_reservation_provide_in_Bihar\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">What benefits does the 10% EWS reservation provide in Bihar?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 10%<strong> EWS (Economically Weaker Section)<\/strong> reservation provides two primary <strong>benefits <\/strong>for economically vulnerable candidates from the general category in Bihar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Government Jobs:<\/strong> Eligible candidates receive a <strong>direct 10% reservation in direct recruitment for government jobs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Admissions:<\/strong> The reservation also applies to <strong>enrollment in educational institutions, including universities<\/strong>, giving eligible students a 10% quota for admissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These benefits are designed specifically for the upliftment of <strong>economically weaker<\/strong> individuals within the <strong>unreserved <\/strong>(<strong>general<\/strong>) <strong>category <\/strong>who meet the strict income and property limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Bihars_%E2%80%98One_State_One_Rule_framework_mean\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">What does Bihar&#8217;s &#8216;One State, One Rule&#8217; framework mean?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bihar&#8217;s <strong>&#8220;One State, One Rule&#8221;<\/strong> framework is a standardized administrative policy introduced to eliminate confusion, arbitrary interpretations, and delays in the issuance of EWS certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, individual District Magistrates (DMs) and local revenue officers (Circle Officers or COs) across different districts and blocks would interpret EWS eligibility rules according to their own understanding. This lack of uniformity often led to inconsistencies, corruption, and frustrating delays for applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To solve this, the state government has introduced a uniform framework based on a clear set of <strong>28 question-and-answer guidelines<\/strong>. Under the <strong>&#8220;One State, One Rule&#8221;<\/strong> policy, the following changes have been implemented:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Universal Standardization:<\/strong> Because Bihar is a single state, there is now strictly one set of rules that applies uniformly across all regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strict Official Compliance:<\/strong> Every authority figure, from local revenue officers to DMs, must use the exact same 28-point guidelines as their standard framework for evaluating applications. Officials in every district\u2014whether in Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur, or Bhagalpur\u2014must accept the exact same interpretations of the rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transparency and Ease:<\/strong> The framework ensures proper coordination between officials and citizens, transforming a previously complex and confusing process into a transparent, citizen-friendly, and hassle-free system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, this framework prevents local clerks and officers from misleading applicants, ensuring that no official can reject an application based on their own fabricated or outdated rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:33px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_specific_benefits_for_Bihar_teacher_recruitment_candidates\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">Are there specific benefits for Bihar teacher recruitment candidates?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, having an <strong>EWS certificate<\/strong> will be highly beneficial for candidates looking to participate in upcoming teacher recruitment in Bihar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, the <strong>10% EWS reservation<\/strong> will apply to the upcoming <strong>TRE-4 (Teacher Recruitment Exam 4)<\/strong>, which is expected to announce vacancies for approximately <strong>46,000 teachers<\/strong>. Additionally, the EWS certificate will be required and beneficial for those applying to the upcoming <strong>Assistant Professor<\/strong> recruitments in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By successfully obtaining the <strong>EWS certificate<\/strong> under these new, simplified guidelines, eligible candidates ensure they can claim their 10% reservation in these major upcoming hiring drives without facing administrative delays or missing out on the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_penalties_for_providing_false_info\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-accent-color\">What are the penalties for providing false info?<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bihar government maintains a <strong>zero-tolerance policy<\/strong> towards fraud and the submission of false information in <strong>EWS certificate <\/strong>applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you hide facts or provide incorrect details to obtain the certificate, you will face the following severe penalties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Punitive Legal Action:<\/strong> Strict laws will be enforced, and you will face direct <strong>punitive action<\/strong> for falsifying information or hiding assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Immediate Loss of Employment:<\/strong> If you manage to secure a government job using a fraudulently obtained <strong>EWS certificate<\/strong>, <strong>your employment will be terminated and your job will be taken away<\/strong> as soon as the discrepancy is discovered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent fraud, local administrations are now legally mandated to conduct <strong>strict, in-depth background verifications<\/strong> before issuing any certificate. Because of these rigorous checks and severe penalties, it is highly advised to only apply for the certificate if you genuinely meet all the income and property requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the ultimate guide for applying for an EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Certificate through the RTPS Bihar portal in 2026. If you belong to the General Category and want to claim the 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions, this certificate is mandatory. In this guide, we will walk you through the updated &#8230; <a title=\"\u0906\u0930.\u091f\u0940.\u092a\u0940.\u090f\u0938 \u092c\u093f\u0939\u093e\u0930 \u0908.\u0921\u092c\u094d\u0932\u094d\u092f\u0942.\u090f\u0938 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u092e\u093e\u0923 \u092a\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u0911\u0928\u0932\u093e\u0907\u0928 \u0906\u0935\u0947\u0926\u0928 2026 (\u0938\u094d\u091f\u0947\u092a-\u092c\u093e\u092f-\u0938\u094d\u091f\u0947\u092a \u0917\u093e\u0907\u0921)\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/rtps-bihar-ews-certificate-online-apply-2026-step-by-step-guide\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about RTPS Bihar EWS Certificate Online Apply 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-334","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/334","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=334"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/334\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":348,"href":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/334\/revisions\/348"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sarkaarikaagazdownload.info\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=334"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}