Bihar Character Certificate (Aacharan Praman Patra) Online Apply 2026 - Full Guide
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Bihar Character Certificate (Aacharan Praman Patra) Online Apply 2026
Bhaiyon, Sarkari naukri, passport, ya visa ke liye Character Certificate (Aacharan Praman Patra) almost har jagah maanga jaata hai. Ab Bihar RTPS portal se ghar baithe online apply kar sakte ho, bilkul FREE mein.
March 2026 UPDATE: Ab MeriPehchaan (Jan Parichay) SSO se login mandatory hai aur application ke time Aadhaar OTP verification zaroori hai. Neeche updated process padho.
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Certificate Name | Character Certificate / Charitra Praman Patra / Aacharan Praman Patra |
| Portal | RTPS Bihar (serviceonline.bihar.gov.in) |
| Fee | FREE |
| Processing Time | 7-15 Working Days |
| Validity | 6 Months |
| Issuing Authority | Police Station (Thana) / Circle Officer |
| Verification | Police Verification hota hai |
| Helpline | 1800-345-6188 (Toll Free) |
Apply Online - RTPS Portal, Direct official link
Required Documents
| Document | Zaroori? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Mandatory | Clear scan, naam match hona chahiye |
| Passport Size Photo | Mandatory | White background, JPEG, max 200KB |
| Mobile Number | Mandatory | Active, OTP isi pe aayega |
| Address Proof | Mandatory | Ration Card / Voter ID / Electricity Bill (koi ek) |
| 10th Marksheet | Recommended | Name aur DOB verification ke liye |
Step-by-Step: Online Apply Process
Step 1: MeriPehchaan Registration & Login (Naya)
- Browser mein serviceonline.bihar.gov.in type karo
- URL mein
.gov.inconfirm karo, koi.comsite RTPS ki nahi hai - "Citizen Section" mein "Register Yourself" pe click karo
- "Sign Up For MeriPehchaan" pe click karo (National Single Sign-On)
- Mobile Number, Name, DOB, Gender, Password bharo aur OTP verify karo
- MeriPehchaan credentials se login karo
Pehle se account hai? Purana password try karo. Nahi ho raha toh MeriPehchaan pe naya account banao.
Step 2: Certificate Select Karo
- Left menu mein "Apply Online" > "RTPS Services" click karo
- "Home Department / Griha Vibhag" select karo
- "Charitra Praman Patra ka Nirgaman" choose karo
- Level select karo, zyaadatar cases mein Thana Level kaam aata hai
Step 3: Application Form Bharo (Updated - Zyada Details)
- Full Name: EXACTLY jaisa Aadhaar Card pe hai (English + Hindi)
- Father's Name: English + Hindi (mandatory)
- Mother's Name: English + Hindi (mandatory)
- Spouse's Name: Agar shaadi-shuda ho (mandatory)
- Date of Birth: DD/MM/YYYY format
- Aadhaar Number: 12-digit number
- Address: Pura current address: house number, village, post office, block, district, PIN
- Purpose: Employment / Passport / Education / Other
- Criminal Record: Sach likho, police verification mein sab pata chalta hai
Step 4: Aadhaar OTP Verification (Naya Step)
- Aadhaar number enter karo
- Aadhaar-linked mobile pe OTP aayega - enter karo aur verify karo
- Aadhaar nahi hai? 12 Election Commission approved documents mein se ek upload karo
Important: Aadhaar se linked mobile active hona chahiye. Number change hua hai toh pehle Aadhaar update karo.
Step 5: Documents Upload Karo
- Photo: JPEG, max 300KB, white background (ya Webcam se live photo lo)
- Aadhaar scan: PDF ya JPEG, max 500KB
- CamScanner ya Adobe Scan app se clear scan karo
Step 6: Submit Karo
- Details review karo, declaration checkbox tick karo
- Submit pe click karo
- Application Reference Number milega. Screenshot le lo
Step 7: Police Verification
Character Certificate mein police verification hota hai:
- Local thana ko notification jaata hai
- Officer tumhare address pe aayega verification ke liye
- Basic questions puchega, kitne saal se rehte ho, kya karte ho
- Verification report ke basis pe certificate approve hota hai
Tip: Ghabrao mat, routine process hai. Aadhaar Card handy rakhna, polite raho.
Status Track & Download
- serviceonline.bihar.gov.in pe "Track Application Status" pe click karo
- Application Reference Number enter karo
- Jab status "Approved" dikhe, login karke PDF download karo
- Certificate digitally signed hai, legally valid hai
15 din se zyada ho gaye? Helpline call karo: 1800-345-6188
Scam Alert
| Scam Type | Warning |
|---|---|
| "₹500 mein Character Certificate banwa denge" agents | RTPS pe FREE hai. 100% fraud |
| "Police verification skip karwa denge" | Impossible. Verification mandatory hai |
Fake websites jo .com domain pe hain |
Sirf .gov.in trust karo |
| Thane ke bahar dalaal jo "setting" ka dawa karte hain | Seedha thana ke andar jao |
| WhatsApp pe "Instant Certificate" offers | Fake. Processing time 7-15 din sabke liye |
Yaad Rakho: Character Certificate bilkul FREE hai. Kisi ko paisa mat do. Fraud ho toh Scam Database pe report karo aur 181 pe complaint karo.
FAQs
Q: Character Certificate ki validity kitni hai? A: 6 months from issue date. Zarurat hone pe hi apply karo, pehle se banwa ke rakhne ka faayda nahi.
Q: Police verification mein kitna time lagta hai? A: Average 7-15 working days. 20 din se zyada ho jaye toh helpline pe call karo.
Q: Criminal case ka record hone pe certificate milega? A: Active/pending case hai toh certificate mein mention hoga. Lekin acquittal mein close hua case hai toh clear certificate milega.
Q: Mobile se apply kar sakte hain? A: Haan! RTPS portal mobile browser pe kaam karta hai. Chrome use karo. 10 minute mein apply ho jayega.
Q: Character Certificate aur Charitra Praman Patra mein farak? A: Koi farak nahi, dono same document hain. English aur Hindi naam alag hai bas.
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