Bihar Ration Card List 2026: Check Name and New Application

In Bihar, lakhs of families receive cheap or free ration every month — wheat, rice, and pulses. But many people do not even know whether their name is on the list, and several families have had their ration stopped because e-KYC was not done. If you are from Bihar, this article is essential for you.

In this detailed guide, we explain in simple language — how to check your name in the Bihar ration card list online (the complete RCMS report method), how to view card details and download the PDF, how to apply for a new ration card, why e-KYC is necessary, where to complain if your name is missing, and how to avoid fraud. At the end, 10 essential questions are answered.

Bihar Ration Card: Key Facts at a Glance

Point	Details
Department	Food and Consumer Protection Department, Bihar
Main portal	epds.bihar.gov.in
List check	RCMS Report — district → block → panchayat → village → FPS
Card details	RC Details section
New application	Apply for Online RC (Meri Pehchaan login)
Mobile app	Mera Ration 2.0
Helpline	1967

How to Check Your Name in the Bihar Ration Card List (RCMS Method)

Step 1: Open epds.bihar.gov.in (or reach the RCMS link via fcp.bih.nic.in).

Step 2: On the homepage, click the “RCMS Report” section on the left side.

Step 3: Select your district and press Show.

Step 4: Choose Rural or Urban.

Step 5: Keep clicking the number links — block → panchayat → village → FPS (Fair Price Shop).

Step 6: The name-wise ration card list for the FPS opens — find your name.

Step 7: Click the ration card number against your name — the full details (members, category, shop) appear on screen.

How to View Card Details and Download the PDF

In the portal’s “RC Details” section, select Rural/Urban, enter district and ration card number to see full details. The card copy can also be viewed/downloaded from here. The digital card is also available on the Mera Ration app and DigiLocker.

How to Apply for a New Ration Card (Bihar)

Online method:

• On epds.bihar.gov.in, click “Apply for Online RC”.
• Log in via Meri Pehchaan (create a new account first).
• Select Rural or Urban, fill the application form, and upload documents.
• Note the acknowledgement number after submitting — track status with it.

Offline method: visit the nearest Block Supply Office (Anchal Karyalay) or Ration Card Suvidha Kendra with documents, fill the form, and take the acknowledgement receipt.

Documents Required for a New Application

• Aadhaar cards of all family members
• Address proof (electricity bill, rent agreement)
• Income certificate
• Bank passbook copy
• Passport-size photo of the head of household
• Caste certificate (where applicable)

How to Add a New Family Member

To add a newborn, a newly married spouse, or another eligible member, apply at the Block Supply Office with the existing ration card, the new member’s Aadhaar, and supporting documents (birth certificate/marriage certificate). The update is usually processed in the EPDS database within 15–30 working days — then re-download the card.

e-KYC: Necessary So Your Ration Does Not Stop

In Bihar too, Aadhaar e-KYC of every member is compulsory. Get biometric verification done at the nearest Fair Price Shop on the e-PoS machine — it is free. Without e-KYC, your ration can stop.

What If Your Name Is Missing or Ration Has Stopped?

First step: get your family’s e-KYC status checked by your dealer.

Second step: file a complaint on epds.bihar.gov.in or contact the Block Supply Office.

Third step: complain on the 1967 helpline.

Beware of Fraud

If anyone demands money to make your ration card or add your name to the list, it is a fraud. Trust only epds.bihar.gov.in and the Food Department.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How do I check my name in the Bihar ration card list?
A: epds.bihar.gov.in → RCMS Report → district → rural/urban → block → panchayat → village → FPS → find your name.

Q2: How do I view details by ration card number?
A: Enter the card number in the portal’s “RC Details” section.

Q3: How do I apply for a new ration card?
A: “Apply for Online RC” on epds.bihar.gov.in, or via the Block Supply Office.

Q4: Which documents are needed?
A: Aadhaar of all members, address proof, income certificate, bank passbook, photo.

Q5: How do I add a new member?
A: Apply at the block office with Aadhaar + birth/marriage certificate — updated in 15–30 days.

Q6: Where do I get e-KYC done?
A: At the nearest Fair Price Shop on the e-PoS machine — free.

Q7: How do I track my application status?
A: With the acknowledgement number on epds.bihar.gov.in.

Q8: How do I download the card PDF?
A: Via the portal, the Mera Ration app, or DigiLocker.

Q9: What if my name is not found?
A: First get e-KYC checked, then complain on the portal or call 1967.

Q10: What is the helpline number?
A: 1967.

Important Links

• EPDS Bihar: epds.bihar.gov.in
• Food Department: fcp.bih.nic.in
• Helpline: 1967

Disclaimer: GramSuvidha is a private information portal (not a government website). The information above is based on official sources — rules can change, so always verify on epds.bihar.gov.in before acting.