Short Notification
If you live in Bihar and want to help people while also working with the government, this is a good chance for you. The Food and Consumer Protection Department of Bihar is giving people the chance to get a new ration shop license. These shops are part of the Public Distribution System (PDS), where food is given to people at low prices.
This means you can apply to open a ration shop in your area and help your community.
Basic Info – Bihar Ration Dealer Vacancy 2025
Here are some simple details:
- State: Bihar
- Department: Food and Consumer Protection Department
- Job Name: Ration Dealer (Ration Shop Owner)
- Number of Vacancies: Different for each district
- Application Method: Offline (you have to fill out a paper form)
- Official Website: bihar.s3waas.gov.in
Important Dates (District-wise)
Sadar Munger Subdivision
- Notification Date: 17 May 2025
- Start Date to Apply: 21 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 25 June 2025
Sheikhpura
- Notification Date: 20 May 2025
- Start Date to Apply: 26 May 2025
- Last Date to Apply: 26 June 2025
Note: Other districts will also share dates soon. You can check the official website or visit your local office to stay updated.
Who Can Apply?
You must meet these simple rules:
- You should have passed 10th class (Matriculation)
- You must be an adult
- Knowing how to use a computer is a plus
- If two people have the same qualification:
- The person with higher education will get preference
- If both have the same education, the older person will be preferred
Documents You Need to Apply
When you apply, you have to attach copies of some important documents. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-size photo
- Certificate that you live in Bihar (Residential Certificate)
- Caste Certificate (only if you are applying under a reserved category)
- Character Certificate (from the police)
- Income Certificate
- Educational Certificate (like 10th mark sheet)
- Unemployment Certificate
- Documents that show you have a place for the shop (own or rented)
- Proof that you have enough money to run the shop
- Affidavit (a legal paper you sign)
- Disability Certificate (if you are applying under this category)
- Your mobile number
Make sure you submit photocopies of these documents, and they must be self-attested (signed by you).
How to Apply for the Ration Dealer Post?
Here’s how you can apply:
- Check the Vacancies:
Go to bihar.s3waas.gov.in or visit your district’s sub-divisional office. Look at the notice board to see if there are ration dealer vacancies in your area. - Get the Application Form:
Download the form (called Schedule-1 or Schedule-2) from the website or collect it from the sub-divisional office. - Fill the Form:
Write all the information asked in the form carefully. - Attach Documents:
Add copies of all the documents listed above. - Submit the Form:
Go to the sub-divisional office and submit your form and documents before the last date. - Collect the Receipt:
After submitting your form, you’ll get a receipt. Keep it safe. - Check Your Application Status:
You can visit the office now and then to know what’s happening with your application.