How to Download EWS Certificate Online Using Application Number?
If you have applied for an Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate and received an application number, you can usually track your application and download the certificate through the official state government portal. The exact process depends on the state where you submitted your application.
In most states, applicants need to open the e-District, RTPS or ServicePlus portal, select Track Application Status or Download Certificate, enter the required application details and check whether the certificate has been issued.
What Do You Need to Download an EWS Certificate?
Keep the following details ready before opening the portal:
- Application Reference Number or Application ID.
- Application date or submission date, if required.
- Registered mobile number.
- Applicant login credentials, if the application was submitted after login.
- Token number or acknowledgement receipt, if required by the portal.
General Steps to Download EWS Certificate Online
- Open the official portal: Visit the state e-District, RTPS or ServicePlus website where you applied for the EWS certificate.
- Find the citizen section: Look for options such as Track Application Status, Application Status, Certificate Download or Download Certificate.
- Select the correct service: Choose the EWS Income and Asset Certificate or the corresponding certificate service, if a service selection is required.
- Enter your application details: Enter the Application Reference Number and other required information, such as application date, captcha or registered mobile number.
- Check the application status: Submit the details and check whether the application is pending, approved, rejected or delivered.
- Download the certificate: If the certificate has been issued, select Download Certificate, Print Certificate or the available download link.
- Save the PDF: Save the downloaded certificate and check that the applicant details, certificate number, issuing authority and digital signature are visible.
How to Download EWS Certificate Using Application Number in Bihar?
Bihar applicants can use the official RTPS-2 ServicePlus portal to track an application and obtain an issued EWS certificate.
Official portal: Bihar ServicePlus / RTPS Portal
Step-by-step process
- Visit the official Bihar ServicePlus portal.
- Open the Citizen Section on the homepage.
- Select Track Application Status.
- Choose the appropriate search option.
- Enter your Application Reference Number and application date as requested by the portal.
- Submit the details and check the application status.
- If the EWS certificate has been issued, use the available certificate download option.
Other ways to receive your Bihar EWS Certificate
The Bihar ServicePlus portal lists several ways to obtain an issued certificate:
- Download link received through SMS.
- Certificate attachment sent to the registered email address.
- DigiLocker, where available.
- ServicePlus Inbox, if you applied after logging in.
- Download Certificate or Track Application Status facility on the portal.
- Public Service Centre, RTPS Counter, Kiosk or Common Service Centre (CSC), where applicable.
Important: The Bihar portal may ask for an application reference number and application date to track an application. Keep your acknowledgement receipt ready. Do not confuse the application number with the certificate number.
What If Your EWS Application Number Does Not Work?
If the portal does not find your application, try the following checks:
- Re-enter the application number exactly as printed on the acknowledgement receipt.
- Check whether the portal requires the application date along with the reference number.
- Confirm that you have selected the correct state, department and certificate service.
- Check whether you applied through a different portal, CSC or offline service centre.
- Log in using the same account used during application, if the portal requires login.
- Contact the concerned Tehsil, SDM office, RTPS counter or portal helpdesk if the application cannot be located.
What Does EWS Application Status Mean?
| Application Status | Meaning | What You Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted | Your application has been submitted successfully. | Keep the acknowledgement and wait for processing. |
| Pending | The application is still under processing. | Check again later or contact the concerned office if delayed. |
| Under Verification | Documents or eligibility details are being checked. | Respond to any official request for additional documents. |
| Approved | The application has been approved. | Check whether the certificate has been digitally issued and made available. |
| Rejected | The application has not been approved. | Read the rejection reason and follow the correction or appeal process, if available. |
| Delivered / Certificate Issued | The certificate has been issued or delivered. | Use the download link, portal inbox or other available delivery method. |
Portal status labels may differ by state. An approved application does not always mean the PDF is immediately available for download. Check the certificate delivery section as well.
How to Download EWS Certificate Through DigiLocker?
If your state department has made the certificate available through DigiLocker, you may be able to retrieve it using your DigiLocker account.
- Visit the official DigiLocker website or open the DigiLocker app.
- Sign in using your registered account.
- Open the Search Documents or Issued Documents section.
- Search for the relevant state department or EWS/Income and Asset Certificate document, if listed.
- Follow the issuer-specific instructions and provide the requested details.
- Open the issued document and save or share it as required.
Availability depends on whether the issuing department has integrated the certificate service with DigiLocker. An application number alone may not be sufficient; additional details may be requested.
Important Things to Check After Downloading Your EWS Certificate
- Applicants name and personal details are correct.
- Certificate number and issue date are clearly visible.
- Income and asset certificate details are present.
- Issuing officers name, designation and authority details are correct.
- Digital signature, QR code or online verification details are available, where applicable.
- The certificate format matches the requirements of the recruitment or admission notification.
- The certificate satisfies the required financial year, validity and crucial-date conditions.
Official Links for EWS Certificate Download
| Portal / Service | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Bihar RTPS / ServicePlus | Open Portal |
| DigiLocker | Open DigiLocker |
| National Government Services Portal | Open Services Portal |
For states other than Bihar, use the official e-District, RTPS or ServicePlus portal of the state where you submitted the application. Portal links and download procedures are not identical across India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I download my EWS certificate using only the application number?
Sometimes. Some portals ask only for the application reference number, while others also require the application date, token number, captcha or registered mobile number.
2. Can I download my EWS certificate before approval?
No. Normally, the final certificate becomes available only after the competent authority approves and issues it. You can still track the application while it is pending.
3. What is the difference between an application number and a certificate number?
An application number identifies your submitted request. A certificate number identifies the certificate after it has been issued. These numbers are not necessarily the same.
4. My EWS application is approved, but the download option is not visible. What should I do?
Check your registered SMS, email, DigiLocker and portal inbox. The certificate may have been delivered through another channel. If it is still unavailable, contact the issuing office or portal helpdesk.
5. Can I download my Bihar EWS certificate without logging in?
Bihar ServicePlus provides application tracking and certificate delivery facilities. The available method depends on how you applied and the current portal workflow. Some applicants may need to sign in to access their ServicePlus Inbox.
6. Can I download an EWS certificate from another states portal?
Usually, you should use the portal of the state or authority where you submitted the application. A certificate cannot generally be retrieved from an unrelated states portal just by entering the application number.
7. Is a downloaded EWS PDF valid for government job applications?
A digitally issued certificate may be used subject to the recruitment notification, prescribed format, issuing authority, validity and crucial-date requirements. Check these conditions before uploading it.
Conclusion
Downloading an EWS certificate using an application number is generally possible through the relevant state government portal once the certificate has been issued. Open the official portal, track your application, verify its status and use the available download facility. If you applied in Bihar, the ServicePlus portal also provides certificate delivery through SMS, email, DigiLocker and the applicant inbox. Always download the certificate from an official source and check its details before using it for an examination, admission or government recruitment.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Portal interfaces and procedures may change. Follow the latest instructions on the official state portal and contact the competent issuing authority if your certificate is not available.
