The District Supply Office, Collectorate Begusarai (Government of Bihar) has released Advertisement No. 02/2026 for the allotment of 73 vacant Public Distribution System (PDS) shops – popularly known as ration dealer (Jan Vitran Pranali Vikreta) licences – in Begusarai Sub-division. Any adult who has passed Matriculation (10th) and lives in the concerned panchayat or ward can apply offline by registered post from 2 November to 30 November 2026. No application fee is mentioned.
A PDS dealer runs a fair price shop that distributes subsidised ration (wheat, rice etc.) to card holders. This is not a salaried job – dealers earn a commission as per the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016.
Begusarai PDS Dealer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Collectorate Begusarai (District Supply Office), Government of Bihar |
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026, dated 29 October 2026 |
| Post Name | Public Distribution System (PDS) Dealer / Ration Dealer |
| Total Shops | 73 |
| Area | Begusarai Sub-division |
| Qualification | Matriculation (10th) pass; computer knowledge preferred |
| Age | Minimum 18 years (adult) |
| Income | Commission as per Bihar TPDS (Control) Order, 2016 |
| Application Fee | Not mentioned |
| Mode of Application | Offline – by registered post only |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Official Website | begusarai.bih.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 29 October 2026 |
| Applications start | 2 November 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of applications | 30 November 2026 |
| Provisional merit list | To be published on the district website |
Applications sent before the advertisement was published will not be considered.
Vacancy Details
| Area | Vacant PDS Shops |
|---|---|
| Begusarai Sub-division (various panchayats and urban wards) | 73 |
The panchayat-wise / ward-wise list of the 73 vacant shops, along with the reservation category of each shop, is given in the official advertisement. You can apply only for a shop in your own panchayat or ward. Applying more than once for the same panchayat or ward will lead to rejection of all your applications.
Priority Order for Allotment
As per the Bihar TPDS (Control) Order, shops are allotted in this order of priority:
- Self Help Groups (SHG)
- Women cooperative societies
- Ex-servicemen cooperative societies
- Educated unemployed individuals
- Residents of the concerned panchayat or ward
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Matriculation (10th) pass. Computer knowledge is desirable and gets preference.
- Age: Must be an adult (minimum 18 years). No upper age limit is mentioned.
- Residence: Must be a resident of the panchayat or ward for which the shop is advertised.
- One shop per family: Only one member of a joint family can be allotted a fair price shop.
Who Cannot Apply
- Minors, persons of unsound mind or declared bankrupt
- Persons convicted under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, or in any criminal case by a final court order
- Persons holding an office of profit under the government
- Elected representatives during their tenure – Mukhiya, Sarpanch, Panch, Ward Member, Panchayat Samiti Member, Zila Parishad Member, MLA, MLC, MP and urban body members
- Flour mill owners and their close relatives
Income / Commission
There is no fixed salary. PDS dealers earn a commission on distribution as fixed under the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 and government rules.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
Selection Process
- Selection is made purely on merit, based on academic qualifications.
- The priority order (SHG → women cooperatives → ex-servicemen cooperatives → educated unemployed → local residents) is applied while allotting shops.
- Candidates with computer knowledge get preference.
- A provisional merit list is published on the district website for claims and objections, after which the District Selection Committee (chaired by the District Magistrate) finalises the allotment.
How to Apply for Begusarai PDS Dealer Recruitment 2026
The application is offline only, and must be sent strictly by registered post. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of Begusarai district – begusarai.bih.nic.in – and open the Recruitment / Notice section.
- Download Advertisement No. 02/2026 and check the list of vacant shops to find the panchayat or ward where you live.
- Download the correct application form:
- Schedule-1 – for individual applicants
- Schedule-2 – for Self Help Groups, women cooperative societies and ex-servicemen cooperative societies
- Fill in the form carefully, including the panchayat/ward number and the reservation category of the shop.
- Paste one self-attested passport-size colour photograph on the top-right corner of the form, and attach two more photographs.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (list below).
- Send the complete application by registered post to: Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Begusarai, Bihar.
- Make sure it reaches the office by 30 November 2026. Keep the postal receipt safely.
Documents Required
- Three recent passport-size colour photographs
- Matriculation (10th) certificate and mark sheet, and other educational certificates
- Computer knowledge certificate (if any)
- Caste certificate issued by the Circle Officer (if applicable)
- Residence certificate
- Character certificate, or affidavit before an Executive Magistrate (not older than 6 months)
- Affidavit before an Executive Magistrate stating that no family member holds a PDS shop, you do not hold an elected post or office of profit, and you do not own a flour mill
Official Website
| Purpose | Details |
|---|---|
| Begusarai District Official Website (notification and forms) | begusarai.bih.nic.in |
| Where to send the application | Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Begusarai, Bihar (by registered post) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many PDS shops are available in Begusarai? 73 vacant PDS shops in Begusarai Sub-division.
Q2. What is the last date to apply? The application must reach the SDO office, Begusarai by 30 November 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification for a PDS dealer? Matriculation (10th) pass. Computer knowledge is preferred.
Q4. Can I apply for a shop in another panchayat? No. You must be a resident of the panchayat or ward for which the shop is advertised.
Q5. Is this a government job with salary? No. A PDS dealer earns commission on ration distribution as per government rules; there is no fixed salary.
Q6. How will the selection be done? On merit based on academic qualification, with priority to SHGs, women cooperatives, ex-servicemen cooperatives, educated unemployed and local residents.
Q7. Can I submit the form by hand? No. The application must be sent by registered post only.
Q8. Who cannot apply? Elected representatives during their tenure, flour mill owners and their close relatives, persons holding an office of profit, and persons convicted under the Essential Commodities Act.
Conclusion
Collectorate Begusarai PDS Dealer Recruitment 2026 is a good chance for 10th pass local residents, SHGs and cooperative societies to run a fair price shop in their own panchayat. Check the panchayat-wise list in the official notice, prepare your affidavits and certificates, and send the form by registered post so it reaches before 30 November 2026.
Disclaimer: This article is based on Advertisement No. 02/2026 of the District Supply Office, Collectorate Begusarai. Candidates should verify all details, including the panchayat-wise list of shops, from the official notification on begusarai.bih.nic.in before applying.