{"id":65,"date":"2026-11-01T11:15:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T11:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsxfeed.com\/?p=65"},"modified":"2026-11-01T11:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T11:15:31","slug":"collectorate-begusarai-pds-dealer-recruitment-2026-73-public-distribution-system-shops-apply-offline-by-30-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsxfeed.com\/?p=65","title":{"rendered":"Collectorate Begusarai PDS Dealer Recruitment 2026 \u2013 73 Public Distribution System Shops, Apply Offline by 30 November"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The District Supply Office, Collectorate Begusarai (Government of Bihar) has released Advertisement No. <strong>02\/2026<\/strong> for the allotment of <strong>73 vacant Public Distribution System (PDS) shops<\/strong> \u2013 popularly known as <strong>ration dealer (Jan Vitran Pranali Vikreta)<\/strong> licences \u2013 in <strong>Begusarai Sub-division<\/strong>. Any adult who has passed <strong>Matriculation (10th)<\/strong> and lives in the concerned <strong>panchayat or ward<\/strong> can apply <strong>offline by registered post<\/strong> from <strong>2 November to 30 November 2026<\/strong>. No application fee is mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PDS dealer runs a fair price shop that distributes subsidised ration (wheat, rice etc.) to card holders. This is <strong>not a salaried job<\/strong> \u2013 dealers earn a <strong>commission<\/strong> as per the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Begusarai PDS Dealer Recruitment 2026 \u2013 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Detail<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Organisation<\/td><td>Collectorate Begusarai (District Supply Office), Government of Bihar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advertisement No.<\/td><td>02\/2026, dated 29 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post Name<\/td><td>Public Distribution System (PDS) Dealer \/ Ration Dealer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Shops<\/td><td>73<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area<\/td><td>Begusarai Sub-division<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Qualification<\/td><td>Matriculation (10th) pass; computer knowledge preferred<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Age<\/td><td>Minimum 18 years (adult)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income<\/td><td>Commission as per Bihar TPDS (Control) Order, 2016<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Fee<\/td><td>Not mentioned<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mode of Application<\/td><td>Offline \u2013 by registered post only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last Date<\/td><td>30 November 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Website<\/td><td>begusarai.bih.nic.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Advertisement issued<\/td><td>29 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applications start<\/td><td>2 November 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Last date for receipt of applications<\/td><td>30 November 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provisional merit list<\/td><td>To be published on the district website<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications sent before the advertisement was published will not be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vacancy Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Area<\/th><th>Vacant PDS Shops<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Begusarai Sub-division (various panchayats and urban wards)<\/td><td>73<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>panchayat-wise \/ ward-wise list<\/strong> 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 <strong>your own panchayat or ward<\/strong>. Applying more than once for the same panchayat or ward will lead to rejection of all your applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Priority Order for Allotment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per the Bihar TPDS (Control) Order, shops are allotted in this order of priority:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self Help Groups (SHG)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women cooperative societies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ex-servicemen cooperative societies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educated unemployed individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residents of the concerned panchayat or ward<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qualification:<\/strong> Matriculation (10th) pass. Computer knowledge is desirable and gets preference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age:<\/strong> Must be an adult (minimum 18 years). No upper age limit is mentioned.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residence:<\/strong> Must be a resident of the panchayat or ward for which the shop is advertised.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One shop per family:<\/strong> Only one member of a joint family can be allotted a fair price shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Cannot Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minors, persons of unsound mind or declared bankrupt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persons convicted under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, or in any criminal case by a final court order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persons holding an office of profit under the government<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elected representatives during their tenure \u2013 Mukhiya, Sarpanch, Panch, Ward Member, Panchayat Samiti Member, Zila Parishad Member, MLA, MLC, MP and urban body members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flour mill owners and their close relatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income \/ Commission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no fixed salary. PDS dealers earn a <strong>commission on distribution<\/strong> as fixed under the Bihar Targeted Public Distribution System (Control) Order, 2016 and government rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No application fee is mentioned in the notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Selection is made <strong>purely on merit<\/strong>, based on <strong>academic qualifications<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The priority order (SHG \u2192 women cooperatives \u2192 ex-servicemen cooperatives \u2192 educated unemployed \u2192 local residents) is applied while allotting shops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates with computer knowledge get preference.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for Begusarai PDS Dealer Recruitment 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application is <strong>offline only<\/strong>, and must be sent <strong>strictly by registered post<\/strong>. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official website of Begusarai district \u2013 <strong>begusarai.bih.nic.in<\/strong> \u2013 and open the <strong>Recruitment \/ Notice<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download Advertisement No. 02\/2026 and check the list of vacant shops to find the panchayat or ward where you live.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the correct application form:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedule-1<\/strong> \u2013 for individual applicants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schedule-2<\/strong> \u2013 for Self Help Groups, women cooperative societies and ex-servicemen cooperative societies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in the form carefully, including the <strong>panchayat\/ward number<\/strong> and the <strong>reservation category<\/strong> of the shop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste one self-attested passport-size colour photograph on the top-right corner of the form, and attach two more photographs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (list below).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send the complete application <strong>by registered post<\/strong> to: <strong>Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Begusarai, Bihar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure it <strong>reaches<\/strong> the office by <strong>30 November 2026<\/strong>. Keep the postal receipt safely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Three recent passport-size colour photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matriculation (10th) certificate and mark sheet, and other educational certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computer knowledge certificate (if any)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste certificate issued by the Circle Officer (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Residence certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Character certificate, or affidavit before an Executive Magistrate (not older than 6 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Purpose<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Begusarai District Official Website (notification and forms)<\/td><td>begusarai.bih.nic.in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Where to send the application<\/td><td>Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Begusarai, Bihar (by registered post)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q1. How many PDS shops are available in Begusarai?<\/strong> 73 vacant PDS shops in Begusarai Sub-division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q2. What is the last date to apply?<\/strong> The application must reach the SDO office, Begusarai by 30 November 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q3. What is the qualification for a PDS dealer?<\/strong> Matriculation (10th) pass. Computer knowledge is preferred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q4. Can I apply for a shop in another panchayat?<\/strong> No. You must be a resident of the panchayat or ward for which the shop is advertised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q5. Is this a government job with salary?<\/strong> No. A PDS dealer earns commission on ration distribution as per government rules; there is no fixed salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q6. How will the selection be done?<\/strong> On merit based on academic qualification, with priority to SHGs, women cooperatives, ex-servicemen cooperatives, educated unemployed and local residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q7. Can I submit the form by hand?<\/strong> No. The application must be sent by registered post only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q8. Who cannot apply?<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <strong>30 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u2013 popularly known as ration dealer (Jan Vitran Pranali Vikreta) licences \u2013 in Begusarai Sub-division. 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