WBPMS: Great News for Panchayat Residents! Apply for Digital Income and Residential Certificates Online via Mobile

WBPMS Online Apply: Digital services have become increasingly accessible for citizens living in Gram Panchayat areas of West Bengal. There was a time when one had to visit the Panchayat office multiple times to get an Income Certificate or a Residential Certificate. However, the days of manual handwritten certificates are essentially over. Nowadays, whether it is for school, college, or job examinations, digital certificates are mandatory everywhere. The good news is that you can now generate these digital certificates from the comfort of your home using just your smartphone. This facility is available to everyone through the State Government’s ‘WBPMS’ portal.

Essential Documents Required for Application

Before starting the online application, you need to scan or take photos of certain documents and keep them ready. The application cannot be completed without these documents. Below is a list of what you need to prepare:

• Passport Size Photo: A clear color photograph of the applicant.
• Voter Card: Both sides of the Voter Card need to be scanned onto a single page.
• Aadhaar Card: Both sides of the Aadhaar Card must be scanned clearly.
• Panchayat Member Format: This is the most crucial document. You need to get a specific format signed and stamped by your local Gram Panchayat member. This serves as proof that you are a resident of that area.

It is extremely important to maintain the correct file size while uploading documents. The table below provides detailed information about file sizes:

Step-by-Step Online Application Process

If you apply correctly, you can get the certificate within just 24 hours. Follow the steps below:

Portal Access and Login
First, search for ‘WBPMS’ on Google from your mobile browser. From there, go to the ‘Citizen Corner’ option. Then, log in to the portal by verifying with the OTP sent to your mobile number.

Filling Area and Personal Details
After logging in, you need to select your District, Block, and Gram Panchayat name. If you know your Sansad number, you can mention it. Then, correctly fill in the applicant’s name, guardian’s name, and full address. Ensure that the spelling of the name matches your Voter or Aadhaar card.

Certificate Selection and Upload
Here you have to select which certificate you require. Usually, ‘Residency Certificate’ is automatically selected. If you need an ‘Income Certificate’, tick that option and specify your annual income and source of income (such as farming or business). After that, upload all the scanned documents in the correct places one by one and click on the ‘Submit’ button.

How to Download the Certificate?

After submitting the application, you need to wait for at least 24 hours. Then, log in again using the same method and go to the ‘Application Status’ option. If your application has been approved by the Panchayat Pradhan or the official, you will see the ‘Ready to Download’ option. Clicking on it will download your digitally signed color certificate. You can print this and use it for any government or private purpose.