Bihar Schedule of Rates
About Bihar BSRDCL / RCD / BSPTCL
Bihar's multi-department structure means engineers preparing a single project often need to consult multiple SORs — RCD for highways, BCD for buildings, BSRDCL for state roads, BSPTCL for power transmission. The state has been moving toward digitisation but the BCD direct portal remains unreliable. Patna, Gaya, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur and Smart City projects all draw from these.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between BCD and BSRDCL?
BCD (Building Construction Dept) covers buildings — schools, hospitals, government offices, residential quarters. BSRDCL (Bihar State Road Development Corp) is the corporatised arm focused on state highways and major district roads.
Is RCD different from BSRDCL?
RCD (Road Construction Dept) is the parent department; BSRDCL is the executing corporation for major state highways. RCD's SOR covers all road categories including district roads; BSRDCL's covers state highways and corporation-funded projects.
Why does the BCD portal not work?
The BCD direct portal (bcdbihar.bihar.gov.in) has been unstable for years. Engineers rely on BSRDCL and the Smart City state cache for current SOR references.
Does BSPTCL SOR cover all Bihar power works?
BSPTCL (Bihar State Power Transmission Co) covers transmission infrastructure (substations, EHV lines). Distribution-side works (LT/HT lines, distribution substations) follow NBPDCL/SBPDCL rates.
What about Patna Smart City rates?
Patna Smart City SPV references RCD and BSRDCL SORs for its road and infrastructure works. Building works under Smart City use BCD rates where available.