Apply Electrical Contractor License Patna
Applying for an Electrical Contractor License under the Bihar (Licensing of Electrical Contractors and grant of Certificates and Permits to Electrical Supervisor and Wiremen) Rules, 2013 with the Electrical Inspectorate, Department of Energy, Government of Bihar, legally equips electrical firms to execute high-voltage substations, power distribution grids, and government infrastructure projects across Patna and Bihar.
- Mandatory Statutory Process under Indian Electricity Act 2003 & CEA Regulations
- Issued by Chief Electrical Inspector, Department of Energy, Govt of Bihar
- Tiered License Application: Class A (HT/EHT), Class B (LT/MT), Class C (LT Domestic)
- Requires Attachment of Licensed Supervisor (Grade A/B) & Certified Wiremen
- Prerequisite for Bidding in BSPHCL, SBPDCL, NBPDCL, BUIDCO, & Bihar PWD Tenders
How to Apply for an Electrical Contractor License in Patna, Bihar?
Under Section 53 of the Indian Electricity Act, 2003 and Central Electricity Authority (CEA Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2010, no contractor or engineering company can legally execute electrical installations, transformer commissioning, HT line erection, or commercial panel fitting in Bihar without possessing a valid Electrical Contractor License.
When applying in Bihar, contractors select from three main tiers based on capacity:
1. Class A Application: Covers High Tension (HT) & Extra High Tension (EHT) installations and substations with no upper voltage limit. Requires higher bank solvency, multiple Grade A supervisors, and complete HT/LT testing gear.
2. Class B Application: Covers Medium Voltage & Low Tension (LT) commercial & industrial installations up to 11kV. Requires moderate solvency, at least one licensed supervisor, and certified wiremen.
3. Class C Application: Covers single-phase LT domestic wiring and light residential installations.
Applying involves online account registration on the **Bihar Electrical Inspectorate Portal (electricalinspectorate.bihar.gov.in)**, uploading scanned PDF files of bank solvency, technical staff permits, testing equipment purchase invoices (Megger, Earth Tester), and paying the treasury fee. Shree Meeracorp provides turnkey consultant support to handle the entire application process seamlessly.