Rajasthan Housing Board Gopalpura Housing Scheme 2026: Application Deadline Extended for 497 Houses

Baran: The Rajasthan Housing Board has extended the application deadline for the Gopalpura Housing Scheme 2026 in Baran, giving prospective homebuyers additional time to apply for houses across different income categories. The last date, which was earlier fixed as September 16, 2026 , has now been extended to October 16, 2026 . The extension has been announced in the interest of the general public and to provide greater convenience to applicants interested in the Rajasthan Housing Board Gopalpura Housing Scheme .

Under the Gopalpura Housing Scheme , a total of 497 houses are available for applicants belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Low Income Group (LIG), Middle Income Group-A (MIG-A), Middle Income Group-B (MIG-B), and High Income Group (HIG) categories. Interested applicants can use the extended window to complete their applications before the revised deadline of October 16, 2026 . The Housing Board has urged eligible applicants to take advantage of the extension and submit their applications within the stipulated period.

Rajasthan Housing Board Gopalpura Baran Housing Scheme 2026: 497 Houses, Prices Start at ₹16.50 Lakh

Rajasthan Housing Board (RHB) has launched the Vishisht Registration Scheme 2026 for its Gopalpura Residential Scheme in Baran district . The scheme proposes around 497 independent houses across five income categories — Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Lower Income Group (LIG), Middle Income Group-A (MIG-A), Middle Income Group-B (MIG-B) and Higher Income Group (HIG).

The estimated house prices start at ₹16.50 lakh for EWS homes and go up to ₹61 lakh for HIG homes . The scheme is registered with RERA under registration number RAJ/P/2026/5095 .

The online application window is open from August 17, 2026, to September 16, 2026 . Applicants can submit their forms through the Rajasthan Housing Board's official website.  https://rhbonline.rajasthan.gov.in/

RHB Gopalpura Baran Housing Scheme 2026: Key Details

The housing project is located on the Baran-Mangrol Road . The Rajasthan Housing Board document states that the railway station and bus stand are approximately 3.5 km away, while the agricultural produce market is around 4.3 km from the scheme.
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497 Houses Proposed Across EWS, LIG, MIG and HIG Categories

The Rajasthan Housing Board has proposed 497 independent houses in the Gopalpura residential scheme. The number of houses and their estimated costs are subject to change, while the final cost determined by the Board at the time of allotment will be applicable.

The Board has cautioned that these are estimated costs only . Changes in land and development rates and fluctuations in the prices of construction materials such as cement and steel may affect the final cost. Therefore, the final cost fixed by the Rajasthan Housing Board at the time of allotment will be considered final .

RHB Gopalpura Baran Application Dates

The online application form for the Rajasthan Housing Board Gopalpura Housing Scheme 2026 is available from August 17, 2026, to September 16, 2026 .

The last date to submit the online application is September 16, 2026 . The Board has stated that details concerning the provisional list, objections, final eligible list and lottery schedule will be announced through a public notice on its website after the application deadline.

Applicants can apply through:

Official website: rhb.rajasthan.gov.in

Who Can Apply for the Gopalpura Baran Housing Scheme?

According to the scheme conditions, any adult Indian citizen aged 18 years or above can register for allotment of a house.

Importantly, an applicant who has previously received a house from the Rajasthan Housing Board in any city or under any scheme can also register for this scheme. This includes houses allotted through general or special registration schemes, self-financed schemes, open sales or auctions. A person who has purchased a house from another source can also register, subject to the applicable rules.

The Board also permits the husband or wife and adult son or daughter to register in accordance with the Rajasthan Housing Board Property Disposal Regulations, 1970.

Applicants should provide their PAN details , wherever applicable. If an applicant has an Aadhaar number, it should also be mentioned in the application form. Applications submitted in the name of an institution or company will not be accepted.

Income Categories and Registration Amount

Applicants have to select the appropriate income category and pay the applicable registration amount, application fee and processing fee.

The ₹354 application fee comprises ₹300 plus 18% GST. The processing fee is also subject to 18% GST as specified in the scheme document.

The processing fee is described as a new-registration administrative charge and will not be refunded or adjusted to an applicant.

How to Pay the RHB Gopalpura Registration Amount

The application must be submitted online through the Rajasthan Housing Board website, and payment is to be made through the RHBMS portal .

Online payment can be made through internet banking . For offline payment through cheque or demand draft, applicants can use the bank challan generated through the portal and deposit the amount in:

Indian Bank, RHB New Scheme Gopalpura, Baran
Account No.: 8230079694
IFSC: IDIB000K797

The Board has specifically stated that payments made directly to its account through other methods such as RTGS, NEFT, cheque or demand draft outside the prescribed portal/challan process will not be accepted , and applications associated with such payments will be treated as cancelled.

45% Houses for Cash Payment, 55% Under Hire-Purchase

The houses under the scheme will be allotted through cash payment and hire-purchase methods .

According to the scheme document:

• 45% of the constructed houses will be allotted under the cash payment method.
• 55% of the houses will be allotted under the hire-purchase method.
• Instalments under the hire-purchase method will have to be paid along with applicable GST .
• A house allotted through the cash payment method cannot subsequently be converted into the hire-purchase method.
  However, the Board has provided a separate provision allowing an allottee who receives a house under the hire-purchase method and has not yet taken possession to apply for conversion to cash payment within six months from the date of issue of the allotment letter , subject to the prescribed conditions and payments.

SC and ST Applicants Get Registration Fee Relief

Applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories can deposit 50% of the prescribed registration amount , with the remaining amount to be collected through the allotment letter.

Similarly, serving or former defence personnel and their war widows are required to deposit 10% of the registration amount , with the balance collected through the allotment letter.

Applicants seeking benefits under reserved categories must submit the required verified certificates and affidavit along with the application.

Reservation for Different Categories

The RHB scheme provides reservation for several categories, including government and private-sector employees, defence personnel, general applicants, professionals, Board employees, SC, ST, legislators, freedom fighters, accredited journalists, decorated defence personnel, sportspersons and transgender applicants.

The overall reservation percentages specified in the scheme include:

The detailed reservation table also incorporates provisions for 5% reservation for persons with disabilities and 10% for destitute and landless single women , as specified in the notification.

Applicants claiming reserved-category benefits have to submit the relevant certificate and affidavit. If sufficient applications are not received in a reserved category, the remaining houses may be transferred to the general non-salaried category under the scheme rules.

Priority and Lottery for House Allotment

The Rajasthan Housing Board will determine priority through a lottery among eligible applicants.

For each income category and selected option, the number of successful applicants will correspond to the number of available houses. Applicants who are unsuccessful after the lottery will receive a refund of their registration amount without interest , subject to the applicable rules.

The exact dates for publication of the provisional list, objection submission, final eligible list and lottery will be announced by the Board after the application deadline.

Advance Amount to Be Paid Before Allotment

Applicants have to pay an advance amount for reserving a house before allotment.

For EWS , the registration amount is ₹7,000 and the three advance instalments are ₹5,000 each, making the total ₹22,000 .

For LIG , the registration amount is ₹15,000 and three instalments of ₹10,000 each are payable, taking the total to ₹45,000 .

For MIG-A, MIG-B and HIG applicants, the advance payment structure is based on the estimated cost and the balance registration amount, with instalments specified as 35%, 30% and 30% .

The first instalment has to be paid within one month of the issue of the advance-demand letter, the second within four months , and the third within seven months , or at the time of allotment, whichever is earlier.

A 12% annual penalty/interest may apply to delayed instalment payments. Applicable GST is payable separately on instalments.

Refund Rules for Unsuccessful Applicants

After the priority lottery, unsuccessful applicants will receive a refund of the registration amount without interest , according to the scheme conditions.

In certain circumstances, cancellation or withdrawal may result in deductions or forfeiture as permitted under the RERA Act, 2016 , the Rajasthan Housing Board's property disposal rules and applicable orders.

If the proposed scheme cannot be implemented because of unavoidable circumstances, the registration amount will be returned with the prevailing savings-bank interest, according to the scheme document.

Additional Charges and Other Conditions

The estimated house prices do not necessarily cover every charge associated with the property. The scheme mentions additional charges including:

• Lease amount , calculated at the prescribed annual rate on the total land price.
• Hire-purchase advance deposit , equivalent to 5% of the total house cost in applicable cases.
• Additional land charges, wherever applicable.
• Other miscellaneous charges along with GST as determined by the Board.
• Applicable property tax, municipal tax, development charges and other statutory dues may also be payable by the allottee.

The houses are intended for residential use only . Allottees cannot undertake commercial construction or use the house for commercial purposes, and violation of this condition may lead to cancellation of the allotment.

Construction Specifications of Gopalpura Houses

The application material specifies several general construction features for the proposed houses, including:

• Stone masonry foundations
• RCC work in slabs, plinth and lintel bands
• Brick masonry superstructure
• Cement-sand mortar plaster
• Vitrified tile flooring
• Matt-finished ceramic tiles in toilets
• Pressed steel door frames
• Section windows with wire mesh and safety bars
• Flush doors with steel fittings
• Interior distempering and exterior acrylic paint
• Putty on internal and external walls
• Concealed PVC electrical conduits with stranded flexible copper wiring
• MCBs
• CPVC water-supply pipes
• UPVC sanitary piping

These specifications are listed in the scheme's application material.

Documents Required for RHB Gopalpura Application

Applicants are required to provide documents supporting their identity, address, income and category claims. Depending on the applicant, documents may include:

• PAN card
• Aadhaar card, where available
• Voter ID
• Passport
• Driving licence
• Other valid photo identity documents
• Address proof
• Income certificate
• Category certificate for reserved applicants
• Bank draft/payment details, where applicable
• Required affidavit and other certificates for special categories

The Board may also require self-attested documents and affidavits carrying the applicant's latest photograph.

Affidavit and Income Certificate Rules

Applicants have to declare that they are Indian citizens and that the information submitted in the application is true. Providing false information, hiding facts or submitting forged documents can result in cancellation of registration or allotment and further action under applicable rules.

For salaried applicants, the income certificate must specify the applicant's employment status and gross annual income for financial year 2025-26 .

SC/ST applicants claiming reservation and fee concessions must provide the prescribed caste certificate issued by the competent authority.

Applicants Can Apply Up to Two Income Categories Above or Below

One notable provision in the scheme allows applicants to apply under an income category up to two categories above or two categories below their prescribed income category, subject to the Board's rules.

However, priority will be given to applicants belonging to the original income category. Applicants from the category above will receive the second priority, while applicants from the category below will receive the third priority.

Important Points for Applicants

Before applying for the RHB Gopalpura Baran Housing Scheme 2026 , applicants should keep the following points in mind:

1. The applicant must be an Indian citizen aged at least 18 years .
2. Only individuals can apply; applications in the name of institutions or companies are not accepted.
3. Applicants must select the appropriate income category.
4. Applicants eligible for two reserved categories must select one reserved category in the application.
5. SC/ST applicants must submit the required caste certificate to claim reservation and registration-fee relief.
6. Applicants claiming other reserved categories must provide the prescribed supporting documents and affidavit.
7. Registered applicants cannot transfer their registration to another scheme or city.
8. After allotment and possession, maintenance of the house will be the responsibility of the allottee.
9. Any judicial dispute relating to the scheme will fall within the jurisdiction of Baran district .
10. The provisions of the Rajasthan Housing Board Property Disposal Regulations, 1970 will apply.
11. The Board reserves the right to modify its rules, specifications and provisions where permitted.
12. Applicants should carefully check all information before submitting the form because incorrect information can lead to cancellation.

How to Apply for RHB Gopalpura Baran Housing Scheme 2026

Eligible applicants can apply online through the Rajasthan Housing Board's official website.

Step 1: Visit the Rajasthan Housing Board website.

Step 2: Open the Vishisht Registration Scheme 2026 – Gopalpura Residential Scheme, Baran application section.

Step 3: Select the applicable income category.

Step 4: Enter personal, address, income and identification details.

Step 5: Select the applicable payment method — cash payment or hire-purchase.

Step 6: Upload/submit the required documents and certificates.

Step 7: Pay the applicable registration amount, application fee and processing fee through the prescribed RHBMS portal/payment process .

Step 8: Save the application and payment details for future reference.

The application deadline is September 16, 2026 .

Bottom Line

The Rajasthan Housing Board Gopalpura Baran Housing Scheme 2026 could be significant for homebuyers looking for independent houses in Baran, with 497 proposed units spread across EWS, LIG, MIG-A, MIG-B and HIG categories. The estimated prices range from ₹16.50 lakh to ₹61 lakh , while the final house cost will be determined by the Board at the time of allotment.

Applicants should complete the online registration by September 16, 2026 and carefully review the income category, payment method, reservation requirements, documents and refund conditions before submitting the application.