Assam Caste Certificate Apply Online 2026

The caste certificate in Assam is issued by the Revenue Department (Circle Officer) and is required for OBC/SC/ST reservations, Assam government scholarships, SEBA/AHSEC post-matric scholarships, government job reservations (APSC, SLRC), and tribal welfare scheme eligibility. Assam has a distinctive tribal classification with ST(Plains) and ST(Hills) as separate categories. Applications go through Assam e-District portal.

Quick summary: Apply at edistrict.assam.gov.in or at Seva Setu camp / CSC. Issued by Circle Officer within 15–30 days.

Caste Categories in Assam

ST(Plains) and ST(Hills) are separate categories in Assam. Bodo, Mising, Rabha are Plains tribes; Karbi (Mikir), Dimasa are Hill tribes. Make sure to apply under the correct ST sub-category. MOBC (More OBC): Koch-Rajbongshi, Ahom, Chutia, and other indigenous Assamese communities fall under MOBC — a state-specific category.

Why You Need Assam Caste Certificate

• Assam government scholarship — SC/ST/OBC/MOBC post-matric
• SEBA/AHSEC state scholarships — caste proof required
• Government job reservation — APSC (Assam PSC), SLRC (State Level Recruitment Commission)
• Assam Direct Recruitment — Group C, Group D posts (ST/SC/OBC quota)
• Central OBC NCL — for UPSC/SSC (if community in central OBC list)
• Tea garden worker community benefits — garden worker caste cert for scheme access

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card (mandatory)
• Ration card (shows family caste/community)
• Father's school leaving certificate (TC with caste)
• Patta / land records (for ST applicants — especially Plains tribes)
• Self-declaration of caste
• Voter ID (address proof)
• Passport-size photograph

How to Apply Online — Assam e-District

1. Go to edistrict.assam.gov.in
2. Register / log in with mobile number (OTP)
3. Click "Revenue Department" → "Caste Certificate"
4. Fill form:
   • Applicant name, address (district, sub-division, circle, village)
   • Caste/category declaration (SC / ST-P / ST-H / OBC / MOBC)
   • Father's community details
5. Upload documents (Aadhaar, father's TC/ration card, photograph)
6. Pay fee: ₹20–30 (online)
7. Submit → note Application Reference Number

Apply via Seva Setu / CSC

1. Visit nearest Seva Setu camp (organized at GP/ward level) or CSC
2. Carry Aadhaar, ration card, father's caste proof
3. Government staff helps fill and submit application
4. Seva Setu camps: free of charge; CSC: ₹30–50
5. Collect acknowledgement

Apply at Revenue Circle Office

1. Visit your Revenue Circle Office (Circle Officer's office at block/circle level)
2. Obtain caste certificate application form
3. Submit with documents
4. Circle Officer verifies community through local records
5. Collect certificate after approval

Status Check & Download

1. Go to edistrict.assam.gov.in
2. Click "Track Application Status" → enter reference number
3. Once approved: download digitally signed PDF

Processing Time

Frequently Asked Questions

Bodo community — ST(Plains) or ST(Hills) in Assam?

Bodo (and allied communities — Boro, Bodo Kachari) are classified under ST (Plains) in Assam. They have their own autonomous Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area. Apply for ST(Plains) caste certificate if you are Bodo/Boro.

Karbi community — which ST category?

Karbi (Mikir) and Dimasa are classified under ST (Hills) in Assam, as they traditionally inhabit hilly areas (Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao districts).

MOBC certificate Assam — for central government jobs?

MOBC (More OBC) is a state-specific category for Assam state government jobs and scholarships. For central government jobs (UPSC, SSC, railways): your community must be in the central OBC list (ncbc.nic.in). Many Assam MOBC communities (like Ahom, Koch-Rajbongshi) may not be in the central OBC list. Check before applying.

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