Caste Certificate Apply Online 2026 — All States

A caste certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र / Community Certificate) is an official document issued by the state government certifying that you belong to a specific Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Class (OBC) community. It is required for reservations in education, government jobs, scholarships, and welfare schemes.

Quick summary: Find your state below — each guide has the official portal link, exact documents needed, step-by-step process, and processing time.

State-Wise Caste Certificate Portals

What Is a Caste Certificate Used For?

• Government job reservation — UPSC, SSC, state PSC, railways (SC/ST/OBC quota)
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate — income + caste for central OBC reservation
• Education reservations — engineering, medical, law college (SC/ST/OBC seats)
• NEET state quota counselling — community certificate required in every state
• Post-matric scholarships — NSP, state SC/ST/OBC scholarships
• Welfare scheme eligibility — SC/ST/OBC-specific government schemes
• Age relaxation — SC/ST/OBC candidates get relaxation in government jobs

OBC Categories Across States

India uses different OBC terminologies — knowing your category avoids application errors:

Common Documents Required (All States)

• Aadhaar card — mandatory identity proof
• Ration card — shows family caste/community
• Father's school leaving certificate (TC) — caste listed in school records
• Self-declaration of caste — online affidavit or stamp paper
• Voter ID — additional address proof
• Passport-size photograph

Key document across all states: Your father's SSLC/school TC or old ration card showing caste is the primary caste proof. Revenue officials verify community from these ancestral documents.

General Process (Common Flow Across States)

1. Go to your state's portal (see table above)
2. Register with mobile number / Aadhaar
3. Select "Revenue Department" → "Caste Certificate"
4. Fill form — name, address, community declaration, father's details
5. Upload documents — Aadhaar, father's TC, ration card, photo
6. Pay fee — typically ₹15–60 depending on state
7. Submit — note Application Reference Number
8. Track — Revenue Inspector verifies at field level
9. Download — digitally signed PDF once approved

Processing Time

OBC vs Central OBC NCL — Important Distinction

If you are applying for UPSC, SSC CGL, or IIT/NIT via JEE, you need the OBC NCL certificate (not just the state OBC certificate). Apply for OBC NCL at the same state portal — it is a separate service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is state caste certificate valid for central government jobs?

SC/ST certificates: Yes — valid for both state and central purposes. OBC certificates: No — for central government jobs (UPSC, SSC, railways), you specifically need an OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate that confirms income < ₹8 lakh/year. Apply for OBC NCL separately at your state portal.

Caste certificate validity — how long is it valid?

SC/ST caste certificates: Typically permanent — issued once and valid for life (for state job reservations). OBC NCL certificate: Valid for 1 year (income-based, must be renewed annually). For admissions (NEET, KEAM, EAMCET): the counselling authority often requires a certificate issued in the current academic year — check counselling guidelines.

Can I get a caste certificate if I'm a convert to Christianity / Islam?

Scheduled Caste converts: SC status is restricted to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists (per Presidential Order 1950). SC converts to Christianity or Islam lose SC status. However, some states have separate BC/OBC categories for "Scheduled Caste converts" (e.g., BC-C in Telangana, BCM in Tamil Nadu). For ST: religion does not affect ST status.

My community is in the state OBC list but not in the central OBC list?

This is common. The state OBC list and central OBC list are different. For state benefits: use state OBC certificate. For central benefits (UPSC, SSC, IIT): check the central OBC list at ncbc.nic.in. If your community is not in the central list, you cannot claim central OBC reservation even with a state OBC certificate.

How to check if my community is in OBC/SC/ST list?

• Central SC/ST lists: tribal.nic.in and MOMA website
• Central OBC list: ncbc.nic.in → OBC list by state
• State OBC/BC list: Check your state government official website or ask at Tehsil office

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