Jharkhand Caste Certificate Apply Online 2026

The caste certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र — Jaati Praman Patra) in Jharkhand is issued by the Revenue Department (Circle Officer / Anchal Adhikari) and is required for OBC/SC/ST reservations, Jharkhand government scholarships, JCECEB (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Exam Board) reserved category seats, government job applications (JPSC), and tribal welfare scheme eligibility. Applications go through Jharsewa — Jharkhand's e-District portal.

Quick summary: Apply at jharsewa.jharkhand.gov.in or Pragya Kendra. Issued by Circle Officer within 20–30 days.

Caste Categories in Jharkhand

Jharkhand has one of the highest ST reservations (26%) due to its large Adivasi population. The Santhali, Mundari, Ho, Oraon (Kurukh), and Kharia are major tribal communities.

Why You Need Jharkhand Caste Certificate

• Jharkhand state SC/ST/OBC scholarship — caste proof mandatory
• JCECEB engineering/medical/other admissions — reserved category seats
• NEET Jharkhand state quota — caste certificate required
• Government job reservation — JPSC, JSSC (Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission)
• Tribal welfare scheme eligibility — caste certificate for Adivasi schemes
• Central OBC NCL — for UPSC/SSC (if community in central OBC list)

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card (mandatory)
• Ration card (shows family caste/community)
• Father's school leaving certificate (TC with caste listed)
• Khatian / land records (for ST applicants — showing tribal land rights)
• Self-declaration of caste (online affidavit)
• Voter ID (address proof)
• Passport-size photograph

How to Apply Online — Jharsewa Portal

1. Go to jharsewa.jharkhand.gov.in
2. Register / log in with mobile number
3. Click "Revenue & Land Reforms" → "Caste Certificate"
4. Fill form:
   • Applicant name, address (district, sub-division, block, village)
   • Caste/community declaration (SC / ST / OBC-I / OBC-II)
   • Father's community details
5. Upload documents (Aadhaar, father's TC, ration card, photograph)
6. Pay fee: ₹25–40 (online or at kiosk)
7. Submit → note Application Reference Number

Apply via Pragya Kendra / CSC

Jharkhand's Pragya Kendras (block-level service kiosks) handle Jharsewa applications:

1. Visit nearest Pragya Kendra or CSC
2. Carry Aadhaar, ration card, father's caste proof
3. Operator fills and submits caste certificate request
4. Service charge: approximately ₹30–60
5. Collect acknowledgement receipt

Status Check & Download

1. Go to jharsewa.jharkhand.gov.in
2. Click "Track Application Status" → enter reference number
3. Once approved: download digitally signed PDF
4. Valid for Jharkhand state scholarships, JCECEB, JPSC applications

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Frequently Asked Questions

OBC-I vs OBC-II in Jharkhand — which is my category?

OBC-I (more backward): Chamar, Dhobi, Nut, Bazigar, and 21 other communities with 14% reservation. OBC-II (backward): Yadav, Koiri, Kurmi, Teli, Kayastha (some sub-castes), and others with 8% reservation. Check the Jharkhand OBC-I and OBC-II government schedule or ask at your Circle Office.

ST caste certificate Jharkhand — who issues?

The Circle Officer (Anchal Adhikari) issues all caste certificates in Jharkhand including ST. For tribal communities (Santhali, Mundari, Ho, Oraon, etc.), the Circle Officer verifies through local records, Gram Sabha, and community documentation.

Jharkhand ST caste certificate for JPSC — how valid?

For JPSC (Jharkhand Public Service Commission), the ST caste certificate is permanent once issued. However, for annual scholarships and some scheme applications, a fresh certificate may be required.

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