Maharashtra Caste Certificate Apply Online 2026

The caste certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र / Jati Praman Patra) in Maharashtra is issued by the Revenue Department and certifies your caste/community for reservations, scholarships, government scheme eligibility, and government job applications. Maharashtra has specific categories: SC, ST, OBC, NT (Nomadic Tribes — NT-A, NT-B, NT-C, NT-D), SBC, SEBC, and VJNT. Applications are submitted through Aaple Sarkar.

Quick summary: Apply at aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in → Revenue Department → Caste Certificate. Issued by Tahsildar. Processing: 15–30 days.

Caste Categories in Maharashtra

The Maratha/SEBC reservation has been subject to court orders — check current status before applying under this category.

Types of Certificates in Maharashtra

1. Caste Certificate — certifies your caste (for all purposes)
2. Caste Validity Certificate — required for government jobs (issued by Scrutiny Committee — separate process)
3. Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate — for OBC/NT — certifies income below ₹8 lakh/year (requires income certificate)

For government jobs, you need both Caste Certificate + Caste Validity Certificate (from District Caste Verification Committee).

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card (mandatory)
• Ration card (shows family details and caste)
• Father's / grandfather's caste proof (old school leaving certificate, father's government document, or gazetted record showing caste)
• Birth certificate or school leaving certificate of applicant
• Income certificate (if applying for OBC/NT NCL certificate)
• Affidavit on stamp paper (in some cases)
• Passport-size photograph

How to Apply Online — Aaple Sarkar

1. Go to aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
2. Register / log in with mobile number (OTP)
3. Go to "Revenue Department" → "Caste Certificate"
4. Select your category (SC/ST/OBC/NT-A/B/C/D/SBC)
5. Fill form: applicant details, caste declaration, address
6. Upload documents (father's caste proof is most important)
7. Pay fee: ₹25–50 (online)
8. Submit → note Application Reference Number

Apply via Setuseva / CSC

1. Visit nearest Setuseva centre or CSC
2. Provide Aadhaar, father's caste documents, ration card
3. Operator fills and submits form
4. Service charge: approximately ₹50–80
5. Collect acknowledgement

Status Check & Download

1. Go to aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
2. Click "Track Application" → enter reference number
3. Once approved: log in → "My Applications" → Download Certificate
4. Digitally signed PDF — valid for scholarship, college admission, government schemes

Processing Time

OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate — Separate Process

The NCL certificate is issued separately and is required for OBC reservation in central government jobs and colleges:

1. First, get your income certificate (Utkanna Praman Patra)
2. Then apply for OBC NCL Certificate separately at Aaple Sarkar
3. Income must be below ₹8 lakh per annum (central government standard)
4. Valid for 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between caste certificate and caste validity certificate in Maharashtra?

Caste certificate is issued by Tahsildar — for scholarships, schemes, and general use. Caste Validity Certificate is issued by the District Caste Certificate Scrutiny Committee — mandatory for government job/promotion under reservation. The two are separate; the scrutiny committee does a thorough ancestral caste verification.

My caste certificate was issued 5 years ago. Is it still valid?

Maharashtra caste certificates do not have a fixed expiry for identity/scholarship purposes (unless the issuing authority specifies one). However, for non-creamy layer certificates, validity is 3 years. Government job applications may require fresh certificates — check the specific advertisement.

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