UP Caste Certificate Apply Online 2026

The caste certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र — Jaati Praman Patra) in Uttar Pradesh is issued by the Revenue Department (Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Tehsildar) and is required for OBC/SC/ST reservations, UP scholarship (scholarships.up.gov.in), NEET/CPAT state counselling, government job applications (UPPSC, UPSSSC), and scheme eligibility. Applications go through UP e-District / eSathi portal.

Quick summary: Apply at edistrict.up.gov.in or esathi.up.gov.in. Issued by SDM/Tehsildar within 15–30 days.

Caste Categories in Uttar Pradesh

UP has a substantial OBC population. Notable OBC communities include Yadav, Kurmi, Lodhi, Saini, Prajapati (Kumhar), Nishad, Mallah, and many others. Check the UP OBC list for your community.

Why You Need UP Caste Certificate

• UP Scholarship (scholarships.up.gov.in) — OBC/SC/ST pre-matric and post-matric
• NEET UP state quota counselling — caste certificate mandatory
• UPPSC / UPSSSC / UP Police — government job reservation
• Central OBC NCL certificate — for UPSC, SSC, central railways
• PMAY / housing scheme eligibility — caste-based prioritization
• Kanya Sumangala Yojana eligibility verification

Documents Required

• Aadhaar card (mandatory)
• Ration card (shows family composition and caste)
• Father's / grandfather's caste proof (school TC with caste, old ration card, voter ID with caste)
• Self-declaration of caste (online or on ₹10 stamp paper)
• Voter ID (address proof)
• Passport-size photograph

How to Apply Online — eSathi / UP e-District

1. Go to edistrict.up.gov.in or esathi.up.gov.in
2. Click "New User? Register" → register with mobile number
3. Log in → click "Revenue Court Certificate" → "Caste Certificate" (जाति प्रमाण पत्र)
4. Fill form:
   • Applicant name, address (district, tehsil, village)
   • Caste/community declaration
   • Father's details and community
5. Upload documents (Aadhaar, ration card, father's caste proof)
6. Pay fee: ₹15–30 (online)
7. Submit → note Application Reference Number

Apply via Jan Seva Kendra / CSC

1. Visit nearest Jan Seva Kendra (Common Service Centre — CSC) or Lok Mitra Kendra
2. Carry Aadhaar, ration card, father's caste proof
3. Operator submits on eSathi / e-District portal
4. Service charge: approximately ₹30–60
5. Collect acknowledgement receipt

Apply at Tehsil (Offline)

1. Visit your Tehsil office
2. Obtain caste certificate application form
3. Submit with documents to Lekhpal (revenue inspector)
4. Lekhpal verifies at village level → forwards to Naib Tehsildar → SDM
5. Collect certificate from Tehsil / SDM office after approval

Status Check

1. Go to edistrict.up.gov.in
2. Click "Application Status" → enter Application Reference Number
3. Or log in → "My Applications" → view status
4. Status flow: Submitted → Lekhpal Verification → Naib Tehsildar → SDM → Approved

Download UP Caste Certificate

Once approved:

1. Log in to eSathi / e-District UP → "My Applications"
2. Click approved caste certificate
3. Download digitally signed PDF
4. Valid for UP scholarship portal (scholarships.up.gov.in), UPPSC, and NSP

Processing Time

UP RTPS: UP's Right to Public Service Act mandates caste certificate delivery within 30 days. If delayed, file a complaint at the first appellate authority.

OBC NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate — UP

For central government OBC reservation (UPSC, SSC, IIT, NIT admissions):

• Apply for OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate at UP e-District (separate service)
• Income < ₹8 lakh/year (all non-agricultural sources)
• Issued by SDM / Collector
• Valid for 1 year

UP OBC certificate alone is not sufficient for central government OBC reservation — you need the OBC NCL certificate issued specifically for central purposes.

UP Scholarship — Caste Certificate Requirements

For UP Scholarship (scholarships.up.gov.in):

• Upload caste certificate directly on the scholarship portal
• Must be digitally signed from e-District / eSathi
• Renewed every year for annual scholarship renewal
• OBC: income < ₹2 lakh/year (post-matric class 9-10); income < specified limit for other levels

Frequently Asked Questions

Which communities are OBC in UP?

UP has 79 communities in its OBC list (Schedule 2 of UP OBC Act). Major communities include: Yadav, Kurmi, Lodhi (Lodha), Saini, Prajapati, Nishad/Mallah, Bind, Teli, Kewat, Rajbhar, Baghel, and many more. Check the UP government OBC list or ask at your Tehsil office.

UP caste certificate for NEET — is it enough for state quota?

For NEET UP state quota (DGME UP counselling), you need the UP caste certificate. Additionally, for OBC category, an OBC NCL certificate (income < ₹8 lakh) is required. Submit both to the DGME counselling portal.

My community is in central OBC list but not in UP OBC list — what happens?

For UP state government jobs: only UP OBC list applies — central OBC listing alone does not give state OBC benefits. For central government jobs: central OBC NCL applies regardless of state OBC status. Apply for the relevant certificate based on the job type.

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