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Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC)

Required for reservation in govt jobs, educational institutions, scholarships. Permanent — no renewal. Issued by tehsildar based on father's / family caste records.

Issued by tehsildar. Mandatory for reservation in jobs, education and certain govt benefits. Permanent — no renewal needed.

Processing
~30 days
Fee
₹0-100
Issuer
State govt

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Father's caste certificate (or extended family proof)
  • Birth certificate / school leaving certificate
  • Address proof (ration card / electricity bill)
  • Income proof (for OBC creamy-layer determination)
  • Two passport-size photos

Apply via state portal

Maharashtra
https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
Karnataka
https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in
Tamil Nadu
https://tnedistrict.tn.gov.in
Delhi
https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in
UP
https://edistrict.up.gov.in
Andhra Pradesh
https://www.meeseva.telangana.gov.in

FAQ

Different states — separate certificate?

Caste cert valid pan-India. But many states ask for state-issued cert when claiming reservation.

OBC vs SC/ST?

OBC needs income certificate too (creamy-layer). SC/ST: caste only, permanent. OBC needs renewal.

Inter-caste marriage — child's caste?

Per Allahabad HC: child takes father's caste in patrilineal communities. Some states apply mother's if more disadvantaged.