Official proof of caste for reservations and benefits
Visit Official Portal →15-30 days
₹10-50 (varies by state)
Members of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes
SC/ST/OBC individuals seeking reservations in education, employment, or government schemes
Go to your state's e-District portal or Tehsil office.
Complete the caste certificate application form with personal and caste details.
Submit Aadhaar, address proof, and parent's caste certificate if available.
Pay the nominal application fee online.
Officials will verify your caste claim through local inquiry and records.
Download the digital certificate or collect from Tehsil office after approval.
To correct errors or update details on your Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC), you need to approach the issuing authority — usually the municipal corporation, Tehsil, or relevant government office — with an affidavit and supporting documents.
Go to the official portal or office that issued your Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC).
Request the correction/amendment form from the office or download it from the official portal.
Enter the correct information and attach a notarised affidavit stating the change required.
Provide documents substantiating the correction (e.g., school certificate, hospital records).
Submit the form and documents to the relevant authority for review.
Once verified, the updated certificate will be issued and available for collection or download.
Many states now offer digital download of your Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) through official portals. You can also access it on DigiLocker — a government platform for storing and sharing digital documents.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://services.india.gov.in/ to access your Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC).
Enter your registration number or log in to find your certificate.
Click the download button to save a digitally signed copy of your certificate.
Alternatively, visit digilocker.gov.in and search for your Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) to receive an officially linked digital copy.
You can track the status of your Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) application online through your state's e-District or CRS portal using the reference number provided at the time of application.
Go to your state's e-District portal or https://services.india.gov.in/.
Look for the status tracking option on the home page or after logging in.
Enter the application or reference number from your application receipt.
View the current status of your Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC). If approved, the download link may also be available here.
Yes, it's mandatory to claim reservation benefits in education and government jobs.
Caste certificates are generally valid for lifetime unless there are changes in caste status.
Yes, but you'll need to provide alternative proof like community certificates or affidavits.
Most states issue these certificates via their designated e-District portals or Common Service Centres (CSCs). You must submit an online application with identity proof, address proof, an affidavit, paternal relatives' caste proofs, and income proofs (ITR or salary slip).
Identify your state's online citizen services portal (e.g., e-District, Nadakacheri, Aaple Sarkar). Select 'Caste Class Certificate', specifically choose 'OBC / Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)', fill identifying details, upload ancestral caste proof and income proof, and submit the application.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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