Scheduled Caste certificate for reservations and welfare schemes
Visit Official Portal →💡 The SC (Scheduled Caste) Certificate is issued to members of communities notified as Scheduled Castes under Article 341 of the Constitution of India. It is essential for availing SC reservations in education, government employment, and welfare schemes. The certificate is issued by the Tehsildar or SDM and is generally valid for life.
7 to 21 days
Free
Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Caste as notified under Article 341 of the Constitution of India and must be listed in the state/UT SC list.
Members of Scheduled Castes listed in the Constitution of India who need the certificate for educational admissions, government job applications, scholarship applications, and welfare scheme eligibility.
Confirm that your caste is listed in the Scheduled Castes list for your state/UT under Article 341 of the Constitution.
Get the SC certificate application form from the Tehsildar office, SDM office, or the state government's online portal.
Include birth certificate, school records, parent's caste certificate, or any official document that records your caste.
Submit the application to the Tehsildar, SDMs, or designated authority as notified by your state government.
The authority verifies documents and may conduct a field inquiry before issuing the certificate.
To update name, address, or other details in an SC certificate, submit a correction application with supporting documents to the issuing authority.
Obtain the correction form from the Tehsildar or state portal.
Submit the original certificate and any supporting document that shows the correct information.
Submit to the issuing authority and collect the corrected certificate.
SC certificates are issued by local revenue authorities and are not typically downloadable. However, some states have digitised the process with online application and track-and-download.
Submit the application on the state portal with required documents.
Attend the scheduled verification at the Tehsildar/SDM office.
Download the digitally signed certificate from the state portal using the application reference number.
Track your SC certificate application status on the state government's online portal or by visiting the issuing authority.
Enter your application reference number on the state certificate tracking portal.
Check status in person at the Tehsildar office with your acknowledgment.
Central government institutions accept SC certificates from any state. However, some state-specific schemes may require the certificate to be issued by the home state.
The SC certificate is generally valid for life unless there is a change in the holder's status. However, some institutions may require a recent certificate (within 1 year).
Several states offer online application for SC certificates through their respective state portals. Physical verification is typically required before issuance.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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