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Caste Certificate is an essential document of proof that a person belongs to a certain caste. It is issued by the respective state government to its residents belonging to SC, ST, and OBC. It is a valid proof which certifies caste and thus helps in availing benefits and relaxations as prescribed.
Need of Caste Certificate:
Caste Certificate is required while taking admissions, fee concessions, education loans, to benefit from Government scholarship, while appearing for competitive exams, for employment in reserved category, for getting government subsidies, availing government scheme benefits, etc
Important documents required while applying for a Caste Certificate:
Proof of Identity: Any 1 of the following documents
- PAN Card
- Election Card
- Passport
- Driving License
- Identity Card/document issued by Govt. organisation
- Applicant Photo
Proof of Address: Any 1 of the following documents
- Ration Card
- Election Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Water bill (not older than 3 months)
- Electricity Bill
- Ration Card
- Telephone bill
- Driving License
Passport sized photo
Caste Proof: Any 1 of the following documents
- School leaving certificate
- Certificate of caste of family member with Pedhinama (Family Tree issued by Talati) or Ration card
Relationship Proof:
- School leaving certificate
- Affidavit attached with application
Proof needed in Service Attachment:
- Birth Certificate
- Caste Certificate of Father/Uncle/Aunty
- School leaving certificate
- Copy of certificate of caste given by sarpanch/patwari(talati) cum mantri of Gram Panchayat
- Copy of certificate of caste given by the head of nagarpalika/ chief officer
- The above-mentioned original documents are to be produced for verification and these are to be submitted in copies for further process.
Eligibility:
- Applicant and his/her family members should be Citizens of India
- The applicant and his/her family should mandatory be a residents of Gujarat state
- Applicant must be belonging to reserved category (SC/ST/OBC) only.
How to Apply for Caste Certificate:
One can apply for Caste Certificate in Gujarat either Online or Offline:
For Applying Online:
- The applicant is required to visit the official website of Gujarat government for providing online services ‘Digital Gujarat’ @ digitalgujarat.gov.in
- Click on Services tab and select ‘Citizen Services’ from the drop-down.
- Click on ‘ST caste certificate’ or ‘SC caste certificate’ (as applicable) from the Online services given below.
- Go through the instructions and list of documents required and verify if you have all of them, then start with Registration and click on ‘Apply Online’
- Go to ‘Click for New Registration (citizen) and applicant will be redirected to the registration page,
- Fill in the required details like Mobile no., Email ID, create a Password, Re-enter the password. Enter text/Captcha and click on Save.
- Then an OTP will be sent to your mentioned mobile no. for verification. Enter the OTP and Submit.
- Then in the next step of Registration, enter details like Full name, district, Residence address and upload a passport size photo. Click on Update.
- On the next screen displayed, Create Profile with details like, election id, ration card no., gender, DOB, contact details, and Update profile.
- Then Login to complete the application process.
- Click on ‘Request a New Service’ and select SC caste certificate / ST caste certificate (as applicable)
- Check the documents from the list displayed on the next page, and click on continue.
- Follow the instructions and Upload the necessary documents
- Verify the filled form, and continue with payment process. Confirm and Submit.
- A SMS will be sent on the registered mobile no. for the no. and status of application.
- Once the processing and verification of form and documents is completed, the Caste certificate will be issued.
- Applicant can download the certificate from the same portal.
For Applying Offline:
- Visit the nearest Mamlatdar Office/ Talathi/ Jan Seva Kendra/Zonal officer
- Get the application form (Hard copy) and fill it with the required details and then submit with all the necessary documents.
- Applicant can also download and take a printout of the application form from the site, manually fill it, sign the declaration, paste photograph and submit it in the office with all the necessary documents. Fee payment is to be made if required
- On getting the application form, applicant will get a receipt as acknowledgement from the office.
- Verification of documents and ground level check will be conducted
- After thorough verification of documents submitted, the Caste Certificate will be issued and sent to the registered address by post or the applicant can collect it from the office.
Processing Time: A period of 1 week is required for processing (Online) a Caste certificate in Gujarat.
Validity: Caste certificate is valid for 3 years and is to be renewed later.
Helpline No./Call Centre No.:
In case of any difficulty or Query or Clarification, the applicant can call on the official Toll-Free no. 1800-233-5500. This service is available 24*7.
