How to Apply for Caste Certificate in Maharashtra

Caste Certificate is a document of proof that a person belongs to a certain caste. It is mainly allotted to people from Reserved category mainly 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, appearing for competitive exams, for scholarships, for employment in reserved category, for getting government subsidies, for educational loans, availing government schemes, etc

Important documents required while applying for a Caste Certificate:

Proof of Identity: Any 1 of the following documents

• PAN Card
• Passport
• RSBY Card
• MNREGA Job Card
• Driving License
• Identity Card issued by Govt. organisation
• Applicant Photo

Proof of Address: Any 1 of the following documents

• Passport
• Aadhaar Card
• Water bill
• Electricity Bill
• Ration Card
• Telephone bill
• Driving License
• Voter ID Card
• Property Tax Receipt

Affidavit for Caste Certificate

Passport sized photo

The above-mentioned original documents are to be produced for verification and these are to be submitted in copies for further process. Apart form the above-mentioned documents, any 1 from birth certificate, school leaving certificate, revenue records, etc may also be required.

How to Apply for Caste Certificate:

One can apply for caste certificate in Maharashtra either Online or Offline:

For Applying Online:

• The applicant is required to visit the official website of Maharashtra government @ aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in

• Create your profile on the portal, by clicking on ‘New User? Register here’ option on the home page.
• There are 2 options for Registration

• Option 1 is to just enter mobile no. and get it verified via OTP. While applying the applicant will have to attach photo, identity proof, address proof, and other documents.

• Option 2 is to upload self-details like full name, DOB, Age, Gender, Salutation, etc.

• Then enter the address details and Contact details, get the mobile no. verified via OTP

• Then, Upload photograph, as per the instructions.

• Then Tick the document for Identity Proof and Proof of Address and Upload the scanned document of the same in the mentioned format.

• Then read the declaration and tick on ‘I accept’ checkbox. And then click on ‘Register’
• After successful registration, applicant will be directed to home page.
• Then in the ‘Services available Online’ column, scroll down to Caste Certificate option in Revenue department.
• Go through the list of documents required and verify if you have all of them, then start with Registration and click on ‘Apply’
• Select the category from the drop-down list to confirm the applicant’s caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/VBC/EBC/VJNT/Buddhism/EJNT)

• Then upload the necessary documents if you haven’t while registration. Also check If any additional document is to be uploaded and do the same. Make the payment for any minimal charges due.
• Then read the declaration and Click on ‘I agree’ and save.
• Verify and upload any necessary document remaining and click on ‘Submit’
• Once submitted, applicant will get an acknowledgement slip and application number
• Take a printout for future reference.
• Applicant will be notified on Email Id and Mobile no. when the process of verification is complete.
• Applicant can then login to the same portal, enter the Application no. and download the certificate.

For Applying Offline:

• Visit the nearest Tehsildar Office
• Get the application form (Hard copy) and fill it with the required details and then submit with all the necessary documents.
• Applicant can also take a printout of the application form from the site, manually fill it, sign the declaration, paste photograph and submit it in the Tehsildar’s office with all the necessary documents
• Nominal fees of 5 Rs. may be charged, which goes as court fee.

Application Status:

The applicant can also check the application status on the home page of the Maharashtra governments portal, click on ‘Track your Application’ tab. Then enter Application ID to view the status of your application.

Helpline No./Call Centre No.:

In case of any difficulty or Query or Clarification, the applicant can call on the official Toll-Free no. 1800-120-8040. This service is available 24*7.