West Bengal - Obtain Caste Certificate

ProcedureEdit

Apply through State Portal: - West Bengal Obtain Caste Certificate through State Portal Online With Images

Please visit the website : Online portal where you have to select “Application for SC/ST/OBC Certificate” tab
A new screen will be provided. User has to enter name and mobile number under “Full name” and “Mobile” prompt and then hit “Send OTP” tab (once you provide the OTP as per prompt, a new page to will be provided for you to register). If you are a registered user, then use the “Already a user click here to sign in” option provided below the “Send OTP” tab
In the given page, please complete the “user name” and “password” prompt and then hit “Login” tab
In the next window, User shall complete the page prompt with details and requirements as appropriate for each session and hit “Submit”.
After the successful submission of online application, system generated acknowledgement will popup. Please see the below image.
Applicant shall take print out of the application and meet the respective department official for further processing.

Application Status

Under the online portal please click select “View Status Of Application” option to get information of the application status by filling the application number on the box given.
Applicant take printout of the application.

Issue of certificate:

Within two months of filing application, please submit print out of the application and hard copy of all the required proofs to your
1. BDO office if you live in Panchayat area. Link for BDO office: BDO Office
2. SDO office if you live in Municipal area. Link for SDO Office: SDO Office
Before going to any office please call the office and confirm the date for submission
Authorities of respective office will guide you to issue the certificate

Apply through Centres:

To apply through centres, the applicant has to approach the respective “CSC” centre in their area. Refer the following link for location: CSC Locator link
- NOTE: The applicant has to select the state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.
Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.
If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.
Now, submit the completed application along with the required documents as per the “Required Documents” section of this page. It is advised to take the documents in original to the kiosk for scanning purposes.
The operator will process the application online. On successful submission, the applicant will receive an application number as acknowledgement. The applicant will also get a transaction number as a text message on their registered mobile number.
Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.
This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.
”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.
The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.
Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will issue the certificate.
The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.

Required DocumentsEdit

Personal identification

Birth Certificate
Aadhar Card
Income Certificate
Voter(if available)
Ration Card
Certificate from Panchayet/municipality
BDO certificate
Residence proof

Family identification

Family land document
Family members caste certificates

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

GOVERNMENT OF WEST BENGAL

Office of the Sub-Divisional Officer Alipore (Sadar),
South 24-Parganas, New Treasury Building (3rd Floor),
Alipore, Kolkata - 700 027
Phone No. : 033 24791681, Fax No. 033 24399829,
E-mail: [email protected]

Link for SDO and BDO Offices: LINK

EligibilityEdit

Applicant must belong to reserved category as Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, and Other backward Community.
Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
Applicant must be residing in state
Applicant should complete age of 3 years to apply for community certificate.

Note : Please check all eligibility criteria then also check list of documents required for applying for community certificate.

FeesEdit

There is no fees while applying online

Note: Authorities will provide information on fees

ValidityEdit

Certificate is valid for entire life

Documents to UseEdit

Application form for SC/ST/OBC Certificate

Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.

Processing TimeEdit

80 to 90 days

InstructionsEdit

Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

Name of the Applicant
Father/Husbands Name
Sex (M/F)
Residential Address
Ration Card No (Copy to be enclosed)
School Leaving Certificate / Transfer Certificate(Copy to be enclosed)
Details of Community Certificate of Parents
Details of School Certificates of Parents
Date of application

Need for the DocumentEdit

Community Certificate is also known as caste certificate. Community certificate is a legal proof of community that the person to whom it is being issued belongs to reserved community like scheduled caste, scheduled tribe and other backward classes.
Caste certificate is an important certificate to avail certain benefits provided by Government for the socially backward communities in education and employment opportunities for their betterment.
Students especially require the caste certificates to secure their seat in institution
This is valid for securing admission in all Educational Institutions and other professional institutions and also for employment.

Information which might helpEdit

This certificate can be used for several years.
An individual cannot change his / her caste once he/she issued the caste certificate. However, while converting into another religion, the class may change necessitating a new caste/community certificate.

NOTE : It is a punishable offense to try with fraudulent documents to get a community certificate

Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

The caste certificate works as the proof that you are from reserved category. The candidates who are having the particular certificate of any minority class come under the reserved quota. The govt provides them various kinds of facilities under the Constitution of our country. Under the govt schemes the citizens who get the certificate for their reserved class can get the special opportunities to their growth. The caste certificate for SC, ST and OBC can use by the candidates for lots of purposes as here we going to give some of examples in below mention list.

Seats quota reservation for joining or applying in recruitment, appointment
Seats quota reservation for admission in collages, institutes or universities
Fees relaxation for application or joining in any recruitment or appointment
Fees relaxation for annual, classes or admission in collage, institutes or universities
Upper age limits relaxation for recruitment or appointment
Upper age limits relaxation for collage, institution or universities for admission
Educational qualification marks relaxation for recruitment or appointment joining
Education qualification marks relaxation for admission in collages, institutions or any university
Govt and non govt schemes and programmes through welfare department like for loan for education, house or business
Govt and non govt schemes and programmes of self employment and personality development

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External LinksEdit

West Bengal Caste Certificate Online Registration and Application Form Status
Kolkata Municipal Corporation

OthersEdit

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