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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
'''Apply In-Person''':<br><br />
#To apply for duplicate caste certificate, applicant has to approach the Tehsil office or Sub Divisional Magistrate office.<br />
#Link for contact: [https://amritsar.nic.in/whos-who/ contact link] <br />
#Get the relevant application form from the authorities and fill the form with valid details appropriately.<br />
#Make sure that you have all the proper documents mentioned in the “Required documents” section below.<br />
#Submit the form along with the required documents to the authorities.<br />
#Now collect the acknowledgment slip from the authorities.<br />
#After the verification process, applicant shall receive the duplicate copy of caste certificate.<br><br />
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'''Apply Through CSC'''<br />
#To Apply for Duplicate Caste Certificate the applicant has to approach respective “CSC” centre [https://www.apnacsconline.in/csc-locator/punjab/ link]<br />
#*NOTE: The applicant has to select state, district and block name from the drop-down menu, or the applicant has to click on their respective district to find nearby centres.<br />
#Please visit the centre and consult with the centre operator for your requirement.<br />
#If the operator issues an application form, then collect it and pay the requisite fee. Please complete the application form.<br />
#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.<br />
#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.<br />
#Applicant has to make necessary payment as centre operator quotes and don’t forget to take the receipt.<br />
#This application will be forwarded to the respective department for further processing.<br />
#”SMS” triggered update on application status will be sent to the applicant’s mobile. Please keep track of the notification.<br />
#The submitted application will be processed by the department. A designated authority (supply officer) will verify the submitted documents and inspect the area of the applicant to clarify the applicant’s details.<br />
#Based on the outcome of the above-mentioned steps and other internal processing, the designated issuing authority will decide on the issuance of the Certificate.<br />
#The status, viz. Approval or Rejection will be conveyed to the applicant through an “SMS” or applicable norms.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Application Form<br />
*Damaged copy of the caste certificate – if available<br />
*Caste Certificate issued to the family members<br />
*Ration card<br />
* Aadhaar card<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Office of Deputy Commissioner,''':<br><br />
Amritsar (Punjab)-143001<br><br />
Office Phone : 0183-2223991<br><br />
Fax : 0183-2223551<br><br />
Email : dc[dot]asr[at]punjab[dot]gov[dot]in<br><br />
Link for contact: [https://amritsar.nic.in/whos-who/ contact link] <br />
==Eligibility==<br />
*Applicant should be the resident of Punjab for minimum 5 years.<br />
*Applicant must be the citizen of India.<br />
*Applicant whose caste certificate is lost / damaged can apply for duplicate certificate.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
Approach the authorities for fee details.<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Caste certificate is valid forever. <br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
Processing time depends on the authorities verification period.<br />
==Related Videos==<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*Visit the tehsildhar office of your taluk to obtain the duplicate copy of the caste certificate.<br />
*While applying for fresh caste certificate applicant should provide additional proof that he/she belongs to one particular caste.<br><br><br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Name<br />
*Parent’s Name<br />
*Sex <br />
*Residential details<br />
*Caste details<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
*Caste certificate is a mandatory document during the admission process in educational institutions.<br />
*Caste certificate is required to avail scholarships and financial assistance for the students who fall under specific caste.<br />
*To avail various government based schemes and to get government jobs under reserved categories. <br />
*To get government subsidies, caste certificate is required.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
[http://socialjustice.nic.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/guide-certificate636017830879050722.pdf Issue of SC and ST certificate guidelines]<br />
==Others==<br />
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