Application for Caste Certificate

In Assam, a caste certificate is an official document that certifies a person’s belonging to a particular caste or community, as per the Indian Constitution. These certificates are used to avail various benefits and reservations provided by the government, such as in education, employment, and welfare schemes.

Eligibility for Caste Certificate in Assam

The following criteria generally determine eligibility:

1. Residence: The applicant must be a resident of Assam.
2. Caste: The applicant must belong to a scheduled caste (SC), scheduled tribe (ST), other backward classes (OBC), or any other recognized category.

Required Documents

To apply for a caste certificate, the following documents are typically needed:

1. Applicant’s Photo (আবেদনকাৰীৰ ফটো) [Mandatory].
2. Proof of Date of Birth(One of Birth Certificate/Aadhaar Card/PAN/Admit Card issued by any recognized Board) of Applicant [Mandatory].
3. Proof of Residence(One of Permanent Resident Certificate/Aadhaar Card/EPIC/Land Document/Electricity Bill,Ration Card) of Applicant or Parent [Mandatory].
4. Caste certificate of father [Mandatory].
5. Recommendation of authorized caste/tribe/community organization notified by State Government [Mandatory (in case father’s caste certificate not present)].
6. Gaonburha certificate [Mandatory].
7. Any other document(Voter List,Affidavit,Existing Caste Certificate etc) [Optional].
8. Upload Scanned Copy of the Application Form [Mandatory (in case of applying from PFC/CSC)].

Application Procedure

You can apply for a caste certificate in Assam either online.

Online Application

1. Visit the Official Portal: Go to the Assam government’s e-district portal Assam e-District.
2. Register: Create an account by providing necessary details.
3. Login: Use your credentials to log in.
4. Fill the Form: Select the caste certificate service, fill in the required details, and upload the necessary documents.
5. Submit the Application: Review the information and submit the application.
6. Track Application: You can track the status of your application online using the application ID provided.

Processing Time

The processing time for issuing a caste certificate in Assam can vary but generally takes around 15 to 30 days from the date of application.

Application Fee

There might be a nominal fee for the application, which can vary by the issuing authority.

1. Service charge (through PFC/CSC) – Rs. 30.
2. Printing charge (in case of any printing from PFC/CSC) – Rs. 10 per page.
3. Scanning charge (in case documents are scanned in PFC/CSC) – Rs. 5 per page.
4. User/Statutory charges -Rs. 30.
5. Convenience fee- Rs. 10/-

Benefits of Caste Certificate

1. Education: Reserved seats in educational institutions and scholarships.
2. Employment: Reservation in government jobs and age relaxation in competitive exams.
3. Welfare Schemes: Access to various government welfare schemes and financial assistance programs.
4. Political Representation: Eligibility for contesting in elections from reserved constituencies.

For more specific and updated information, it is recommended to visit the official Assam government website or contact the local issuing authority.