Caste Certificate

Caste certificate is a documentary proof of a person belonging to a certain caste, as categorized under the Indian Constitution. It is also commonly known as a community certificate. Caste Certificates are used to provide certain privileges to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in order to bring equality among all the citizens. Thus, a caste certificate is mandatory for receiving any such benefits for a person belonging to Scheduled Cast or Scheduled Tribe community.

Types of Certificates:

1. OBC Certificate
   • Other Backward Class (OBC) is a collective term used by the Government of India to classify castes which are socially or educationally or economically disadvantaged. It is one of several official classifications of the population of India, along with Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SCs and STs).

Category wise Documents Required :

1- OBC Certificates issued to applicant from delhi gov.

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Copy of OBC Certificate of the applicant
• One photo ID proof
• Self Declaration
• Photograph

2-OBC certificate -Res prior to 8th sept 1993 - certificate issued paternal side

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Copy of the Caste Certificate of any relative from paternal side
• Proof of relationship of the applicant with caste certificate holder
• One photo ID proof and one residential proof as per s. no. 2 and 3. ID proof of parent as per s. no. 1 will also be required in case applying for Minor
• Self Declaration
• Photograph

3-OBC certificate -Res after 8th sept 1993 - certificate issued paternal side

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Copy of the Caste Certificate of father of the applicant
• One photo ID proof and one residential proof as per s. no 2 and 3. ID proof of parent as per s. no. 1 will also be required in case applying for Minor
• Self Declaration
• Photograph

4-OBC certificate -Res after 8th sept 1993 - certificate not issued

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Proof of residence in Delhi since prior to 1993 as per s.no 2 proving stay in Delhi prior to 1993
• One photo ID proof and one residential proof as per s. no 2 and 3. ID proof of parent as per s. no. 1 will also be required in case applying for Minor
• Self Declaration
• Photograph



2. SC/ST Certificate
   • Where no SC/ST certificate has been issued to any member of applicant's family, in that case, two government servants should certify that the Applicant is permanently known to them and he belongs to the caste (name the cast) which is SC/ST, along with the attested copies of their identity cards

Category wise Documents Required :

1- ST/SC certificate -Certificate issued family Staying in Delhi prior to1951

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Copy of Caste Certificate of any relative from paternal side
• Proof of relationship of the applicant with caste certificate holder
• Photograph

2-ST/SC certificate - certificate issued family Migrated & Settled in Delhi after 1951

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Copy of the Caste Certificate of any relative from paternal side
• One photo ID proof and one residential proof as per s. no. 2 and 3. ID proof of parent as per s. no. 1 will also be required in case applying for Minor
• Any one of the following documents: a-Birth certificate for applicants born in Delhi. b-Matriculation certificate/marks - sheet for applicants who have studied in Delhi. c-Proof of residence for the last 5 years

3-ST/SC certificate - Migrated & Settle in Delhi after 1951 without certificate

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Any one of the following documents: a. Birth certificate for applicants born in Delhi b. Matriculation certificate/marks - sheet for applicants who have studied in Delhi c. Proof of residence for the last 5 years
• Applicant will be required to submit proof of residence in state of origin prior to 1951
• Photograph

4-ST/SC certificate - Not Settled in Delhi-Certificate issued to paternal

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Copy of the Caste Certificate of the relative from paternal side issued from Delhi or State of origin of the applicant
• Proof of relationship of the applicant with caste certificate holder
• Passport Size Photograph

5-ST/SC certificate - Recently Migrated in delhi , Certificate issued SC/ST eligible for other state SC/ST

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Copy of the Caste Certificate of the relative from paternal side issued from Delhi or State of origin of the applicant
• Proof of relationship of the applicant with caste certificate holder
• Passport Size Photograph

6- ST/SC certificate - Staying in Delhi Since prior 1951 -No caste Certificate issued state SC/ST

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Proof of residence in Delhi clearly showing residence in Delhi prior to 1951
• One photo ID proof and one residential proof as per s. no 2 and 3. ID proof of parent as per s. no. 1 will also be required in case applying for Minor
• Photograph



3. Income Certificate
   • Income certificate is issued for the purpose of certifying annual income of a person from all the sources of Income. Income certificate is required for claiming scholarship and also for admission in educational institutions and hostels

Documents Required :

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Present address proof
• Permanent address proof
• Income Certificate (If issued earlier)
• BPL Ration / National Food Sercurity (NFS Card), if BPL Ration/NFS card holder (NOT MANDATORY)
• Copy of Electricity Bill for 3 months
• Income Tax Return if Paying Income Tax
• Self declaration of the income as per prescribed format
• Passport size colour photograph



4. Domicile Certificate
   • A Domicile/Residence Certificate is generally issued to prove that the person bearing the Certificate is a Domicile/Resident of the State/UT by which the Certificate is being issued. This certificate may also be required by institutions giving loan, as a proof of place of residence.

Documents Required :

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Proof of continuous Stay for the past 3 years in Delhi
• Residence Proof
• Income Certificate (If issued earlier)
• Self Declaration
• Passport size photograph