Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh: Documents, Online Application and Status
Short answer
A caste certificate proves that you belong to a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or Other Backward Class and is issued by the Tehsildar through the UP e-District portal. You need identity proof, address proof and a family caste reference such as a father or grandfather certificate or a school record. SC/ST certificates are generally permanent, while OBC certificates for central government purposes need a recent non-creamy-layer certificate.
Eligibility
- Permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh belonging to a notified SC, ST or OBC community.
- Family caste evidence from the paternal side is normally required.
Required documents
- Aadhaar card
- Address proof: ration card, electricity bill or voter ID
- Caste certificate of father / grandfather, or school leaving certificate mentioning caste
- Self-declaration of caste
- Passport size photograph
Step-by-step process
- Log in to the UP e-District portal or visit a Jan Seva Kendra.
- Select Jati Praman Patra and choose SC/ST or OBC.
- Enter applicant and family details and the caste as notified in the state list.
- Upload family caste evidence and identity documents.
- Pay the service fee and save the application number.
- Lekhpal verification followed by Tehsildar approval.
- Download the digitally signed certificate.
Fees and processing time
| Fees | A nominal e-District service fee. Verify the current amount on the portal. |
|---|---|
| Processing time | Commonly about one to two weeks depending on verification. |
Always verify the latest fee, eligibility and deadline on the official government portal.
Where to apply
UP e-District portal or Jan Seva Kendra / CSC.
UP e-District ↗ National Commission for Backward Classes ↗
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying for an OBC central certificate without the non-creamy-layer income proof.
- Caste spelling that does not match the state notified list.
- Missing paternal-side caste evidence.
Frequently asked questions
Is a caste certificate permanent?
SC/ST certificates are generally permanent. OBC non-creamy-layer certificates for central posts must usually be recent.
Can a married woman use her husband caste?
Caste is normally taken from the father side; rules differ by purpose, so check with the office asking for it.
Official sources
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