How to get a Community Certificate

Purpose:

A Community Certificate is the proof of one's belonging to a particular caste, especially in case one belongs to any of the 'Scheduled Castes', 'Scheduled Tribe' and other Backward Classes as specified in the Indian Constitution. This will bring special encouragement and opportunities to the Scheduled Castes and Tribes for their progress at the same pace as the rest of the citizenry.

Community certificate is essential for backword classes to join school/college or jobs to get reservation and all

Documents Required

Aadhar Card
Ration Card
SSLC Book / School Certificate
SSLC Book / School Certificate of Father and Mother
If caste or community is not printed in SSLC Book / School Certificate:
- SSLC Book / School Certificate of Father and Mother

Additional Documents

Certificate from caste/community organization if required

Validity

3 Years

Procedure

The applicant has to submit the application online through the eDistrict portal. After online submission, the application is forwarded to the Village Office for verification. The Village Officer verifies the details and documents and submits a report to the Tahsildar. Once approved, the Caste/Community Certificate will be issued online and can be downloaded from the eDistrict portal.

Time Frame to issue the Certificate:

5 days from the date of application