Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC)

A caste certificate is an official document issued by the state government confirming that the holder belongs to a Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Other Backward Class category.

Any Indian citizen belonging to a notified SC / ST / OBC community, resident of the state where they apply.

• Applicant's Aadhaar / Voter ID.
• Father's caste certificate or family caste proof (if available).
• Residence proof (Aadhaar, ration card, utility bill).
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Self-declaration in the prescribed format.

1. Visit our centre with your documents.
2. We register / log in to the West Bengal e-District portal and file the caste certificate application.
3. Upload supporting documents.
4. The BDO / SDO office verifies and issues the certificate online.

Typically 30–45 days as an estimate, depending on field verification by the issuing office.

Timelines are estimates only and are controlled by the issuing authority.

Track the application on the West Bengal e-District portal with your application reference number.