West Bengal Caste Certificate

In India, the caste system began with the arrival of the Aryans around 1500 BC. There are primarily three groups in the West Bengal caste system, which are Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), or Other Backward Class (OBC).

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If you wish to apply for the caste certificate for any of these groups, then you need to apply along with relevant documents. Here is more information about the West Bengal Caste Certificate and details to check the status of the caste certificate application.

How to Check the Status of a Caste Certificate Application Online? 

The following are the steps to check the status of Caste Certificate application online:

  1. Visit the official website of West Bengal caste certificate (castcertificatewb.gov.in)
  2. Click on the ‘Check Certificate’ link
  3. A new page will open where you need to enter the certificate number
  4. Fill in the other details, such as:
    1. Issuing authority
    2. Name
    3. Date
    4. Old certificate number
    5. Issuing year
  1. Click on ‘Search’
  2. The Caste Certificate information will be displayed on the page
  3. Status and other details can be checked

Keep a printed copy of the page for reference.

Documents Needed to Check the SC, ST, or OBC Caste Certificate Status

The following is the list of documents needed to check the status of caste certificate for the categories, such as SC, ST, or OBC:

  1. Changed certificate number
  2. Old certificate number
  3. Issuing year
  4. Issuing authority
  5. Name
  6. Date of Issuance
  7. Caste certificate application number (required to check the application status online at castcertificatewb.gov.in)

How to Apply for a Certificate of SC, ST, or OBC?

The following are the steps to apply for caste certificate for the categories, such as SC, ST, or OBC:

  1. Click on the link
  2. Select the district for which you are applying for
  3. Select the sub-division
  4. Select Municipality or Block you wish to apply for
  5. Choose the name form the list
  6. Select the category for which you wish to have the certificate for, either SC, ST, or OBC
  7. Select from list whatever applicable, either Caste, Tribe, or Community
  8. Enter the applicant’s name
  9. Enter the applicant’s father name
  10. Enter applicant’s mobile number and email address
  11. Enter Aadhar card number and date of birth of the applicant
  12. Select district and police station from the list
  13. Enter the name of the village or city of the applicant’s birth

After completing the above procedures, you need to follow the below steps to specify your address:

  1. Click the Get PS Button icon after choosing the district
  2. Choose the police station of your district
  3. Enter General Practitioner’s or Name Ward Number
  4. Enter Your Village, Para, House Number, or Road Number
  5. Enter the post office name in your locality
  6. Enter the Pincode
  7. Ensure that the provided address is the same as that of the permanent address

The following are some more details regarding other details, such as:

  1. Select the applicant’s religion
  2. Select the gender
  3. Enter the blood relation information of the paternal side if you want to
  4. Enter the certificate holder’s name, who is in blood relation with the applicant
  5. Mention the relationship of the candidate with the certificate holder
  6. Enter the certificate number of the certificate holder
  7. Enter the issuance date
  8. Select the issuing authority
  9. Enter the Referee-Name and Address of I
  10. Enter the Referee-Name and Address of II
  11. Choose ‘Is the applicant or his family a native of another state or country?’
  12. Provide all necessary information of migration if ‘Yes’
  13. Click on ‘Save and Continue’ button

Make sure to preview your application before submitting it.

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FAQs on West Bengal Caste Certificate

  • Who issues caste certificates in West Bengal?

    The Backward Classes Welfare Department of West Bengal verifies and issues the caste certificate to the categories, such as the Schedule Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Other Backward Class (OBC) certificate.

  • What are the rules for caste certificates in West Bengal?

    Some of the vital rules related to caste certificate in West Bengal are you need to provide proof of identification; citizenship proof; residential proof at the present notified location; permanent residential proof in West Bengal; and Proof as to belonging to a particular Caste / Community.

  • How long is the West Bengal caste certificate valid?

    The validity of an OBC NCL caste certificate for the State Government (West Bengal) is three years, which is one year for the Central Government.

  • How much time does it take to get a caste certificate in West Bengal?

    It takes around 15 days to receive approval of your West Bengal caste certificate after successful verification of the application and documents provided.

  • What is the punishment for a false caste certificate?

    Punishment with rigorous imprisonment for a term not less than six months which can be extended to up to two years along with fine is applicable if a person or authority performing the functions of Competent Authority under this Act who issues false caste certificate knowingly or intentionally.

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