🪪 How to Apply for a Caste Certificate in Gujarat via Digital Gujarat (2025)
📌 What Is It?
A Caste Certificate is an official document issued by the Government of Gujarat certifying your caste (SC/ST/SEBC/OBC). It helps you access education, job reservations, scholarships, government schemes, and other benefits. digitalgujarat.gov.in+15infogujarati.com+15services.india.gov.in+15indiafilings.com
✅ Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Must have been a permanent resident of Gujarat for at least 5 years. indiafilings.com
- Name must appear in the SC/ST/SEBC/OBC lists as per Gujarat Government records. digitalgujarat.gov.in
🗂️ Documents Required
| Document Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Identity Proof | Aadhaar, Driving Licence, Voter ID, Passport |
| Residence Proof | Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Property Tax Receipt |
| Caste Proof | Previous Caste Certificate, Talati-issued Pedhinamu, School/Family records |
| Other (if needed) | Pedhinamu, Affidavit, Family tree certificate from Talati, etc. digitalgujarat.gov.in+13indiafilings.com+13digitalgujarat.gov.in+13 |
🖥️ Online Application Process
- Register/Login on Digital Gujarat portal. If new, complete New Citizen Registration.
- After logging in, go to Revenue → Caste Certificate service. (Available in English & Gujarati.) anand.nic.in+15indiafilings.com+15digitalgujarat.gov.in+15
- Choose your caste category: SC / ST / SEBC / OBC, or others (e.g. Nomadic). indiafilings.com
- Fill in personal, occupation, and family details.
- Upload scanned copies of documents (max 2 MB, legible).
- Submit the form and take a printout for your records.
- Pay ₹20 using e‑wallet or payment gateway (OTP-based). digitalgujarat.gov.in+15indiafilings.com+15valsad.nic.in+15
- You’ll receive an application ID; track status via SMS, email, or portal.
📥 Offline Application Steps
- Visit your local Talati/Mamlatdar office or Janseva Kendra. banaskantha.nic.in+6indiafilings.com+6valsad.nic.in+6
- Get form, complete it, attach supporting documents.
- If needed, bring two witnesses for pedigree declaration.
- Submit form along with
₹20fee. - Collect your certificate in 1 working day. indiafilings.com
⏱️ Fees & Processing Time
- Application Fee: ₹20 only. indiafilings.com+1recruitmentzones.in+1
- Processing Time: Typically within 1 day. indiafilings.com
📅 Validity & Renewal
- The certificate is valid for 3 years. After expiry, reapply via the same online/offline process. indiafilings.com
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