A Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra) is an official document issued by the state government certifying a person's caste. It is required for various government schemes, reservations, scholarships, and admission purposes.
Types of Caste Certificates in Maharashtra
- SC (Scheduled Caste) Certificate
- ST (Scheduled Tribe) Certificate
- OBC (Other Backward Class) Certificate
- NT/DT (Nomadic Tribes / Denotified Tribes) Certificate
- SBC (Special Backward Category) Certificate
Documents Required
- Application form
- Aadhaar Card
- School / College certificate showing caste
- Father's / Grandfather's caste certificate or old school certificate
- Ration card
- Residential proof (domicile certificate / Aadhaar)
- Passport size photograph
- Self-declaration affidavit
Apply Online Through Aaple Sarkar Portal
- Visit aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in
- Register/Login to your account
- Search for "Caste Certificate"
- Fill the application form with all details
- Upload required documents
- Pay application fee (varies by certificate type)
- Submit and note application reference number
- Certificate issued within 15-30 working days
Caste Validity Certificate
After getting the caste certificate, students seeking educational or government job reservations also need a Caste Validity Certificate from the Caste Certificate Scrutiny Committee. This verifies the authenticity of your caste claim.
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