Jharkhand Caste Certificate Form
This is the Jharkhand Caste Certificate Form, which can be downloaded as a PDF using the link below. The Caste Certificate is essential for individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Communities in Jharkhand. It helps people in these categories access various government schemes and benefits.
Understand the Caste Certificate
This certificate is issued by the competent authority of the Jharkhand Government. It serves as proof of an individual’s caste, allowing them to avail of special facilities provided by the government.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant must have permanent residence in Jharkhand for at least five years to apply for a caste certificate.
- The applicant’s name should feature in the SC/ST, SEBC, or OBC list issued by the Government of Jharkhand.
Documents Required
To apply for a caste certificate, please submit the following documents along with your application form:
- Self-declaration by the applicant or an affidavit confirming that all details and documents are accurate.
- Photocopy of Khatiyan.
- Residential Certificate.
- Report from the concerned Patwari or Tehsildar regarding the applicant’s caste.
- Genealogy (mandatory for SC, ST, and BC1, BC2).
- Other caste-related documents.
- Land-related certificate that describes the caste (mandatory for OBC).
- Income Certificate (mandatory for OBC).
- Caste Certificate (BC1/BC2) (mandatory for OBC).
- Applicant’s photograph.
- A recommendation letter from an elected member to verify the caste.
You can download the Jharkhand Caste Certificate Form in PDF format using the link given below.