Procedure for Obtaining Caste Certificate: Punjab

Caste Certificates

Department Concerned
SDM Office/ Tehsil office ( Revenue Department)

Scope of Service
To Issue Caste Certificate
Eligibility Conditions
Permanent Residents of the State for at least five years.
Step by Step Procedure
i. The application form is available from the Concerned Office or can be downloaded from this site.

ii. The completely filled application must be verified by Sarpanch/Nambardar/M.C before submitting in the concerned Office with Court Fee of Rs. 1.25 along with affidavit stating his Residential Address, declaring that such Certificate has not been obtained before.

iii. The SDM will send this application for verification of the particulars of the applicant, to the concerned Tehsildar.

iv. The Tehsildar in turn will forward his/her application to the concerned Revenue Patwari for verification of particulars of the applicant.

v. The Patwari records the statements, of the applicant and Nambardar on the spot, and return the application with his report to Tehsildar

vi. The Tehsildar returns the case back to respective SDM with his Comments/Report.

vii. Finally, the SDM issues the Certificate to applicant, after completion of Official Formalities.

Check List of Documents
i. Application form

ii. Affidavit in Proof of his Residence & declaring himself belonging to the said Caste.

iii. Court Fee stamps of Rs.1.25/- affixed on the application.

Verification Procedures
The Certificate issued after the verification done from the Revenue Staff through Patwari.

Prescribed Time Schedule
The Certificate is issued within Seven Days

Addresses of Concerned Officers
Sub Divisional Magistrate

Sanctioning Authority
Sub Divisional Magistrate

Grievance Redressal System
i. SDM

ii. Deputy Commissioner

Any Other Information
These Certificates are generally required for getting benefits of various Government Schemes and Reservation in Government Services/Institutes etc.
List of Schedule Castes in Punjab State (CONSTITUTION SCHEDULED CASTES) ORDER 1950)

S.No.	List of Schedule Castes in Punjab
1	Ad-dharmi
2	Bangali
3	Brar, Burar or Berar
4	Batwal
5	Bauria or Bawaria
6	Bazigar
7	Balmiki,Chura,Bhangi
8	Bhanjra
9	Chamar, Jatia Chamar,Rehgar, Raigar,Ramdasi of Ravidasi, Ramdasia, Ramdasia Sikh, Ravidasia, Ravidasia Sikh
10	Chanal
11	Dagi
12	Dhanak
13	Dumna,Mahasha or Doom
14	Gagra
15	Gandhila or Gandhi,Gandola
16	Kabirpanthi or Julaha
17	Khatik
18	Kori or Koli
19	Marija or Marecha
20	Mazhabi
21	Megh
22	Nat
23	Od
24	Pasi
25	Perna
26	Pherera
27	Sanhai
28	Sanhal
29	Sansi, Bhedkut, Manesh
30	Sepela
31	Sarera
32	Sikligar
33	Sirkibandh.
34	Darain
35	Dhogri, Dhangri or Siggi
36	Sansoi
37	Deha,Dhaya or Dhea
38	Mochi

List of Backward Classes/Other Backward Classes in Punjab State

S.No.	List of Backward Classes/Other Backward Classes in Punjab	S.No	List of Backward Classes/Other Backward Classes in Punjab
1	Aheria,Aheri,Heri,Naik,Thori or Turi	37	Dhosali, Dosali
2	Barra	38	Gawala, Gowala
3	Beta, Hensi or Hesi	39	Gadaria
4	Changar	40	Jhangra Brahman
5	Chirimar	41	Hajjam, Nai/Sain
6	Daiya	42	Jogi Nath
7	Gwaria,Gauria or Gwar	43	Khati
8	Kanjar or Kanchan	44	Rechhanad
9	Kurmi	45	Khanghera
10	Nar	46	Kucha-band
11	Rehar, Rehara or Re	47	Thathora, Tampora
12	Ghirath including Chahng and Bahti	48	Lakhera, Manihar
13	Kahar, Jhinwar or Dhinwar	49	Vanzara
14	Ghasi, Ghasiara or Ghosi	50	Madari
15	Bagria	51	Lohar
16	Raigar	52	Mirasi
17	Weaver(Jullaha)	53	Noongarh
18	Labana	54	Nalbad
19	Gorkhas	55	Shorgir
20	Kumhars	56	Pinja, Penja
21	Nais	57	Soi
22	Dhobis	58	SingTelihikant, Singhiwal
23	Source: National Portal Content Management Team (Punjab, null)

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