Telangana Caste Certificate

A caste certificate serves as legal proof demonstrating an individual’s caste. The government of Telangana is authorised to issue the Telangana caste certificate. This certificate is essential for allowing eligible citizens, especially those from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC), to take advantage of a variety of benefits.

Caste certificate is legal proof that states the original caste of a specific individual. Hence, the Government of Telangana provides Caste Certificate to people of all communities who belong to the State. This certificate is essential, particularly for the people of the reserved category to establish their candidature.

Telangana Caste Certificate

What is the Importance of Telangana Caste Certificate

A Telangana caste certificate is an important document that enables individuals to access various government schemes. When required, this document provides proof of the individual’s original caste for those under the reserved category. This initiative was started by the Indian government as part of the ‘Indian System of Protective Discrimination.’ The objective of this is to provide certain privileges to the less privileged individuals.

The Indian government realised that it was important to encourage the STs, SCs, and OBCs to walk alongside the general public. Therefore, they designated specific seats in parliament and various government jobs for individuals belonging to these castes. Furthermore, such individuals get partial or full relaxation for the costs associated with attending college or high school.

The age limits for applying to different jobs and other restrictions in educational institutions are also relaxed. For the candidate to be eligible for these benefits, they must have a valid caste certificate.

Benefits of Telangana Caste Certificate

  • The Telangana caste certificate enables students to avail concessions and financial aid from pre- and post-secondary educational institutions. This helps them pay for their postgraduate studies.
  • Eligible students attending schools, colleges, and universities can apply for fee reductions.
  • The Telangana caste certificate also helps students avail education loans.
  • Scheduled caste members applying for new jobs are eligible for reservation quotas.
  • Eligible individuals can avail a range of benefits through the social welfare department programmes funded by the state or central government.

Required Information

  • Name of the candidate (in Block Letters)
  • Name of father
  • Name of mother
  • Present residential address
  • Permanent place of residence
  • Age details with Date of Birth and Place of Birth
  • Community for which the Certificate is claimed along with sub-group

Eligibility Criteria for Telangana Caste Certificate

  • You should be a citizen of India.
  • You should be aged three years or older.
  • You should be a resident of Telangana.

Documents Required for Telangana Caste Certificate

  • Application form for Caste certificate
  • Income tax returns certificate (for professional purposes)
  • Aadhaar card
  • Notary affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs.10
  • Relevant documentation regarding the parent or parents’ properties
  • Food Security Card/Ration Card

To obtain the Telangana caste certificate, the applicant needs to provide the following information:

  • Name of the candidate (in block letters)
  • Names of the parents
  • Permanent address
  • Current home address
  • Details about age such as place of birth and date of birth
  • The sub-group and the congregation for which the certificate is requested

How to Apply for Telangana Caste Certificate

Step 1: Collect the Telangana caste certificate online and offline. You can obtain it offline by visiting the nearest Meeseva Telangana centre.

Step 2: Fill out the application and attach all required documentation.

Step 3: Submit the necessary documents and pay the required fee at the nearest TS Meesava centre.

Step 4: The online process will be carried out by Meesava Telangana’s operator.

Step 5: The transaction number and application acknowledgement number will be sent to your registered mobile number.

Step 6: The Caste certificate will be issued after the Tahsildar has verified the information.

Step 7: Collect the Caste certificate from the Meeseva Telangana centre.

Telangana Caste Certificate Fees

To request a Telangana caste certificate, you have to pay a charge of Rs.35 at the Meeseva Centre. The application fee is Rs.10.

How to Check Application Status of Telangana Caste Certificate

Once you have applied for a Telangana caste certificate, you can track the status of the application. To do so, you need to visit the official website of Meeseva Telangana and enter the transaction ID and application confirmation code.

FAQs

I have an old caste certificate; can I use it in Telangana?

In Telangana, old caste certificates are valid as long as they haven’t been revoked or have errors. However, you may have to get the certificate revalidated to guarantee its validity if it was issued prior to a specific date (which is typically listed on the certificate).

Who can obtain an OBC certificate in Telangana?

In Telangana, certain communities that fall under the state’s OBC category are eligible for an OBC certificate. The Telangana government website has a list of eligible communities. You can also get in touch with the issuing authority.

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