How to Online Apply For West Bengal SC/ST/OBC Certificate | Cast Certificate Apply Online 2017-2018.

Website Link :- www.castecertificatewb.gov.in

WHAT IT IS: A Caste Certificate is the proof of one’s belonging to a particular caste, primarily if one belongs to the ‘Scheduled Castes’, as specified in the Indian Constitution. This was implemented as the government held the opinion that Scheduled Castes and Tribes need special encouragement and opportunities to progress at the same pace as the rest of the citizenry.

HOW TO GET IT: Caste Certificates are being issued to SC/ST people in accordance with the provisions of the West Bengal Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Identification) Act, 1994 and the West Bengal SC and ST (Identification) Rules, 1995.

1. Get the application form online or from the local office in the City/Town/Village, of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).

2. If application is made on-line through the website address www.castecertificatewb.gov.in. you will be able to download copies of the filled-in application and get an acknowledgement and receipt number.

3. The application has to be signed by the applicant and submitted personally along with documents, if any, in support of your claim on 2^nd and 4^thWednesdays within 60 days from the date of filing of your on-line application.

4. You will also need a recommendation letter from the District Welfare Officer, Kolkata. If you belong to a municipal area outside Kolkata, recommending authorities should not be below the rank of a deputy magistrate.

Documents required: (All copies must be attested copies)

For Citizenship:

§ Voters ID-Card of self or parent(s)

§ Authenticated Voter list of self or parent(s)

§ PAN Card of self or parent(s)

§ Birth Certificate

§ Caste Certificate of parent(s)

§ Any Government documents proving citizenship

For Permanent residence:

§ Land deed or land tax receipt.

§ Voter list proving residence since 1950.

§ Birth Certificate proving residence since 1950 .