Caste Certificate in Andhra Pradesh

1. It serves as official proof of caste identity and helps in receiving benefits meant for specific communities. 

1. It ensures social inclusion by helping eligible people receive rights and support provided by the government. 

Eligibility Criteria

You must meet the following requirements to get eligible for a Caste Certificate in Andhra Pradesh:

✔️The applicant must be a citizen of Andhra Pradesh.

✔️Any citizen belonging to SC, ST, or OBC communities can apply for a caste certificate. 

Documents Required

The following documents are required in order to obtain the Caste Certificate in Andhra Pradesh. 

• Duly filled application form 
• Recently clicked passport-sized photograph 
• Aadhaar card  
• Address proof 
• Income certificate / income report 
• Caste / religion certificate 
• Caste report issued by Patwari / Sarpanch 
• Any one identity proof: Ration card / Voter ID card / Name in the voter list 
• School leaving certificate / transfer certificate

How to Apply for Caste Certificate in Andhra Prad Types of Caste Certificate

The following are the three types of Caste Certificate: 

1. Scheduled Caste (SC) Certificate: This certificate is given to people who belong to the Scheduled Castes. It helps them get reservation benefits in education, jobs, and government welfare schemes. 

2. Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate: This certificate is issued to people from the Scheduled Tribes. It allows them to access reserved seats, scholarships, and special government support programs. 

3. Other Backward Classes (OBC) Certificate: This certificate is provided to people from socially and educationally backward classes. It helps them get benefits, like reservations in education and employment. 

Benefits of Caste Certificate in Andhra Pradesh

There are a number of advantages of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates. These are as follows: 

It helps students to get reserved seats in schools and college 

You can easily apply for a Caste Certificate through both online and offline modes. Given below are the detailed steps:  

Offline Method 

• Go to the nearest MeeSeva centre in your locality. 
• Get the application form for SC/BC, ST, or OBC from the office or download it from the official website of Andhra Pradesh MeeSeva. 
• Fill out the details such as name, parents’ name, date of birth, address, community details, Aadhaar number, and household survey number correctly. 
• Attach all required documents along with the application form and pay the fees. 
• After successful submission, you will receive a transaction ID on your registered mobile number, which you can use to check the application status online. 
• MeeSeva forwards the application to the concerned authority for verification. 
• Once verified, the authorized government officer issues your caste certificate. 

Online Method 

• Visit the official portal of MeeSeva and click on the option ‘Citizen Portal’ 
• Log in or create a new account. 
• Select the Revenue Department option. 
• Choose the Caste Certificate service from the list. 
• Fill in the application form with the correct details and upload the required documents. 
• Check the details carefully and submit the application form. 
• Pay the application fee using a debit card, credit card, or internet banking. 
• Download and print the acknowledgement receipt as proof of application. 

How to Track Application Status of Caste Certificate

You can easily check the status of your caste certificate application online by following the steps given below: 

• Go to the official website of MeeSeva. 
• Click on the option ‘Citizen Portal’. 
• Fill in your Applica