How to get Caste Certificate in Jharkhand?

Caste certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming his/her caste. A Caste Certificate ensures protective discrimination to a certain category of citizens with special privileges such as reservation of seats in Government jobs, and services.

Eligibility Criteria to get Caste Certificate in Jharkhand

The eligibility criteria for the Caste certificate in Jharkhand are listed below.

• The applicant must belong to a reserved category.

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

• The applicant must be residing in Jharkhand.

• The applicant should have completed the age of 3 years to apply for the Caste certificate.

Documents Required to get Caste Certificate in Jharkhand

Essential documents to be provided for the caste certificate in Jharkhand are provided below.

• Self-declaration of the applicant.

• Identity Proof: Any of Aadhaar Card. Driving License. Voter ID. 

• Address Proof: Any of Aadhaar Card. Voter ID. Driving License. 

• Proof of Caste of Self or Blood Relative. Extract of Primary School Register of applicant or father or grandfather.

Register on Jharsewa Website

To apply for Caste certificate, you need to first register on the Jharsewa website.

Follow the below steps to register on Jharsewa website.

• Visit Jharkhand Jharsewa's website.

• Click on “Register Yourself”.

• Enter your mobile number and email id to register on the website.

• You will receive an OTP on your mobile number and email id.

• Enter the OTP received on your mobile number and email id to the text box.

• You have now successfully registered on the Jharsewa website.

How to apply online for Caste Certificate in Jharkhand?

Follow the below steps to apply online for Caste Certificate in Jharkhand.

• Login to Jharkhand Jharsewa website.

• Click on Apply for Services.

• Click on View all available services.

• Search for Caste Certificate.

• Select the correct application form.

• Fill the basic details about the applicant such as name, address etc.

• Fill the caste details about the applicant.

• Click on Submit.

• Attach the required details.

• Make the required payment.

• You will get an Application Reference Number for tracking the status of the certificate.

How to apply offline for Caste Certificate in Jharkhand?

Follow the below steps to apply offline for Caste Certificate in Jharkhand.

• Visit any of the Centres

• CSC(Pragya Kendra)  

• Jan Suvidha Kendra 

•  Govt. Approved Private Kiosk 

• Fill the Application Form

• Submit the required documents.

Track Status of Caste Certificate in Jharkhand

Follow the below steps to track the status of the Caste Certificate in Jharkhand.

• Login to Jharkhand Jharsewa website.

• Click on View Status of Application.

• Click on Track Application Status.

• Enter the App. Ref No.

• Click on Get Data to know the status of the application. 

Time Required to get Caste Certificate in Jharkhand

The processing time for the Caste certificate in Jharkhand is 60 days and above. Based on the category applied (like SC, ST, OBC)and to check the authenticity of the application, processing time varies.