How to get Caste Certificate in Maharashtra?

A caste certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming his/her caste.

Documents Required for Caste Certificate in Maharashtra

• Address Proof: Any 1 of Passport / Water Bill / Ration Card / Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / Telephone Bill / Driving License / Electricity Bill / Property Tax Receipt / Extracts of 7/12 and 8 A/ Rent Receipt

• Identity Proof: Any 1 of PAN Card / Passport / RSBY Card / Aadhaar Card / Voter ID Card / MNREGA Job Card / Driving License / Photo of Applicant / Identity card issued by Govt or Semi Govt organisations

• Evidence in support of caste certificate

• Evidence of the applicant original village/ town

• Affidavit Caste Certificate (Form-2) and (Form-3)

• Copy of revenue records or village panchayat record

• Affidavit Caste Certificate for ST Caste (Form-A-1)

• Extract of birth register of the applicant/father/or relatives

• Primary School Leaving Certificate of the applicant or his father

• Validity Certificate if any of father or relative which is issued by scrutiny committee

• Extract of primary school admission register of the applicant, his father or grandfather

• An extract of Government Service Record (book) mentioning caste/community category of applicants father or relative

• Documentary evidence in regard to the caste and ordinary place of residence prior to the date of notification of the caste

How to Register on Maharashtra Aaple Sarkar Website?

Aaple Sarkar is an initiative taken by the Government of Maharashtra for Citizens to help them avail themselves benefits of government services online. Citizens can register and submit their application form online and track the status of their application through Aaple Sarkar website. A caste Certificate can be applied through Apple Sarkar website. For this, you need to first register on Aaple Sarkar website.

Follow the below steps to register on the Aaple Sarkar Website.

• Visit Aaple Sarkar website.

• Click on "Register"

• Select any one mode from the given options to create a user name and password i.e. User ID and Password by verifying UID or Create your user profile using OTP verification on your mobile.

• Verification OTP on your mobile number.

• Fill the Applicant Detail

• Fill out the Applicant’s Address 

• Fill the Mobile No. and complete Username verification

• Upload Photograph

• Upload Proof of Identity (Any -one)

• Upload Proof of Address (Any -one)

• Click on "Register" to complete the registration process.

How to Apply Online for Caste Certificate in Maharashtra?

To apply online for Caste Certificate, follow the below steps.

• Visit Aaple Sarkar website

• Login using your username and password.

• Enter your district and captcha.

• Select 'Revenue Department'

• Select 'Revenue Services' under Sub department.

• Click on 'Service List'

• Select "Caste Certificate".

• Select the required category of caste from the dropdown list.

• An application for caste certificate will open on your screen.

• Fill in the required details.

• Upload the required documents and submit the form.

• You will be provided with an acknowledgement number to track your Caste certificate status.

How to Track Status of Caste Certificate in Maharashtra?

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

• Visit Aaple Sarkar website.

• Click on "Track Your Application"

• Enter Department Name as "Revenue Department"

• Enter Sub Department as "Revenue Services"

• Enter the Certificate as "Caste Certificate"

• Enter the Application ID to track the status of the Caste Certificate

How to Apply Offline for Caste Certificate in Maharashtra?

• Fill out the Caste Certificate Application Form.

• Submit it to nearest Tahsildar Office

Time Required to get Caste Certificate in Maharashtra

It will take 45 days to obtain Caste Certificate, once the application is submitted.

Fees

You need to pay  Rs. 33.60/- (Rs. 20 + Rs. 3.60 GST + Rs. 10 Stamp duty) for getting Caste Certificate in Maharashtra.

Department and Officer

A caste certificate will be provided by the Nayab Tahasildar. If you have any issues with the issued certificate, you can approach the Tahsildar or Sub Divisional Officer in your area.

Application Forms

• Caste Certificate Application Form Marathi

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

• Aaple Sarkar Website

• Aaple Sarkar User Manual

• Caste Certificate