How to get ST Caste Certificate in Gujarat?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 20, 2020




The government grants a caste certificate to certify officially that a person belongs to a specific caste or community under the constitution of India. Caste certificate (SC/ST) is issued by the respective State Governments to its residents belonging to scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, and other backward community. Therefore, it is recommended that people belonging to such caste obtain a caste certificate to take benefit of reservations provided by the government.

Documents Required

Residence Proof Attachment (Any One)

  • Ration Card

  • True Copy of Electricity Bill.

  • True Copy of Telephone Bill.

  • True Copy of Election Card.

  • True Copy of Passport

  • First Page Of Bank PassBook/Cancelled Cheque

  • Post Office Account Statement/Passbook

  • Driving License

  • Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU

  • Water bill (not older than 3 months)

Identity Proof Attachment (Any One)

  • True Copy of Election Card.

  • True Copy Income Tax PAN Card.

  • True Copy of Passport

  • Driving License

  • Government Photo ID cards/ service photo identity card issued by PSU

  • Any Government Document having citizen photo

  • Photo ID issued by Recognized Educational Institution

Caste Proof (Any One)

  • True Copy of School Leaving Certificate

  • Certificate of the caste of the family member with Pedhinamu (Family Tree issued by Talati) or Ration Card

Relationship Proof

  • True Copy of School Leaving Certificate

  • Affidavit attached with the application.

  • True Copy of School Leaving Certificate of Father/Uncle/Aunty

Proof Needed In Service Attachment

  • Affidavit attached with the application.

  • True Copy of Birth Certificate

  • True Copy of Caste Certificate of Father/Uncle/Aunty

  • True Copy of School Leaving Certificate of Father/Uncle/Aunty

  • True copy of certificate of caste given by sarpanch/patvari(Talati) cum mantri of the Gram Panchayat

  • True copy of certificate of caste given by head of Nagarpalika/Chief Officer

Digital Gujarat Registration

Digital Gujarat is an initiative taken by the Government of Gujarat for citizens to help them avail benefits of government services online. Citizens can register and submit their application form online and track the status of their application through Digital Gujarat website. ST Caste Certificate can be applied through the Digital Gujarat website. For this, you need to first register on Digital Gujarat website.

Follow the below steps to register in the Digital Gujarat Website.

  • Visit Digital Gujarat Website.

  • Click on "Click for New Registration (Citizen)"

  • Fill in the necessary details like name, email-id and mobile no.

  • Set your password for login.

  • Now click on the Save button.

  • User will receive an OTP on the registered mobile number.

  • Enter the OTP on the text box and click on the confirm button, this redirects to the second stage of registration.

  • Now complete the further registration by providing full name and address.

digital gujarat registration ST Caste Certificate online

  • Upload your passport size photograph.

  • After filling the details, click on the update button at the bottom

  • On completion of the second stage of registration, you will be redirected to the citizen profile page.

digital gujarat registration ST Caste Certificate online citizen profile

  • On the citizen profile page, you can enter your other details and update your Profile.

Apply Online

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

  • Login to Digital Gujarat Website

  • Click on "Request a New Service"

  • Click on the application for ST Caste Certificate.

  • List of supportive documents required to apply for the service will be provided below.

  • To apply for the service click on the “Continue To Service” button.

  • The next screen will show your service”Request ID” and “Application No.”

ST Caste Certificate online digital gujarat

  • Click on “Continue” button.

  • Enter the required details and upload the required documents.

  • After that select the checkbox for declaration and click on “Submit” button.

  • After successful submission of your application, you can take the print of your application form and proceed further with the online payment.

  • The citizen will get an SMS for the status of his/her application.

  • On completing the application process, user can use the application number to get the certificate by using the download issued document option.

Track Status

The citizen will get an SMS for the status of his/her application.

Download ST Caste Certificate

Follow the below steps to download ST Caste Certificate.

  • Login to Digital Gujarat Website

  • Click on "Download Issued Documents" to download ST Caste Certificate.

ST Caste Certificate Gujarat download

Apply Offline

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

Fees

The fee to obtain an ST Caste Certificate in Gujarat is Rs.20.

Validity

The Government of Gujarat has extended the validity of the caste certificate issued to its citizens for three years.

Application Forms

ST Caste Certificate

ST Caste Certificate (Panchayat)

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