Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Revenue Department
Service Name : Apply For OBC Certificate
State/UT: Delhi

Website : https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/in/en/Home/Index.html
Apply Online : https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/in/en/Home/Index.html
Application Form :  https://www.statusin.in/uploads/8982-OBC.pdf
Application Status : http://esla.delhi.gov.in/

How To Apply For OBC Certificate in Delhi?

What documents are required ?:
** Application form completed in all respect.
** OBC certificate of father, brother, sister or of his/her blood relative from paternal side, if available.

Related : SC/ST Certificate Application & Status Online Delhi Department of Revenue : www.statusin.in/8984.html

** Voter-I-Card/Ration card – As proof of present residence.
** Affidavit in prescribed format.
** Attestation by Gazetted Officers, Member of Parliament, MLAs, Councilors declaring the caste of applicant and continuous stay in Delhi since 1993.
** Proof of residence in Delhi since 1993 (such as Electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill, house tax etc.)
** Pay slip of self or in case of unemployed pay slip of father/mother.
** Two photographs, one attested and one plain.

Important :
All documents needs to be attested by Gazetted Officer.

What is application fee ?:
NO FEE Required.

Where to apply ?:
You can approach to the SDM of your area or you can also approach to the concerned O/o the Deputy Commissioner during 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on any working day.
You can also Apply Online.

What is the Response time ?:
OBC certificates are issued in 21 days.

Who is eligible?:
In accordance with Notification No.F.28(93)/91-92/SCST /P&S/4385-95 dated 20-01-1995 of Govt. of NCT of Delhi, 53 Castes have been notified as Other Backward Castes (OBCs) for the purpose of reservation of 27% vacancies in Civil posts/s under the Govt. of NCT of Delhi (including vacancies in Public Sector Undertaking/Local bodies under Govt. of Delhi) to be filled in by direct recruitment for members of these castes. Click here for Names of the said 64 Castes.

It may be noted that the aforesaid reservation does not apply to persons/sections mentioned in the Schedule drawn on the basis of the schedule attached to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions (Department of Personnel and Training) Office Memorandum No.36012/22/93-Estt.(SCT) dated 8th September, 1993 (i.e. persons belonging to the ‘creamy layer’). Click Here for Schedule.

Further, a Commission known as “Commission for Other Backward Classes of the National Capital Territory of Delhi” is constituted in Delhi as a permanent body, to examine and recommend requests for inclusion and complaints of over-inclusion and under-inclusion in the list of Other Backward Classes.

Where do I have to go and during which hours?:
To the office of Sub-Divisional Magistrate in whose jurisdiction you reside, during 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. to collect the blank form and 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. to collect the certificate on any working day. Click Here to obtain the contact address of the SDM in whose jurisdiction in your colony lies.

What will be the criteria used while deciding my case?:
In case where the applicant has appended the OBC certificate of his father issued from other State, the authenticity of father’s certificate may be ascertained from issuing authority. A local enquiry is conducted in all cases to verify applicant’s residence/income/caste and whether he/she belongs to the ‘creamy layer’.

The certificate cannot be issued to a person if he is already in possession of such certificate.

OBC Certificate Application Status

You may also check up the status of your case through the above link from time to time . You may also use IVRS by dialing 23392339 / 23392340 or through SMS at 9868231002

Benefits of OBC Certificate

The OBC certificate is a document issued by the government of India to individuals who belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category.

The certificate provides a number of benefits, including:
** Reservation in government jobs and educational institutions.
** Relaxation in the upper age limit for government jobs and educational institutions.
** Relaxation in the number of attempts for competitive exams.
** Eligibility for government scholarships and other financial assistance.

The OBC certificate is a valuable document for individuals who belong to the OBC category. It can help them to access a number of opportunities that would not be available to them otherwise.