Status Check, Procedures, Facilities

Organization : Backward Classes Welfare Department
Service Name : Reprint Application/Acknowledgement Slip
Applicable State: West Bengal
Website : https://castcertificatewb.gov.in/ (or) https://anagrasarkalyan.gov.in/
FAQ : FAQ for Reprint Application

How To Reprint West Bengal Caste Certificate Application Slip?

Just follow the simple steps mentioned below to Reprint the West Bengal Caste Certificate Application/Acknowledgement Slip.

Related / Similar Facility : West Bengal Caste Certificate Details Online

Step-1 : Go to the link https://www.castcertificatewb.gov.in/
Step-2 : Enter your Application Number
Step-3 : Enter your Date of Birth
Step-4 : Click on Search button to Reprint the West Bengal Caste Certificate Application/Acknowledgement Slip Online.

Note:
** Please use Application No. for further reference.
** Applicant is to appear for hearing at the concerned B.D.O./S.D.O. office on 2nd or 4th Wednesday of any month within next 60 days between 12 noon and 3 PM after online submission.
** Applicant is to submit the computer-generated filled in application form (duly signed) alongwith copies of all documents in support of his claim.
** Online application will be automatically rejected if the applicant does not appear for hearing within 60 days from the date of online submission of the application.
** Please bring two recent passport size colour photographs one attested and attached with the application and another unattested.
** Please bring original documents for verification at the time of hearing

FAQ On West Bengal Caste Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) On West Bengal Caste Certificate

1) What is a Caste Certificate and Why is it Needed ?
A Caste Certificate is the proof of one’s belonging to a particular caste like SC/ST/OBC, as specified in the Indian Constitution. The Government felt that the Scheduled Castes and Tribes need special encouragement and opportunities to progress at the same pace as the rest of the citizenry.

As a result, as part of the Indian system of Protective Discrimination, there exist certain special privileges granted to this category of citizens, such as reservation of seats in the Legislatures and in the Government Service, waiving off a part or the whole of the fees for admission to schools and colleges, quotas in educational institutions, relaxation of upper age limits for applying to certain jobs, etc.

To be able to avail these privileges, a citizen belonging to a Scheduled Caste must be in possession of a valid Caste Certificate.

2) What You Need to Do to Get a Caste Certificate or printing ?
A person belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes has to apply to the designated authority, i.e., Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the applicant resides permanently. The Designated Authority will issue the certificate after verification of the claim of the applicant.

The application forms are available from the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate or of the Tehsil or Block office. In case none of your family members have earlier been issued a Caste Certificate, a local enquiry is conducted before issuing the Certificate to you.

Proof of residence in the State for a minimum specified period, an affidavit stating to belong to a Scheduled Caste, and the specified court stamp fee are required at the time of application.

3) Whether backward sections of the religious minorities are also eligible for Inclusion in the lists of OBCs ?
The central lists of OBCs issued by the Government of India for different States and Union Territories do contain entries relating to sections of religious minorities.

When a caste/community or group is included in the lists, it is included irrespective of the religion or denomination followed by the members of that caste/community or group.

4) What is the status of Scheduled Caste /Scheduled Tribe with regard to religion ?
As per orders issued, only persons professing either Hindu or Sikh or Buddhist religion are deemed to be members of Scheduled Caste. The Scheduled Tribe may profess any religion.

5) Is a member of Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe listed in the list of one State eligible for benefits as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe in another State/U.T ?
The list of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is State/UT specific. As such a member of Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe is eligible for benefits in his state of origin only.

A member of Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe Community, who migrates to other State/UT is not entitled to get Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe benefits, from the state of migration.

A Scheduled Caste person who migrates from State of Punjab to Rajasthan will not get the benefits extended to the Scheduled Castes of Rajasthan but he will continue to get benefits of the State of his origin, i.e., Punjab. But he will be eligible for benefits available under Central Government and its agencies in the State of Rajasthan also.

6) How an l get my certificate or reprint details?
Find certificate details using any of the following options…
1.New Certificate Number
OR
1.Old Certificate Number
2. Year of Issue
3.Issuing Authority

Contact For West Bengal Caste Certificate

For question related to West Bengal Caste Certificate write to  : help.ccwb [AT] gmail.com

Benefits of West Bengal Caste Certificate

The West Bengal Caste Certificate provides various benefits to individuals belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) categories. Some of the benefits of having a valid caste certificate in West Bengal are:

Reservation in Government Jobs:
Individuals belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories are entitled to reservation in government jobs and services. A valid caste certificate is required to claim reservation benefits.

Reservation in Education:
The West Bengal government provides reservation in admission to educational institutions for SC, ST, and OBC category students. A caste certificate is required to claim the reservation benefits.

Government Schemes:
The state government of West Bengal provides various schemes and subsidies for individuals belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories. A valid caste certificate is necessary to avail of these benefits.