Updated April 2026 · Verified from digitalgujarat.gov.in

Caste Certificate Gujarat 2026 | SC ST OBC SEBC Apply Online

Apply for your Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra) in Gujarat 2026. Covers SC, ST, OBC, and SEBC categories. Apply online at digitalgujarat.gov.in. Issued by Mamlatdar, valid 3 years. OBC students also need NCL certificate.

Portal: digitalgujarat.gov.in  ·  Issued By: Mamlatdar  ·  Processing: 7–14 days  ·  Valid: 3 years
Gujarati NameJati Praman Patra
Issued ByMamlatdar
CategoriesSC · ST · OBC · SEBC
Valid For3 years
Processing7–14 working days
OBC also needsNCL Certificate (1 yr)
✓ Verified: April 2026

Why You Need This

The Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra) is the foundational proof of your reserved category in Gujarat. Required for all post-matric and pre-matric scholarships on the Digital Gujarat portal, OBC/SC/ST/SEBC reservation in college admissions and government jobs, and fee concessions at government institutions.

How to apply Caste Certificate online? Apply online at digitalgujarat.gov.in → Citizen Services → Revenue Services → Caste Certificate. Issued by Mamlatdar. Processing: 7–14 days. Helpline: 1800-233-5500.

SC / ST / OBC / SEBC — What's Different?

How to Apply | Step-by-Step

  • 1

    Log in to the Digital Gujarat Portal

    Visit www.digitalgujarat.gov.in and log in. New users: register first (5 minutes, free).

  • 2

    Select Caste Certificate under Citizen Services

    Go to Citizen Services → Revenue Services → Caste Certificate. Select your category — SC, ST, OBC, or SEBC.

  • 3

    Fill in the form and upload documents

    Upload Aadhaar, ration card, caste proof (from parents/grandparents if needed), and passport photo. All files under 200 KB in PDF or JPG format.

  • 4

    Submit and track

    Submit and note your Application Reference Number. Log in to check status. Once approved (7–14 days), download your digitally signed certificate — also available in DigiLocker.

Common Issues & Solutions

If your application is rejected or stuck: (1) Check the rejection reason on your dashboard, (2) Correct the issue — wrong document, expired certificate, or name mismatch with Aadhaar, (3) Reapply. For unresolved issues, call 1800-233-5500 or submit a grievance at digitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance.

OBC students: A caste certificate alone is not sufficient for OBC scholarships. You must also have a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate issued within the last 1 year. Ensure both are current before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, registration and most services on the Digital Gujarat Portal are free. Some services may have a nominal government fee (e.g., stamp duty for certain certificates). The portal never charges for account creation or application submission.
Caste certificates (SC, ST, OBC, SEBC) issued by the Mamlatdar in Gujarat are generally valid for 3 years. However, the accompanying NCL certificate (for OBC) is valid only 1 year and must be renewed annually before applying for scholarships. Always check the specific scheme's document requirements.
Yes. OBC students need both: (1) A caste certificate confirming OBC status, and (2) A valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate proving annual family income ≤ ₹8 lakh. The NCL certificate is valid for only 1 year and must be renewed annually. Without both, OBC scholarship applications will be incomplete.
Official helpline: 1800-233-5500 (Toll-Free) · Monday–Friday · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Online grievance: digitalgujarat.gov.in/Grievance. Email: scholarships-dg@gujarat.gov.in.
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Official Digital Gujarat Portal. Free application.

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Apply at the official Digital Gujarat portal. 7–14 days processing. OBC students: also apply for NCL certificate.

Apply at digitalgujarat.gov.in →NCL Certificate