hi ,

The RBA (Resident of Backward Area) certificate in Jammu & Kashmir is a domicile-based reservation and is not the same as OBC (Other Backward Classes) reservation at the central level.

key points ;-

• RBA is a state-specific category in J&K and provides benefits under the J&K government’s reservation policies.
• OBC is a central category, and to claim OBC benefits in SBI Clerk (or any central government job), you need an OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued as per the Central OBC list.
• RBA is NOT recognized as OBC at the central level, so you cannot use an RBA certificate to claim an OBC reservation for the SBI Clerk exam.

hope this helps

Hello there,

No, the RBA (Resident of Backward Area) certificate is not the same as OBC for SBI Clerk recruitment.

• SBI considers only the central OBC list for reservation benefits.
• RBA is a state-specific category in Jammu & Kashmir and does not automatically qualify under the central OBC list.

You should check if your caste is in the Central OBC list for J&K on the NCBC website . If not, you may not get OBC benefits in SBI recruitment.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to share your questions with us we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you and wishing you all the best for your bright future.

Hello,

The Resident of Backward Area (RBA) certificate is specific to the state of Jammu & Kashmir and is distinct from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificate recognized at the national level. For the State Bank of India's (SBI) recruitment processes, including the SBI Clerk examination, candidates seeking reservation under the OBC category must provide an OBC certificate in the format prescribed by the Government of India. This certificate should include the "Non-Creamy Layer" clause and must be issued within a specified period, typically from April 1st of the preceding year to the date of appointment.