Hi,

You can get the caste validation certificate either by applying online or offline.

The procedure for applying online is

• Visit your state's Backward Class Welfare Portal. Department names can be different as per each state.
• Click on link "Apply for Caste Certificate Online"
• Create a new account in the portal or you can fill online application form directly.
• After creating the account log in into the portal using the username and password
• Fill the details in online form such as address, contact details, personal details, local reference details etc...
• Verify all the details you have filled in the online form and if you agree with terms and condition click submit button.
• Once you submitted you are supposed to click the type of document you are uploading for proof
• Upload the scanned copies of documents and click on "Submit" button
• Once submitted, then you will get an acknowledgement slip along with the application number.
• You can take a print out of the acknowledgement slip or save it offline. Also save the application number in order to check the application status.
• After the verification is done successfully, you can directly download the caste certificate from the portal itself.
• You may also get email / SMS once the process is done.

Procedure for applying offline is

• Visit Tehsil or SDM office (nearby your location)
• Get the application form for caste certificate and fill the details like address, personal and contact information
• In caste detail section you need to fill the caste certificate details of your father. If he is no more, then you need to provide your blood relatives caste certificate / documents.
• Then tick mark the caste option you are applying for.
• If you have migrated from another state then you must specify that in the form
• Then you need to fill and sign the self-declaration part
• In the application form, paste your passport size photo and submit local reference for verification process.

For further information let us know your query.

Thank you!