Hello Shivani,

Obtaining your caste and income certificates depends on a few key details, including your family's origin, migration status, and current residence. Here's a clear guide tailored to your situation:

• Caste Certificate:

  • State of Origin (Rajasthan):

    • Caste certificates are generally issued by the state of your family's origin, as caste is recognized based on your ancestral state. Since your caste (Mali, OBC) belongs to the OBC list in Rajasthan, you should apply for the caste certificate there.
    • You will need documents like your family records, voter ID or any document linking your family to Rajasthan. If your family still owns property or has relatives there, those links will help.
    • Approach the local tehsildar or district office in your family's ancestral area in Rajasthan for the application.

  • Telangana:

    • While Mali caste is recognized under the BCD category in Telangana, getting a caste certificate in Telangana may be challenging since caste certificates are tied to your ancestral place.
    • However, since you’ve been living in Telangana for 13 years and have Aadhaar linked to Telangana, you may try to apply through the Meeseva portal or a local tehsildar, citing your long-term residence.
    • For Telangana, you might need additional documentation to establish your link to the OBC list there.

• Income Certificate:

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  • Income certificates are issued by the state where you currently reside. Since you live in Telangana and have an Aadhaar card with a Telangana address, you can apply for your income certificate in Telangana.
  • Visit the nearest Meeseva center or apply online through the Telangana government's official portal for income certificates. You will need proof of residence and possibly an affidavit regarding your family's income.

• Documentation:

  • For caste: Rajasthan-related proofs (ancestral connection).
  • For income: Telangana address proof and income-related documents.

Hope it helps !