How to get Caste certificate in Uttar Pradesh?

Written By Manya Khare   | Reviewed By Tesz Editorial Contributors | Updated on September 07, 2023



Caste certificate is an official statement provided to the citizen by the state government confirming his/her caste.

Eligibility Criteria to get Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer applicant can apply who is resident of Uttar Pradesh.

Documents Required to get Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

The following documents are required to get Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh.

  • Self-declaration Form

  • Certificate from Ward-Councilor / Gram-Pradhan

  • Residence Certificate

Register on e-District portal

In order to get the Caste Certificate online, you must first register in the UP eDistrict Portal

Follow the below steps to register on the UP eDistrict portal.

  • Visit the UP E-District Portal
  • Click on ‘Citizen Login (E-Saathi)’.

  • Click on  ‘New User Registration’. 

  • Provide the required details like username, name, address, phone number.

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  • An OTP will be sent to the given phone number. 

  • Enter the OTP and create a password. 

  • Your registration is complete. Now you can login using your id and password. 

Apply Online to get Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

Follow the below steps to apply online to get Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh. 

  • Login to the UP E-District Portal.

  • Select  "Caste Certificate" option under ‘E-SATHI SERVICES’.

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  • Fill in all the required information in the Caste Certificate application form.

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  • If you reside in a rural area, select the rural option, and if you live in an urban area, select the urban area option.
  • Upload all the necessary documents

  • After filling in all the information, click on the "Submit" button at the bottom of the form.

  • To make the required payment, the applicant must click on the "Service Fee" link to submit the service-related fee. The portal will route the application to the payment gateway, where the applicant must make the payment for the service fee and transaction charges through online modes such as debit card, net banking, and credit card.

  • Make the required payment.

Download Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

The Tehsildar verifies the application & forwards it to Lekhpal for inspection. Lekhpal then further submits the inspection report to Tehsildar. Based on the Lekhpal report, Tehsildar approves the application & issue caste certificate. 

Once the Caste Certificate is approved, you can download it using the following steps:

  • Log in to  UP E-District Portal.

  • Click on ‘List of Applications’.

  • Click on the application to download the caste certificate.

Track Status of Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

Follow the below steps to track the status of Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh.

Track Status of Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

  • Enter your registration number to track the status of the application.

Time Required to get Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

The applicant will get the Caste certificate in 20 days after due verification.

Fees Required to get Caste Certificate in Uttar Pradesh

  • User charges – Rs 15/- (Fixed)

  • Service Fee – Not Required

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

  1. UP E-District Portal
  2. UP E-District Portal Links
  3. UP E-District Online Services List

FAQs

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What do I do if I do not have a valid Aadhaar Number?
Aadhaar Number is not mandatory for registration or applying any eDistrict’s services, you may use copy of ration Card, copy of Election ID Card etc. as proof of ID.
Can I edit/delete/update the uploaded documents?
No, once the document is uploaded it cannot be edited/deleted/updated.
What should I do if my application has been rejected?
You will have to apply again after completing the documents/procedure because once the application is rejected by the concerned authority; no further action can be taken on it. For further information on reason of rejection you may contact to the respective approval authority of the district.
What should I do if my application remains for more than the specified number of days?
Please contact the concerned approval authority of the concern district .
My Issued Certificate is not verifying online from the edistrict.up.gov.in. What should I do?
Please contact concern district administration/approval authority with your original certificates.
What happens to my application if I did not attached the supporting documents while submitting the application?
Your application will get rejected if necessary attachments are not found at the time of verification process.