How to get EWS Certificate in Telangana?

Government of Telangana has introduced Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation for economically backward candidates in general category. Candidates who belong to EWS category will get 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions in Telangana.

Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) is a term used to refer to those citizens or households with income below a certain threshold level. Though there may be other economic factors in deciding on the economic weakness of the citizen/household, income is the dominant criterion. However, the definition of EWS may include those categorized as “Below Poverty Line (BPL)”. The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority. The person belonging to EWS who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs shall get reservation in direct recruitment in civil posts and services in the Government of India.

Eligibility Criteria for EWS Certificate in Telangana

Candidates should satisfy both income and asset criteria to get Economically Weaker Section certificate.

Income Criteria

Persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs and whose family has a gross annual income below Rs 8.00 lakh are to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation.

Income shall also include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application.

Asset Criteria

Also, persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income:-

• 5 acres of agricultural land and above;

• Residential at of 1000 sq ft. and above;

• Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;

• Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the notified municipalities.

The property held by a "Family" in different locations or different places/cities would be clubbed while applying the land. or property holding test to determine EWS status.

The term "Family" for this purpose will include the person who seeks the benefit of reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her spouse and children below the age of 18 years.

Documents Required for EWS Certificate in Telangana

• Application Form

• Any of Ration Card/Aadhaar Card/EPIC Card

• Recent Passport Size Photograph

• Signature of the Parent / Guardian

• Applicant Signature

Apply Offline for EWS Certificate in Telangana

Follow the below steps to apply for EWS Certificate in Telangana.

• Visit the Tahsildar Office in your area

• Fill the application form for EWS Certificate in Telangana.

• Submit it with the required documents.

Track Application Status of EWS Certificate in Telangana

Follow the below steps to track the status of application.

• Visit Telangana Meeseva portal

• Enter the Transaction Number or Application ID to track the status of application.

• Click on "Go"

Check Certificate Authenticity

Follow the below steps to check the authenticity of certificate.

• Visit Telangana Meeseva portal

• Enter the Application number  to check the authenticity of certificate.

• Click on "Go"

Issuing Authority

• Tahsildar is the approval authority.

Time Required for EWS Certificate in Telangana

• It will take 7 days to receive the EWS Certificate

Charges

• Service charge is INR 35. 

Queries

If you have any suggestions or grievances, follow the below steps to submit your suggestion

• Visit Telangana Meeseva portal

• Click on "Suggestion/Grievance".

• Enter the required details.

• Click on "Submit".

Application Forms

Application Form for EWS Certificate in Telangana