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How to get General Caste Certificate in Punjab?

Written By Manya Khare | Published on December 20, 2023

General Caste certificate is a document in Punjab which is issued by the Government to prove that a person belongs to a specific caste. Also, caste certificates enable the citizens to avail reservation of seats in legislatures, claim fees concession in schools and colleges, obtain special quotas in educational institutions and receive upper age limit relaxation for certain jobs.

Eligibility Criteria for General Caste Certificate in Punjab

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Punjab.

Documents Required for General Caste Certificate in Punjab

Following are the documents required for general caste certificate in Punjab.

Proof of Identity and Proof of Address of Applicant
Proof of Identity and Proof of Address of Beneficiary
Declaration cum verification report from Nambardar/ Sarpanch/ MC/Patwari/
Date of Birth Proof of Beneficiary

How to Register on Punjab Connect Portal?

Follow the below steps to register on Punjab connect portal.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Citizen Login’.
Click on ‘Don’t have an account? Register Now’
A registration form will open on your screen.
Fill the required details like name, email, mobile number.

Select your gender.
Enter a password.
Tick the checkbox.
Click on ‘Register’.
An OTP will be sent on the entered mobile number. Enter the OTP.
An OTP will be sent on the entered email address. Enter theOTP.
Click on ‘Validate’.

How to Apply Online for General Caste Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to apply online for General Caste Certificate in Punjab.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Citizen Login’.
Select the option by which you want to login.

Select ‘Services’ under ‘Apply’.
Click on ‘Apply Online Service’.
You can search for the General Caste Certificate in the search bar.
Click on ‘Apply’ next to ‘General Caste Certificate’.

An application form will open on your screen for General Caste Certificate.
Fill the form carefully.
Preview the application.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the required application fees.
Click on "Submit".
After submitting your application, you may receive an acknowledgment or reference number. Note it down for future reference.

How to Apply through Sewa Kendra for General Caste Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to apply for General Caste Certificate through Sewa Kendra.

Visit the nearest Sewa Kendra in Punjab.
Fill out the application form for General Caste Certificate.
Visit the Sewa Kendra with the application form and required documents.

How to Find Sewa Kendra in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to find sewa kendra in Punjab.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Sewa Kendra’.
Click on ‘Find Sewa Kendra’
Choose your district.
Select the sewa kendra in your district.
You can find the address of the sewa kendra in your district.

How to Track Application Status of General Caste Certificate in Punjab?

Follow the below steps to track application status of General Caste Certificate in Punjab.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Track Services’.
Click on ‘Track Citizen Services’.
Enter your application ID.

Enter the captcha.
Click on ‘Submit’.

How to Verify General Caste Certificate on Punjab Connect Portal?

Follow the below steps to verify General Caste Certificate on Punjab Connect Portal.

Visit Punjab Connect Portal.
Click on ‘Verify Certificate’.
Enter the document serial number.

Enter the captcha.
Click on ‘Search’.

Application Fee for General Caste Certificate in Punjab

Application/Processing Fee for General Caste Certificate in Punjab is Rs. 65.00

Time Required to get General Caste Certificate in Punjab

Time required to get General Caste Certificate in Punjab is 7 Days

References

While crafting this guide, we have consulted reliable and authoritative sources, including official government directives, user manuals, and pertinent content sourced from government websites.

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