How to get OBC caste certificate in Tamil Nadu?

OBC is an official statement provided to the citizens of Other Backward Classes (OBC) by the State government confirming his/her caste.

This is valid for securing admission in all Educational Institutions and other professional institutions and also for employment.

Documents Required for OBC Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu

The following documents are required for OBC Certificate.

• Photo

• Any Address Proof

• Proof of Income (Payslip, Income Certificate, etc)

• OBC Certificate

• Income Tax Return

• Self-Declaration of Applicant

• Income Tax Return

• Other Documents

• Proof of Income (Payslip, Income Certificate, etc)

Apply Online for OBC Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu

For applying OBC Certificate online in Tamil Nadu, you need to complete the following tasks.

• Register in the TN eSevai portal

• Register for CAN to access the application form

eSevai Registration

Follow the below steps to register in the eSevai portal.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• Click on “Citizen Login”

• If you are a new user, click on "New User"

• Enter the required details.

• You will receive an OTP in registered mobile number to register in the esevai portal.

• Once registered, login to the website.

• Select “Revenue Department”

• Select “REV-115 Other Backward Classes (OBC) Certificate” from the list

• Click on Proceed

An applicant can apply for the OBC Certificate provided he/she is having a unique Citizen Access Number (CAN) . If the applicant doesn’t have a unique CAN number, he must register for CAN to access the application form for OBC Certificate.

CAN Registration

Follow the below steps to do CAN registration.

• Click on the ‘Register CAN’ button to apply for CAN Registration.

• Fill up all mandatory details in the form prescribed format.

• Click on Register to submit the form.

• You would be required to generate and verify OTP before submitting the form.

• On successful CAN Registration, the CAN Number will be generated.

How to apply online for OBC Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu?

Follow the below steps to apply online for OBC Certificate.

• Enter the CAN number and search for the records.

• If the applicant is having a unique CAN Number his/her record will be shown in the search results.

• Select the record by clicking on the option button against the desired record.

• Click on Proceed.

• Applicant details such as current address, permanent address and contact details will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable.

• Enter applicant’s personal details, including caste details and occupation.

• Enter the required details for Father/ Husband of the applicant.

• Enter the required details for Mother of the applicant.

• Attach the documents in prescribed file size and file type.

• After uploading the documents, click on ‘Make Payment’.

• Make the required payment. Acknowledgment receipt will be shown.

• Click on Print Receipt to download/print the receipt.

• After submission (clicking on the Submit button), the application will be saved as draft.

• You can find draft applications under the Saved Application section and upload documents or make payment as required.

• Submitted applications can be viewed under the Submitted Application section

Check Status for OBC Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Follow the below steps to check the status of the application.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on Check Status

• Enter Application number / Transaction Number to track the status of the application.

• Click on Search

Download OBC Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Follow the below steps to download OBC Certificate.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on Check Status.

• Enter Application Number.

• Click on Search.

• Click on Download Certificate link 

Apply through eSevai centre for OBC Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Follow the below steps to apply through eSevai centre.

• Visit nearest eSevai centre. You can visit the nearest eSevai centre using this link.

• Let the operator know what kind of service you want to avail. You can see the list of services from here. 

• Submit all the necessary documents and pay the charges (if any). Then collect the receipt after completion of certificate.

• Results of the application submitted will be tracked and informed from time to time.

All complaints and queries can be registered by sending a mail to tnesevaihelpdesk@tn.gov.in or by calling their toll free number- 1 800 425 1333.

Charges

It will cost you INR 60 to get OBC Certificate.

Time Required for OBC Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu

It will take up to 15 days from the date of the application to get the OBC Certificate.

Validity of OBC Caste Certificate in Tamil Nadu

OBC Certificate is valid up to March 31st of the year. For example, if you get OBC Certificate on 15.03.2019 then it will be valid up to 31.03.2019.

Application Form

Application form for OBC Certificate in Tamil Nadu

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.  TNeGA User Manual