Application for SC/BC Certificate Verification

Complete the form with all necessary details and attach the required documents. Submit the form to the Division Caste Scrutiny Committee. Ensure that your contact information is up-to-date. For any queries, you can contact the committee via email or phone. Always check deadlines for submission and follow guidelines provided by the committee for successful verification. Address for submission: [Insert appropriate address]. Email: [Insert appropriate email]. Phone: [Insert appropriate phone number]. Fax: [Insert appropriate fax number].

Please refer to the relevant authorities for important submission dates for 2024 and 2025 as they may vary.

The purpose of this application form is to verify the authenticity of caste certificates for individuals belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Caste converts to Buddhism, De-Notified Tribe (Vimukta Jati), Nomadic Tribe, Other Backward Class (OBC), and Special Backward Category (SBC). This verification process is necessary to ensure that the applicants are genuinely eligible for the benefits and privileges associated with their caste status. The form includes sections for personal information, family background, and details of educational and professional qualifications that can help in determining the eligibility. By verifying the caste certificates, the authorities can prevent fraudulent claims and ensure that the benefits reach the rightful individuals, promoting social justice and equality.

• 1. Full name of the Applicant: Provide your full name as mentioned in the caste certificate.
• 2. Present address: Enter your current residential address.
• 3. Mobile No.: Include your mobile phone number for contact purposes.
• 4. Email: Provide your email address.
• 5. Caste/Sub-Caste claimed by applicant: Mention your caste or sub-caste as stated in the certificate.
• 6. Applicant's Birth date and Birth Place: Provide your date and place of birth.
• 7. Full Name of applicant's Father and Permanent Address: Provide your father's full name and permanent address. If deceased, mention the last residence address.
• 8. Full name of applicant's Grand Father (Father's Father): Provide your grandfather's full name.
• 9. Present occupation/service of applicant's Father with telephone number and address: State your father's current occupation or service details along with contact information.
• 10. Father's Education: Provide educational details of the applicant's father.
• 11. Inherited Profession of Family: Mention the family's inherited profession.
• 12. Applicant's Mother Tongue and Regional Dialect: Specify your mother tongue and any regional dialect spoken.
• 13. God/Goddess: Mention the deity worshipped by the applicant's family.
• 14. Five Surnames of Applicant's Relative/Persons from caste: List five surnames of relatives or persons from the same caste.
• 15. Applicant's Native Place: Provide details of your native place including village/town, taluka, district, and pin code.
• 16. If applicant has left Native place, specify when and who left, the place and reason for leaving.: Give details if you or your family have migrated from the native place, including reasons and dates.
• 17. Since when applicant is residing at present address: Mention the duration of your stay at the current address.
• 18. At present who is residing at native place: Provide information about who resides at the native place currently along with their contact information.
• 19. Whether applicant is holding House, land at native place?: Indicate if you own a house or land at your native place.
• 20. Name of the competent authority from whom caste certificate is obtained: Mention the authority from which you obtained the caste certificate, including certificate number and date.
• 21. Name of the document on which basis caste certificate is obtained: Provide details of the document used to obtain the caste certificate.
• 22. Details of institution where applicant studied/studying: Include educational background with names and addresses of institutions attended.
• 23. If applicant's father is literate following information to be furnished: Provide educational background details of the applicant's father if literate.
• 24. If applicant/applicant's family has migrated to Maharashtra from other State: Give details if your family migrated to Maharashtra from another state, including state name and year of migration.
• 25. Whether scrutiny of the caste certificate of any member of the family has done earlier?: State if any family member's caste certificate has been scrutinized before. Provide details if applicable.
• 26. If Validity Certificate is received give its Number and Date: Provide the number and date of any previously received validity certificate along with a copy.
• 27. If rejected, give its details: Mention details if any previous caste certificate application was rejected.
• 28. If applicant has applied for Caste Certificate before any committee: Provide details of any previous applications for caste certificates, including committee name, date, and decision.
• 29. Purpose of scrutiny: Indicate the purpose of scrutiny—professional education, government benefits, or admission in reserved categories.

Failure to submit this form can result in the loss of benefits associated with caste-based reservations and other privileges. It may also lead to delays in educational and professional processes.

• Loss of Educational Benefits: You may lose eligibility for reserved category educational benefits such as scholarships and admission quotas.
• Professional Reservation Benefits: Failure to submit may affect your eligibility for reservation benefits in job applications.
• Government Benefits: You may be unable to avail certain government schemes and benefits meant for your caste category.
• Delayed Legal Processes: Legal processes requiring caste verification can be delayed, affecting various applications and claims.

• 1. Educational Benefits: To verify caste status for scholarships, admission quotas, and other educational privileges.
• 2. Job Applications: When applying for jobs with reservation benefits under SC/BC categories.
• 3. Government Schemes: For availing government benefits and schemes specific to your caste classification.
• 4. Legal Processes: Required for legal processes that need caste verification, such as civil cases or policy claims.
• 5. Social Benefits: Essential for any social benefits or approvals related to caste status.