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Enclosures to DoPT Letter dated 19.03.2021 – Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates – regarding 2026 Creamy Layer 2024 2023 2022 2021 Enclosures to DoPT Letter dated 19.03.2021 – Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates – regarding 2020 /box]
I. Compendium of Instructions/Brochure on Reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in Services (Published by Deptt. of Personnel & Training, Govt. of India) Compendium of Instructions on Reservation in Appointments/Services in the Central Government (updated on 14.10.2022) (as on DoPT website) LATEST ORDERS/INSTRUCTIONS: DoPT O.M. dated 28.03.2024 – Reservation for SCs,STs,OBCs,PwDs and EWS in Posts and Services in the Central Government BROCHURE – 2014 2024 Enclosures to DoPT Letter dated 19.03.2021 – Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates – regarding Brochure * Caste/Tribe/Community Certificate * Caste Inclusion/Exclusion (Modality) * Central Educational Institutions * Creamy Layer * CSS * Format for OBC Certificate * Data on Reservation for OBCs * Direct Recruitment * EWS, Education * Format for OBC Certificate * Interviews of OBC Candidates * Liaison Officer * Lists of Other Backward Classes * NCBC Orders * Own Merit * Representation in Selection Boards/Committees * Representation in services * Reservation in CPSEs * Reservation for Marathas and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes * Reservation in Services (for OBCs) * Reservation in Universities * Reservation Not Fundamental Right * Special Recruitment Drive * Sub-Categorization * Temporary Appointment * Transgender Persons * Verification of Caste Claims / Caste/Community * Others Brochure / Compendium of Instructions on Reservation in Appointments/Services in the Central Government (updated on 14.10.2022) 
PM Vishwakarma Guidelines (As on Min. of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises-14.09.2023) (19.9 MiB, 369 hits)
– SC Judgement dated 11.03.2026 – Union of India and Others Vs. Rohith Nathan and Another, etc.
Hon’ble SC has held: “43. … … we find no difficulty in directing the appellants to create such supernumerary posts, as required, to accommodate the candidates who satisfy the non-creamy layer criteria as clarified in the present judgment, subject to their otherwise fulfilling eligibility conditions.”
DoPT Letter dated 15.03.2024-Modification/Revision in instructions reg. authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset Certificates for EWS * DoPT Letter dated 15.3.2024-Modification/Revision in instructions reg. authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset Certificates for EWS-
Kerala HC Judgment dated 02.02.2024 – Chandini C.K. Vs. The State of Kerala & Ors.
(Including OBCs)
– SC Judgement dated 24.08.2021 – Pichra Warg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana (Retd.) & Anr. Vs The State of Haryana & Anr.
– The Supreme Court on June 28, 2021 ruled that reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) mandated by Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995, is applicable to promotions as well (State of Kerala vs. Leesamma Joseph). – SC Judgment dated 28.06.2021 – The State of Kerala & Ors. Vs. Leesamma Joseph >>> Reservation for PwDs
(i) DoP&AR O.M. No.36019/7/75-Estt.(SCT) dated 31.10.1975, regarding verification of claims of candidates.belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for purpose of appointment to posts/services (Annexure-I)
(ii) DoP&AR No.36011/16/80-Estt.(SCT) dated 27.02.1981, regarding deschcduling of caste of Scheduled Caste person after his initial appointment—Question of vertification of caste at the lime of making subsequent promotions (Annexure-II)
(iii) DoP&T Letter No.36022/1/2007-Estt.(Res) dated 20.03.2007, regarding verification of claims of candidates to belong to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Annexure-III)
(iv) DoP&T Letter No.41034/3/2012-Estt.(Res) dated 11.04.2012, regarding verification of caste certificates by District authorities (Annexure-IV)
(v) DoP&T O.M. No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(SCT) dated 08.10.2015, regarding reiteration of the instructions on verification of claims of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services (Annexure-V)
(vi) DoP&T Letter No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(SCT) dated 14.03.2016, regarding reiteration of the instructions for verification of claims of candidates.belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services – regarding (Annexure-VI)RECENT ORDERS/JUDGMENTS
– SC Judgement dated 11.03.2026 – Union of India and Others Vs. Rohith Nathan and Another, etc.
Hon’ble SC’ has held: “43. … … we find no difficulty in directing the appellants to create such supernumerary posts, as required, to accommodate the candidates who satisfy the non-creamy layer criteria as clarified in the present judgment, subject to their otherwise fulfilling eligibility conditions.”
DoPT Letter dated 15.03.2024-Modification/Revision in instructions reg. authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset Certificates for EWS * DoPT Letter dated 15.3.2024-Modification/Revision in instructions reg. authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset Certificates for EWS-
(Including OBCs)
– SC Judgement dated 24.08.2021 – Pichra Warg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana (Retd.) & Anr. Vs The State of Haryana & Anr.
SC: Hon’ble Supreme Court, on May 05, 2021, unanimously held that there were no exceptional circumstances justifying the grant of reservation to Marathas in excess of 50% ceiling limit as a Socially and Economically Backward Class.
The bench struck down the Maharashtra SEBC Act 2018 to the extent it held Marathas as a socially and economically backward class as violating the principles of equality. The bench struck down the reservation given to Marathas in job and education. However, the bench clarified that the judgment will not affect the PG Medical Admissions under Maratha quota made till 09.09.2020.
The bench held that there was no need to revisit the 50% ceiling limit on reservation laid down by the 9-judge bench decision in the Indira Sawhney case.
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held by 3:2 majority that the 102nd Constitution Amendment has abrogated the power of states to identify “Socially and Educationally Backward Classes(SEBCs)”. (Source: Livelaw.in) – SC Judgment dated 05.05.2021 – Dr. Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil Vs. The Chief Minister & Ors. >>> Court Judgements On Service Matters
(i) DoP&AR O.M. No.36019/7/75-Estt.(SCT) dated 31.10.1975, regarding verification of claims of candidates.belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for purpose of appointment to posts/services (Annexure-I)
(ii) DoP&AR No.36011/16/80-Estt.(SCT) dated 27.02.1981, regarding descheduling of caste of Scheduled Caste person after his initial appointment—Question of verification of caste at the lime of making subsequent promotions (Annexure-II)
(iii) DoP&T Letter No.36022/1/2007-Estt.(Res) dated 20.03.2007, regarding verification of claims of candidates to belong to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Annexure-III)
(iv) DoP&T Letter No.41034/3/2012-Estt.(Res) dated 11.04.2012, regarding verification of caste certificates by District authorities (Annexure-IV)
(v) DoP&T O.M. No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(SCT) dated 08.10.2015, regarding reiteration of the instructions on verification of claims of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services (Annexure-V)
(vi) DoP&T Letter No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(SCT) dated 14.03.2016, regarding reiteration of the instructions for verification of claims of candidates.belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services – regarding (Annexure-VI)
Sub-Categorisation in the SC/ST and OBC quota has been okayed by Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its judgment dated 27.08.2020 in the case of The State of Punjab & Ors. Vs. Davinder Singh & Ors. However, a final decision in this regard will be taken by the 7-Judges bench, to be constituted by the Chief Justice of India. Copy of SC Judgment >>> SC Judgment dated 27.08.2020 – The State of Punjab & Ors. Vs. Davinder Singh & Ors.
– SC Judgment dated 07.02.2020 – Mukesh Kumar & Anr. V. The State of Uttarakhand & Ors.
II. OBCs – Orders/Instructions
III. OBCs – Orders/Instructions – Subject-Wise
I. COMPENDIUM OF INSTRUCTIONS ON RESERVATION IN APPOINTMENTS/SERVICES IN THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT (UPDATED ON 14.10.2022) / Brochure on Reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in Services – Part I and Part II
(Including OBCs)Brochure on Reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in Services (Published by Deptt. of Personnel & Training, Govt. of India) – 2014
O.M. dated 23.01.2014 - Brochure on reservation for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs in services (39.2 KiB, 4,910 hits) Chapter-1 - Introduction (193.1 KiB, 3,116 hits) Chapter-2 - Scope of Reservation (203.3 KiB, 4,397 hits) Chapter-3 - Relaxations and Concessions (140.3 KiB, 1,991 hits) Chapter-4 - Determination of Reservation Quota (121.5 KiB, 2,047 hits) Chapter-5 – Reservation Registers and Roster Registers (120.0 KiB, 4,871 hits) Chapter-6 – Filling up of Reserved Vacancies (116.6 KiB, 3,346 hits) Chapter-7 - De-reservation (119.6 KiB, 2,992 hits) Chapter-8 - Verification of Claims of SCs, STs and OBCs (295.8 KiB, 6,945 hits) Chapter-9 - Monitoring and Institutional Safeguards (172.5 KiB, 2,507 hits) Chapter-10 - Miscellaneous (278.4 KiB, 1,822 hits)II. RESERVATION FOR OTHER BACKWARD CLASSES (OBCs) – ORDERS/INSTRUCTIONS
List of OBCs in Haryana (As on Haryana Govt. website-25.11.2024) (312.7 KiB, 6,147 hits) List of OBCs in Madhya Pradesh (As on MP Govt. website-25.11.2024) (372.1 KiB, 3,507 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 22.10.2024 - Training of Liaison Officers by ISTM and through the modules available on the iGot Karmyogi Platform (476.7 KiB, 3,813 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 28.03.2024 - Reservation for SCs,STs,OBCs,PwDs and EWS in Posts and Services in the Central Government (558.0 KiB, 9,634 hits) DoPT Letter dated 15.03.2024-Modification/Revision in instructions reg. authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset Certificates for EWS (116.5 KiB, 7,809 hits) DoPT Letter dated 15.3.2024-Modification/Revision in instructions reg. authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset Certificates for EWS- (1.1 MiB, 7,413 hits) Kerala HC Judgment dated 02.02.2024 - Chandini C.K. Vs. The State of Kerala & Ors. (176.7 KiB, 7,920 hits) DoPT Letter dated 13.04.2023 - Issue of Caste Certificate Format (for SC/ST/OBC) in Scheduled Languages - regarding. (85.4 KiB, 12,117 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 29.03.2023 - Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates - regarding (103.7 KiB, 9,398 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 29.03.2023 - Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificate - regarding (85.9 KiB, 9,020 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 08.12.2022-Liaison Officer for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS & ESM and Reservation Cell for enforcement of reservation (101.9 KiB, 13,148 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 21.11.2022 - Reiteration of instructions relating to reservation in temporary appointments - regarding (64.3 KiB, 10,955 hits) Compendium of Instructions on Reservation in Appointments/Services in the Central Government (updated on 14.10.2022) (as on DoPT website) (1.3 MiB, 20,952 hits) DFS Letter dated 28.06.2022 - Non-payment/delay in payment of retirement benefits on account of delay in verification of caste certificate in respect of retiring employees (441.4 KiB, 7,436 hits) NCBC O.M. dated 14.02.2022 - Modalities for caste,communities inclusion and exclusion (379.8 KiB, 5,601 hits) DPPW O.M. dated 30.11.2021 - Non-payment/delay in payment of retirement benefits on account of delay in verification of caste certificate in respect of retiring employees (1.1 MiB, 6,935 hits) DFS Letter dated 04.10.2021 - Conducting of interviews of candidates of OBC category during recruitment process (133.2 KiB, 2,808 hits) SC Judgement dated 24.08.2021 - Pichra Warg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana (Retd.) & Anr. Vs The State of Haryana & Anr. (85.0 KiB, 6,552 hits) DFS Letter dated 19.07.2021 - Measures for welfare of persons of SCs/STs/OBCs category and implementation of reservation policy of the Government (762.6 KiB, 5,331 hits) DoPT Letter dated 19.03.2021 - Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates - regarding (with enclosures) (1.8 MiB, 9,932 hits)
(i) DoP&AR O.M. No.36019/7/75-Estt.(SCT) dated 31.10.1975, regarding verification of claims of candidates.belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for purpose of appointment to posts/services (Annexure-I)
(ii) DoP&AR No.36011/16/80-Estt.(SCT) dated 27.02.1981, regarding descheduling of caste of Scheduled Caste person after his initial appointment—Question of verification of caste at the lime of making subsequent promotions (Annexure-II)
(iii) DoP&T Letter No.36022/1/2007-Estt.(Res) dated 20.03.2007, regarding verification of claims of candidates to belong to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Annexure-III)
(iv) DoP&T Letter No.41034/3/2012-Estt.(Res) dated 11.04.2012, regarding verification of caste certificates by District authorities (Annexure-IV)
(v) DoP&T O.M. No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(SCT) dated 08.10.2015, regarding reiteration of the instructions on verification of claims of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services (Annexure-V)
(vi) DoP&T Letter No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(SCT) dated 14.03.2016, regarding reiteration of the instructions for verification of claims of candidates.belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services – regarding (Annexure-VI) Kerala HC Judgment dated 02.02.2024 - Chandini C.K. Vs. The State of Kerala & Ors. (176.7 KiB, 7,920 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 11.01.2019 - Furnishing of OBC data of recruitment to Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBC - regarding. (45.8 KiB, 8,687 hits) DPPW O.M. dated 30.11.2021 - Non-payment/delay in payment of retirement benefits on account of delay in verification of caste certificate in respect of retiring employees (1.1 MiB, 6,935 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 31.12.2018 - Furnishing of OBC data of recruitment to Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBC - regarding (48.0 KiB, 8,553 hits) DoPT Letter dated 08.06.2018-Reservation for candidates from OBCs-Revision of Income Criteria & determining equivalence of posts in CPSEs, PSBs, FIs, etc. with posts in Govt. for Creamy Layer criteria (594.8 KiB, 4,113 hits) UGC letter dated 20.04.2018 - Implementation of Reservation Policy of the Govt. of India (Central & Deemed Universities) (342.1 KiB, 4,298 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 04.04.2018 - Reiteration of instructions relating to application of own merit in Direct Recruitment for appointment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)-regarding (83.8 KiB, 10,053 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 21.03.2018 - Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs - regarding (35.4 KiB, 3,661 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 27.02.2018 - Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs - regarding (30.2 KiB, 3,724 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 20.02.2018 - Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs Officers - regarding (39.7 KiB, 4,826 hits) DFS O.M. dated 06.12.2017-(i) Establishing equivalence of posts in PSUs, Banks,etc. with posts in Govt. for establishing Creamy Layer Criteria (ii) Revision of income criteria for Creamy Layer forOBC (63.0 KiB, 1,063 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 06.10.2017 - Establishing equivalence of posts in Central PSUs, Banks, Insurance Institutions with Posts in Govt. for establishing Creamy Layer criteria (390.1 KiB, 4,021 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 13.09.2017-Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for OBCs-reg. (87.2 KiB, 4,563 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 11.08.2017-Training of the Liaison Officers for Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Persons with Disabilities and Other Backward Classes-regarding (60.9 KiB, 3,320 hits) SC Judgement dated 06.07.2017 - Chairman and Managing Director FCI and Ors. Vs. Jagdish Balaram Bahira and Ors. (497.6 KiB, 18,239 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 20.06.2017-Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disablilities-Suggestions, if any, from all concerned including general public (1.8 MiB, 2,909 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 01.06.2017-Compilation of information about appointments made on the basis of fake/false caste certificates and follow up action taken thereon-regarding (126.4 KiB, 3,016 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 20.12.2016-Supreme Court Order dated 28.11.2016 in WPs filed by Jogindher G. and Ors. etc. Vs. UOI & Ors. etc. (66.9 KiB, 4,975 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 31.03.2016- Validity period of OBC certificate in respect of 'creamy layer' status of the candidates (253.8 KiB, 7,895 hits) DoPT letter dated 14.03.2016-Instructions on streamlining the procedure for verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for appointment to posts/services (332.6 KiB, 12,360 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 20.10.2015-Data on the representation of OBCs in Central Govt. Services-Meeting taken by Parl. Committee on Welfare of OBCs held on 14.10.2015 (85.1 KiB, 5,351 hits) DoPT letter dated 08.10.2015 - Verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for purpose of appointment to posts/services (431.8 KiB, 11,170 hits) DoPT letter dated 03.09.2015 - List of Authorities empowered to issue caste/community certificates - Information on the complete list-regarding (33.9 KiB, 3,940 hits) UPSC letter dated 28.07.2015 to the Govt. of Gujarat - Clarification about the caste,creamy layer certificates of OBC candidates-regarding (As on UPSC website-30.09.15) (696.4 KiB, 15,239 hits) DoPT O.M. dated 24.07.2015 - Training of Liaison Officers for SCs/STs/PwDs and Other Backward Classes (64.9 KiB, 5,302 hits) DPE O.M. dated 25.02.2015 - Applicability of instructions regarding reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Disability & Ex-servicemen as issued by Govt. Ministries/Departments to CPSEs (105.4 KiB, 27,998 hits) O.M. dated 15.07.2013 - Online collection of data on representation of SCs, STs and OBCs and Persons with Disabilities in Central Government Services (324.3 KiB, 7,023 hits) O.M. dated 30.05.2014 - Revision of format for OBC Caste Certificate (380.2 KiB, 13,186 hits) Resolution dated 04.03.2014 - Inclusion of 'Jat' caste in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in some States (5.2 MiB, 1,903 hits) NCBC D.O. letter dated 26.02.2014 - NCBC Advice regarding rejection of the request for inclusion of 'JAT' caste or community in the Central List of OBCs in some States (87.3 MiB, 1,475 hits) Resolution dated 17.02.2014 - Amendments & modifications in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (264.8 KiB, 1,908 hits) O.M. dated 13.02.2014 - Representation of SC, ST, OBC, Minorities and Women on Selection Boards/Committees (380.1 KiB, 1,887 hits) O.M. dated 15.07.2013 - Online collection of data on representation of SCs, STs and OBCs and Persons with Disabilities in Central Government services (324.4 KiB, 1,329 hits) O.M. dated 21.06.2013 - Filling up backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs)/Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (672.6 KiB, 1,539 hits) O.M. dated 27.05.2013 - Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons / sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (295.7 KiB, 1,886 hits) D.O. letter dated 27.02.2013 - Initiation of online filling up of data about representation of SCs, STs and OBCs and Persons with Disabilities (378.2 KiB, 1,385 hits) O.M. dated 10.01.2013 - Action against Government servants who get appointment on the basis of false of SC, ST or OBC certificates (52.2 KiB, 12,013 hits) O.M. dated 04.01.2013 - Nomination of Liaison Officer and setting up of Cell in each Ministry or Deptt. for enforcement of reservation orders (264.5 KiB, 1,844 hits) D.O. letter dated 03.10.2012 - Online collection of annual data about representation of SCs, STs & OBCs and PWDs in Central Govt. Services (81.5 KiB, 1,390 hits) O.M. dated 19.07.2012 - Representation of various categories at higher positions in the Central Government (41.7 KiB, 1,337 hits) O.M. dated 13.07.2012 - Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for SCs, STs, OBCs and PWDs - Notice of Meeting (69.7 KiB, 1,151 hits) O.M. dated 30.04.2012 - Annual Reports regarding representation of SCs, STs and OBCs (141.8 KiB, 1,381 hits) O.M. dated 09.04.2012 - Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for SCs, STs and OBCs - Regarding (87.4 KiB, 1,268 hits) O.M. dated 03.02.2012 - Annual Reports regarding representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and PWDs in the Central Govt. Services as on 1.1.2012 (63.7 KiB, 1,300 hits) O.M. dated 02.01.2012 - Reservation of Other Backward Classes in Civil Posts and Services under the CPSEs - Sub-quota for Minority Communities (602.4 KiB, 3,170 hits) Letter dated 29.12.2011 - reservation for OBCs in Civil Posts and Services under Public Sector Banks/FIs and Insurance Companies (459.6 KiB, 2,343 hits) O.M. dated 22.12.2011 - Reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil Posts and Services under the Govt. of India - Sub-quota for Minority Communities (209.4 KiB, 2,898 hits) O.M. dated 17.11.2011 - Brochure on Reservation for the SCs, STs and OBCs in Services (13.7 KiB, 2,542 hits) DFS Letter dated 04.10.2021 - Conducting of interviews of candidates of OBC category during recruitment process (133.2 KiB, 2,808 hits) O.M. dated 26.07.2011 - Re-launch of Special Recruitment Drive for filling up backlog reserved vacancies for SCs, STs and OBCs (36.5 KiB, 1,298 hits) O.M. dated 16.05.2011 - Conclusion of Special Recruitment Drive launched for filling up the backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs and OBCs (80.3 KiB, 1,308 hits) O.M. dated 18.03.2011 - Annual Reports regarding representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and PWDs in the Central Govt. Services as on 1.1.2011 (68.8 KiB, 1,373 hits) O.M. dated 15.02.2011 - Annual Reports regarding Representation of SCs, STs, OBCs and PWDs in the Central Govt. Services as on 1.1.2011 (356.6 KiB, 1,333 hits) O.M. dated 25.6.2010 - Issue of instructions on Reservation for the SCs, STs and OBCs in services under GOI (297.1 KiB, 3,162 hits) O.M. dated 2.9.2009 - Acceptance of castes certificates produced by candidates (93.2 KiB, 1,540 hits) O.M. dated 14.10.2008 - Revision of income criteria to exclude creamy layer from the purview of reservation for OBCs (80.1 KiB, 2,210 hits) O.M. dated 9.9.2005 - Verification of caste status of SC, ST and OBC candidates at the time of initial appointment and promotion (232.4 KiB, 2,012 hits)
O.M. dated 14.10.2004 - Clarifications regarding creamy layer amongst OBCs (37.0 KiB, 1,196 hits) O.M. dated 9.3.2004 - Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (33.5 KiB, 1,297 hits) O.M. dated 25.7.2003 - Validity period of OBC certificate and verification of community and non-creamy layer status of OBC candidates (27.0 KiB, 17,046 hits) O.M. dated 02.07.1997 - Reservation roster - Post-based - Implementation of the Supreme Court Judgement in the case of R.K. Sabharwal Vs. State of Punjab (1.1 MiB, 3,081 hits) O.M. dated 6.3.1997 - Reservation for OBCs - Appointment of separate Liaison Officer for OBCs (421.3 KiB, 1,036 hits) O.M. dated 15.11.1993 -Reservation for Other Backward Classes in Civil Posts and Services under the Government of India-regarding (29.0 KiB, 2,643 hits)III. OBCs – Orders/Instructions – Subject-Wise
DoPT O.M. dated 28.03.2024 - Reservation for SCs,STs,OBCs,PwDs and EWS in Posts and Services in the Central Government (558.0 KiB, 9,634 hits) Compendium of Instructions on Reservation in Appointments/Services in the Central Government (updated on 14.10.2022) (as on DoPT website) (1.3 MiB, 20,952 hits) DPE Letter dated 17.10.2016 - Brochure on Reservations for SCs/STs and OBCs-reg. (2.4 MiB, 12,711 hits)
Authorities Competent to Issue Caste/Tribe/Community Certificate * Caste/Community/Domicile Certificate/False Caste Claim * Caste Certificate Format in Scheduled Languages
— Authorities Competent to Issue Caste/Tribe/Community Certificate
DoPT Letter dated 15.03.2024-Modification/Revision in instructions reg. authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset Certificates for EWS (116.5 KiB, 7,809 hits)
DoPT Letter dated 15.3.2024-Modification/Revision in instructions reg. authorities competent to issue Caste Certificates in respect of SC/ST/OBC and Income & Asset Certificates for EWS- (1.1 MiB, 7,413 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 03.08.2017-Compilation of information about appointments made on the basis of fake/false caste certificates and follow up action taken thereon - regarding (212.1 KiB, 5,670 hits)
SC Judgement dated 06.07.2017 - Chairman and Managing Director FCI and Ors. Vs. Jagdish Balaram Bahira and Ors. (497.6 KiB, 18,239 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 01.06.2017-Compilation of information about appointments made on the basis of fake/false caste certificates and follow up action taken thereon-regarding (126.4 KiB, 3,016 hits)
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the issue of residence/domicile and caste/tribe certificates (264.4 KiB, 9,592 hits)
DoPT letter dated 06.05.2016 - Issue of SC/ST/Residence Certificate in School (174.1 KiB, 21,174 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 31.03.2016- Validity period of OBC certificate in respect of 'creamy layer' status of the candidates (253.8 KiB, 7,895 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 07.12.2015-Proposed guidelines on reiteration of instructions on verification of claims of SCs, STs & OBCs for purpose of appointment (113.3 KiB, 11,029 hits)
DoPT letter dated 08.10.2015 - Verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for purpose of appointment to posts/services (431.8 KiB, 11,170 hits)
UPSC letter dated 28.07.2015 to the Govt. of Gujarat - Clarification about the caste,creamy layer certificates of OBC candidates-regarding (As on UPSC website-30.09.15) (696.4 KiB, 15,239 hits)
DoPT letter dated 03.09.2015 - List of Authorities empowered to issue caste/community certificates - Information on the complete list-regarding (33.9 KiB, 3,940 hits)
DoPT Letter dated 13.04.2023 - Issue of Caste Certificate Format (for SC/ST/OBC) in Scheduled Languages - regarding. (85.4 KiB, 12,117 hits)
NCBC O.M. dated 14.02.2022 - Modalities for caste,communities inclusion and exclusion (379.8 KiB, 5,601 hits)
Central Educational Institutions MHRD Notification dated 12.07.2019 - Reservation for SCs, STs, OBCs and EWSs in Central Educational Institutions under the Act (278.7 KiB, 15,468 hits) The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019 (Notification dated 09.07.2019) (1.0 MiB, 6,862 hits)
Court Judgement on Creamy Layer * Economic Criteria cannot be the sole basis for Creamy Layer: SC * Orders/Instructions
— Court Judgment on Creamy Layer
Kerala HC Judgment dated 02.02.2024 - Chandini C.K. Vs. The State of Kerala & Ors. (176.7 KiB, 7,920 hits)
SC Judgement dated 24.08.2021 - Pichra Warg Kalyan Mahasabha Haryana (Retd.) & Anr. Vs The State of Haryana & Anr. (85.0 KiB, 6,552 hits)
DoPT Letter dated 08.06.2018-Reservation for candidates from OBCs-Revision of Income Criteria & determining equivalence of posts in CPSEs, PSBs, FIs, etc. with posts in Govt. for Creamy Layer criteria (594.8 KiB, 4,113 hits)
DFS O.M. dated 06.12.2017-(i) Establishing equivalence of posts in PSUs, Banks,etc. with posts in Govt. for establishing Creamy Layer Criteria (ii) Revision of income criteria for Creamy Layer forOBC (63.0 KiB, 1,063 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 13.09.2017-Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons/sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for OBCs-reg. (87.2 KiB, 4,563 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.12.2016-Supreme Court Order dated 28.11.2016 in WPs filed by Jogindher G. and Ors. etc. Vs. UOI & Ors. etc. (66.9 KiB, 4,975 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated March, 2016 - Attestation form for verification of character and antecedents prior to appointment in Govt. service - reg. (755.4 KiB, 4,749 hits)
O.M. dated 27.05.2013 - Revision of income criteria to exclude socially advanced persons / sections (Creamy Layer) from the purview of reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (295.7 KiB, 1,886 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.02.2018 - Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs Officers - regarding (39.7 KiB, 4,826 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.06.2017-Reservation for the Persons with Benchmark Disablilities-Suggestions, if any, from all concerned including general public (1.8 MiB, 2,909 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.10.2015-Data on the representation of OBCs in Central Govt. Services-Meeting taken by Parl. Committee on Welfare of OBCs held on 14.10.2015 (85.1 KiB, 5,351 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 04.04.2018 - Reiteration of instructions relating to application of own merit in Direct Recruitment for appointment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)-regarding (83.8 KiB, 10,053 hits)
MHRD Notification dated 12.07.2019 - Reservation for SCs, STs, OBCs and EWSs in Central Educational Institutions under the Act (278.7 KiB, 15,468 hits)
The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019 (Notification dated 09.07.2019) (1.0 MiB, 6,862 hits)
Format for OBC Certificate
DoPT Letter dated 13.04.2023 - Issue of Caste Certificate Format (for SC/ST/OBC) in Scheduled Languages - regarding. (85.4 KiB, 12,117 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 31.03.2016- Validity period of OBC certificate in respect of 'creamy layer' status of the candidates (253.8 KiB, 7,895 hits)
DoPT letter dated 08.10.2015 - Verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for purpose of appointment to posts/services (431.8 KiB, 11,170 hits)
UPSC letter dated 28.07.2015 to the Govt. of Gujarat - Clarification about the caste,creamy layer certificates of OBC candidates-regarding (As on UPSC website-30.09.15) (696.4 KiB, 15,239 hits)
O.M. dated 30.05.2014 - Revision of format for OBC Caste Certificate (380.2 KiB, 13,186 hits)
Form of Certificate to be produced by OBCs applying for appointment to posts under the Govt. of India (prescribed under DOPT O.M. dated 15.11.1993) (26.0 KiB, 1,188 hits)
Application form for OBC Certificate (Delhi Govt.) (3.2 MiB, 2,434 hits)
DFS Letter dated 04.10.2021 - Conducting of interviews of candidates of OBC category during recruitment process (133.2 KiB, 2,808 hits)
Liaison Officer
DoPT O.M. dated 08.12.2022-Liaison Officer for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/EWS & ESM and Reservation Cell for enforcement of reservation (101.9 KiB, 13,148 hits)
— List of OBCs in Haryana
List of OBCs in Haryana (As on Haryana Govt. website-25.11.2024) (312.7 KiB, 6,147 hits)
List of OBCs in Madhya Pradesh (As on MP Govt. website-25.11.2024) (372.1 KiB, 3,507 hits)
State-Wise Central list of Backward Classes (As on the NCBC website-4.3.2013) (18.4 KiB, 3,344 hits)
Resolution dated 04.03.2014 - Inclusion of 'Jat' caste in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in some States (5.2 MiB, 1,903 hits)
NCBC D.O. letter dated 26.02.2014 - NCBC Advice regarding rejection of the request for inclusion of 'JAT' caste or community in the Central List of OBCs in some States (87.3 MiB, 1,475 hits)
Resolution dated 17.02.2014 - Amendments & modifications in the Central List of Other Backward Classes (264.8 KiB, 1,908 hits)
NCBC Orders
NCBC O.M. dated 14.02.2022 - Modalities for caste,communities inclusion and exclusion (379.8 KiB, 5,601 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 04.04.2018 - Reiteration of instructions relating to application of own merit in Direct Recruitment for appointment of Other Backward Classes (OBCs)-regarding (83.8 KiB, 10,053 hits)
O.M. dated 13.02.2014 - Representation of SC, ST, OBC, Minorities and Women on Selection Boards/Committees (380.1 KiB, 1,887 hits)
MHRD Notification dated 12.07.2019 - Reservation for SCs, STs, OBCs and EWSs in Central Educational Institutions under the Act (278.7 KiB, 15,468 hits)
The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers' Cadre) Act, 2019 (Notification dated 09.07.2019) (1.0 MiB, 6,862 hits)
DPE O.M. dated 25.02.2015 - Applicability of instructions regarding reservation to SC/ST/OBC, Disability & Ex-servicemen as issued by Govt. Ministries/Departments to CPSEs (105.4 KiB, 27,998 hits)
SC: Hon’ble Supreme Court, on May 05, 2021, unanimously held that there were no exceptional circumstances justifying the grant of reservation to Marathas in excess of 50% ceiling limit as a Socially and Economically Backward Class.
The bench struck down the Maharashtra SEBC Act 2018 to the extent it held Marathas as a socially and economically backward class as violating the principles of equality. The bench struck down the reservation given to Marathas in job and education. However, the bench clarified that the judgment will not affect the PG Medical Admissions under Maratha quota made till 09.09.2020.
The bench held that there was no need to revisit the 50% ceiling limit on reservation laid down by the 9-judge bench decision in the Indira Sawhney case.
In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has held by 3:2 majority that the 102nd Constitution Amendment has abrogated the power of states to identify “Socially and Educationally Backward Classes(SEBCs)”. (Source: Livelaw.in)
SC Judgment dated 05.05.2021 - Dr. Jaishri Laxmanrao Patil Vs. The Chief Minister & Ors. (1.5 MiB, 4,396 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 28.03.2024 - Reservation for SCs,STs,OBCs,PwDs and EWS in Posts and Services in the Central Government (558.0 KiB, 9,634 hits)
Compendium of Instructions on Reservation in Appointments/Services in the Central Government (updated on 14.10.2022) (as on DoPT website) (1.3 MiB, 20,952 hits)
DFS Letter dated 19.07.2021 - Measures for welfare of persons of SCs/STs/OBCs category and implementation of reservation policy of the Government (762.6 KiB, 5,331 hits)
SC Judgment dated 07.02.2020 - Mukesh Kumar & Anr. V. The State of Uttarakhand & Ors. (87.7 KiB, 20,427 hits)
O.M. dated 21.06.2013 - Filling up backlog vacancies reserved for Scheduled Castes (SCs)/Scheduled Tribes (STs)/Other Backward Classes (OBCs) (672.6 KiB, 1,539 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.11.2022 - Reiteration of instructions relating to reservation in temporary appointments - regarding (64.3 KiB, 10,955 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 22.10.2024 - Training of Liaison Officers by ISTM and through the modules available on the iGot Karmyogi Platform (476.7 KiB, 3,813 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 24.07.2015 - Training of Liaison Officers for SCs/STs/PwDs and Other Backward Classes (64.9 KiB, 5,302 hits)
Hon’ble Supreme Court has, inter alia, directed the Centre and the State Governments to take steps to treat transgender persons as socially and educationally backward classes of citizens and extend all kinds of reservation in cases of admission in educational institutions and for public appointments- SC Judgment dated 15.04.2014 – National Legal Services Authority Vs. Union of Indian and others
Sub-Categorization
— Sub-categorisaion okayed by Supreme Court
PARAS 50-52 of JUDGMENT DATED 27.08.2020
“50. The “inadequate representation” is the fulcrum of the provisions of Article 16(4). In our opinion, it would be open to the State to provide on a rational basis the preferential treatment by fixing reasonable quota out of reserved seats to ensure adequate representation in services. Reservation is a very effective tool for emancipation of the oppressed class. The benefit by and large is not percolating down to the neediest and poorest of the poor.
51. The interpretation of Articles 14, 15, 16, 338, 341, 342, and 342A is a matter of immense public importance, and correct interpretation of binding precedents in Indra Sawhney and other decisions. Though we have full respect for the principle of stare decisis, at the same time, the Court cannot be a silent spectator and shut eyes to stark realities. The constitutional goal of social transformation cannot be achieved without taking into account changing social realities.
52. We endorse the opinion of a Bench of 3 Judges that E.V. Chinnaiah is required to be revisited by a larger Bench; more so, in view of further development and the amendment of the Constitution, which have taken place. We cannot revisit E.V. Chinnaiah being Bench of coordinate strength. We request the Hon’ble Chief Justice to place the matters before a Bench comprising of 7 Judges or more as considered appropriate.” Copy of Judgment >
SC Judgment dated 27.08.2020 - The State of Punjab & Ors. Vs. Davinder Singh & Ors. (502.5 KiB, 7,314 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 11.01.2019 - Furnishing of OBC data of recruitment to Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBC - regarding. (45.8 KiB, 8,687 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 31.12.2018 - Furnishing of OBC data of recruitment to Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBC - regarding (48.0 KiB, 8,553 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 21.03.2018 - Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs - regarding (35.4 KiB, 3,661 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 27.02.2018 - Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs - regarding (30.2 KiB, 3,724 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 20.02.2018 - Interaction with the Joint Secretary (BC), Commission for Sub-Categorization of OBCs Officers - regarding (39.7 KiB, 4,826 hits)
UGC letter dated 20.04.2018 - Implementation of Reservation Policy of the Govt. of India (Central & Deemed Universities) (342.1 KiB, 4,298 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 29.03.2023 - Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates - regarding (103.7 KiB, 9,398 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 29.03.2023 - Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificate - regarding (85.9 KiB, 9,020 hits)
DoPT Letter dated 21.10.2022 - Timely Verification of Caste/Community Certificates - regarding (1.7 MiB, 770 hits)
DFS Letter dated 28.06.2022 - Non-payment/delay in payment of retirement benefits on account of delay in verification of caste certificate in respect of retiring employees (441.4 KiB, 7,436 hits)
DPPW O.M. dated 30.11.2021 - Non-payment/delay in payment of retirement benefits on account of delay in verification of caste certificate in respect of retiring employees (1.1 MiB, 6,935 hits)
DoPT Letter dated 19.03.2021 - Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates - regarding (with enclosures) (1.8 MiB, 9,932 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 07.12.2015-Proposed guidelines on reiteration of instructions on verification of claims of SCs, STs & OBCs for purpose of appointment (113.3 KiB, 11,029 hits)
DoPT letter dated 08.10.2015 - Verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for purpose of appointment to posts/services (431.8 KiB, 11,170 hits)
DoPT letter dated 03.09.2015 - List of Authorities empowered to issue caste/community certificates - Information on the complete list-regarding (33.9 KiB, 3,940 hits)
Enclosures to DoPT Letter dated 19.03.2021 – Timely verification of Caste/Community Certificates – regarding
(i) DoP&AR O.M. No.36019/7/75-Estt.(SCT) dated 31.10.1975, regarding verification of claims of candidates.belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for purpose of appointment to posts/services (Annexure-I)
(ii) DoP&AR No.36011/16/80-Estt.(SCT) dated 27.02.1981, regarding descheduling of caste of Scheduled Caste person after his initial appointment—Question of verification of caste at the lime of making subsequent promotions (Annexure-II)
(iii) DoP&T Letter No.36022/1/2007-Estt.(Res) dated 20.03.2007, regarding verification of claims of candidates to belong to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes (Annexure-III)
(iv) DoP&T Letter No.41034/3/2012-Estt.(Res) dated 11.04.2012, regarding verification of caste certificates by District authorities (Annexure-IV)
(v) DoP&T O.M. No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(SCT) dated 08.10.2015, regarding reiteration of the instructions on verification of claims of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services (Annexure-V)
(vi) DoP&T Letter No.36011/1/2012-Estt.(SCT) dated 14.03.2016, regarding reiteration of the instructions for verification of claims of candidates.belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes for purpose of appointment to posts/services – regarding (Annexure-VI)
DoPT O.M. dated 31.03.2016- Validity period of OBC certificate in respect of 'creamy layer' status of the candidates (253.8 KiB, 7,895 hits)
DoPT letter dated 14.03.2016-Instructions on streamlining the procedure for verification of claims of candidates belonging to SCs, STs and OBCs for appointment to posts/services (332.6 KiB, 12,360 hits)
DoPT O.M. dated 07.12.2015-Proposed guidelines on reiteration of instructions on verification of claims of SCs, STs & OBCs for purpose of appointment (113.3 KiB, 11,029 hits)
O.M. dated 25.7.2003 - Validity period of OBC certificate and verification of community and non-creamy layer status of OBC candidates (27.0 KiB, 17,046 hits)
O.M. dated 15.07.2013 - Online collection of data on representation of SCs, STs and OBCs and Persons with Disabilities in Central Government services (324.4 KiB, 1,329 hits)
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