Bengali Scheduled Caste Surname List

The guidelines for issuing Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates were initially established in 2015. However, due to various changes in the laws and regulations since then, these guidelines needed to be updated.

Therefore, the old guidelines have been replaced. The new guidelines are based on the West Bengal Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Identification) Act of 1994 and the Rules of 1995. These updated guidelines include all the recent amendments and provide clear instructions on how to apply for and receive SC/ST certificates.

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Bengali Scheduled Caste Surname List For SC Certificate In West Bengal:

Here is scheduled caste surname list in West Bengal that are eligible for SC Certificates. The table contents Bengali Scheduled Caste Surnames.

No.	Caste Names
1	Bagdi, Duley
2	Bahelia
3	Baiti
4	Bantar
5	Bauri
6	Beldar
7	Bhogta
8	Bhuimali
9	Bhuiya
10	Bind
11	Chamar, Charmakar, Mochi, Muchi, Rabidas, Ruidas, Rishi
12	Chaupal
13	Dabgar
14	Damai (Nepali)
15	Dhoba, Dhobi
16	Doai
17	Dom, Dhangad
18	Dosadh, Dusadh, Dhari, Dharhi
19	Ghasi
20	Gonrhi
21	Halalkhor
22	Hari, Mehtar, Mehtor, Bhangi, Balmiki
23	Jalia Kaibartta
24	Jhalo Malo, Malo
25	Kadar
26	Kami (Nepali)
27	Kandra
28	Kanjar
29	Kaora
30	Karenga, Koranga
31	Kaur
32	Keot, Keyot
33	Khaira
34	Khatik
35	Koch
36	Konai
37	Konwar
38	Kotal
39	Kurariar
40	Lalbegi
41	Lohar
42	Mahar
43	Mal
44	Mallah
45	Musahar
46	Namasudra
47	Nat
48	Nuniya
49	Paliya
50	Pan, Sawasi
51	Pasi
52	Patni
53	Pod, Poundra
54	Rajbanshi
55	Rajwar
56	Sarki (Nepali)
57	Sunri (excluding Saha)
58	Tiyar
59	Turi
60	Chain

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Download Scheduled Caste Application Form PDF:

• Download The application form in both the languages for the application of SC/ST certificates:

SC Application Form - English Version
                                   - Bengali Version

Eligibility Criteria For SC Certificate:

a) Citizenship

Citizenship of an applicant may be ascertained from any of the following documents:

1. Citizenship Certificate.
2. Voter Identity Card of self or parent(s) (EPIC).
3. Authenticated Voter List of self or parent(s).
4. Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card of self or parent(s).
5. Birth Certificate from Competent Authority.
6. Caste Certificate of father / Caste Certificates of persons having direct blood relations with the applicant from paternal side.
7. Any Govt. Document proving citizenship.

Note: Validity and veracity of any of these documents can only be questioned when there is a valid reason to believe that such document might have been procured through misrepresentation of facts.

b) Permanent Residence

Permanent residence of an applicant may be ascertained from any of the following documents:

1. Land deed or land tax receipt.
2. Voter List proving residence since 1950.
3. Birth Certificate proving residence since 1950.
4. Ration Card proving residence since 1950.
5. Caste Certificate of parent(s).
6. Any Govt. Document proving permanent residence since 1950.

Note: Normally, a person with authentic documents can be accepted as a permanent resident of West Bengal if no contrary evidence is available.

c) Local Residence

One of the following documents may be accepted:

1. Land deed or land tax receipt.
2. Voter Identity Card of self or parent(s).
3. Certificate from Competent Authority.
4. Caste Certificate of parent(s).
5. Birth Certificate.
6. Ration Card.
7. Rent receipt.
8. Pass Book of a Nationalized Bank, Gramin Bank, Post office, or Co-operative Bank.
9. BPL Card.
10. Any Govt. Document proving local residence.

d) Caste Identity Proof

One of the following documents may be accepted:

1. Caste certificate of any relatives having blood relation with the applicant from paternal side and proof of such relation (genealogical tree/chart).
2. Copy of old land deed (prior to 1950) specifying community name in that document.
3. Any Govt. Document proving Caste identity.

e) Identity

One of the following documents may be accepted:

1. Admit Card.
2. EPIC.
3. PAN Card.
4. Birth Certificate from Competent Authority.
5. Identity Card by Employer/Educational Institution.
6. Pass Book of Bank Account.
7. BPL Card.
8. Any Govt. Document proving identity.

Note 1: In the lists above, certificates from Prodhan, Chairman of Municipality, or Councilor of Municipal Corporation, MLA, MP, etc. have not been included. In case of non-availability of certificates/documents as mentioned at 8 (a) to (e), any of these certificates together with reports of enquiry and hearing are to be taken into consideration for determination of eligibility.

Note 2: The applicant has the right to apply even without any documentary proof in support of his claim, and no application shall be rejected merely on the ground of non-availability of documentary evidences about caste identity, residence, or citizenship. In such cases, certificates from the Prodhan of the local Gram Panchayat, Chairman of the local Municipality, or the local Councilor of the Municipal Corporation along with the findings of the enquiry shall be considered sufficient. Proper weightage, in these instances, should be given to the local enquiry and hearing of the applicant.

Note 3: One document like EPIC can be a proof of multiple items like identity, address, citizenship, etc.

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FAQ

What is Full Form Of SC/ST/OBC?

• The full form of SC, ST and OBC are
• SC – Scheduled Castes
• ST – Scheduled Tribes
• OBC – Other Backward Classes

Which is the largest caste in West Bengal?

• Mahishya (IAST: Māhiṣya) is a Bengali Hindu traditionally agrarian caste, and formed the largest caste in undivided Bengal.

Where can an application for issuance of a Caste Certificate be filed online?

• An application for issuance of a Caste Certificate can be filed online at www.castcertificatewb.gov.in.

What must the applicant download after filing the online application for a Caste Certificate?

• The applicant must download a copy of the filled-in application along with the acknowledgement.

On which days of the month should the applicant submit the signed filled-in application and supporting documents?

• The applicant should submit the signed filled-in application and supporting documents on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of a month.

Within how many days from the date of filing the online application must the applicant submit the signed filled-in application?

• The applicant must submit the signed filled-in application within 60 days from the date of filing the online application.

What type of photograph must the applicant upload at the time of filing the online application?

• The applicant must upload a current passport size photograph at the time of filing the online application.

Where must the applicant appear for document verification?

• The applicant must appear at the concerned Block/Sub-Division Office for document verification.

What documents must the applicant bring on the date of appearance at the concerned Block/Sub-Division Office?

• The applicant must bring originals as well as copies of his documents for verification by the officials.

Are self-attested copies of documents accepted for the application? If so, which documents require attestation other than self-attestation?

• Yes, self-attested copies of all documents are accepted except for the attested copies of permanent residential status prior to the cutoff date (10/08/1950 for Scheduled Castes and 06/09/1950 for Scheduled Tribes).