How to Apply Online for Chhattisgarh Caste Certificate (e-District CG & Sewa Setu)
This comprehensive guide outlines the official 2026 procedure for applying for a Permanent Caste Certificate (स्थायी सामाजिक प्रास्थिति प्रमाण पत्र) for Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), or Other Backward Classes (OBC) on the official e-District Chhattisgarh portal (edistrict.cgstate.gov.in). The online application carries a ₹0 government fee when filed independently by citizens, or a nominal ₹30 fee at authorized Lok Seva Kendras (Choice Centers).
Prerequisites Before You Open the Portal
- Aadhaar card with active mobile number linked for OTP verification
- Recent passport size photograph scanned under 50 KB (JPG format)
- 1950 Misal Bandobast record or Bhuiyan Khasra B-1 land document
- Applicant's School Leaving Certificate (SLC) or 5th/8th marksheet
- Patwari-certified 3-generation family tree (Vanshavali)
- Gram Sabha resolution (for rural/tribal families lacking land records)
The 6-Step e-District Chhattisgarh Filing Procedure
Register on e-District Chhattisgarh (edistrict.cgstate.gov.in)
Navigate to the official portal at edistrict.cgstate.gov.in. Click on “Citizen Login” (नागरिक लॉगिन) and choose “New User Registration”. Enter your legal name, mobile number, email address, choose your home district in Chhattisgarh, and verify through the mobile OTP. You can also sign in directly using the National Single Sign-On (Meri Pehchaan).
Select Permanent Caste Certificate Service in Revenue Menu
After logging into your citizen dashboard, go to “Services” and select “Revenue Department” (राजस्व विभाग). Click on “अनुसूचित जाति / अनुसूचित जनजाति का स्थायी सामाजिक प्रास्थिति प्रमाण पत्र” (for SC/ST) or “अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग का स्थायी सामाजिक प्रास्थिति प्रमाण पत्र” (for OBC). Read the guidelines and click “Apply Online”.
Enter Personal Details & Administrative Jurisdiction
Select your District, Sub-Division (SDO jurisdiction), Tehsil, Revenue Inspector Circle, Patwari Halka number, and Village/Ward. Enter the applicant's full name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, permanent address in Chhattisgarh, and select your specific caste/tribe from the gazetted state list.
Provide 1950 Misal Bandobast / Bhuiyan Record or Gram Sabha Details
Input the details of your ancestral residence proof dated on or before 10 August 1950 (for SC/ST) or 1984 (for OBC). Enter your Misal Bandobast record number (obtained from revenue.cg.nic.in/missal/) or Bhuiyan Khasra B-1 particulars. If applying without land records, select the “Gram Sabha Resolution / Anushansa” option and enter your Panchayat meeting details.
Upload Scanned Documents & Self-Declaration
Upload the applicant's passport photograph (JPG under 50 KB) and supporting enclosures in PDF format under 200 KB each: Aadhaar card, Misal/Bhuiyan land extract (or Gram Sabha resolution), school transfer certificate, Patwari-attested Vanshavali, and self-declaration affidavit. For OBC applications, attach proof of family income for Non-Creamy Layer verification.
Submit Form for ₹0 Fee & Save Application Reference Number (ARN)
Review your application on the preview screen. Ensure names match school and Aadhaar records exactly. Submit the application without paying any fee (₹0 for online citizen filing). Print your acknowledgment slip and record the Application Reference Number (ARN e.g., CGED...). Your file is forwarded electronically through the jurisdictional Tehsildar office and Halka Patwari for field inquiry before final approval by the SDO (Civil).
Alternative Filing: Lok Seva Kendra (LSK / Choice Center / CSC)
If you lack internet access, scanning facilities, or face difficulty finding your Misal records online, visit your nearest authorized Lok Seva Kendra (लोक सेवा केंद्र / च्वाइस सेंटर). Bring original documents and photocopies. The operator will scan your documents, search the Misal database, and submit the application on your behalf for a fixed government-prescribed service fee of ₹30. Always collect the printed acknowledgment receipt with your tracking number.
