How to Apply for Delhi Caste Certificate Online (e-District Delhi)
Applying for a Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Class (OBC), or Migrant category certificate in Delhi is an entirely paperless, ₹0 procedure administered through the e-District Delhi portal (edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in). Follow this verified step-by-step walkthrough to register your citizen profile, complete your application, upload compliant documents, and receive your 14-digit Application Reference Number.
Step-by-Step Online Filing Process
Citizen Registration on e-District Delhi
Visit edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in and click on “New User Registration” under the Citizen's Corner. Select your Document Type: Aadhaar Card or Voter ID (EPIC). Enter your document number, solve the captcha, and click “Continue”.
An OTP is sent to the mobile number linked with your Aadhaar or registered during profile creation. Enter the OTP, fill the Citizen Registration Form, and create your User ID and password.
Log In & Select Caste Certificate Service
Log in using your User ID and password. From the top navigation menu, click on “Apply for Services”. Scroll down to the Revenue Department section and locate the required service:
- Issuance of SC Certificate (Service Code 9057)
- Issuance of OBC Certificate (Service Code 9058)
- Issuance of ST Certificate (Migrant)
Click the blue “Apply” button beside your chosen service.
Select Category, Sub-Caste & Sub-Division (SDM)
Verify your pre-filled personal profile. The system will ask whether you are applying based on a paternal relative's Delhi certificate or on ancestral pre-cutoff residence:
Enter their Certificate Number, Date of Issue, and relationship. Field verification is expedited.
Select pre-1951 (for SC) or pre-1993 (for OBC) ancestral proof. A mandatory Patwari field inquiry is initiated.
Select your specific sub-caste from the gazetted dropdown list and confirm your District, Sub-Division, and Tehsil matching your current address.
Upload Supporting Documents & Photograph
Upload clear, self-attested scans for each mandatory section:
- Applicant Photograph: Recent color passport photo in JPG format under 50 KB (100x120 pixels).
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, or PAN Card (PDF under 100 KB).
- Present Address Proof: Electricity bill, water bill, or registered rent agreement (PDF under 100 KB).
- Pre-Cutoff Evidence: 1951 Census / Voter List (SC) or pre-1993 Ration card / utility bills (OBC) (PDF under 100 KB).
- Self-Declaration Form: Download the pre-filled declaration, sign it, and upload the scan.
Review, Submit & Note 14-Digit Application Number
Carefully review the entire form preview. Agree to the legal declaration under the Indian Penal Code affirming that the information provided is accurate. Click “Final Submit”.
The system generates your official acknowledgment containing a 14-digit Application Reference Number (e.g., 9057XXXXXXXXXX), target delivery date, and name of your Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office. Download and print this slip for your records.
Patwari Field Inspection & SDM Approval
Your file is automatically routed to the Halka Patwari or Field Inspector of your sub-division. The officer conducts a local spot verification or checks your uploaded ancestral records. Upon satisfactory verification, the SDM / Tehsildar sanctions the application and affixes their cryptographic digital signature. An SMS confirmation with a certificate download link is sent to your registered mobile number.
Key Points to Prevent Rejection on e-District Delhi
- Never apply using husband's documents: Under Supreme Court orders, married women must strictly provide their father's Delhi residence and caste documents.
- Check spelling against official gazette: Your sub-caste name must strictly match the entry in the Delhi SC or Delhi OBC official schedule.
- Do not upload blurry scans: Documents must be completely legible under 100 KB. Blurred utility bills or cut-off voter lists result in immediate rejection.
- Keep original documents ready: If summoned for verification by the SDM or Tehsildar office, bring original pre-cutoff records and identity proofs.
