How to Apply Online for Madhya Pradesh Caste Certificate (Step-by-Step Walkthrough)
Residents of Madhya Pradesh can apply for a Permanent Caste Certificate (स्थायी जाति प्रमाण पत्र) online through the MP e-District portal (mpedistrict.gov.in) without paying any service fee. You can also visit your nearest Lok Seva Kendra (LSK) or MP Online Kiosk if you prefer assisted counter submission.
Pre-Requisites Before Starting Your Online Application:
- Samagra Member ID (9 digits): Must have completed Aadhaar e-KYC on
samagra.gov.in. - Aadhaar Card: Active mobile number linked for OTP verification.
- Passport Photo: Under 50 KB – 100 KB in JPG format (use our free compressor tool to resize).
- Residency Evidence: 1950 proof (for SC/ST) or 1984 proof (for OBC), or a Patwari Panchnama if old land papers are unavailable.
Official Step-by-Step Online Procedure on MP e-District:
Complete Aadhaar e-KYC on Samagra Portal (First Step)
Open samagra.gov.in and click on "समग्र में आधार ई-केवाईसी करें". Enter your 9-digit Samagra Member ID and your 12-digit Aadhaar number, then enter the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile phone. Ensure your name and date of birth match your school records.
Register or Log In on MP e-District Portal
Visit mpedistrict.gov.in. If you are applying for the first time, click on "नागरिक पंजीयन" (Citizen Registration). Fill in your name, mobile number, email, and set a password. If already registered, log in directly using your mobile number and OTP.
Select Permanent Caste Certificate Service
From the service menu, select "लोक सेवा गारंटी सेवाएं" (Public Guarantee Services). Under Revenue / General Administration Department, click on:
Enter Samagra ID to Auto-Fetch Family Information
In the application form, enter your 9-digit Samagra Member ID and click "सत्यापित करें" (Verify). The system automatically pulls your personal profile, father's name, mother's name, and family residential address. Verify that the auto-filled details are accurate.
Select Category, Sub-Caste & Fill Lineage Information
Choose your category: SC, ST, or OBC. From the dropdown list, choose your notified sub-caste as recognized by the MP Government. Select your division, district, tehsil, and revenue circle. For OBC applicants, enter your family annual income to determine Non-Creamy Layer eligibility.
Upload Supporting Documents & Self-Declaration
Upload your self-attested passport photograph (under 50-100 KB), Aadhaar Card, 1950/1984 residency evidence (such as ancestral land records from saara.mp.gov.in or father's school TC), and the signed self-declaration form. If you do not have old land papers, upload the Patwari Panchnama report.
Submit Application & Save Registration Slip (RS Number)
Review your completed application on the preview screen. Enter the captcha code and click Submit. Since you applied via citizen login, the portal fee is ₹0. Download and print the Acknowledgement Receipt containing your official Registration Number (e.g. RS/418/01/YYYY/XXXXXX).
Prefer In-Person Application? Visit a Lok Seva Kendra (LSK)
If you do not have computer access or face difficulties with online uploads, you can visit any authorized Lok Seva Kendra (LSK / लोक सेवा केंद्र) in your tehsil or an MP Online kiosk. Hand over physical photocopies of your Samagra ID, Aadhaar, photo, and 1950/1984 proofs. The kiosk operator will scan and upload them, charging a nominal government-approved fee of ₹30 to ₹40, and hand you a printed RS tracking receipt.
