How to Apply Online for Maharashtra Caste Certificate / जातीचे प्रमाणपत्र (Aaple Sarkar)
In Maharashtra, the official online application for Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Vimukta Jati (VJ/DT), Nomadic Tribes (NT-B, NT-C, NT-D), Special Backward Category (SBC), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificates is managed exclusively through the Aaple Sarkar Citizen Services Portal (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in) under the Revenue Department. Follow this step-by-step walkthrough to submit your application accurately without bureaucratic delays.
Important Prerequisite: Prepare Your Cut-off Evidence Before Registering
Before beginning your online form on Aaple Sarkar, verify that you have:
- Ancestral proof demonstrating residence in Maharashtra prior to your category's cut-off date: 1950 (for SC/ST), 1961 (for VJ/NT), or 1967 (for OBC/SBC).
- A certified copy of the Kotwal Bahi (कोतवाल वही नकल) or primary school leaving certificate General Register extract (निर्गम उतारा) of your father, grandfather, or real paternal uncle.
- Applicant photograph scanned in JPG format between 5 KB and 50 KB (160x212 pixels). Use our free document resizer tool to compress photos to exact portal dimensions.
6-Step Application Process on Aaple Sarkar
Visit the official portal: aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in . If you are a first-time user, click on “New User? Register Here”. Choose Option 1 (verify via mobile OTP) or Option 2 (full Aadhaar e-KYC). Upload your photograph, choose a unique username and password, and log in to your dashboard.
On the citizen dashboard, navigate to the left-hand menu. Select Revenue Department (महसूल विभाग) > Revenue Services > and click on “Caste Certificate” (जातीचे प्रमाणपत्र). Review the list of accepted documents and click “Apply”.
Complete the bilingual form accurately:
- Category & Caste: Select SC, ST, VJ/DT, NT-B, NT-C (Dhangar), NT-D (Vanjari), SBC, or OBC, and select your specific sub-caste from the gazetted dropdown list.
- Applicant Details: Enter applicant's full name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, and Aadhaar number.
- Address: Enter your present residential address and your paternal ancestral village address (District, Taluka, and Village).
Under the documentary evidence section, provide details of ancestral family residence:
- Select the nature of your historical record: School Leaving Certificate / GR extract (निर्गम उतारा), Kotwal Bahi extract (कोतवाल वही), or 7/12 land records.
- Enter the relative's exact biological relation to applicant (Father, Paternal Grandfather, or Paternal Uncle).
- If any blood relative possesses an existing verified caste certificate or Caste Validity Certificate, enter their certificate details to expedite verification.
Upload self-attested photocopies of identity proof, address proof, ancestral cutoff proof, and the prescribed self-declaration form (प्रतिज्ञापत्र). Pay the nominal government service fee of ₹33.60 (or up to ₹57 with payment gateway fees) via UPI, Debit Card, or Net Banking.
Save and print the payment receipt containing your 18-digit Application ID. You will need this number for all status tracking and certificate downloading.
Your digital file is forwarded to your local village Talathi (तलाठी) or Circle Officer (मंडळ अधिकारी) for field inspection and panchnama verification. Upon receipt of a favorable report, the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO / प्रांत अधिकारी) digitally signs and approves your caste certificate within 21 to 45 days.
Next Step After Receiving Certificate: Caste Validity (जात पडताळणी)
Once your SDO Caste Certificate is issued, if you need it for engineering/medical admissions (MHT CET, NEET CAP rounds), MPSC exams, or local body elections, you must apply for a Caste Validity Certificate (जात वैधता प्रमाणपत्र):
- For SC, VJ/NT, OBC, SBC: Register on the BARTI CCVIS Portal at cvc.barti.in .
- For ST (Tribal): Register on the TRTI e-Tribe Portal at etribevalidity.trti-maha.in .
