How to Apply Online for Caste Certificate in Rajasthan (SSO & e-Mitra)
Applying for a caste certificate (*Jati Praman Patra*) in Rajasthan can be done entirely online from home using your Rajasthan SSO ID (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) or through an authorized e-Mitra Kiosk. Follow this verified step-by-step procedure to avoid common rejection mistakes.
Mandatory First Step Before Logging Online: Get the Physical Form Attested
Unlike some other states where application is 100% paperless from start to finish, Rajasthan requires you to first fill an offline application form (प्रपत्र) and obtain:
- Signatures and official seals from Two Responsible Persons (दो उत्तरदायी व्यक्ति) — e.g. Gazetted Officer, School Principal, Govt Doctor, Sarpanch, or Ward Parshad.
- Official inquiry report and signature from your local Halka Patwari (हल्का पटवारी).
Keep this attested form scanned as a clear PDF under 200 KB before you begin the online steps below. Use our free compressor tool to resize images or PDFs.
Step-by-Step Citizen Online Application Procedure:
Open sso.rajasthan.gov.in . Enter your digital SSO ID (Username) and Password. If you do not have an SSO ID, click Registration and create one in 2 minutes using your Jan Aadhaar Card or Google Account.
Once inside your SSO dashboard, switch to the Citizen Apps (G2C) tab. Locate and click on the e-Mitra (or e-Mitra New) icon. This will open the citizen service delivery portal.
In the top menu, go to Services > Application Services (सेवाएं > आवेदन सेवाएं). In the search box, type Caste or Jati. A list of specific services will appear. Select the exact service according to your category:
- Application Form for Caste Certificate - SC
- Application Form for Caste Certificate - ST
- Application Form for Caste Certificate - OBC (State / Central)
- Application Form for Caste Certificate - MBC / EWS
The portal will ask: “Enter Jan Aadhaar Number / Enrollment ID”. Type your 10-digit family Jan Aadhaar number. Click Fetch Data. The system will display all members registered under that family. Select the individual applying, and verify via Aadhaar OTP sent to the registered mobile.
Your name, photo, father's name, and address will be auto-populated from Jan Aadhaar. Now select your District, Tehsil, and Gram Panchayat / Ward. From the state gazette dropdown, choose your exact notified Sub-Caste (उप-जाति). For OBC applicants, enter annual gross family income to prove Non-Creamy Layer eligibility.
Upload PDF copies of: (1) The scanned Application Form with Two Responsible Persons signatures and Patwari report; (2) Jan Aadhaar Card; (3) Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID); (4) Ancestral Land Record / Jamabandi (जमाबंदी नकल) from apnakhata.rajasthan.gov.in or father's old school TC.
Government application fee is ₹0. Pay the standard online transaction / kiosk facilitation fee (around ₹40 to ₹50) using Net Banking, UPI, or Debit Card. After payment, an **e-Mitra Token Receipt (टोकन रसीद)** will appear with your unique 11-digit Transaction/Token Number. Print or save this receipt.
Applying via an Authorized e-Mitra Kiosk Operator
If you prefer not to apply online yourself, you can visit any of the 85,000+ authorized e-Mitra kiosks across Rajasthan:
- Carry your physical filled application form (signed by Two Responsible Persons and Halka Patwari).
- Carry your original Jan Aadhaar Card, Aadhaar Card, and land record (Jamabandi).
- The kiosk operator scans your papers, submits them via their official e-Mitra portal, and gives you a printed computer receipt with a **Token Number**.
- The standard authorized service charge is ₹40 to ₹50. Do not pay any extra unauthorized agent fee.
Top 4 Rejection Traps in Rajasthan & How to Avoid Them
If your name spelling or father's name in Jan Aadhaar differs from your Class 10 marksheet, the Tehsildar will reject the application. Fix Jan Aadhaar first.
Uploading an application form without the local Halka Patwari's signature and round seal causes immediate rejection during stage 2 scrutiny.
In Rajasthan, caste is strictly determined by paternal birth. Applying with husband's details or matrimonial in-law address leads to direct cancellation.
Ensure the Patwari's handwritten report and the seals of the Two Responsible Persons are clearly legible in your uploaded PDF file.
