Official Apuni Sarkar Portal Application Walkthrough (2026)
In Uttarakhand, all digital caste certificates are processed through the official state e-governance platform, Apuni Sarkar (eservices.uk.gov.in). Follow this verified step-by-step procedure to avoid delays or queries during Patwari verification.
Register as a Citizen on Apuni Sarkar (eservices.uk.gov.in)
Open your web browser and visit the official citizen portal at eservices.uk.gov.in. If you do not have an active citizen account:
- Click on "Citizen Login" and select "New User? Register Here".
- Enter your full legal name as recorded on your Aadhaar card.
- Provide an active 10-digit mobile number and working email address.
- Select your native District in Uttarakhand (e.g., Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Almora).
- Enter the One-Time Password (OTP) received on your mobile to activate your login credentials.
Locate Caste Certificate under Revenue Department
Log into your Apuni Sarkar user dashboard:
- Navigate to the department directory and click on "Revenue Department (राजस्व विभाग)".
- From the list of available services, click on "Caste Certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र)".
- Select the specific social category you belong to: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), or Other Backward Classes (OBC).
- Click "Apply Online" to open the digital application form.
Enter Personal, Lineage & Tehsil Jurisdiction Particulars
Fill in the required fields accurately:
- Jurisdiction: Select your District, Tehsil, and specific Revenue Patwari Halka / Lekhpal area. If applying from rural hill regions, select your Gram Panchayat.
- Applicant Details: Full name, gender, marital status, Aadhaar number, and date of birth.
- Paternal Parentage: Enter your biological father's full name and mother's name. Married women must enter their biological father's details to prevent application rejection.
- Notified Community: Select your specific caste/sub-caste from the Uttarakhand gazetted list.
Provide 1985 Domicile Proof & Parivar Register Record Numbers
This section forms the statutory basis of your eligibility under Uttarakhand High Court guidelines:
- Parivar Register ki Nakal: Enter the Family Register Serial Number and Date of Entry as issued by your Gram Panchayat Secretary (VDO) or Nagar Palika officer.
- 1985 Cutoff Document Particulars: Enter your Devbhoomi Bhulekh Khatauni account number, legacy land deed number, or 1985 electoral roll ward serial number proving family presence before 1985.
- OBC Annual Income: For OBC applicants, enter parental gross annual income from all sources to establish Non-Creamy Layer status (under ₹8 Lakh).
Upload Scanned Enclosures & Pay ₹40 Portal Fee
Prepare clear, readable scans adhering to the official upload parameters:
Photograph:
Recent passport-sized photo under 50 KB (JPG/PNG format, plain background).
Document PDFs:
Aadhaar, Parivar Register nakal, land records, and self-declaration under 200 KB per PDF.
After uploading all documents, click "Submit & Pay". You will be redirected to the secure government payment gateway to pay the statutory fee of ₹40 using UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card.
Save Application ID & Monitor Revenue Police / Lekhpal Verification
Upon successful payment:
- The portal generates an official Acknowledgement Receipt containing your unique Application ID. Save or print this receipt.
- Your application is assigned to your local Halka Patwari (in hill areas) or Lekhpal (in plain areas) for local spot inquiry and family tree verification.
- Once the Revenue Inspector (Kanoongo) reviews the inquiry report, the Tehsildar approves and digitally signs the certificate within 15 working days.
