How to Apply for Scholarship at www.Oasis.gov.in
Submit computer-generated filled-in application form (duly signed) to concerned BDO (for Block area)/ PO cum DWO/ DWO. (For Municipality/ Corporation area).
Backward Classes Welfare (Anagrasar Kalyan) Department works for social, economic and cultural development of the people belonging to SC, ST, OBC in West Bengal.
Submit computer-generated filled-in application form (duly signed) to concerned BDO (for Block area)/ PO cum DWO/ DWO. (For Municipality/ Corporation area).
Governor is pleased to inform accordingly that the State List of OBCs consists of the following sixty-six (66) classes to avail 7% reservation in the services and posts under the Government of West Bengal.
Government has decided to categorise the backward classes into two categories depending on their relative backwardness and make separate provisions for reservation in services and posts
Updated List of Scheduled Castes (specific group of communities recognized by the Indian government as historically disadvantaged and eligible for affirmative action programs) in West Bengal as per the Constitution (Scheduled Casts) Order Act.
Modifications in the guidelines for issuance of certificate and strengthening of reservation system for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
There is no Act regulating identification of persons belonging to Other Backward Classes. Guidelines for issuance of Other Backward Classes Certificates were issued earlier.
BCW Department is introducing on-line receipt of application for centrally assisted scholarship schemes for SC/ST/OBC students from 2013-14 financial year.
Updated List of Scheduled Tribes in West Bengal. Efforts are being made to improve their socio-economic conditions through various welfare programs and initiatives.
Caste Identification Certificate issued to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe person is popularly called as Caste Certificate. A format of Caste Certificate is appended to these guidelines.
The services of citizens from the 77 classes and the 37 classes struck down above, who were already in the service of the State, or have already availed the benefit of reservation or have succeeded in any selection process in the State, shall not be affected by the reason of this judgment.