West Bengal Government Notification
Backward Classes Welfare (Anagrasar Kalyan) Department works for social, economic and cultural development of the people belonging to SC, ST, OBC in West Bengal.
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.
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
There is no Act regulating identification of persons belonging to Other Backward Classes. Guidelines for issuance of Other Backward Classes Certificates were issued earlier.
Submit computer-generated filled-in application form (duly signed) to concerned BDO (for Block area)/ PO cum DWO/ DWO. (For Municipality/ Corporation area).
Issuing authority may issue fresh OBC certificates on surrender of the Original by the holders of Old Certificates for revalidation mentioning Category-A or Category-B till 31st December, 2014.
Download: Form of Application for SC/ST/OBC Certificate (English) Download: Form of Application for SC/ST/OBC Certificate (Bengali)
Updated List of Scheduled Tribes in West Bengal. Efforts are being made to improve their socio-economic conditions through various welfare programs and initiatives.
Modifications in the guidelines for issuance of certificate and strengthening of reservation system for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS).
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off a unique scheme Sabooj Sathi from Jangalmahal in 2015. Under this scheme students studying between Class IX and XII got cycles for commuting to schools.
Stipulated Time limit for Issuance of Caste Certificate to the (Scheduled Castes) (Scheduled Tribes) and (Other Backward Classes).