Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts
There shall be reservation of 22% for members of Scheduled Caste, 6% for members of Scheduled Tribe. There is no reservation for Backward Class candidate for promotion.
BCWD
Backward Classes Welfare (Anagrasar Kalyan) Department works for social, economic and cultural development of the people belonging to SC, ST, OBC in West Bengal.
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Inter-Caste Marriage Scheme in West Bengal
The objective of Dr. Ambedkar Scheme for Social Integration through Inter-Caste Marriages is to extend financial incentive to the newly married couple.
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Sub-Categorisation of Other Backward Classes List in West Bengal
Governor is pleased hereby to sub-categorise being ‘Category-A’ and ‘Category-B’, wherein Category-A classes would mean ‘More Backward’ and Category-B classes would mean ‘Backward’ within the “backward classes”.
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Apply for Amended OBC Certificate for new Categorization
OBC certificate holder is required to apply for the amended certificate in plain paper along with original OBC certificate and attested documentary proof in support of non-creamy layer status.
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Other Backward Classes of West Bengal
State Government has conducted sample survey to ascertain the relative backwardness of the classes included in the lists of other backward classes of West Bengal.
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Online Duplicate SC/ST Certificate in case of Loss or Damage
SC/ST certificate holder may obtain online duplicate SC/ST certificate in the event of loss or damage of the original Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe certificate from authority.
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Form of Application for SC/ST/OBC Certificate
Download: Form of Application for SC/ST/OBC Certificate (English) Download: Form of Application for SC/ST/OBC Certificate (Bengali)
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Introduction of Digitally Signed Cast Certificates in West Bengal
Governor is pleased to introduce digitally signed Caste certificate in respect of issuing authorities i.e. by the Sub Divisional Officers in the Districts and by the District Welfare Officer, Backward Classes Welfare, Kolkata.
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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).
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Sabooj Sathi – Bi-Cycle Distribution Scheme
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.