Stipulated Time Limit for Issuance of Caste Certificates
Stipulated time limit of providing the service of Issuance of Caste Certificates to SC/ST/OBC is 4 (four) weeks from the date of submission of application.
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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Issuing Authority of Caste Certificates in KMC Area
Caste Certificates in respect of Kolkata may be issued by the District Welfare Officer, Kolkata and ex-officio Joint Director, Backward Classes Welfare.
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Sikshasree Scholarship Scheme
Each of the SC students of Class V to VII will get a grant of Rs. 750/- per annum and those of Class VIII will get a grant of Rs. 800/- per annum, while students belonging to ST and studying from Class V to VIII will get a grant of Rs. 800/- per annum.
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Issue of Fresh OBC Certificates on surrender of Old Original
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.
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West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) (Amendment) Act, 2026
An Act to amend the West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 2012.
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West Bengal Backward Classes (Other than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) (Reservation of Vacancies in Services and Posts) Act, 2012
An Act to provide for the reservation of vacancies in services and posts for the Backward Classes of citizens other than the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
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Prevention of Atrocities – Guidelines to Police Officers
Certain measures to be taken by the Police Officers, who directly or indirectly deal with the incidents of atrocities or practice of untouchability in their respective jurisdiction.
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West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes (Amendment) Act, 2026
West Bengal Act IX of 2026: An Act to amend the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes Act, 1993.
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Introduction of Digitally Signed Caste Certificates through e-Signature
Governor is pleased to introduce digitally signed Caste Certificates through e-signature in respect of issuing authorities in rest of the Sub-divisions of West Bengal.
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Online Application for Education Loan (SC Students) by NSFDC
90% of the expenditure of entire duration of the professional courses subject to maximum loan limit of up to Rs. 1.875 lakh/ per beneficiary per annum (for studying in India) and up to Rs. 3.75 lakh/ per beneficiary per annum (for studying abroad) shall be provided considering average duration of the course as four years.…