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Gujarat ST Certificate
Gujarat ST Certificate

Gujarat's tribal communities are spread across three distinct regions: the Satpura and Vindhya ranges of north-eastern Gujarat where the Bhil, Rathwa, and Dhodia communities have lived for generations; the coastal and Saurashtra region where the Siddi community has a unique presence in the Gir forest area; and the southern Gujarat plains and Dang district where the Gamit, Dubla, Halpati, Naikda, and Chodhara communities are concentrated. Gujarat issues the ST Jati Praman Patra through the same two digital portals as the SC certificate, completely free of cost, through the Mamlatdar at the Taluka level.

Scheduled Tribes Notified in Gujarat

The following communities are officially notified as Scheduled Tribes in Gujarat:

Barda, Bavacha, Bamcha, Bhil, Bhil Garasia, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Pawra, Vasava, Vasave, Bharwad (in certain areas), Chodhara, Chaudhri, Dubla, Talavia, Halpati, Dhodia, Gamit, Gamta, Gavit, Mavchi, Padvi, Valvi, Gond, Naikpod, Rajgond, Kathodi, Katkari, Dhor Kathodi, Dhor Katkari, Son Kathodi, Son Katkari, Kokna, Kokni, Kukna, Koli Dhor, Tokre Koli, Kolcha, Kolgha, Naikda, Nayaka, Cholivala Nayaka, Kapadia Nayaka, Mota Nayaka, Nana Nayaka, Pardhi, Advichincher, Phanse Pardhi, Patelia, Pomla, Rathawa, Siddi, Varli, and Vitolia, Kotwalia, Barodia.

Among these, Bhil is the largest ST community in Gujarat, concentrated in the districts of Dahod, Panchmahal, Mahisagar, and Chhota Udaipur. Naikda communities are spread across Valsad, Navsari, Tapi, and Surat districts. Dubla (also called Halpati and Talavia) communities are found in south Gujarat. Gamit is concentrated in Tapi district. Rathawa is found in Chhota Udaipur and surrounding areas. The Siddi community in Gujarat is concentrated in the Gir Somnath and Junagadh area.

No Religion Restriction for ST Certificate

There is no religion restriction for the ST certificate in Gujarat or anywhere in India. Any member of a notified tribal community can apply regardless of their religion.

Fee: Completely Free

The ST Jati Praman Patra in Gujarat is issued completely free of cost. No application fee, no processing charge.

Issuing Authority

The ST certificate is issued by the Mamlatdar at the Taluka level. The Talathi at the village level verifies your tribal identity and residential details before the application moves to the Mamlatdar for final approval and certificate issuance.

Documents Required

How to Apply: Three Methods

Method 1: Online Through Digital Gujarat Portal

  1. Visit digitalgujarat.gov.in and register or log in.
  2. Select Jati Praman Patra (Caste Certificate) under Revenue Department services.
  3. Choose Scheduled Tribe (Anusuchit Janjati) as your category.
  4. Enter your tribe name exactly as it appears in the Gujarat ST notification.
  5. Fill personal details, Taluka, and district. Upload required documents.
  6. Submit. No fee is required.
  7. Note your application number for tracking.
  8. The Talathi conducts field verification. The Mamlatdar issues the digitally signed certificate.
  9. Download from the portal. The certificate is also available on DigiLocker once issued.

Method 2: Online Through eSamajKalyan Portal

  1. Visit esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in and register or log in.
  2. Select the ST caste certificate service.
  3. Fill the form with your tribe name, district, and personal details. Upload documents and submit.
  4. Track your application and download the certificate once the Mamlatdar issues it.

Method 3: Through CSC or Mamlatdar Office

Visit the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) in your village or Taluka. The CSC operator submits your application through the official portal. Alternatively, visit the Mamlatdar's office at your Taluka headquarters with all documents for direct submission.

Benefits of ST Certificate in Gujarat

  • Reservation in Gujarat state government jobs under the ST quota
  • 7.5% reservation in central government jobs and central educational institutions nationally
  • Reserved seats in government engineering, medical, and other professional colleges in Gujarat
  • Pre-matric and post-matric tribal scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal
  • 5 years age relaxation in GPSC, Gujarat Police, and central competitive examinations
  • Access to tribal welfare schemes through the Gujarat government's tribal development department
  • Forest Rights entitlements for tribal families in forest areas under the Forest Rights Act 2006
  • Access to tribal welfare schemes under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Bhil and all its sub-groups including Bhil Garasia, Dholi Bhil, Dungri Bhil, Dungri Garasia, Mewasi Bhil, Rawal Bhil, Tadvi Bhil, Bhagalia, Bhilala, Pawra, Vasava, and Vasave are notified as Scheduled Tribes in Gujarat. Bhil is the largest ST community in the state, primarily concentrated in Dahod, Panchmahal, Mahisagar, and Chhota Udaipur districts.

Yes. Dubla is notified as ST in Gujarat and is also listed under its alternative names Talavia and Halpati. The Dubla community is concentrated in south Gujarat districts including Surat, Navsari, and Valsad. Members can apply for the ST Jati Praman Patra through the Digital Gujarat or eSamajKalyan portal.

Yes. Naikda and its sub-groups Nayaka, Cholivala Nayaka, Kapadia Nayaka, Mota Nayaka, and Nana Nayaka are notified as Scheduled Tribes in Gujarat. The Naikda community is found across Valsad, Navsari, Surat, and Tapi districts of south Gujarat.

Yes. Siddi is notified as Scheduled Tribe in Gujarat. The Gujarat Siddi community is primarily settled around the Gir Somnath and Junagadh districts near the Gir forest area. Like other Gujarat ST communities, Siddi members can apply for the ST certificate free of cost through the official portals.

Yes. Vasava (also listed as Vasave) is notified as a sub-group of Bhil in the Gujarat ST notification. Vasava communities are found in Bharuch, Narmada, and surrounding districts of south-central Gujarat. They are eligible for the ST certificate from the Mamlatdar of their Taluka.

Yes. Rathawa is notified as a Scheduled Tribe in Gujarat, concentrated in Chhota Udaipur and surrounding areas in east Gujarat. They are eligible for the ST Jati Praman Patra through the official Gujarat government portals.

The Mamlatdar is Gujarat's Taluka-level revenue officer, equivalent to the Tehsildar or Circle Officer in other states. The Mamlatdar has the authority to issue the ST Jati Praman Patra. The name varies by state but the role is the same. In Gujarat, the Talathi is the village-level officer (equivalent to Patwari or Lekhpal) who assists in verification.

Yes. Once the Mamlatdar digitally signs and issues your ST certificate, it becomes available in your DigiLocker account automatically. You can access it from DigiLocker at any time without needing to log back into the portal.

Yes. Your Gujarat ST Jati Praman Patra is valid for UPSC, SSC, railways, banking, and central educational institutions including IITs, NITs, and AIIMS, as long as your tribe is listed in the Gujarat ST notification. There is no income or creamy layer restriction for ST certificates anywhere in India.

No. The ST certificate has no creamy layer or income restriction in Gujarat or anywhere in India. Any member of a notified tribal community is eligible regardless of family income or economic status.

For rural area complaints, contact the Social Welfare Officer at the Panchayat level. For urban area complaints, contact the District Deputy Director. You can also raise complaints through the Digital Gujarat portal. For tribal rights violations, file a complaint with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes at ncst.nic.in or at ncstgrams.gov.in.

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