Chhattisgarh issues a single SC/ST Certificate that covers both Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe applicants through the same application form and portal. The certificate is issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, and comes with a feature that sets it apart from most other states: it is valid permanently. Unlike states that issue caste certificates with a 3-year or 5-year validity, the Chhattisgarh SCCertificate remains valid for life unless the issuing authority specifically directs otherwise. This guide covers everything verified about how to obtain the Scheduled Caste Certificate in Chhattisgarh.
Scheduled Castes Notified in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh has 44 entries in the Scheduled Castes list under Part XXIII of the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950. Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in November 2000, and its SC list was created through the Madhya Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2000.
The notified Scheduled Castes in Chhattisgarh are:
- Audhelia
- Bagri (also listed as Bagdi)
- Bahna (also listed as Bahana)
- Balahi (also listed as Balai)
- Banchada
- Barahar (also listed as Basod)
- Bargunda
- Basor (also listed as Burud, Bansor, Bansodi, Bansphor, Basar)
- Bedia
- Beldar (also listed as Sunkar)
- Bhangi (also listed as Mehtar, Balmiki, Lalbegi, Dharkar)
- Bhanumati
- Chadar
- Chamar (also listed as Chamari, Bairwa, Bhambhi, Jatav, Mochi, Regar, Nona, Rohidas, Ramnami, Satnami, Surjyabanshi, Surjyaramnami, Ahirwar, Chamar Mangan, Raidas)
- Chidar
- Chikwa (also listed as Chikvi)
- Chitar
- Dahait (also listed as Dahayat, Dahat)
- Dewar
- Dhanuk
- Dhed (also listed as Dher)
- Dohor
- Dom (also listed as Dumar, Dome, Domar, Doris)
- Ganda (also listed as Gandi)
- Ghasi (also listed as Ghasia, Sais, Sahis, Sarathi, Soot-Sarathi, Thanwar)
- Holiya
- Kanjar
- Katia (also listed as Patharia)
- Khatik
- Koli (also listed as Kori)
- Khangar (also listed as Kanera, Mirdha)
- Kuchbandhia
- Mahar (also listed as Mahara, Mahra, Mehar, Mehra)
- Mang (also listed as Mang Garodi, Mang Garudi, Dankhani Mang, Mang Mahasi, Madari, Garudi, Radhe Mang)
- Meghwal
- Moghia
- Muskhan
- Nat (also listed as Kalbelia, Sapera, Navdigar, Kubutar)
- Pasi
- Rujjhar
- Sansi (also listed as Sansia)
- Silawat
- Zamral
- Turi
Important: The Satnami community, one of the largest Scheduled Caste groups in Chhattisgarh, is included under the Chamar entry (Serial No. 14). The Satnami panth was founded by Guru Ghasidas and has a significant historical presence across the state.
Similarly, the Ghasi (Ghasia) community is listed under Entry No. 25 and includes alternative names such as Sais, Sahis, Sarathi, Soot-Sarathi, and Thanwar.
If your caste or community name appears either as a main entry or as an alternative/sub-name within an entry, you are treated as belonging to that Scheduled Caste category for SC certificate purposes in Chhattisgarh.
Religion Requirement
As per the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, a person must profess Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism to be eligible for the SC Certificate. A person who professes Islam or Christianity is not eligible for an SC certificate, even if their community is listed in the SC notification. There is no income restriction for the SC certificate.
Official Portal: Sewa Setu
The main portal for SC Certificate applications in Chhattisgarh is sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in, the official online services portal of the Government of Chhattisgarh managed by CHiPS (Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society). Citizens can register, apply, track status, and download their digitally signed SC certificate directly from this portal.
Documents Required
The official document requirements as listed on the Sewa Setu portal are:
Caste Proof (Mandatory)
At least one of the following must be submitted to establish that you belong to a notified SC community:
- SC Certificate issued by another state (if you migrated from another state)
- Caste certificate issued by Sarpanch, Ward Councillor (Parshad), MLA, or MP
- Transfer Certificate (TC) from any recognised school, or a school TC countersigned by the District Education Officer (DEO)
- Father's or Guardian's Service Certificate or Identity Card (showing caste)
- Educational Certificate showing caste
- Caste certificate issued earlier to the applicant or any family member
- Primary school pass certificate
- Birth Information Form (janm suchna prapatra)
- Misal (old revenue records)
- Adhikar Abhilekh (rights records)
- Jamabandi (land records)
- Census Register of 1931
- Citizen Register of 1949
- Dakhil/Kharij Panji (land mutation register)
- Disability or Unavailability Proof (if the above documents are unavailable)
Residential Proof (Not Mandatory but Often Submitted)
Any one of the following: Chhattisgarh Residence Certificate, electricity bill, ration card, telephone bill, birth certificate, Voter ID, BPL certificate, land or house document, driving license, certificate from Ward Member or local MLA/MP, photo ID card, father's or guardian's service certificate, or order of involuntary migration.
Other Documents (Optional)
- Aadhaar Card (for identity verification)
- Affidavit (Shapat Patra) if required
- Vanshavali (family tree document showing lineage to a notified SC community) if direct documentary proof is unavailable
- Gram Sabha Proposal (for rural area residents who may not have standard documentary proof)
- MP Reorganization Act 2000 state cadre allocation proof (only for specific government service matters)
- Passport-size photograph
How to Apply for a Chhattisgarh SC Certificate
Chhattisgarh provides multiple channels for obtaining an SC Certificate, including the Sewa Setu online portal, Sewa Setu Kendras, and authorised CSC centres. Regardless of the application method chosen, the request is verified by the concerned revenue authorities before the certificate is issued and made available for download.
Method 1: Apply Online Through the Sewa Setu Portal
- Visit the official Sewa Setu portal at sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in.
- If you are a new user, click on Citizen Registration and create an account using your name, mobile number, email ID, and address details. Existing users can log in directly using their credentials.
- After logging in, go to the list of citizen services and search for the SC/ST Certificate service.
- Select the service and choose the appropriate category. Applicants seeking a Scheduled Caste Certificate should select the SC category.
- Fill in the application form carefully. Enter your name, father's or guardian's name, address, district, tehsil, village or ward, caste name, and other required details exactly as they appear in your supporting documents.
- Upload the required caste proof document. You may also upload supporting documents such as school certificates, earlier caste certificates issued to family members, revenue records, or other acceptable evidence.
- Review all information carefully before submission. Errors in caste name, personal details, or uploaded documents may lead to objections or delays during verification.
- Submit the application and complete the payment process, if applicable.
- After successful submission, an Application Reference Number (ARN) is generated. Save this number carefully because it is required for status tracking and future correspondence.
- The application is forwarded electronically to the concerned revenue authority for verification and processing.
- You can track the status of your application using the ARN through the Sewa Setu portal or the e-District tracking facility.
- Once approved, you will receive an SMS notification on your registered mobile number.
- Download the digitally signed Scheduled Caste Certificate from the portal and keep a copy for admissions, scholarships, reservation benefits, and government recruitment.
Method 2: Apply Through a Sewa Setu Kendra
Sewa Setu Kendras are government-authorised citizen service centres that assist applicants with certificate applications and online government services.
- Visit your nearest Sewa Setu Kendra with all original caste proof documents and supporting records.
- Inform the operator that you want to apply for a Scheduled Caste Certificate.
- The operator will verify your documents and enter the application details into the Sewa Setu system on your behalf.
- All required documents are scanned and uploaded through the portal.
- Before submission, carefully check the spelling of your caste name, applicant details, address, and other information displayed on the screen.
- Pay the applicable government fee and collect the payment receipt.
- The operator will provide an Application Reference Number (ARN). Keep it safely for future tracking.
- The application is electronically forwarded to the concerned revenue authority for verification.
- After approval, the certificate can be downloaded online or obtained with assistance from the Sewa Setu Kendra.
Method 3: Apply Through a CSC or Authorised Kiosk Centre
Authorised Common Service Centres (CSCs) and approved kiosk centres across Chhattisgarh also facilitate SC certificate applications through the government service delivery system.
- Visit a nearby CSC or authorised kiosk centre carrying all required documents.
- Request assistance for applying for a Chhattisgarh Scheduled Caste Certificate.
- The operator checks your documents and fills the application form electronically.
- Required documents are scanned and uploaded through the service portal.
- Review the application carefully before final submission, especially your caste details and personal information.
- Pay the applicable service charges and collect the acknowledgement receipt.
- Receive the Application Reference Number (ARN) for future status tracking.
- The application is processed through the departmental workflow and sent to the competent authority for verification.
- Once approved, the digitally signed certificate becomes available for download through the official system.
Application Fee and Processing Time
The fee for the SC Certificate is Rs. 30, payable both online through the Sewa Setu portal and at Sewa Setu Kendras. The guaranteed processing time under the Chhattisgarh service guarantee is 22 days from the date of complete application submission.
Certificate Validity
The Chhattisgarh SC Certificate is valid permanently. The official Sewa Setu portal states: "The certificate remains valid permanently, unless otherwise directed by the issuing authority." This means you do not need to renew the certificate periodically, unlike in some other states. However, specific employers or institutions may ask for a recent certificate, so check their requirements when submitting.
Contact and Helpline
- Sewa Setu Email: [email protected]
- WhatsApp: 9203406400
- Address: 3rd Floor, State Data Centre Building, Opp. New Circuit House, Civil Lines, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001
- CHiPS (Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society): 0771-2533350
- Email for e-district issues: [email protected]
Benefits of SC Certificate in Chhattisgarh
- 16% reservation in state government jobs (Chhattisgarh state SC quota)
- 15% reservation in central government jobs and central educational institutions
- Reserved seats in government colleges for engineering, medicine, and professional courses in Chhattisgarh
- Pre-matric and post-matric SC scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal
- 5 years age relaxation in state competitive examinations and UPSC
- Access to SC welfare and development schemes under the Chhattisgarh government's Social Welfare Department
- Financial assistance through the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC)
- SC Sub-Plan benefits and development funds under Chhattisgarh state budget
- Protection under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and national atrocities helpline at nhapoa.gov.in (helpline: 14566)
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