If you belong to a Scheduled Tribe community in Chhattisgarh, you need the ST Jati Praman Patra (Scheduled Tribe Caste Certificate) to claim reservations in government jobs, college admissions, scholarships, and tribal welfare schemes. The Chhattisgarh government issues this certificate through the Sewa Setu portal at sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in. Once issued, the certificate is permanent. This guide covers the complete verified application process, the full list of 43 notified ST communities after the 2023 amendment, documents needed, fee, and all benefits available to ST certificate holders in Chhattisgarh.
43 Scheduled Tribe Communities Notified in Chhattisgarh
The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950, Part XX lists the Scheduled Tribes for Chhattisgarh. Parliament passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2023 (No. 13 of 2023) on 4 August 2023, updating several entries and adding Binjhia as a new entry.
The current list of notified Scheduled Tribe communities in Chhattisgarh contains 43 entries:
- Agariya
- Andh
- Baiga
- Bhaina
- Bharia Bhumia, Bhuinhar Bhumia, Bhumiya, Bharia, Bhuinya, Bhuiyan, Bhuyan, Paliha, Pando
- Bhattra
- Bhil, Bhilala, Barela, Patelia
- Bhil Mina
- Bhunjia
- Biar, Biyar
- Binjhwar
- Birhul, Birhor
- Damor, Damaria
- Dhanwar, Dhanuhar, Dhanuwar
- Gadaba, Gadba
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Gond and its sub-groups:
- Arakh
- Arrakh
- Agaria
- Asur
- Abujh Maria
- Badi Maria
- Bada Maria
- Bhatola
- Bhimma
- Bhuta
- Koilabhuta
- Koliabhuti
- Bhar
- Bisonhorn Maria
- Chota Maria
- Dandami Maria
- Dhuru
- Dhurwa
- Dhoba
- Dhulia
- Dorla
- Gaiki
- Gatta
- Gatti
- Gaita
- Gond Gowari
- Hill Maria
- Kandra
- Kalanga
- Khatola
- Koitar
- Koya
- Khirwar
- Khirwara
- Kucha Maria
- Kuchaki Maria
- Madia
- Maria
- Mana
- Mannewar
- Moghya
- Mogia
- Monghya
- Mudia
- Muria
- Nagarchi
- Nagwanshi
- Ojha
- Raj
- Sonjhari
- Jhareka
- Thatia
- Thotya
- Wade Maria
- Vade Maria
- Daroi
- Halba, Halbi
- Kamar
- Karku
- Kawar, Kanwar, Kaur, Cherwa, Rathia, Tanwar, Chattri
- Khairwar, Kondar
- Kharia
- Kond, Kondh, Khond, Kandh
- Kol
- Kolam
- Korku, Bopchi, Mouasi, Nihal, Nahul, Bondhi, Bondeya
- Korwa, Kodaku
- Majhi
- Majhwar
- Mawasi
- Munda
- Nagesia, Nagasia, Kisan
- Oraon, Dhanka, Dhangad
- Pao
- Pardhan, Pathari, Saroti
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Pardhi, Bahelia, Bahellia, Chita Pardhi, Langoli Pardhi, Phans Pardhi, Shikari, Takankar, Takia
(Notified for specific districts and tahsils of Chhattisgarh) - Parja
- Sahariya, Saharia, Seharia, Sehria, Sosia, Sor
- Saonta, Saunta
- Saur
- Sawar, Sawara, Saunra, Saonra
- Sonr
- Binjhia
Important: The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2023 introduced several significant updates to the Chhattisgarh ST list.
- Entry 5: Added Bhuinya, Bhuiyan, and Bhuyan as recognised variants.
- Entry 14: Added Dhanuhar and Dhanuwar under the Dhanwar entry.
- Entry 16 (Gond): Explicitly included Abujh Maria among the recognised sub-groups.
- Entry 23: Added Kond as a recognised variant of Kondh.
- Entry 32: Added Kisan alongside Nagesia and Nagasia.
- Entry 41: Added Saunra and Saonra alongside Sawar and Sawara.
- Entry 43: Inserted Binjhia as a completely new Scheduled Tribe entry.
If your community name appears either as a main entry, a recognised synonym, a variant name, or a notified sub-group in the list above, you are eligible to apply for a Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate in Chhattisgarh, subject to document verification by the competent authority.
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups in Chhattisgarh
Five communities in Chhattisgarh are designated as Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. These are Baiga, Birhor, Kamar, Abujhmaria, and Pahadi Korba. PVTGs are tribal communities identified due to low literacy, declining or stagnant population, pre-agricultural technology use, and extreme economic backwardness. Members of PVTG communities hold a valid ST Jati Praman Patra and additionally qualify for targeted development support, housing, healthcare, and livelihood programs under the Development Action Plan for PVTGs (DAPVTG) funded by the central government.
No Religion Restriction for ST Certificate
The ST Jati Praman Patra in Chhattisgarh carries no religion restriction. A person from any religion who belongs to a notified Scheduled Tribe community can apply. This is a key difference from the SC certificate, which allows only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists. Christians, Muslims, Hindus, people following traditional tribal religion, and members of any other religion are all eligible for the ST certificate if their community is in the notified list.
Certificate Validity: Permanent
The ST Jati Praman Patra issued by the Chhattisgarh government is permanent and carries no expiry date. You apply once in your lifetime and the certificate remains valid. Some specific recruitment notifications or admission processes may ask for a certificate not older than one or three years, so verify the requirement of the specific institution or examination. The certificate itself, however, does not expire.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
- Caste proof: any one of the following options: ration card showing your caste, school leaving certificate or marksheet with caste recorded, birth certificate with caste entry, caste certificate of a parent or sibling issued by a government authority, or a letter from the Gram Panchayat or Ward Councillor confirming your community membership
- Residential proof: Chhattisgarh Residence Certificate, ration card, or any government-issued address proof
- Affidavit on Rs. 20 stamp paper declaring your ST community membership and confirming you have not obtained a caste certificate from any other authority
- Vanshavali: a family tree document certified by the Patwari or Gram Panchayat that traces how you are connected to an ancestor recorded as belonging to the ST community in government records. Chhattisgarh specifically requires this for ST applications and it significantly strengthens your case.
- Gram Sabha Proposal: if you live in a rural area within a Scheduled Area village, a resolution or proposal from the Gram Sabha confirming your community membership is a strong supporting document
- Passport-size photograph
- Voter ID Card, PAN Card, or any other government-issued photo ID as secondary identity proof
How to Apply Online Through Sewa Setu Portal
- Visit sewasetu.cgstate.gov.in.
- Register a new account or log in using your mobile number.
- Find and select the Jati Praman Patra service from the service list.
- Fill the application form. When prompted to select category, choose Scheduled Tribe (ST) and enter your community name exactly as it appears in the notified ST list above.
- Upload clear scanned copies of all required documents.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 30 online through the payment gateway.
- Submit the form. Note your Application Reference Number from the acknowledgement screen.
- The application goes to the Patwari for field verification of your residence and community. After Patwari verification, it moves to the Sub Divisional Officer or Tehsildar for approval.
- Track your application status at edistrict.cgstate.gov.in/Workflow/trackAppStatus.html using your Application Reference Number.
- Once approved, download the certificate directly from the Sewa Setu portal.
How to Apply at Sewa Setu Kendra
Visit the nearest Sewa Setu Kendra in your district with all original documents and photocopies. The Kendra operator fills the online application form on your behalf, scans your documents, and submits the application through the official portal. Pay Rs. 30 at the counter. The operator gives you a printed acknowledgement slip with your Application Reference Number. You use this number to track progress online or at the Kendra itself.
Application Fee and Processing Time
The application fee for the Chhattisgarh ST Jati Praman Patra is Rs. 30 for both online and Sewa Setu Kendra applications. The official processing time is 22 working days from the date of complete application submission with all documents in order. If the verification officer finds a document missing or deficient, the portal sends a notice and the processing time restarts once you upload the corrected document.
Track Application Status
Applicants can track the status of their ST Certificate application through the Sewa Setu Portal. Log in using the account through which the application was submitted and open the application history or service request section.
Select your ST Certificate application to view the latest status. Depending on the stage of processing, the application may appear as submitted, under verification, pending approval, approved, or completed.
You can also use the Application Reference Number (ARN) provided at the time of submission when seeking assistance from a Sewa Setu Kendra or the concerned authority. Once the application is approved, the digitally signed certificate becomes available for download through the portal.
Helpline and Support
- Sewa Setu email helpline: [email protected]
- WhatsApp support: 9203406400
- CHiPS (Chhattisgarh Infotech Promotion Society) helpline: 0771-2533350
Benefits of ST Certificate in Chhattisgarh
- Reservation in Chhattisgarh state government jobs, state public service examinations, and state educational institution admissions for ST candidates
- 7.5% reservation in central government jobs and seats in central educational institutions including IITs, NITs, AIIMS, and central universities under the national ST reservation policy
- Post-matric scholarship for ST students pursuing education after Class 10, applied through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in
- Pre-matric scholarship for ST students in Class 1 to 10
- Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS): free quality residential school education for ST children in tribal and remote areas of Chhattisgarh
- Van Dhan Vikas Kendra: tribal livelihood and entrepreneurship program focusing on processing and value addition of minor forest produce, run by TRIFED
- Loans and financial assistance from the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) for self-employment and income-generating activities
- Additional PVTG program benefits for Baiga, Birhor, Kamar, Abujhmaria, and Pahadi Korba community members under DAPVTG
- Rights under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 for communities living in forest areas
- Village-level self-governance rights under the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA) in Scheduled Area gram sabhas
- Age relaxation in state and central government recruitment for ST candidates
- Tribal sub-plan allocation for roads, schools, health centres, and other infrastructure in ST-dominated areas of Chhattisgarh
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