The Other Backward Class (OBC) Certificate in Haryana is an official document issued by the Revenue and Disaster Management Department. It confirms that the applicant belongs to a community notified as Other Backward Class in Haryana.
This certificate specifically qualifies the holder for the reservation quota in educational institutions in Haryana. If you are applying for admission to a college, polytechnic, professional course, or university in Haryana under the OBC quota, this is the certificate your institution will ask for.
Applications are submitted through the SARAL portal at saralharyana.gov.in. The OBC Certificate is a separate service on SARAL from the Backward Class (BC) Certificate, with its own eligibility conditions, fee, document requirements, and verification process. This guide explains everything you need to know before applying.
What is the OBC Certificate in Haryana
In Haryana, the Other Backward Class (OBC) Certificate is a separate category from the state Backward Class (BC) Certificate. The OBC Certificate is issued for communities notified as Other Backward Class under the applicable government notification. This certificate is the document that educational institutions in Haryana require from candidates seeking admission under the OBC reservation quota. The certificate confirms your community identity, your Haryana residency, and your eligibility for OBC benefits in educational settings.
Eligibility for OBC Certificate in Haryana
Two conditions must both be satisfied to qualify for the OBC Certificate in Haryana.
- The applicant must be a resident or domicile of Haryana, or must meet the residence criteria prescribed by the state government.
- The applicant's community must be officially notified as Other Backward Class (OBC) in Haryana.
If your community is not in the Haryana OBC notification, you do not qualify for this certificate. Check the OBC community list at sewa.haryana.gov.in and the central OBC list for Haryana at ncbc.nic.in to confirm your community's status before applying.
What the OBC Certificate Is Used For
The OBC Certificate in Haryana qualifies the holder for the reservation quota in educational institutions. Colleges, universities, polytechnics, and professional institutions in Haryana require this certificate at the time of admission for candidates applying under the OBC category. Present this certificate to your institution's admission office along with your other admission documents. The certificate confirms that you belong to a notified OBC community and are entitled to the OBC reserved seats.
PPN Requirement for OBC Certificate
PPN (Parivar Pehchan Number) is mandatory for the OBC Certificate application on SARAL, just as it is for all other certificate services on the portal. Your caste, community, and residency information are drawn from the FIDR (Family Information Data Repository) linked to your PPN. If your family is not enrolled in PPN, register at meraparivar.haryana.gov.in before applying. If your community name is not correctly recorded in FIDR as OBC, raise a correction at meraparivar.haryana.gov.in/ReportGrievance and get it verified before submitting the OBC Certificate application.
Fee for OBC Certificate in Haryana
The OBC Certificate on SARAL carries the following fee structure.
- Government fee: Rs 30
- Centre service fee: Rs 30
- CSC service fee: Rs 30
All three components are Rs 30 each. When applying at a Common Service Centre, the total fee comes to Rs 90. When applying online at saralharyana.gov.in, you pay the government fee and the centre service charge through the online payment gateway.
Documents Required for OBC Certificate in Haryana
- PPN of the family
- Identity or citizenship proof (any one): Ration Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, or Aadhaar Card
- Residence or address proof (any one): Ration Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID
- Pre-verification by Patwari
Note: Aadhaar card is accepted as identity proof for the OBC Certificate but it is not in the accepted list for residence proof. For residence proof, use Ration Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID.
How to Apply for OBC Certificate Online on SARAL
- Go to saralharyana.gov.in and log in with your registered mobile number. Create a new account if you do not already have one.
- In the services search bar, type Other Backward Class Certificate and select the service that appears under Revenue and Disaster Management Department. Make sure you are selecting the OBC Certificate and not the Backward Class (BC) Certificate, as these are two different services on SARAL.
- Enter your family's PPN. If PPN is not yet created, go to meraparivar.haryana.gov.in first and enrol your family before proceeding.
- Select the family member who needs the OBC Certificate from the list that appears against your PPN.
- An OTP will be sent to the mobile number linked to that member in PPN. Enter the OTP to authenticate and proceed.
- The portal auto-fills details from FIDR including name, community, and residency details. Review the auto-filled information and confirm that your community is reflected as OBC in the system.
- Upload the required identity proof and residence proof documents. For residence proof, do not upload Aadhaar; use Ration Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID.
- Pay the fee of Rs 30 (government fee) plus the centre service charge through the SARAL payment gateway.
- Submit the application and note the acknowledgement number that appears. This number is needed for tracking.
- The application is assigned to the Patwari of your area for pre-verification. The Patwari verifies your community and residency details in the field.
- After Patwari verification, the OBC Certificate is digitally signed and issued. The process must be completed within 7 working days from the date of application.
- Log in to saralharyana.gov.in and download your OBC Certificate once it shows as issued under your application.
How to Apply at SARAL Kendra or CSC
You can apply for the OBC Certificate in person at any SARAL Kendra, Antyodaya Saral Centre, or Common Service Centre in your district.
Carry your PPN, Aadhaar card, identity proof, and residence proof (Ration Card, Passport, Driving Licence, or Voter ID). Inform the counter operator clearly that you need the Other Backward Class Certificate, not the BC Certificate.
These are separate services on the system. The operator submits the application on SARAL, and you receive a printed acknowledgement slip with your application number. The Patwari completes the verification and the certificate is issued within 7 working days.
Processing Time for OBC Certificate
Under the Haryana Right to Service Act, the OBC Certificate must be issued within 7 working days from the date of application. The Patwari completes the required pre-verification as part of this timeline. If the certificate is not issued within 7 working days, you have the right to file a delayed delivery complaint with the Haryana Right to Service Commission at haryana-rtsc.gov.in. SMS updates are sent to your PPN-registered mobile number at each stage of processing.
Track OBC Certificate Application
After submitting your application on SARAL, track its status at status.saralharyana.nic.in by entering your acknowledgement number. The portal shows which stage your application is at, from submission to Patwari verification to certificate issuance. Once the status shows the certificate as issued, download it from your SARAL account.
Helpline and Support
- SARAL portal: saralharyana.gov.in
- Application tracking: status.saralharyana.nic.in
- SARAL helpline: 0172-3968400 (Monday to Saturday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM)
- SARAL email: [email protected]
- PPN portal: meraparivar.haryana.gov.in
- PPN grievances: meraparivar.haryana.gov.in/ReportGrievance
- Right to Service complaints: haryana-rtsc.gov.in
- OBC community list: sewa.haryana.gov.in
- Central OBC list for Haryana: ncbc.nic.in
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