Jharsewa Caste Certificate Form for BC-I and BC-II

The Caste Certificate for BC-I and BC-II is an official document issued by the Government of Jharkhand through the Jharsewa Portal. This certificate is issued to individuals belonging to Backward Class-I (BC-I) and Backward Class-II (BC-II) categories and is required for various government and educational purposes. Forms are available for both age groups: applicants above 18 years and below 18 years.

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Age Eligibility (BC-I / BC-II Caste Certificate)

1. Above 18 Years:
   Applicants who are 18 years or older can apply independently for the BC-I / BC-II Caste Certificate.
2. Under 18 Years:
   Applicants below 18 years of age must apply through their parent or legal guardian.
   In such cases, guardian details and ID proof are mandatory.

Note: The certificate is issued in the applicant’s name for both age groups after successful verification.

Purpose of BC-I / BC-II Caste Certificate

This certificate is required for:

1. Government jobs and recruitment under BC reservation
2. Educational admissions and scholarships
3. Competitive examinations
4. Government schemes and welfare benefits
5. Legal and official verification

BC-I and BC-II Categories

1. BC-I (Backward Class-I): Economically and socially backward communities eligible under BC-I reservation
2. BC-II (Backward Class-II): Other backward communities eligible under BC-II reservation

Details Included in the Certificate Form

The application form generally contains:

1. Applicant’s full name
2. Father’s / Guardian’s name
3. Caste and category (BC-I or BC-II)
4. Date of birth
5. Permanent address (Village, Block, District)
6. Aadhaar number (if available)
7. Purpose of certificate
8. Applicant’s signature / thumb impression

Documents Required

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Guardian ID Proof
3. Residential Certificate
4. Caste Proof (Caste certificate of father / Khatiyan / Kewala, if applicable)

Application Process

1. Download the BC-I / BC-II Caste Certificate PDF Form
2. Fill in all required details carefully
3. Attach necessary documents
4. Submit online through the Jharsewa Portal or at the nearest CSC / Pragya Kendra
5. Track application status using the application number

Processing Time

• Usually issued within 7–15 working days, subject to verification