How to get your WB SC certificate

People in India have been classified into many social strata based on their caste. Since the Indian constitution was amended to include several measures aimed at helping those from economically disadvantaged categories, they now enjoy protections and privileges that were not available to them before. The government of West Bengal has initiated the WB SC certificate program to help those from lower socioeconomic statuses.

This article will cover all there is to know about the WB SC certificate, including how to apply for it and all other relevant information.

WB SC certificate objective

The prime objective of granting the WB SC certificate is to make it easier for genuine applicants who belong to scheduled castes and scheduled tribes to get access to reserved positions and services that the central and state governments provide. In addition, they need to be admitted into higher education institutions and given access to the various amenities being made available to them by the state and central governments.

WB SC certificate eligibility 

Applicants must meet certain requirements to apply for a WB SC certificate using the new online system established by the state government of West Bengal.

• The applicant must legally reside in West Bengal at the time of application.
• Applicants from West Bengal’s historically marginalised groups (Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes) would be given priority.

WB SC certificate documents required

To apply for a WB SC certificate using the state’s online portal, members of the state’s socially and economically disadvantaged groups must have the following documents on hand.

• One application form 
• Passport size photograph
• West Bengal Domicile certificate 
• Income certificate
• A valid identity proof
• Aadhar proof
• Age proof

WB SC Certificate offline application process

To apply offline for a WB SC certificate, candidates will need to complete the requirements outlined in the following paragraphs:

• You must first visit the district or block administration in your neighbourhood. You must now get a caste certificate application from the appropriate authorities.
• Now you must fill out this application form with all the pertinent information requested, such as:

• Applicant Name
• Address Proof
• Aadhar Number
• Caste Details
• Mobile Number

• You must then insert your photograph and signature in the designated area. Now you must self-certify the documents by adding the required certifications.
• These certifications must all be issued by govt officials or a gazette officer. After verifying all of these documents with the official, you must submit the form to your local block office.
• Once your application has been filed, it will be subjected to a review, which will be created following the circle officer’s approval.
• The applicant must return to the office one week after submitting the application form to get the WB SC certificate.

WB SC certificate online application process

If you are a resident of West Bengal and want to apply for a WB SC certificate, you may do it by following the simple procedures that are listed below:

• The first step is to check out the webpage for the Government of West Bengal’s Backward Classes Welfare Department. 
• You may find the link to “Apply for SC/ST/OBC” in the “Citizen Corner” of the website’s main page. You’ll be presented with the guidelines page. 
• After reviewing the instructions, you may choose which fields must be completed and which documents should be included. The first page is where you provide some fundamental information.
• After that, only OBC applicants need to fill out the second page, and on the third, you’ll need to attach any supporting paperwork the selection board may need.
• Next, your application must be submitted for review. After that, choose the “post review” option.
• If you discover a mistake in your application, please revise it before submitting it again. After that, there will be a further review of your WB SC certificate application.

WB SC certificate online application benefits

• This online service allows people to apply for a WB SC certificate without leaving the comfort of their own homes, saving them both time and money.
• The state government may help the recipients avoid dealing with middlemen by allowing them to create certificates electronically.
• The internet service will increase openness, and corruption in the relevant agencies may be mitigated as a result.
• Caste certificates may be requested at any time using this service.
• They may now check the progress of their caste certificate application without having to visit any government office.
• Candidates for benefits may quickly change their WB SC certificate, which was previously impossible in paper form.

WB SC certificate application status

• One must first visit the Department of Welfare for the Backward Classes’ official website. After that, the website’s homepage will load.
• You may check your application status by clicking the “View Application Status” link on the main page. A whole new page will load for your perusal when you click it.
• You’ll need to enter your application number into the appropriate field on this website and then hit “search.” This will provide the current WB SC certificate application status.

WB SC certificate details

• You must first visit the Department’s official website. After that, the website’s homepage will load.
• The website’s homepage has a “View Certificate Details” option. When you select it, a whole new page will load for your perusal.
• This page will now show the new certificate number, old certificate number, etc., as well as the identity of the authorised signatory and the date of issuance.
• Choose your search criteria and hit the Search button. You’ll be sent to a page with information on the WB SC certificate when you click it.

WB SC certificate reprint application form

• One must first visit the Department’s official website. Once you click it, the website’s main page will load.
• The “Reprint Application” button may be found on the website’s main page. A whole new page will load for your perusal when you click it.
• Enter your registration details and birth date into the appropriate fields and hit the “Search” button to proceed.
• The WB SC certificate application form will load when you click, and you can either print it using the “Print” button or save it to your device using the “Save” button.

See also: Everything you should know before applying for a solvency certificate

WB SC certificate edit application form

• You could start by checking out the Backward Classes Welfare Department online. Once you click it, the website’s main page will load.
• Use the “Edit Application” button on the main page to modify your application. After selecting the option, a whole new page will load for your perusal.
• Now, input your registration details and birth date into the appropriate fields and click the “Search” button.
• Accordingly, you may change your WB SC certificate application using this method.

Contact information 

If you have any questions or need any further information, please use the following contact and address.

• Email ID

help.ccwb@gmail.com

• Address 

Backward Classes Welfare Department

DJ-4, Sector-II, Administrative Building, 

SDO Bidhannagar, 4th Floor, 

Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700091

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