Caste certificate guides by state

Caste and non creamy layer certificates, state by state.

Caste certificate in Maharashtra: apply, documents, fee and time limit (checked October 2026)Caste certificate in Maharashtra on Aaple Sarkar: INR 40 fee, documents, affidavits, the 21 vs 45 day time limit conflict, and how to appeal if late.
Caste, income and residence certificates in Bihar under RTPS: time limits and appeals (checked October 2026)Bihar caste, income and residence certificates on RTPS: 10 working days (2 for Tatkal), forms, validity, and how to appeal to the SDO or DM if late.

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Disclaimer. This page is general information to help you apply for a government certificate and follow up if it is late. It is not legal advice, and this site is not affiliated with any government department, Aaple Sarkar or any service centre. Fees, documents and time limits change, so always confirm on the official portal before you act. Each guide links its official sources with the date we checked them.