Hello,

To fall under the GEN-EWS category you have to match the following eligibility criteria:
Persons who are not covered under the scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs and whose family has a gross annual income below Rs 8 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) is to be identified as EWSs for benefit of reservation.

To be classified under EWS, your family should not own or possess agricultural land of size 5 acres or above.

To be classified under EWS, your family should not own or possess a residential flat of area 1000 sq.feet or more.

To be classified under EWS, your family should not own or possess a residential plot of area 100 sq.yards or more in notified municipalities.

To be classified under EWS, your family should not own or possess a residential plot of area 200 sq.yards or more in areas other than in notified municipalities.

If you matches all the above conditions then you are eligible for the EWS certificate.

Thank You!