Yes, you can apply under the EWS category if your caste is not listed in the OBC category of either the central or state list. Since you will be considered as a General category candidate in such cases, you are eligible for EWS provided your family’s annual income is below 8 lakh and you do not fall under SC, ST, or OBC reservations. You will need to get a valid EWS certificate from the competent authority to claim the benefit.
I'm a BC (Reddy Ganjam) community candidate but my caste is not covered under OBC central and state list. Am i now eligible for EWS ? since my category to apply now is General?
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18th Aug, 2025
Yes — if your caste is not included in the central or state OBC lists and you are therefore regarded as General for reservation purposes, you can be eligible for the EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) reservation provided you meet the economic and asset criteria. EWS is meant for those who are not covered under SC/ST/OBC and whose family income and assets fall below the specified thresholds. The main central government criteria commonly used are: annual family income less than 8,00,000 (from all sources) and certain asset limits (not owning 5+ acres of agricultural land, not owning a residential plot beyond specified sizes, etc.). You must obtain an official EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by the competent authority (usually Tehsildar/SDM) in the central format required by the admitting authority.
Thank you — I hope this clarifies.
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18th Aug, 2025
Hello Sandhya,
Yes, you qualify to apply for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) quota if:
- Your caste/community is not listed and included in the Central/State OBC list (meaning you fall under General) and
- Your family has gross annual income below 8 lakhs and has the asset definitions of EWS.
As your caste (Reddy - Ganjam) is not under OBC you fall under General. If you meet the income and asset criteria, you can claim an EWS reservation.
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