Hi Rafi

The Shaik community is generally included in the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category in most states, especially in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, under the Central OBC list. However, this can vary slightly depending on your state of residence and the specific sub-group.

Suppose your family’s annual income is less than 8 lakh and you do not fall under any reserved category (like SC, ST, or OBC). In that case, you can apply under the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category.

In short:

Shaik - OBC (Central List) in most cases.

EWS - Only if you are from the General category and meet income criteria.

It’s best to check the Central OBC list on the official National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) website to confirm your state’s specific status.

All the best!