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Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate
What It Is:
An income and assets certificate issued under the Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019, certifying eligibility for 10% reservation in civil posts and educational admissions for candidates not covered under SC/ST/OBC quotas.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) / Tehsildar / District Magistrate Office.
Sub-Divisional Magistrate / Tehsildar / District Magistrate / Additional District Magistrate
State e-District Citizen Portals
Official Purpose & Who Generally Needs It
Availing 10% statutory reservation quota in central civil posts and services, admissions to central universities, IITs, IIMs, and state institutions for general category economically weaker citizens.
- General Category candidates seeking 10% reservation in competitive exams (UPSC, NEET, JEE, SSC, Banking)
- Students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate admissions under the EWS quota
- Aspirants fulfilling family annual gross income below statutory limit (Rs. 8 lakh) and asset criteria
Common Supporting Documents Required
General statutory proofs accepted across state and central application gateways.
- Form 16 / Salary slips of all working family members
- Income Tax Return (ITR) copies
- Agricultural income assessment by Talathi
- Self-declaration affidavit of family assets
- 7/12 land records / Khasra-Khatauni proving agricultural land is below 5 acres
- Municipal property tax receipt proving residential flat is below 1,000 sq ft (or residential plot below 100/200 sq yards)
- Registered purchase deeds
- Aadhaar Card
- Ration Card (showing complete family unit)
- Voter ID Card
General Application & Issuance Process
Standard operational workflow for obtaining Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate via designated channels.
Online Form Submission
Apply online on the state e-District portal or submit Form in person at the Tehsildar or SDM office.
Upload Family Income & Asset Records
Attach proof of family gross annual income below Rs. 8 lakh and documentation verifying agricultural land and residential plot limits.
Revenue Field Inquest
The Revenue Inspector or Talathi visits to verify residential area, landholdings, and verify that the family is not covered under SC/ST/OBC.
Issuance of Certificate
The designated authority (SDM/Tehsildar) issues the Income & Asset Certificate for EWS in the mandated national format.
Digital Download & Verification
Download the digitally signed certificate with QR code for submission to NTA, UPSC, or institutional admissions.
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View Department Profile →MinistriesMinistry of Education (MoE)
The Ministry of Education, formerly the Ministry of Human Resource Development, is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) and the governance of school and higher education in India.
View Department Profile →Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Clarifications
Q: Can an OBC candidate apply for an EWS certificate?
No. Under statutory guidelines, only persons who are not covered under the reservation scheme for SCs, STs, and OBCs are eligible to apply for EWS reservation.
Q: Whose income and property are counted for the EWS asset test?
Family income and assets include the candidate, their parents, spouse, siblings below 18 years, and children below 18 years.