Caste Certificate in Maharashtra

Proof of category

A paper stating your caste/category. Needed for reservation and schemes.

Works the same across all of Maharashtra — including Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Solapur, Kolhapur and every other district.

Fee~₹35

Time~15 days

Valid1 year / as applicable

When do you need this?

For reservation
For admission
For scholarships and jobs

What to keep ready

Pick just one paper from each box.

Who you areAny one

Aadhaar card
PAN card
Voter ID
Passport

Where you liveAny one

Aadhaar card
Ration card
Electricity bill
Water bill

Proof of casteAny one

Father's old caste certificate or the caste entry on a school certificate.

Father's caste certificate
School certificate (caste)

How to apply for Caste Certificate in Maharashtra online

Step by step.

Make your account (only once). Open the website. Click "New User? Register Here". Type your mobile number. A secret number (OTP) comes to your phone — type it in. Pick a username and password and write them down.
Go inside (log in). Type your username and password to go in.
Find the right service. On the left, click "Revenue Department". Then choose "Caste Certificate".
Fill the form. Type your name, address and details slowly.Check the spelling — a mistake can get you rejected.
Add your papers (upload). "Upload" means sending a photo of a paper to the website. Add one paper from each box above.Keep photos clear — blurry photos are the #1 reason for rejection.
Pay the small fee. Pay with UPI, card or net-banking.
Send it and save your number. Click Submit. You get a special number (receipt).This number is like a ticket — write it down or screenshot it.
Wait and check. It usually takes about 15 days. Use "Track Your Application" with your number.
Download your certificate. When ready, log in and click download. The PDF has a digital signature and QR code — no stamp needed.

Sahaay never takes money, never asks for your OTP, and never asks for your Aadhaar, PAN or any documents. If anyone asks for these in Sahaay's name, it is a fraud.

This is the real government website

Go to the government website

Only a website ending in .gov.in is real. Never give money or your password to anyone.

Good to know

The older the proof, the better. False info is a crime.

Common questions

How do I apply for Caste Certificate online?

You do it online on the official government website (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in). Follow the 9 simple steps on this page — each step tells you exactly what to click.

Can I apply for Caste Certificate from Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur or other cities in Maharashtra?

Yes. Caste Certificate is done online on the same official Maharashtra portal, so the steps are identical wherever you live — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Thane, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Solapur, Kolhapur, Amravati and Navi Mumbai, and every other city and district in Maharashtra. Just follow the guide on this page.

How much does Caste Certificate cost?

~₹35 Sahaay itself is completely free and never charges you.

How long does Caste Certificate take?

~15 days

What documents are needed for Caste Certificate?

Keep ready: Who you are, Where you live, Proof of caste. Any one document per group is enough.

What is the official website for Caste Certificate?

The official government website is aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in. Sahaay links you straight to it — always check the address is the correct .gov.in site, and never share your OTP or password.

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