Mission Bhumiputra – Assam Caste Certificate Online Apply

Online Caste Certificate Apply

Mission Bhumiputra is another path-breaking initiative of the Government of Assam to carry forward the government’s mission of easy public service to the common people. Under this initiative, the government will issue caste certificates to students through digital means, and the manual system of issuing caste certificates has stopped. Now onwards, students may submit online applications for Scheduled Caste Certificate, Scheduled Tribe (Hills) Certificate, Scheduled Tribe (Plains) Certificate, and OBC/MOBC Certificate through the Mission Bhumiputra portal.

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma launched this mission on 1st August 2022 under the Department of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes.

Mission Bhumiputra Details

Detail	Information
Name of mission	Mission Bhumiputra
Name of portal	Mission Bhumiputra Portal
Purpose of mission	Online applications can be submitted for: • Scheduled Caste Certificate • Scheduled Tribe (Hills) Certificate • Scheduled Tribe (Plains) Certificate • OBC/MOBC Certificate
Name of department	Department of Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes
Name of organization	Government of Assam
Date of launch	1st August 2022
Venue of launch	Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra, Guwahati
Launched by	Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
Application fee	Rs. 30/-
Time limit for delivery	30 working days
Helplines	To be updated later

Eligibility Criteria of Mission Bhumiputra

• Nationality: Applicant must be an Indian citizen as per the constitution of India.
• Domicile: Applicant must be a permanent resident of Assam.
• Caste: Applicants must belong to any of the following categories of Assam – SC, ST, or OBC/MOBC.

Components of Mission Bhumiputra

The major components of Mission Bhumiputra are:

Single Application:

• A single application form will be used for all castes to ensure a uniform & simplified procedure for issuing caste certificates.

Transparent, Digital & Fast Application Process:

• The certificates will be available in the Digi locker under the IT Act, digitally signed by the respective Deputy Commissioners.
• If the father’s caste certificate is enclosed & found genuine, the certificate will be issued instantly.
• If an inquiry is required, it must be completed within 30 days and extendable by another 15 days in exceptional cases with due justification.
• Details of all certificates issued will be available for public view.

Special Drive:

• A special drive will be started for issuing caste certificates.
• It will cover students of Class IX-XII in the initial years.
• Deputy Commissioners will give the format of applications for caste certificates to the Headmasters of educational institutions.
• The issued certificates will be distributed through principals/headmasters.

How to Apply for Assam Caste Certificate?

Applicants belonging to the above-mentioned castes and willing to get their caste certificate must visit the official web portal of Mission Bhumiputra to submit the application. They can follow the below-mentioned steps to complete their caste certificate application process:

1. Scroll down, check the Important Web-Links section below.
2. Click on Mission Bhumiputra Online Application Link.
3. Register by clicking on the New Account option.
4. After successful registration, Login using your Username and Password.
5. After successful login, click on the New Application option.
6. Fill up the application form with all required information carefully.
7. Upload the scanned copy of your documents.
8. Finally, submit your application.
9. After successful submission, you will get an acknowledgment copy – save it for future reference.

Documents to be Uploaded for Caste Certificate Online Apply

Candidates must upload the scanned copies of the following documents:

• Applicant’s Photo [Mandatory].
• Proof of Date of Birth (One of Birth Certificate/Aadhar Card/PAN/Admit Card issued by any recognized Board) of Applicant [Mandatory].
• Proof of Residence (One of Permanent Resident Certificate/Aadhar Card/EPIC/Land Document/Electricity Bill, Ration Card) of Applicant or Parent [Mandatory].
• Caste certificate of father [Mandatory].
• Recommendation of an authorized caste/tribe/community organization notified by State Government [Mandatory (in case the father’s caste certificate is not present)].
• Any other document (Voter List, Affidavit, Existing Caste Certificate, etc) [Optional].
• Upload Scanned Copy of the Application Form [Mandatory (in case of applying from PFC/CSC)].

Application Fee for Issuance of Caste Certificate

Anyone applying for the issuance of a caste certificate needs to pay the following charges as applicable:

• Service charge (through PFC/CSC): Rs. 30.
• Printing charge (in case of any printing from PFC/CSC): Rs. 10 per page.
• Scanning charge (in case documents are scanned in PFC/CSC): Rs. 5 per page.
• User/Statutory charges: Rs. 30.
• Convenience fee: Rs. 10.

Important Web-Links of Mission Bhumiputra

Link Description	URL
Mission Bhumiputra Online Application	Click Here
Mission Bhumiputra Official Video	Click Here
Manual Application Form	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here