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RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate — state-by-state guide (36 states/UTs)

⚠️ DPDP Rules, 2025 (14 Nov 2025) amended Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act — public-interest override now under Section 8(2). Read the note →

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Pan-India guide. RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate is filed to Tehsildar / SDM. Constitution Articles 341/342 framework; state rules vary 30-45 days. Reply mandatory in 30 days under §7(1) RTI Act 2005. State-specific PIO names, fees and portals vary — pick your state below for the local guide.

Read the master guide first

The complete template — 5 questions to ask, decision framework, case law, common mistakes and FAQ — is in the canonical RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate guide. Each state-specific page below adds the local PIO, fee mode, online portal, and escalation path.

State-by-state RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.

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