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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(ews certificate documents, ews 10% reservation, ews proof, economically weaker section)
+metatag-description=(Documents for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificate — 10% reservation in govt jobs + education. Income + property limits + identity.)}}
+====== Documents required for EWS certificate (2026 — 10% reservation) ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** EWS certificate is for **General Category** (non-SC/ST/OBC) families with **annual income < Rs. 8 lakh + restricted asset holdings**. Used for 10% reservation in central govt jobs + UPSC + central educational institutions. Issued by **Tehsildar / SDM**. Validity: 1 year. **Free** in most states.</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **Application form (EWS)** — Format prescribed by %%DoPT%% 2019; downloadable from state portal
+  * **Aadhaar of applicant + family members** — Identity for family unit
+  * **Family Income Certificate (Annual)** — From Tehsildar; family income < Rs. 8 lakh
+  * **PAN of all earning family members** — For income verification
+  * **Land/property details (self-declaration + supporting)** — Asset limits: agricultural land < 5 acres + residential plot/flat thresholds
+  * **Caste affidavit** — Declaring belongs to General Category (NOT SC/ST/OBC)
+  * **Self-declaration of family composition** — On Rs. 10 stamp paper
+  * **Two passport-size photographs** — Recent, white background
+  * **Form 16 / ITR (last 3 years)** — For salaried + self-employed family members
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **Bank statements (last 6-12 months)** — For all earning members
+  * **Property tax receipts** — For asset declaration
+  * **Patwari report** — For rural applicants
+  * **Disability certificate** — For %%PwD%% priority within EWS
+  * **Farm produce certificate** — For agricultural income declaration
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * **Income limit**: Family income < Rs. 8 lakh in last financial year (gross, not net).
+  * **Asset limits**: 5 acres agricultural land OR residential flat 1,000 sq ft (urban) OR 200 sq m (rural notified) OR 100 sq m (urban un-notified). Multiple disqualifies.
+  * **ONLY General Category** — SC/ST/OBC explicitly excluded (they have own reservation).
+  * **Family** = self + parents + spouse + children + siblings (unmarried).
+  * **Reservation**: 10% in Central Govt jobs + UPSC + central educational institutions. State-specific reservation in addition.
+  * **Validity**: 1 year — fresh certificate annually.
+  * **Recognised across India** — central authority issued, valid pan-India.
+===== Where to apply =====
+Tehsildar / SDM office OR state e-District portal.
+→ Official source: [[https://www.dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/Reservations_for_Economically_Weaker_Sections.pdf|https://www.dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/Reservations_for_Economically_Weaker_Sections.pdf]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+If EWS certificate is denied OR family income wrongly assessed, file RTI to Tehsildar for verification report + appeal mechanism. Re-apply with additional income proofs.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+  * **Q: Who is eligible for EWS?** — General Category (not SC/ST/OBC) with family income < Rs. 8 lakh + asset limits.
+  * **Q: Validity?** — 1 year — must renew annually.
+  * **Q: Asset limits?** — Agricultural land < 5 acres + residential flat < 1,000 sq ft urban (or specific rural limits). Multiple disqualifies.
+  * **Q: SC/ST/OBC eligible for EWS?** — NO — explicitly excluded. They have own reservation framework.
+  * **Q: NRI families eligible?** — No — EWS for resident Indian families only. NRI income/assets disqualify.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **State-by-state**: [[:scheme-state:income-certificate:start|Income Certificate across all 36 states]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-income-certificate-delay|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
+  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>ews certificate documents-checklist citizen-help}}