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

RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate — state-by-state guide — RTI Wiki

Quick Reply: File an RTI for caste (SC/ST/OBC) certificate in any of India's 36 states/UTs. State-specific PIO, fee, portal and template links. Updated 2026.

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

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