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Andhra Pradesh

Caste (integrated) certificate

Community, nativity and date of birth certificate for welfare schemes

Integrated certificate (community, nativity and date of birth)

For citizens of Andhra Pradesh (BC, SC, ST and OC) who need it for scholarships, fee reimbursement and welfare schemes. The state's guide says it takes about 30 days.

Checked with official sources on 5 November 2026How we checked

Printed on 9 November 2026

What to bring

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Bring ONE of these

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Proof of date of birth

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Don't have one? You can apply for:Birth certificate

Source: Ease of Living SOPs (village and ward secretariat services); Caste Certificate (service page)

Bring ONE of these

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ID

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Don't have one? You can apply for:Rice card (ration card) Voter ID (new voter)

Source: Caste Certificate (service page)

Bring ALL of these

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Family caste proof

Source: Ease of Living SOPs (village and ward secretariat services); Caste Certificate (service page)

How to apply

  1. Log in on the APSEVA portal (Citizen Login), choose the "Integrated Certificate" service and fill the online application form.
  2. Upload the documents, pay online and submit. You may be asked to give an undertaking.
  3. The Village Revenue Officer checks your documents (and may visit), the Revenue Inspector re-checks, and the Tahsildar or Revenue Divisional Officer approves.
  4. Track it with your application number, then download or print the certificate once approved.

Plan your visit

Pick the day you'll apply or visit. Your calendar reminds you the day before, with this list.

Fees

Check the current fee: APSEVA portal https://vswsonline.ap.gov.in/#/home

We don't show fees that we couldn't confirm. The state's November 2022 service guide lists a fee of ₹12. Check the current fee when you apply.

Still to be confirmed

  • The Palnadu district page also lists "Schedule I to IV". Ask at your secretariat whether you need to fill these.How to settle it: Ask at the office or the official help line before you go.
About this checklist: sources and review status

Document requirements checked against official sources

Each section below names the official page it comes from. Sources reviewed on 5 November 2026. Requirements can change after that date.

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Andhra Pradesh
Sources reviewed
5 November 2026
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Sources

  1. Ease of Living SOPs (village and ward secretariat services) https://apseva.ap.gov.in/assets/User-Manuals/EoDB%20SOP%20final.pdfGovernment of Andhra Pradesh, APSEVA portal · Section: Integrated Certificate · Document date: 24 November 2022 · Sources reviewed: 5 November 2026Note: Fees in this document date from November 2022 and may have changed.
  2. Caste Certificate (service page) https://palnadu.ap.gov.in/service/caste-certificate/Palnadu District, Government of Andhra Pradesh · Section: Documents required · Document date: 1 May 2026 · Sources reviewed: 5 November 2026

Requirements can change. The official authority decides what it accepts. Always confirm on the official website.

Independent guide. Not a government website and not connected to any government department.