Disclaimer:
The Non-Creamy Layer Certificate Appllication Form provided below is only for illustrative and reference purposes.
Certificate formats, eligibility criteria, income thresholds, documentation requirements, fees, timelines, and issuing authorities vary across States and Union Territories and are governed by their respective Revenue and Social Welfare Rules and applicable Government notifications.
What is a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
A Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate certifies that a person belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) falls below the prescribed income/asset threshold and is therefore eligible for reservation benefits in:
- Government jobs
- Educational admissions
- Competitve examinations
- Welfare schemes
Issuing Authority
Depending on the State/UT, the certificate is issued by:
- Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)
- Tehsildar/Revenue Officer
- District Magistrate
- e-District/Citizen Service Centres
There is no single national form.
Online and Offline Application - State-wise
| State/UT | Official Portal | Online Mode | Offline Mode | Fee (Indicative) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | https://edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in/ | Yes | SDM Office | Nil/Nominal | 7–15 days |
| Maharashtra | https://aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in/en/Login/Certificate_Documents?Se… | Yes | Tehsil Office | Nominal | 7–15 days |
| Uttar Pradesh | https://edistrict.up.gov.in/edistrictup/ | Yes | Tehsil | Nominal | 10–20 days |
| Karnataka | https://nadakacheri.karnataka.gov.in/ajsk | Yes | Nadakcheri | Nominal | 5–10 days |
| Tamil Nadu | https://www.tnesevai.tn.gov.in/ | Yes | e-Sevai Centre | Nominal | 7–15 days |
| Other States | State e-District Portals | Yes | Revenue Office | Varies | Varies |
Online Procedure
- Visit the State e-District/citizen service Portal
- Select Non-Creamy Layer/OBC Certificate
- Fill the Online Application Form
- Upload documents
- Pay fee (if applicable)
- Submit and track status online
Offline Procedure
- Obtain prescribed form from SDM/Tehsil office
- Fill details and attach documents
- Submit to the competent authority
- Field verification (if required)
- Collect certificate
Documents Commonly Required
- OBC/Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate (parents)
- Salary slips/IT returns (if applicable)
- Affidavit declaring NCL status
- Address Proof
- Identity Proof
Income Criteria
Annual family income below the prescribed limit (as notified by the Government)
Income considered: parents’ income from all sources (with notified exclusions)
Fees
Generally Nil or Nominal
CSC/e-Sevai centres may change a service fee
Validity
Typically valid for 1 year
Fresh certificate required for each academic year/recruitment cycle
FAQ's
Yes, in most cases.
No. Reservation benefits need both.
Usually no. Parents’ income is assessed.
Yes, subject to income limits.
No. It applies only to OBC.
Yes, for income mismatch or false declaration.
Files
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Sample: Application for Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (338.1 KB) | 338.1 KB |
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