📋 Affidavit Guide

Category Certificate Not Ready Yet? This Undertaking Keeps Your DV Alive

Written by the SarkariKagaz Team · Updated September 2026 · 3 min read
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This buys time, it doesn't waive the requirement

The undertaking commits you to submitting the actual certificate by a specific deadline - missing that deadline can mean losing the category benefit for this cycle, depending on the authority's rules.

Why This Comes Up So Often

Tehsildar/revenue office processing times for a fresh SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate routinely run longer than the gap between an exam result and document verification. Rather than reject candidates for a delay outside their control, most recruiting authorities and colleges accept this undertaking - proof you've applied, plus a commitment to submit the actual certificate by a set date.

Generate this undertaking now

Fill in your category, the authority you applied to, and your application date - get it ready to submit.

Open Category Certificate Delay Undertaking →

What If the Certificate Arrives Late?

This varies by authority - some allow a short extension for genuine delays, others treat a missed deadline as forfeiting the reserved-category benefit for that cycle, meaning your candidature gets reconsidered under the general category. Check your specific exam or admission body's rule rather than assuming an extension is available.

What Stamp Paper Value Do You Need?

This varies by state and authority - commonly ₹50 or ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper, but not fixed nationwide. Confirm before printing.

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Disclaimer

This is a reference format, not legal advice. Whether this undertaking is accepted, and what happens on a missed deadline, vary by authority - confirm with the specific exam/admission body.

Category Certificate Delay Undertaking के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी

अगर आपका SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate DV तक तैयार नहीं हुआ, तो यह undertaking बताता है कि आपने apply किया है और तय समय में certificate जमा करेंगे। यहाँ free में बनाइए।

Frequently Asked Questions

Often yes, provisionally - many recruiting authorities and colleges accept this undertaking stating you've applied for the certificate and will submit it by a specified deadline, letting your candidature proceed conditionally.
This varies by authority - some allow a short extension, others treat a missed deadline as forfeiting the category benefit. Check your specific exam or admission body's rule.
This varies by state and authority - commonly ₹50 or ₹100 non-judicial stamp paper, but not fixed nationwide.