This is a reference format, not legal advice. Income and asset limits for EWS are periodically reviewed by the government - confirm the current thresholds with your Tehsildar/Revenue office or the applicable notification before relying on the figures mentioned here.
When You Need This
Applying for the 10% EWS (Economically Weaker Section) reservation in college admissions or government jobs, available to applicants not covered under existing SC/ST/OBC reservation, whose family income and assets fall within the prescribed EWS limits.
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Answer a few quick questions and we'll generate a properly worded application below - typed straight into the document, no leftover "[amount]"-style placeholders when you print.
Click anywhere in the document above to fine-tune the wording before printing - the verification/notary date and place are left blank on purpose, since those are only decided when you're at the notary's office.
Confirm the current EWS income/asset limits and accepted proof with your Tehsildar/Revenue office - these are periodically reviewed.
Buy stamp paper if required, and sign it (in front of a Notary Public if notarization is required there).
Attach income proof, land/property records, Aadhaar, and residence proof.
Submit at the Tehsil/Revenue office, or through your state's e-District portal if they offer online applications.
Frequently Asked Questions
When applying for the 10% EWS (Economically Weaker Section) reservation in college admissions or government jobs, available to applicants not covered under existing SC/ST/OBC reservation, whose family income and assets fall within the prescribed EWS limits.
As per the criteria the central government has applied since 2019, gross annual family income below Rs. 8 lakh, and family assets below specified limits (roughly 5 acres of agricultural land, a 1000 sq. ft. residential flat, a residential plot below 100 sq. yards in notified municipal areas or below 200 sq. yards elsewhere). These thresholds are periodically reviewed - confirm the current limits with your Tehsildar/Revenue office or the applicable notification before applying.
No. The revenue authority verifies your declared income and assets before issuing the certificate - this can involve document checks and takes time. This application only starts that process.
Commonly asked for - income proof (salary slips/Form 16, or a self-declaration for informal income), land records, property documents, Aadhaar, and residence proof. The exact accepted proof list varies by state; check your Tehsildar/Revenue office or state e-District portal for the current list.
The general Income Certificate just states your family income, for uses like scholarships or fee concessions. This EWS Certificate specifically declares BOTH income and asset limits together, to claim the 10% EWS reservation quota - use whichever one the specific form/notification you're applying to actually asks for.