Yes, you can check your caste certificate online through the official state government portals by entering your application number or certificate details.

In Haryana, OBC certificates are issued to candidates belonging to notified OBC communities who meet the income and eligibility criteria as defined by the state government.

Individuals belonging to the recognised OBC communities and falling within the prescribed income limit (non-creamy layer) are eligible for an OBC certificate.

You can apply for a caste certificate offline by visiting the nearest Tehsildar office, SDM office, or CSC (Common Service Centre) with the required documents.

The OBC category refers to "Other Backwards Classes," which is a group of socially and educationally disadvantaged communities recognised by the government for reservation benefits.

For an SC (Scheduled Caste) certificate, you need to apply through the local Tehsildar/SDM office or the official state government portal or visit the Jaagruk Bharat online service portal for a zero-hassle process.

An original caste certificate has a government-issued seal, a unique certificate number, an official signature and can be verified through the official state portal.

A caste validity certificate is a document issued by the competent authority to verify that the caste certificate presented by an individual is genuine and valid.

In Haryana, a caste certificate generally has lifelong validity unless there are changes in government policies or the applicant’s personal details.

For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates, the validity is usually one year and needs to be renewed annually, especially for education and job-related purposes.