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OBC caste list West Bengal is a government-approved list that includes all the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in the state. This list helps people from socially and educationally backward communities to get government benefits. The list is important for students, job seekers, and common people. It is prepared and maintained by the Backward Classes Welfare Department of West Bengal.

In this article, we will explain everything in detail. We will cover what the list is, its objective, how it helps people, how to download the list, and more. If you are looking for the OBC caste surname list West Bengal or the OBC caste list West Bengal before 2010, this article will guide you step by step.


What is OBC Caste List West Bengal?

OBC stands for Other Backward Classes. These are the communities that are not as developed as others in terms of education and jobs. The OBC caste list West Bengal is an official list that includes the names of these communities. The government uses this list to give special help to these people.

These communities are identified based on social, educational, and economic backwardness. The list is not made randomly. It is prepared after careful study and verification by the state government.

This list plays an important role in reservation. People whose names are in the OBC list get reservations in:

  • Government jobs
  • Educational institutions
  • Scholarships
  • Government schemes

Objective of OBC Caste List West Bengal

The main objective of the OBC caste list West Bengal is to bring equality in society. There are many communities in West Bengal that have been left behind. They do not get enough chances in education, jobs, and other fields.

The government created the list to:

  • Identify and recognize backward classes
  • Provide reservation in education and jobs
  • Offer financial support and welfare schemes
  • Help them improve their standard of living
  • Promote social and economic inclusion

Helpful Summary of OBC Caste List West Bengal

TopicDetails
Maintained ByBackward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal
Total CategoriesTwo main categories – OBC-A and OBC-B
PurposeTo identify backward communities for reservation benefits
Benefits GivenReservation in jobs, education, scholarships, welfare schemes
Format AvailablePDF format for public view and download
Updated VersionLatest list updated regularly by the department
Old List ReferenceAvailable for the list before 2010

Old Caste Certificate to Digital Caste Certificate

Categories in OBC Caste List West Bengal

The OBC castes in West Bengal are divided into two main groups:

1. OBC Category-A (More Backward)

This includes communities that are more backward than others. They face more problems in education and employment.

2. OBC Category-B (Backward)

These communities are backward but not as much as those in Category-A.

The government has different levels of benefits for these two groups. Reservation and welfare support may differ based on the category.

Sl.Name of CastesParticulars of Connected Orders
1.KapaliNotification No.346-TW/EC dt. 13.07.94 read with Notification No. 92-TW/EC dt. 11-02-1997 read with
Notification No. 267-TW/EC dt. 17-05-1996 and read with 881-BCW/MR-209/11 dated 03-03-2016 read with Notification No. 843-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 15-03-2017
2.Baishya Kapali
3.Kurmi
4.Sutradhar
5.Karmakar
6.Kumbhakar
7.Swarnakar
8.Teli, Kolu
9.Napit
10.Yogi, Nath
11.Goala, Gope 
(Pallav Gope, Ballav Gope, Yadav Gope, Gope, Ahir and Yadav)
12.Moira (Halwai), Modak (Halwai)
13.Barujibi
14.Satchasi
15.MalakarNotification No.705-TW/EC dt. 13.12.94
16.Jolah (Ansari-Momin)*
17.Kansari
18.Tanti, Tantubaya
19.Dhanuk
20.Shankakar
21.Keori/Koiri
22.Raju
23.Nagar
24.Karani
25.Sarak
26.Tamboli/Tamali
27.Kosta/KosthaNotification No. 370-TW/EC dt 12..5. 1995 read with Notification No. 2109-BCW/MR-74/17 dated 14th October, 2020
28.Roniwar/Rauniyar
29.Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny
30.Lakhera/LaaheraNotification No. 183-TW/EC dt. 8th March, 1996 read with Notification No. 4283-BCW/MR/209/11 (Pt.I) dated 26-12-2016
31.Fakir, Sain*
32.Kahar
33.Betkar (Bentkar)
34.Chitrakar
35.BhujelNotification No. 1179-TW/EC dt. 01.12.1995
36.Newar
37.Mangar
38.Nembang
39.Sampang
40.Bungchheng
41.Thami
42.Jogi
43.Dhimal
44.Hawari, Dhobi (other than those included in the list of Scheduled Castes)*Notification No. 93-TW/EC dt. 01.02.1997 read with Notification No. 844-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 15-03-2017
45.Bhar
46.Khandait
47.Gangot
48.Turha
49.Dhunia*
50.Patidar*
51.Kasai*
52.Hele / Halia / Chasi-Kaibartta, Das KaibarttaNotification No. 1054-BCW/EC dt. 06.11.97
53.Bansi BarmanNotification No. 84-BCW/RC dt. 01.03.1999 read with Notification No. 4283-BCW/MR/209/11 (Pt.I) dated 26-12-2016
54.Nashya-Sekh*
55.Pahadia Muslim*
56.Khen (Non-Bania category)
57.Sukli
58.Sunuwar
59.Bharbhuja
60.DewanNotification No. 2927-BCW/MR-436/99
dated the 10th July, 2001
61.Rai (including Chamling)
62.Rayeen (Kunjra)*Notification No. 5001-BCW Dt.7-10-02 read with Notification No. 4283-BCW/MR/209/11 (Pt.I) dated 26-12-2016
63.Shershabadia*
64.DevangaNotification No. 861-BCW/MR-169/04 Dt. 01/03/2024
65.Hajjam (Muslim)*Notification No.3230 – BCW dt 04-12-08 read with No. 264/BCW dt. 28-01-09
66.Chowduli (Muslim)*Notification No. 485/BCW dt. 20-02-2009
67.Chasatti (Chasa)Notification No. 771-BCW/MR-436/1999
dt. 05-03-2010
68.Beldar Muslim*
69.Khotta Muslim*
70.Muslim Sardar*
71.Nikari (Muslim)*Notification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99(I)
dt. 26/04/2010
72.Mahaldar (Muslim)*
73.Dhukre (Muslim)*
74.Basni / Bosni (Muslim)*
75.Abdal (Muslim)*
76.Kan (Muslim)*
77.Tutia (Muslim)*Notification No. 1639-BCW/MR-436/1999
dt. 14/05/2010
78.Gayen (Muslim)*
79.Bhatia Muslim*
80.Midde*Notification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99(I)
dt. 02/06/2010
81.Mallick*
82.Muslim Kalander*
83.Muslim Laskar*
84.Baidya Muslim*
85.Muslim Jamadar*
86.Muslim Chutor Mistri*
87.Muslim Dafadar*
88.Mal Muslim*
89.Majhi / Patni Muslim*
90.Muchi / Chamar Muslim*
91.Muslim Nehariya*Notification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99
Dated 1st July, 2010
92.Muslim Haldar*
93.Siuli (Muslim)*
94.Muslim Mandal*
95.Muslim Sanpui/Sapui*
96.Muslim Biswas*
97.Muslim Mali, Faraji (Muslim)*
98.Ghosi (Muslim)*
99.Muslim Darji / Ostagar / Idrishi*Notification No. 5045-BCW/MR-436/99(I)
Dated 31st August, 2010 read with Notification No. 2106-BCW/MR-07/2020 dated 14th October, 2020
100.Muslim Rajmistri, Raj (Muslim)*
101.Muslim Bhatiyara*
102.Muslim Molla*
103.Dhali (Muslim)*
104.Tal-Pakha Benia*
105.Muslim Piyada*
106.Muslim Barujibi / Barui*
107.Bepari / Byapari Muslim*Notification No. 6305-BCW / MR-436/99(I)
Dated 24th September, 2010
108.Muslim Penchi*
109Bhangi (Muslim)*Notification No. 1673-BCW / MR-209/11
Dated 11th May, 2012, read with Notification No. 762-BCW / MR-116/12
Dated 1st March, 2013 and read with 773-BCW/MR-209/11 dated 26-02-2016
110Dhatri/Dai/Dhaity (Muslim)*
111Gharami (Muslim)*
112Ghorkhan*
113Goldar/Golder (Muslim)*
114Halsana (Muslim)*
115Kayal (Muslim)*
116Naiya (Muslim)*
117Shikari/Sikari (Muslim)*
118Adaldar (Muslim)*
119Akunji/Akan/Akhan (Muslim)*
120Bag (Muslim)*
121Chaprashi (Muslim)*
122Churihar*
123Daptari (Muslim)*
124Dewan (Muslim)*
125Dhabak (Muslim)*
126Gazi (Muslim), Par (Muslim)*
127Khan (Muslim)*
128Sadhukhan (Muslim)*
129Majhi
130Malita/Malitha/Malitya (Muslim)*
131Mistri (Muslim)*
132Paik (Muslim)*
133Pailan (Muslim)*
134Purkait (Muslim)*
135Sana (Muslim)*
136Sareng (Muslim)*
137# Omitted (Notification No. 762-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 01-03-2013)
138Sarkar (Muslim)*
139Shah (Shah/Sahaji)*
140Tarafdar (Muslim)*
141Gavara
142Mouli (Muslim)*
143Sepai (Muslim)*
144Sekh/Seikh*Notification No. 845-BCW/MR-147/12
Dated 10th October, 2012
145Bayen (Muslim)*Order No. 2770-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 29th August, 2014 readwith Corrigendum published in Kolkata Gazette dated 9th December, 2014
146Bhuiya/Bhunya (Muslim)*
147Borah / Bara / Bora (Muslim)*
148Gorey (Muslim)*
149Hati (Muslim)*
150Jatuya (Muslim)*
151Khondekar/Khonkar (Muslim)*
152Pahar (Muslim)*
153Raptan (Muslim)*
154Baradi (Muslim)*
155Dalal (Muslim)*
156Hoseni Goyala (Muslim)*
157Khalashi (Muslim)*
158Kichni (Muslim)*
159Mukti/Mufti (Muslim)*
160Kalal/Iraqi *Order No. 183-BCW/MR/209/11 dated 16th January, 2015
161KalwarOrder No. 2102-BCW/MR-209/11 dated 01-06-2015
162Atta (Muslim)*
163Khansama*
164Sarala/Sarwala (Muslim)*
165Bagani (Muslim)*
166Bhandari (Muslim)*
167Hawaikar (Muslim)*Order No. 468-BCW/MR-209/11(Pt.) dated 04-02-2016
168Khajonkriya / Khajankriya (Muslim)*
169Katha (Muslim)*
170Mudi / Mehedi (Muslim)*
171Sahana (Muslim)*
172Kazi/Kaji/Quazi/Quaji (Muslim)*773-BCW/MR-209/11 dated 26-02-2016
173Kotal (Muslim)4283-BCW/MR-209/11 (Pt.I) dated 26-12-2016
174Gurung4282-BCW/MR-118/16 dated 26-12-2016
175Hazari (Muslim)*1905-BCW/MR-19/17 dated 07-06-2017
176Layek (Muslim)*4144-BCW/MR-92/17 dated 05-12-2017
177Khas1132-BCW/MR-05/17 dated 28-03-2018
178Shikder/Shikdar/Sikder/Sikdar (Muslim) *SBCW-165/MR-29/18 dated 27-06-2018
179Chowdhury/Chowdhuri (Muslim) *2019-BCW/MR-30/2020 dated 11-07-2022
180Bairagi/Baishnab2020-BCW/MR-03/2021 dated 11-07-2022

OBC Caste List West Bengal Before 2010

Before 2010, the list of OBCs in West Bengal was smaller. Many communities were not included. Over time, the government updated the list. After 2010, many new communities were added based on public demand and reports from study commissions.

Sl.Name of CastesParticulars of Connected Orders
1KapaliNotification No.346-TW/EC dt. 13.07.94 read with Notification No. 92-TW/EC dt. 11-02-1997 read with Notification No. 267-TW/EC dt. 17-05-1996 and read with 881-BCW/MR-209/11 dated 03-03-2016 read with Notification No. 843-BCW/MR-116/12 dated 15-03-2017
2Baishya Kapali
3Kurmi
4Sutradhar
5Karmakar
6Kumbhakar
7Swarnakar
8Teli, Kolu
9Napit
10Yogi, Nath
11Goala, Gope (Pallav Gope, Ballav Gope, Yadav Gope, Gope, Ahir and Yadav)
12Moira (Halwai), Modak (Halwai)
13Barujibi
14Satchasi
15MalakarNotification No.705-TW/EC dt. 13.12.94
16Jolah (Ansari-Momin)*
17Kansari
18Tanti, Tantubaya
19Dhanuk
20Shankakar
21Keori/Koiri
22Raju
23Nagar
24Karani
25Sarak
26Tamboli/Tamali
27Kosta/KosthaNotification No. 370-TW/EC dt 12.05.1995 read with Notification No. 2109-BCW/MR-74/17 dated 14th October, 2020
28Roniwar/Rauniyar
29Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny
30Lakhera/LaaheraNotification No. 183-TW/EC dt. 8th March, 1996 read with Notification No. 4283-BCW/MR/209/11 (Pt.I) dated 26-12-2016
31Fakir, Sain*
32Kahar
33Betkar (Bentkar)
34Chitrakar
35BhujelNotification No. 1179-TW/EC dt. 01.12.1995
36Newar
37Mangar
38Nembang
39Sampang
40Bungchheng
41Thami
42Jogi
43Dhimal
60DewanNotification No. 2927-BCW/MR-436/99 dated the 10th July, 2001
61Rai (including Chamling) Hajjam (Muslim)*Notification No.3230 – BCW dt 04-12-08 read with No. 264/BCW dt. 28-01-09
Chowduli (Muslim)*Notification No. 485/BCW dt. 20-02-2009
67Chasatti (Chasa)Notification No. 771-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 05-03-2010
68Beldar Muslim*
69Khotta Muslim*
70Muslim Sardar*
71Nikari (Muslim)*Notification No. 1403-BCW/MR-436/99(I) dt. 26/04/2010
72Mahaldar (Muslim)*
73Dhukre (Muslim)*
74Basni / Bosni (Muslim)*
75Abdal (Muslim)*
76Kan (Muslim)*
77Tutia (Muslim)*Notification No. 1639-BCW/MR-436/1999 dt. 14/05/2010
78Gayen (Muslim)*
79Bhatia Muslim*
80Midde*Notification No. 1929-BCW/MR-436/99(I) dt. 02/06/2010
81Mallick*
82Muslim Kalander*
83Muslim Laskar*
84Baidya Muslim*
85Muslim Jamadar*
86Muslim Chutor Mistri*
87Muslim Dafadar*
88Mal Muslim*
89Majhi / Patni Muslim*
90Muchi / Chamar Muslim*
91Muslim Nehariya*Notification No. 2317-BCW/MR-436/99 Dated 1st July, 2010
92Muslim Haldar*
93Siuli (Muslim)*
94Muslim Mandal*
95Muslim Sanpui/Sapui*
96Muslim Biswas*
97Muslim Mali, Faraji (Muslim)*
107Bepari / Byapari Muslim*Notification No. 6305-BCW / MR-436/99(I) Dated 24th September, 2010
108Muslim Penchi*

If someone wants to check the OBC caste list West Bengal before 2010, it is available in archived records. It helps to compare the old and new lists.


OBC Caste List West Bengal PDF Download

The government has made the list available online. Anyone can download the OBC caste list West Bengal PDF from the official website of the Backward Classes Welfare Department.

Steps to Download:

  1. Visit the official website: http://www.anagrasarkalyan.gov.in
  2. Go to the “OBC” section
  3. Click on “OBC List”
  4. Select the updated list or old list
  5. Download the PDF

You can also search “obc caste list west bengal pdf download” on Google and click on the official link. The list is arranged alphabetically or by district.


OBC Caste Surname List West Bengal

A surname list helps people to know whether their family name or community is included in the OBC list. This is useful for applying for caste certificates.

Below are some example surnames commonly found in the OBC caste surname list West Bengal. These are divided based on category:

Category A (OBC-A) Example Surnames:

  • Sheikh
  • Molla
  • Gazi
  • Khatun
  • Fakir
  • Bedia
  • Dhobi
  • Naskar
  • Dewan

Category B (OBC-B) Example Surnames:

  • Teli
  • Jogi
  • Napit
  • Kayal
  • Karmakar
  • Sutradhar
  • Bauri (some sub-castes)
  • Bhuniya
  • Rajwar

Note: Just having a surname does not confirm OBC status. The exact caste/community name must match the government list.


How to Check If You Are in the OBC List?

If you are not sure whether your caste or surname is in the list, follow these steps:

  1. Get the full OBC caste list West Bengal PDF
  2. Search for your community or caste name
  3. Match it exactly as written in the list
  4. Check the category (A or B)
  5. If it matches, you can apply for OBC certificate

If you don’t find your community name, it means your caste is not yet recognized under OBC in West Bengal.


Benefits of Being in OBC Caste List West Bengal

If your name is in the OBC caste list, you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Reservation in Government Jobs: OBC candidates get quota in public sector jobs.
  • Education Benefits: Reserved seats in colleges and universities.
  • Scholarships: Many financial scholarships for OBC students.
  • Hostel Facilities: Hostel support is available for students from backward communities.
  • Special Coaching: Coaching support for competitive exams.
  • Welfare Schemes: Priority in state and central schemes like PMAY, skill training, etc.
  • Caste Certificate: Easily get an OBC certificate to prove your caste status.

Documents Needed to Apply for OBC Certificate

To apply for an OBC certificate, you will need:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID or Ration Card
  • Proof of residence (electricity bill, etc.)
  • Caste certificate of parent or family
  • Income certificate (if needed)
  • Passport-size photo
  • Application form (available online)

How to Apply for OBC Certificate in West Bengal?

  1. Visit the official website: https://castcertificatewb.gov.in
  2. Click on “Apply for Caste Certificate”
  3. Fill in all personal and caste details
  4. Upload required documents
  5. Submit the form online
  6. Note your application number
  7. Wait for verification and approval

You will get your certificate in a few days. You can also check your status on the same website.


Conclusion

The OBC caste list West Bengal is a very important document for people from backward communities. It helps them get justice and support from the government. It brings equality and gives them a chance to grow in life.

If you belong to a backward caste, check the list today. Download the OBC caste list West Bengal PDF, see if your community is listed, and apply for your certificate. Always use the official website and provide real documents.

The list is not just a file. It is a way to support and uplift those who need it the most. Stay informed, stay empowered.

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