Am I Eligible for
OBC-NCL & EWS Reservation?
Check if you are eligible for OBC Non-Creamy Layer or EWS reservation based on the latest income limits, parental employment, and government rules. Instant, private, and jargon-free for JEE, NEET, UPSC, and SSC aspirants.
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Choose the tool that fits your category to receive a step-by-step assessment and document checklist.
OBC Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Checker
Evaluates parental employment (Group A/B status, Armed Forces ranks), non-salary family income (₹8 Lakh threshold), and land ownership against DoPT rules.
- ✓ 15-State issuing authority rules
- ✓ Detailed military rank comparison
- ✓ Downloadable PDF & WhatsApp share
- ✓ Central vs State OBC list explanation
EWS Eligibility Checker
Verifies income limits and asset ceilings (5-acre agricultural land, 1,000 sq. ft. residential house) for Economically Weaker Section reservation.
- ✓ Gross family income verification
- ✓ Agricultural land & residential asset checks
- ✓ Direct link to state RTPS / e-District portals
- ✓ Instant result with actionable guidance
Instant Analysis
No need to read 20-page complex PDFs. We check your income, land, and parental rank against DoPT circulars in seconds.
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No login or signup required. All assessments run locally on your device; no financial records are ever sent to external servers.
Document Checklist
Get a structured checklist of documents, affidavits, and income certificates needed before you visit the Tehsil.
State-Specific Help
Issuing authorities (DM, SDM, Tehsildar), typical processing times, and direct official portal links for all major states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries regarding OBC Non-Creamy Layer and EWS certificates in India.
The current gross annual non-salary income limit for OBC Non Creamy Layer is ₹8 lakh per annum for three consecutive financial years, as per Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines.
No. As per DoPT Office Memorandum (OM No. 36033/5/2004-Estt.(Res)), income from salary and income from agricultural land are excluded when calculating the ₹8 lakh financial limit for OBC Creamy Layer status. Only income from business, profession, investments, and other non-salary sources is counted.
Yes, children of government employees can be eligible. However, if either parent is directly recruited as a Group A / Class I officer, or if both parents are Group B / Class II officers, the candidate falls under Creamy Layer regardless of salary.
Candidates belonging to the General category whose gross annual family income is below ₹8 lakh from all sources, and who do not own: (1) 5 acres of agricultural land or more, or (2) a residential flat of 1,000 sq. ft. or above.
No. Student Setu provides indicative educational guidance based on published DoPT criteria. Final eligibility and certificate issuance can only be authorized by competent government authorities such as the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), or District Magistrate (DM).