EWS certificate : Full form of EWS is economically weaker section. This certificate is provided to who belong to economically weaker section in our society. It is different from other backward class or SC or ST categories. It’s new kind of reservation which is applicable only for General Category. The EWS sub-category is effective from 2019. EWS bill was passed on 12 January 2019 by honorable president of India ShriRamnathKovind .Gujarat is the first state to pass bill , on 14 January 2019.

By this our Indian Constitution gives 10% reservation for general category candidate under the EWS sub-category. This 10% is only for General, not cover OBC , ST or SC category. EWS certificate cannot be considered as caste certificate but as an income certificate. The candidate who are applicable for EWS certificate, by issuing this certificate they get reservation in government job or in school/college admission. But for this valid candidate has to provide valid EWS certificate.

Apply for ews certificate online in Gujarat

Candidate can apply for EWS certificate either online or offline through designated resources. Here, we are going to discuss who is applicable for EWS , how can we apply for EWS , which document is required to get EWS , what is the validity of EWS certificate etc.,

EWS Certificate Eligibility Criteria

This criterion is defined by the government of India. Candidate must go through this criteria claim reservation under EWS sub-category. These criterions are given as follows:

• Candidate should belongs to General section
• He/she should not belong to any other reserved category like OBC , SC or ST
• Candidate’s family income should be 8 lakhs per annum
• Income of family includes all resources such as agriculture , business , or salary etc.,

How to apply for EWS Certificate online?

EWS Certificate can be apply through online or offline in Gujarat then applicant has to go to digitalgujarat.gov.in and scroll down and click on apply online

• Now Open Login Page (if not already user please register first)

• After Login Select Form Language

• Select language and scroll down to and enter aadhar card number

• After Enter Your adhar card number click to continue

• Now fill All Detail in form after click on next and generate reference number Keep it safe for future reference and upload document and pay fees
• Now take some day to process of validating your document after valid your document they inform to sms to your mobile number
• Now you can go to near zone office to collect your EWS certificates

How to apply for EWS Certificate offline?

EWS certificate can be apply through offline in Gujarat. To apply offline follow step

• To apply , applicant has to go to official Link:  digitalgujarat.gov.in and scroll down to click on download form
• Application form can be downloading from

• Complete form , affix passport size photo
• Attach all required document
• Submit it to respective receiving authority office.
• Applicant should provide mobile number so he/she get SMS alert about status.
• Authorities will cross verify documents with original one ,if all is OK then it will be entered into respective registry or in computer for processing
• Reference number will be given to applicant while application is submitted. Keep it safe for future reference.
• Candidate make sure that all details are filled correctly and attached all required documents.

Documents required for EWS certificate

• Passport size photo
• Aadhar card
• ID proof(PAN card , voter ID etc)
• Income Proof
• Residential proof

Residence Proof Attachment (Any One)

• Ration Card
• True Copy of Electricity Bill.
• True Copy of Telephone Bill.
• True Copy of Election Card.
• True Copy of Passport
• Self Attested Copy of Aadhar Card
• First Page Of Bank PassBook/Cancelled Cheque
• Guarantee letter

Identity Proof Attachment (Any One)

• Identity Card
• True Copy of Election Card.
• True Copy Income Tax PAN Card.
• True Copy of Passport
• FORM-III for Application For previous sancation fpr transfer of immovable property Under clause(1) of sub section (3) of section 5
• Self Attested Copy of Aadhar Card
• BPL Letter ( with details of BPL No, index and Coefficient)
• Certified letter of building assessment details ( duly signed by talati )

Income Proof (Any One)

• Employer Certificate (if employed with Govt, Semi Govt or any Govt Undertaking)
• If salaried (Form :16-A and ITR for last 3 years)
• If in business (ITR of Business for last 3 years and Balance Sheet of Business)
• Declaration before Talati (Service Related)

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