Instructions For Filling The Social Category Profile

General Instructions For Social Category Profile

This document provides detailed instructions for filling out the Social Category Profile as part of the application process for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Please read all general instructions before proceeding with this document.

Step 1: Accessing the Social Category Profile Module

1. Select "Social Category Profile" from the main menu.
2. You can also navigate to this profile later if you need to edit any information within your social category profile.

Step 2: Filling the Community Details

1. From the dropdown menu labeled "Select Community", choose the appropriate category from the following options:
   • Unreserved
   • Other Backward Classes (OBC)
   • Scheduled Caste (SC)
   • Scheduled Tribe (ST)
   • Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
2. If applicable, ensure you have the required supporting documents for category verification.

Step 3: Declaration Agreement

Check the box to agree to the declaration: "I hereby declare that the information given by me in this form is true, complete, and correct to best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that in the event of any information being found false or incorrect at any stage, my candidature/appointment is liable to be canceled/terminated." Click on the "Next & Review" button to save your social category profile.

Case 1: If you select "SC" (Scheduled Caste)

If you choose "SC", additional fields will appear, which you must fill. These fields include:

• Certificate Number
• State of Issuing Authority
• Office of Issuing Authority
• Designation of Issuing Authority
• Date of Issue
• Religion
• Name of Caste
• Central list with serial No.
• Address of Issuing Authority

After providing the required details, you must upload a copy of your caste certificate. The uploaded file should be named "caste_certificate". Alternatively, you have the option to fetch your caste certificate directly from DigiLocker.

Case 2: If you select "ST" (Scheduled Tribe)

If you choose "ST", additional fields will appear, which you must fill. These fields include:

• Certificate Number
• Office of Issuing Authority
• Designation of Issuing Authority
• State of Issuing Authority
• Date of Issue
• Address of Issuing Authority
• Name of Caste/ Tribe/ Community (as per community certificate)
• Central list with serial No.

After providing the required details, you must upload a copy of your caste certificate. The uploaded file should be named "caste_certificate". Alternatively, you have the option to fetch your caste certificate directly from DigiLocker.

Case 3: If you select "OBC" (Other Backward Classes)

If you choose "OBC", additional fields will appear. First, you need to indicate whether you belong to the Creamy Layer or Non-Creamy Layer category.

• If you select 'Yes' (Creamy Layer): Additional questions will be displayed accordingly, including a field to indicate the post held by your father if in service or retired.
• If you select 'No' (Non-Creamy Layer): The following additional fields will appear:
  • Certificate Number
  • Office of Issuing Authority
  • Designation of Issuing Authority
  • State of Issuing Authority
  • Address of Issuing Authority
  • Date of Issue
  • If your Father is in service, indicate the post held by him / If retired, indicate last post held by him (otherwise fill "NOT APPLICABLE")
  • Name of Caste/ Tribe/ Community (as per community certificate)
  • Central list with serial No.

After providing the required details, you must upload a copy of your caste certificate. The uploaded file should be named "caste_certificate". Alternatively, you have the option to fetch your caste certificate directly from DigiLocker.

Case 4: If you select "EWS" (Economically Weaker Section)

If you choose "EWS", additional fields will appear, which you must fill. These fields include:

• Certificate Number
• Office of Issuing Authority
• Designation of Issuing Authority
• State of Issuing Authority
• Date of Issue
• Address of Issuing Authority

After providing the required details, you must upload a copy of your EWS certificate. The uploaded file should be named "caste_certificate". Alternatively, you have the option to fetch your EWS certificate directly from DigiLocker.

Case 5: If you select "Unreserved"

If you choose "Unreserved", you are required to accept the declaration and proceed with submission.

Step 4: Review and Submission

1. Verify all the entered details for accuracy.
2. Click on "Next & Review" to proceed.
3. If required, make any corrections before final submission.

After Successful Submission of "Social Category Profile"

• Once the "Social Category Profile" is successfully submitted, proceed to fill out the "Disability Profile".
• Continue following the process by completing the subsequent sections as per the guidelines.