The EWS category caste list was introduced in India in 2019, providing reservation benefits to individuals from economically weaker sections of society. The EWS category caste list includes individuals who have an annual family income below a specific threshold, which varies from state to state. The EWS reservation benefits are applicable to admission to educational institutions and for recruitment in government jobs.
To qualify for the EWS category caste list, a person must not belong to any other reservation category such as SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), or OBC (Other Backward Classes). The EWS reservation benefits also apply to those who do not have any land, property, or other valuable assets.
The introduction of the EWS category caste list has been a significant step towards providing equal opportunities to those from economically weaker sections of society, who were previously excluded from reservation benefits. The EWS reservation benefits have opened up avenues for education and employment for those who were previously unable to access them due to financial constraints.
EWS Category Caste List
EWS category caste list includes people from different communities such as General, Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and other unreserved categories. The EWS quota is applicable in educational institutions and government jobs, and the beneficiaries of this quota are entitled to a 10% reservation in these sectors.
The introduction of the EWS category caste list has been welcomed by many, as it aims to provide equal opportunities to those who are economically disadvantaged, regardless of their caste or tribe
List of Scheduled Castes
| Caste/Community | Year Designated | State/Region |
|---|---|---|
| Adi Andhra | 1950 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Adi Dravida | 1950 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Anamuk | 1950 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Aray Mala | 1950 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Arundhatiya | 1950 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Madigas | 1950 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Bariki | 1950 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Bavuri | 1950 | Andhra Pradesh |
| Ad Dharmi | 1950 | Himachal Pradesh |
| Ad Dharmi | 1950 | Punjab |
| Ad Dharmi | 1950 | Haryana |
| Bansphor | 1950 | Assam |
| Kunbi | 1950 | Assam |
| Brittial Bania, Bania | 1950 | Assam |
| Bhupi, Dhobi | 1950 | Assam |
| Dugla, Dholi | 1950 | Assam |
| Hira | 1950 | Assam |
| Jalkeot | 1950 | Assam |
| Jhalo Malo, Jhalo-Malo | 1950 | Assam |
| Kaibartta, Jaliya | 1950 | Assam |
| Lalbegi | 1950 | Assam |
| Balmiki | 1950 | Punjab |
| Bangali | 1950 | Punjab |
| Barar, Burar, Berar | 1950 | Punjab |
| Batwal | 1950 | Punjab |
| Bauria, Bawaria | 1950 | Punjab |
| Bazigar | 1950 | Punjab |
| Rajasthan (grouped with Madari) | 1950 | Rajasthan |
| Bhanjra | 1950 | Punjab |
| Chamar, Jatia Chamar | 1950 | Punjab |
| Chanal | 1950 | Punjab |
| Dagi | 1950 | Punjab |
| Darain | 1950 | Punjab |
| Deha, Dhaya, Dhea | 1950 | Punjab |
| Dhanak | 1950 | Punjab |
| Dhogri, Dhangri, Siggi | 1950 | Punjab |
| Dumna, Mahasha, Doom | 1950 | Punjab |
| Gagra | 1950 | Punjab |
| Gandhila, Gandil, Gondola | 1950 | Punjab |
| Kabirpanthi, Julaha | 1950 | Punjab |
| Khatik | 1950 | Punjab |
| Kori, Koli | 1950 | Punjab |
| Marija, Marecha | 1950 | Punjab |
| Mazhabi | 1950 | Punjab |
| Meghwal | 1950 | Punjab |
| Nat | 1950 | Punjab |
| Odh | 1950 | Punjab |
| Sirkiband | 1950 | Punjab |
| Perna | 1950 | Punjab |
| Pherera | 1950 | Punjab |
| Sanhai | 1950 | Punjab |
| Sanhal | 1950 | Punjab |
| Sansi, Bhedkut, Manesh | 1950 | Punjab |
| Sansoi | 1950 | Punjab |
| Sapela | 1950 | Punjab |
| Sarera | 1950 | Punjab |
| Sikligar | 1950 | Punjab |
| Mahar | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Mang | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Ager | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Anamuk | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Aray Mala | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Arwa Mala | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Bahna, Bahana | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Bakad, Bant | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Balahi, Balai | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Basor, Burud, Bansor, Bansodi, Basod | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Beda Jangam, Budga Jangam | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Bedar | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Bhambi, Asadaru, Asodi, Chamadia, Chamar, Chamari, Ahirwar, Chambhar, Chamgar, Haralayya, Harali, Khalpa, Machigar, Mochigar, Madar, Madig, Mochi, Telugu Mochi, Kamati, Mochi, Ranigar, Ruidas, Nona, Ramnami Samaj, Rohit, Samgar, Samagara, Satnami, Surjyabanshi, Surjyaramnami, Charmakar, Pardeshi Chamar | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Bhangi, Mehtar, Olgana, Rukhi, Malkana, Halalkhor, Lalbegi, Balmiki, Korar, Zadmalli, Hela | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Bindla | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Byagara | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Chalvadi, Channayya | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Chenna Dasar, Holaya Dasar, Holeya Dasari | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Dakkal, Dokkalwar | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Dhor, Kakkayya, Kankayya, Dohor | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Dom, Dumar | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Ellamalvar, Yellammalawandlu | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Ganda, Gandi | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Garoda, Garo | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Ghasi, Ghasia | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Halleer | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Halsar, Haslar, Hulasvar, Halasvar | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Holar, Valhar | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Holaya, Holer, Holeya, Holiya | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Kaikadi (in Akola, Amravati, Bhandara, Buldana, Nagpur, Wardha and Yavatmal districts and Chandrapur district, other than Rajura tahsil) | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Katia, Patharia | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Khangar, Kanera, Mirdha | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Khatik, Chikwa, Chikvi | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Kolupulvandlu | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Kori | 1950 | Maharashtra |
| Sisodiya | 1950 | Madhya Pradesh |
List of SC Castes PDF State Wise
Download Scheduled Castes list as per constitution order 1950 from below link.
https://socialjustice.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Compendium-2016.pdf
EWS Reservation Notice PDF
Download pdf notice reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in direct recruitment in the Government of India from below link.
https://dopt.gov.in/sites/default/files/ewsf28fT.PDF
Read : ST List of Odisha 2022 | Scheduled Tribe List of Odisha