All About Application for EWS Certificate Assam

The following provisions regarding reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) under Govt. of Assam are brought to the public notice for general information.

Persons who are not covered under the existing scheme of reservation for SCs, STs and OBC/MOBC and whose family has a gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh (Rupees Eight lakh only) is to be Identified as Economically Weaker Sections as per guideline.

Income shall include income from all sources i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession. etc. for the financial year prior to the year of application.

Eligibility Criteria for EWS Certificate Assam

Persons whose family owns or possesses the following assets are excluded from being identified as EWS Irrespective of the family income.

(I) 15 Bigha of agriculture Land and above In rural area.

(ii) 1 Bigha of residential land and above in rural area.

(iii)1.5 katha of land in notified Municipal Corporation/Municipal Board/Town Committee Area.

(iv) House of built up area more than 1000 sq.ft. and above in notified Municipal Corporation/Municipal Board/Town Committee Area.

Benefits of Having an EWS Certificate

The persons belonging to EWSs are entitled to 10% reservation on a preferential basis in direct recruitment in posts and services In the Govt. of Assam and also in admissions In Educational Institutions. However. Scientific and Technical posts which satisfy certain conditions can be exempted from the purview of reservation orders by the concerned Department.

The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format issued by Circle Officer or Circle Officer (A) of the Revenue Circle where the candidate and I or her / his family normally resides.

Documents required to Apply for Assam EWS Certificate:

• Address proof
• Identity proof
• Salary slip (if employed)
• Land revenue receipt (on verification by LM in case of farmer)
• Any Other documents (Any voter list, Gaon Burrah Certificate,Land Revenue Payment Receipt,etc.)

 

For more details regarding reservation of Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs), are also available In the Govt. website https://personnel.assam.gov.in.

Important Links Assam EWS Certificate

Income and Asset Certificate Format	Check Here
EWS Certificate Application Format	Check Here
Official Notification	Check Here