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OBC Non Creamy Layer related queries while filling UPSC Prelims 2025 DAF

For Example

Q.1 What precautions must be taken by the candidates for claiming OBC reservation before applying for an Examination? (Ans. Candidates seeking reservation/ relaxation benefits available for OBC category must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation/ relaxation in accordance with the eligibility prescribed in the Examination Rules issued by the Government/Examination Notice issued by the UPSC.)


Q.2 Who is competent to issue an OBC certificate?( Ans. OBC certificate should be issued by any of the following authorities:

  • (a)  District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy Commissioner/Additional' Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class Stipendiary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner

  • (b)  Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate

  • (c)  Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and

  • (d)  Sub-Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his
    family normally resides

  • (e)  Administrator/Secretary to the Administrator/Development
    Officer (Lakshadweep)

Q.3 Whether Migration Clause/Para should be part of the OBC certificate?(Ans. Migration Clause/Para should be the part of OBC certificate, in case certificate is issued by a State other than that to which his/her father originally belongs.)


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@NareshMentor which proof do I submit for above? Do a slip from milk booth suffice?


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@NandiniMandhala No. ITR return. 


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Sir will fixed deposit amount be considered in OBC ncl certificate 

My father has fd of 10lakhs and my mother has fd of 7 lakhs. Please clarify only fd interest calculated or fd principal amount will be calculated

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Chandumaradanisaid

Sir will fixed deposit amount be considered in OBC ncl certificate 

My father has fd of 10lakhs and my mother has fd of 7 lakhs. Please clarify only fd interest calculated or fd principal amount will be calculated

only interest on Fixed Deposits will be included, not the principal amount.

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Sir my parents are divorced and i live with my mother. My father has not contributed financially for the past 7 years. I have knowledge of his occupation and his approximate income. Should i put his income in obc annexure as zero or approximate income. My obc ncl made using my mother's income certificate.
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Good evening sir! I have a doubt regarding obc. I am from Tamil Nadu and will be applying for 1st time for upsc in 2026. Here we dont have obc and need to apply to get obc ncl. 

I belong to creamy layer obc, however no certificate will be issued for such creamy layer obc. In application form does upsc ask to submit obc certificate sir? Despite mentioning i belong to creamy layer? If so what should i do sir?

I have bc certificate from my state...

Please help me out sir..
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My mother is government aided principal after promotion from aided teacher ..her salary is now 15 lakh ...can I fall in obc creamy layer or non creamy layer... please tell for 2026 upsc form
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@Aryastarkv Good Morning. An OBC creamy layer candidate does not need to submit a certificate.


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