🟢 Which Castes Get OBC Status in J&K – Central vs UT List?

🔥 Why This Matters

Many applicants in Jammu & Kashmir get confused – “Am I OBC for Central jobs like UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE… or only for J&K Govt jobs like JKPSC, JKSSB, Scholarships?”

👉 The answer lies in the two different OBC lists – one by the Central Govt of India, and one by the UT of J&K Administration.

Let’s break it down clearly ⬇️

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🏷️ Central OBC Castes in J&K (Govt. of India)

These castes are eligible for all-India level reservations (UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE, Central Govt Jobs, etc.):

1. Bahach Hanjie & Shikara Wallas (excluding houseboat owners)

2. Bangi, Bhangi, Khakrob (sweepers, excluding those in Scheduled Castes)

3. Barbers (Rural only)

4. Bhand

5. Dambali Faqir

6. Doom (excluding those in Scheduled Castes)

7. Fishermen (including Gada Hanz)

8. Grati (Rural only)

9. Jheewar

10. Kulfaqir

11. Kumhar (Village Potters)

12. Madari / Bazigar

13. Mirasi

14. Sansi

15. Shaksaz

16. Shoe-repairers (working without the aid of machines)

17. Shupri Wattal (excluding those in Scheduled Castes)

18. Sikligar

19. Teeli, Teli (Rural only)

20. Village Washermen

21. Lohar Tarkhan

22. Labana
    

23. Sheer Gojries

👉 If your caste is here, you get nationwide OBC benefits.

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🏷️ UT OBC Castes in J&K (J&K Administration)

This list is bigger (41 castes). It includes all Central OBC castes plus more communities:

1. Bahach Hanjie, Shikara Wallas, and Bhat Hanji (excluding houseboat owners)

2. Fishermen (including Gada Hanz)

3. Markabans whose sole livelihood depends on Markabani

4. Kumahars

5. Shaksaz

6. Mochi

7. Bangies Khakrobes

8. Hajjam / Nai

9. Dhobi

10. Bhands / Baghat

11. Mirasis

12. Madari / Bazigars

13. Kulfaqir

14. Dambali Faqir

15. Dooms (excluding SCs)

16. Shupri Wattal

17. Sansis

18. Sikligars

19. Jhee Wars

20. Gharati (Rural only)

21. Teeli, Telwani, Teeli (Hindu along with already existing Muslim Teeli)

22. Lohars

23. Tarkhans, Najars

24. Gilkar (Mason)

25. Labana Community

26. Sheer-Gojries, Gojri, Gojar

27. Yogi / Jogi / Nath and Bouria / Boria / Bowaria Communities

28. Waghey (Chopan)

29. Ghirath / Bhati / Chang Community

30. Jat Community

31. Saini Community

32. Markabans / Pony Walas

33. Sochi Community

34. Christian Biradari (Converted from Hindu Valmiki)

35. Sunar / Swarankar / Zargar

36. Perna / Kouro (Kaurav)

37. Bojru / Decount / Dubdabay Brahmin

38. Gorkans

39. Gorkhas

40. West Pakistani Refugees (excluding SCs)

41. Acharyas

👉 These are valid only for J&K Govt jobs, JKPSC, JKSSB, scholarships, and UT-level benefits.

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📌 How to Apply & Documents Needed

We’ve already explained in detail:
👉 Full Guide on OBC Application in J&K – Documents & Procedure 

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• Applying under the wrong list

• Not checking creamy layer status properly

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🎯 Final Words

• Central OBC = All India benefits

• UT OBC = J&K-only benefits

• Check both the caste list & creamy layer before applying

• Seek expert help to avoid rejection

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