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🟢 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 ⬇️
🏷️ 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.):
- Bahach Hanjie & Shikara Wallas (excluding houseboat owners)
Bangi, Bhangi, Khakrob (sweepers, excluding those in Scheduled Castes)
Barbers (Rural only)
Bhand
Dambali Faqir
Doom (excluding those in Scheduled Castes)
Fishermen (including Gada Hanz)
Grati (Rural only)
Jheewar
Kulfaqir
Kumhar (Village Potters)
Madari / Bazigar
Mirasi
Sansi
Shaksaz
Shoe-repairers (working without the aid of machines)
Shupri Wattal (excluding those in Scheduled Castes)
Sikligar
Teeli, Teli (Rural only)
Village Washermen
Lohar Tarkhan
Labana
Sheer Gojries
👉 If your caste is here, you get nationwide OBC benefits.
🏷️ UT OBC Castes in J&K (J&K Administration)
This list is bigger (41 castes). It includes all Central OBC castes plus more communities:
Bahach Hanjie, Shikara Wallas, and Bhat Hanji (excluding houseboat owners)
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Fishermen (including Gada Hanz)
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Markabans whose sole livelihood depends on Markabani
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Kumahars
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Shaksaz
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Mochi
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Bangies Khakrobes
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Hajjam / Nai
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Dhobi
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Bhands / Baghat
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Mirasis
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Madari / Bazigars
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Kulfaqir
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Dambali Faqir
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Dooms (excluding SCs)
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Shupri Wattal
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Sansis
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Sikligars
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Jhee Wars
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Gharati (Rural only)
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Teeli, Telwani, Teeli (Hindu along with already existing Muslim Teeli)
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Lohars
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Tarkhans, Najars
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Gilkar (Mason)
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Labana Community
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Sheer-Gojries, Gojri, Gojar
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Yogi / Jogi / Nath and Bouria / Boria / Bowaria Communities
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Waghey (Chopan)
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Ghirath / Bhati / Chang Community
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Jat Community
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Saini Community
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Markabans / Pony Walas
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Sochi Community
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Christian Biradari (Converted from Hindu Valmiki)
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Sunar / Swarankar / Zargar
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Perna / Kouro (Kaurav)
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Bojru / Decount / Dubdabay Brahmin
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Gorkans
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Gorkhas
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West Pakistani Refugees (excluding SCs)
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Acharyas
👉 These are valid only for J&K Govt jobs, JKPSC, JKSSB, scholarships, and UT-level benefits.
📌 How to Apply & Documents Needed
We’ve already explained in detail:
👉 Full Guide on OBC Application in J&K – Documents & Procedure
🚀 Why Choose JKRevenueGyaan?
Many applicants lose opportunities because of:
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Applying under the wrong list
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Not checking creamy layer status properly
With JKRevenueGyaan, you get:
✅ Eligibility check before applying
✅ Creamy layer calculation
✅ Document verification
✅ Application support
🎯 Final Words
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Central OBC = All India benefits
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UT OBC = J&K-only benefits
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Check both the caste list & creamy layer before applying
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Seek expert help to avoid rejection
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