Looking for the SC caste list in India or a State Wise SC Caste List? This page brings together the State and Union Territory-specific pages in one place, so you can quickly find the list applicable to your location.
Scheduled Caste recognition is State/UT specific. A community recognised as a Scheduled Caste in one State should not automatically be assumed to have the same status in another State or Union Territory. Always check the applicable notified list.
Find Your State or Union Territory
Search by State or Union Territory name, then select the relevant card.
Northern India โ SC Caste List
Select a State to open its detailed Scheduled Caste list.
Central India โ SC Caste List
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Western India โ SC Caste List
Select a State to open its detailed Scheduled Caste list.
Eastern India โ SC Caste List
Select a State to open its detailed Scheduled Caste list.
Southern India โ SC Caste List
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North-Eastern India โ SC Caste List
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Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh SC Caste List
View List 02Assam
Assam SC Caste List
View List 03Manipur
Manipur SC Caste List
View List 04Meghalaya
Meghalaya SC Caste List
View List 05Mizoram
Mizoram SC Caste List
View List 06Nagaland
Nagaland SC Caste List
View List 07Sikkim
Sikkim SC Caste List
View List 08Tripura
Tripura SC Caste List
View ListUnion Territory Wise SC Caste List
Open the dedicated page for the relevant Union Territory. UT pages also cover cases where the applicable notified SC list has no entries.
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Andaman & Nicobar Islands SC Caste List
View List UT-02Chandigarh
Chandigarh SC Caste List
View List UT-03Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu SC Caste List
View List UT-04Delhi (NCT)
Delhi (NCT) SC Caste List
View List UT-05Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu & Kashmir SC Caste List
View List UT-06Ladakh
Ladakh SC Caste List
View List UT-07Lakshadweep
Lakshadweep SC Caste List
View List UT-08Puducherry
Puducherry SC Caste List
View ListWhat Is the Scheduled Caste (SC) List?
The Scheduled Caste list is a constitutionally notified list of communities recognised as Scheduled Castes in relation to specified States and Union Territories. Article 341 provides the constitutional framework for specifying Scheduled Castes.
This is why a State Wise SC Caste List is important: the applicable community entry has to be checked for the relevant State or Union Territory rather than relying on a nationwide surname list.
Why Is the SC Caste List Different From State to State?
- Scheduled Caste communities are notified in relation to specified States or Union Territories.
- Community names and official wording can differ between regions.
- Some entries may contain multiple recognised names or specific conditions.
- Lists can be amended through the applicable legal process.
- Old or copied internet lists may not reflect the latest applicable position.
How to Check Your Caste in the SC List
- Identify the State or Union Territory relevant to your official records.
- Open the corresponding page from the directory above.
- Search for the exact notified community name.
- Read any condition or territorial limitation attached to the entry.
- For official use, confirm the information with the competent authority and latest notification.
Jatav Caste and the SC List
Jatav and Jatava are frequently searched terms in relation to the SC caste list, especially in northern India. The exact notified wording can vary by State, so the relevant State-specific page should always be checked.
A surname by itself is not legal proof of caste. For administrative purposes, the applicable notified community entry and official caste certificate are more important than an internet-generated surname list.
Read more about the historical background in our Jatav History section.
SC Caste List vs SC Surname List
An official Scheduled Caste list should not be confused with an internet-generated SC surname list. One community may use several names, and similar surnames may occur across different communities.
- A surname does not automatically establish legal caste status.
- One notified entry may contain several community names.
- State-specific recognition matters.
- Official certificates and government records should be used for verification.
Why Is the Scheduled Caste List Important?
The notified SC list is relevant to the administration of constitutional safeguards and applicable government provisions. Depending on the rules of a particular programme, SC recognition can be relevant to:
- Caste certificates
- Educational admissions and reservation
- Government employment
- Scholarships
- Welfare schemes
- Constitutional safeguards
Related Information on JatavHistory.com
Frequently Asked Questions About SC Caste List
The SC caste list is the constitutionally notified list of communities recognised as Scheduled Castes for specified States and Union Territories.
No. Scheduled Caste communities are specified in relation to particular States and Union Territories, so the applicable list should be checked for the relevant State or UT.
Select your State or Union Territory from the cards on this page. Each card opens a dedicated page containing the detailed list.
Jatav or Jatava appears within the notified Scheduled Caste framework of certain States. The exact applicable position should always be checked against the relevant State-specific notification.
Check the Uttar Pradesh-specific page and the latest applicable official notification for the exact notified entry.
No. A surname alone is not sufficient legal proof of caste. Official caste certificates and applicable government records are used for administrative verification.
Yes. Notified Scheduled Caste lists can be modified through the applicable constitutional and legislative process.
Verify the applicable State or UT entry against the latest Government notification, constitutional order and amendments before using the information for an official purpose.
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Official Verification
The constitutional and legal framework for Scheduled Castes should be checked through the latest applicable Government notification, constitutional order and amendments. JatavHistory.com summarises information for educational and awareness purposes and does not replace an official caste certificate or Government notification.
Conclusion
The State Wise SC Caste List in India 2026 is best used by checking each State or Union Territory separately. Use the directory above to open the detailed page for the location relevant to your records.
