Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List 2026

Check the complete Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste List 2026 with all 59 notified Scheduled Caste entries, including Chamar, Madiga, Mala, Relli, Adi Andhra, Adi Dravida and other SC communities.

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The Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List 2026 contains the communities recognised as Scheduled Castes in relation to Andhra Pradesh under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order and its amendments.

If you are searching for the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste List, Andhra Pradesh SC List, SC caste list Andhra Pradesh or Andhra Pradesh SC caste list PDF, this page provides the complete notified list in a simple format.

Important: Andhra Pradesh currently has 59 Scheduled Caste entries. The State also enacted the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes (Sub-Classification) Act, 2025, which groups the 59 SC communities for state reservation purposes. The Act itself clarifies that it does not change the constitutional SC list.
State Andhra Pradesh
Category Scheduled Caste
SC Entries 59
Updated 2026

What Is the Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List?

The Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List is the state-specific list of communities recognised as Scheduled Castes for Andhra Pradesh under the constitutional framework.

The list is important for understanding which communities are officially included in the Scheduled Caste category in Andhra Pradesh.

A single entry may contain more than one community name. Therefore, the number of names appearing in the table can be greater than the number of numbered entries.

Search Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List

Search the table below to quickly find a caste or community.

Complete Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List 2026

The following table contains the 59 Scheduled Caste entries applicable to Andhra Pradesh.

S.No. Caste / Community Details
1 Adi Andhra Scheduled Caste entry.
2 Adi Dravida Scheduled Caste entry.
3 Anamuk Scheduled Caste entry.
4 Aray Mala Scheduled Caste entry.
5 Arundhatiya Scheduled Caste entry.
6 Arwa Mala Scheduled Caste entry.
7 Bariki Scheduled Caste entry.
8 Bavuri Scheduled Caste entry.
9 Bindla Scheduled Caste entry.
10 Byagara, Byagari Names included in the notified entry.
11 Chachati Scheduled Caste entry.
12 Chalavadi Scheduled Caste entry.
13 Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas Combined Chamar-related Scheduled Caste entry.
14 Chambhar Scheduled Caste entry.
15 Chandala Scheduled Caste entry.
16 Dakkal, Dokkalwar Names included in the notified entry.
17 Dandasi Scheduled Caste entry.
18 Dhor Scheduled Caste entry.
19 Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pano Multiple names included in the notified entry.
20 Ellamalawar, Yellammalawandlu Names included in the notified entry.
21 Ghasi, Haddi, Relli, Chanchandi Multiple names included in the notified entry.
22 Godagali, Godagula Applicable in the districts specified in the constitutional entry.
23 Godari Scheduled Caste entry.
24 Gosangi Scheduled Caste entry.
25 Holeya Scheduled Caste entry.
26 Holeya Dasari Scheduled Caste entry.
27 Jaggali Scheduled Caste entry.
28 Jambuvulu Scheduled Caste entry.
29 Kolupulvandlu, Pambada, Pambanda, Pambala Multiple names included in the notified entry.
30 Madasi Kuruva, Madari Kuruva Names included in the notified entry.
31 Madiga Scheduled Caste entry.
32 Madiga Dasu, Mashteen Names included in the notified entry.
33 Mahar Scheduled Caste entry.
34 Mala, Mala Ayawaru Names included in the notified entry.
35 Mala Dasari Scheduled Caste entry.
36 Mala Dasu Scheduled Caste entry.
37 Mala Hannai Scheduled Caste entry.
38 Malajangam Scheduled Caste entry.
39 Mala Masti Scheduled Caste entry.
40 Mala Sale, Nethani Names included in the notified entry.
41 Mala Sanyasi Scheduled Caste entry.
42 Mang Scheduled Caste entry.
43 Mang Garodi Scheduled Caste entry.
44 Manne Scheduled Caste entry.
45 Mashti Scheduled Caste entry.
46 Matangi Scheduled Caste entry.
47 Mehtar Scheduled Caste entry.
48 Mitha Ayyalvar Scheduled Caste entry.
49 Mundala Scheduled Caste entry.
50 Paky, Moti, Thoti Multiple names included in the notified entry.
51 Pamidi Scheduled Caste entry.
52 Panchama, Pariah Names included in the notified entry.
53 Relli Scheduled Caste entry.
54 Samagara Scheduled Caste entry.
55 Samban Scheduled Caste entry.
56 Sapru Scheduled Caste entry.
57 Sindhollu, Chindollu Names included in the notified entry.
58 Yatala Scheduled Caste entry.
59 Valluvan Scheduled Caste entry.
Note about numbering: The constitutional order contains historical amendments and omitted entries, so the current Andhra Pradesh list contains 59 applicable SC entries. The table above uses a clean 1–59 sequence for readers.

Chamar in the Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List

Chamar is included in the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste list.

The notified entry includes Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas and Chamar-Rohidas.

This means that readers searching for Chamar caste Andhra Pradesh, Chamar SC Andhra Pradesh or Chamar-Ravidas Andhra Pradesh should refer to this combined constitutional entry.

Madiga in the Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List

Madiga is one of the Scheduled Caste entries in Andhra Pradesh.

The list also separately includes Madiga Dasu and Mashteen.

Mala in the Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List

Mala is included in the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste list.

The notified list also contains several Mala-related entries, including Mala Dasari, Mala Dasu, Mala Hannai, Malajangam, Mala Masti, Mala Sale, Mala Sanyasi and others.

Relli in the Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List

Relli is included as a Scheduled Caste entry in Andhra Pradesh.

The constitutional list also includes Relli within the combined entry containing Ghasi, Haddi, Relli and Chanchandi.

Adi Andhra and Adi Dravida in Andhra Pradesh

Adi Andhra and Adi Dravida are both included in the Scheduled Caste list for Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Pradesh SC Sub-Classification 2026

Andhra Pradesh introduced the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes (Sub-Classification) Act, 2025.

The Act states that the state's 59 Scheduled Castes have been divided into three groups based on population, inter-se backwardness and social considerations.

Group I – 1% Reservation

Group I is described in the Act as the most backward group and includes the Relli sub-group.

Group II – 6.5% Reservation

Group II includes the Madiga-related sub-groups and has been allocated 6.5% of the SC reservation under the state framework.

Group III – 7.5% Reservation

Group III includes the Mala-related sub-groups and has been allocated 7.5% of the SC reservation under the state framework.

Important: The 2025 Andhra Pradesh Act itself states that the sub-classification does not amount to inclusion or exclusion from the Scheduled Castes list specified under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and its amendments.

The Act applies to the State of Andhra Pradesh and its provisions concern state reservation. It specifically states that it does not apply to Central Government services or Central Government educational institutions.

Is Jatav Included in the Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List?

Jatav is not separately listed by that name in the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste entry.

The Andhra Pradesh list includes the combined entry Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas and Chamar-Rohidas, but the name Jatav does not appear in that entry.

Important: A caste name should not be assumed to have the same constitutional status in every state. Always check the SC list applicable to the particular state.

Andhra Pradesh SC Caste Certificate

An SC caste certificate is an official document used for applicable government and administrative purposes.

People applying for an Andhra Pradesh SC caste certificate should ensure that the community information in their documents corresponds with the applicable government records and notified Scheduled Caste entry.

Remember: Being listed as an SC community does not by itself replace an individual's official caste certificate.

Why Is the Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List Important?

The Scheduled Caste list is an important constitutional reference for communities recognised as SC in the state.

Depending on applicable laws and schemes, SC recognition may be relevant to:

State Reservation and Central Reservation: Important Difference

Readers should distinguish between the Andhra Pradesh state reservation framework and reservation applicable to Central Government services or institutions.

The Andhra Pradesh SC Sub-Classification Act, 2025 is a state law and specifically states that its provisions do not apply to Central Government services or Central Government educational institutions.

Therefore, if you are applying for a Central Government job or admission, always check the rules applicable to that particular institution or recruitment.

How to Check Your Caste in the Andhra Pradesh SC List

  1. Check the caste or community name mentioned in your official documents.
  2. Search the complete list above.
  3. If multiple names are listed together, read the complete notified entry.
  4. Do not rely only on a surname.
  5. For certificates or reservation, verify the latest official government rules.

Can a Surname Alone Prove SC Status in Andhra Pradesh?

No. A surname alone should not be treated as conclusive proof of Scheduled Caste status.

Different communities can sometimes use similar surnames, while the same community can also have different regional names.

Official community records and the applicable caste certificate process are more important than a surname alone.

People Also Ask About Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List

Frequently Asked Questions About Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List

Andhra Pradesh has 59 Scheduled Caste entries under the applicable Scheduled Caste list.

Yes. Chamar is included in the Andhra Pradesh SC list along with Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas and Chamar-Rohidas.

Yes. Madiga is included as a Scheduled Caste in Andhra Pradesh.

Yes. Mala is included in the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste list.

Yes. Relli is included in the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste list.

Yes. Adi Andhra is included as a Scheduled Caste entry in Andhra Pradesh.

Yes. Adi Dravida is included in the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste list.

Jatav is not separately listed by that name in the Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Caste entry.

The Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes (Sub-Classification) Act, 2025 divides the state's 59 Scheduled Caste communities into three groups for the state reservation framework.

The 2025 Act provides 1 percent for Group I, 6.5 percent for Group II and 7.5 percent for Group III, making a total of 15 percent under the state's SC reservation framework.

No. A surname alone should not be treated as conclusive proof of Scheduled Caste status. Official records and the applicable caste certificate process should be considered.

The complete list is provided on this page. For official purposes, the latest Government of India constitutional order and applicable Andhra Pradesh government notifications should be verified.

Conclusion

The Andhra Pradesh SC Caste List 2026 contains 59 Scheduled Caste entries. The list includes communities such as Chamar, Madiga, Mala, Relli, Adi Andhra, Adi Dravida, Madiga Dasu, Mala Dasari, Mala Dasu, Matangi, Mehtar and several other communities.

Andhra Pradesh also introduced a state-level SC sub-classification framework in 2025 under which the 59 Scheduled Castes were grouped into three categories for distribution of state reservation benefits.

However, the sub-classification should not be confused with the constitutional process of adding or removing communities from the Scheduled Caste list.

If you are checking your caste for a certificate, admission, employment, reservation or another official purpose, always verify the latest Government notification and applicable rules.

Himanshu Singh Author

Written by Himanshu Singh

Researcher & Writer on Jatav, Chamar and Dalit History. Writing educational and awareness-based content focused on equality, dignity and historical understanding.