The Jharkhand SC Caste List 2026 is the constitutional list of communities recognised as Scheduled Castes in relation to the State of Jharkhand.
People searching for the Jharkhand SC Caste List, Jharkhand Scheduled Caste List, SC caste list Jharkhand, Jharkhand caste list 2026 or Jharkhand SC caste list PDF can use this page to check the notified entries in one place.
Scheduled Castes are specified under Article 341 of the Constitution of India. The applicable list is state-specific, so a community's recognition in one State should not automatically be assumed to apply in another State.
What Is the Jharkhand SC Caste List?
The Jharkhand SC Caste List identifies communities that are constitutionally recognised as Scheduled Castes in relation to Jharkhand.
The list is based on the relevant Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950 and subsequent amendments applicable to Jharkhand.
Complete Jharkhand SC Caste List 2026
The current Jharkhand schedule contains 21 notified entries. Some entries contain more than one community name. Therefore, the number of names appearing in the table is greater than the number of numbered entries.
Search Jharkhand SC Caste List
| S.No. | Scheduled Caste / Community |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bantar |
| 2 | Bauri |
| 3 | Bhuiya |
| 4 | Chamar, Mochi |
| 5 | Chaupal |
| 6 | Dabgar |
| 7 | Dhobi |
| 8 | Dom, Dhangad |
| 9 | Dusadh, Dhari, Dharhi |
| 10 | Ghasi |
| 11 | Halalkhor |
| 12 | Hari, Mehtar, Bhangi |
| 13 | Kanjar |
| 14 | Kurariar |
| 15 | Lalbegi |
| 16 | Musahar |
| 17 | Nat |
| 18 | Pan, Sawasi |
| 19 | Pasi |
| 20 | Rajwar |
| 21 | Turi |
Important Update: Bhogta and the Jharkhand SC List
Older versions of the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list may show Bhogta as an SC entry.
However, the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 2022 specifically omitted Bhogta from the Scheduled Caste list in relation to Jharkhand.
Is Chamar an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Chamar is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list under the entry “Chamar, Mochi”.
Therefore, searches such as Chamar SC Jharkhand, Chamar caste Jharkhand and Mochi SC Jharkhand relate to an officially listed Scheduled Caste entry.
Is Mochi an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Mochi appears together with Chamar in the Jharkhand SC list as “Chamar, Mochi”.
Is Bauri an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Bauri is included as a Scheduled Caste entry in Jharkhand.
Is Bantar an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Bantar is listed as the first Scheduled Caste entry for Jharkhand.
Is Bhuiya an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Bhuiya is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Is Dhobi an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Dhobi is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Is Dom an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Dom is included in the entry “Dom, Dhangad”.
Is Dusadh an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Dusadh is included in the entry “Dusadh, Dhari, Dharhi”.
Is Ghasi an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Ghasi is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Is Halalkhor an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Halalkhor is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Are Hari, Mehtar and Bhangi SC Castes in Jharkhand?
Yes. The Jharkhand list contains the combined entry “Hari, Mehtar, Bhangi”.
Is Kanjar an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Kanjar is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Is Kurariar an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Kurariar is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Is Lalbegi an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Lalbegi is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Is Musahar an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Musahar is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Is Nat an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Nat is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Are Pan and Sawasi SC Castes in Jharkhand?
Yes. Pan and Sawasi appear together in the entry “Pan, Sawasi”.
Is Pasi an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Pasi is included as a Scheduled Caste entry in Jharkhand.
Is Rajwar an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Rajwar is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Is Turi an SC Caste in Jharkhand?
Yes. Turi is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Jharkhand SC Caste Certificate
A Scheduled Caste certificate is an official document used to establish a person's recognised caste status for applicable government purposes.
If you are applying for a Jharkhand SC caste certificate, the community name in your documents should be checked against the applicable Scheduled Caste entry.
Things to Check Before Applying
- Check the exact caste or community name in your official documents.
- Compare the name with the current Jharkhand SC list.
- Check alternative names included within the same entry.
- Keep required identity and supporting documents ready.
- Follow the latest instructions of the competent Jharkhand authority.
Is the Jharkhand SC List the Same as Other States?
No. Scheduled Caste recognition is state-specific.
A community appearing in the Jharkhand SC list does not automatically mean that the same community has identical Scheduled Caste recognition in every other State.
This is particularly important when checking terms such as Chamar SC Jharkhand, Mochi SC Jharkhand, Pasi SC Jharkhand or Dusadh SC Jharkhand.
Why Does One SC Entry Contain Multiple Names?
The constitutional schedule sometimes places multiple community names within a single numbered entry.
For example, Jharkhand contains the combined entries Chamar, Mochi, Dom, Dhangad, Dusadh, Dhari, Dharhi, Hari, Mehtar, Bhangi and Pan, Sawasi.
Why Is the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste List Important?
The Scheduled Caste list provides the constitutional basis for identifying communities recognised as SC in relation to Jharkhand.
Depending on the applicable law, rules and eligibility conditions, SC recognition can be relevant to:
- Government employment
- Educational admissions
- Reservation
- Scholarships
- Government welfare schemes
- Caste certificate verification
- Constitutional safeguards
How to Check Your Caste in the Jharkhand SC List
- Check the exact community name in your official documents.
- Search the complete Jharkhand SC table on this page.
- Check whether your community appears as part of a combined entry.
- Check spellings and alternative names carefully.
- Compare the information with the latest official government records before making an official claim.
People Also Ask About Jharkhand SC Caste List
- What is the Jharkhand SC caste list 2026?
- How many Scheduled Caste entries are there in Jharkhand?
- What are the Scheduled Castes in Jharkhand?
- Is Chamar an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Mochi an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Bauri an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Bantar an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Dhobi an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Dusadh an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Pasi an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Rajwar an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Turi an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Bhangi an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Mehtar an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Musahar an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Bhuiya an SC caste in Jharkhand?
- Is Bhogta in the current Jharkhand SC list?
- How can I get an SC caste certificate in Jharkhand?
Frequently Asked Questions About Jharkhand SC Caste List
The current Jharkhand Scheduled Caste schedule contains 21 notified entries.
Yes. Chamar is included in the Jharkhand SC list under the combined entry Chamar, Mochi.
Yes. Mochi is included together with Chamar in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Yes. Bauri is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Yes. Bantar is included as a Scheduled Caste entry in Jharkhand.
Yes. Dhobi is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Yes. Dusadh is included under the combined entry Dusadh, Dhari, Dharhi.
Yes. Pasi is included as a Scheduled Caste entry in Jharkhand.
Yes. Rajwar is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Yes. Turi is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Yes. The Jharkhand list contains the combined entry Hari, Mehtar, Bhangi.
Yes. Musahar is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
Yes. Bhuiya is included in the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list.
No. Bhogta was omitted from the Scheduled Caste list in relation to Jharkhand through the Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Orders (Amendment) Act, 2022.
Some constitutional entries contain multiple community names together. For example, the list includes Chamar, Mochi and Hari, Mehtar, Bhangi as combined entries.
No. Scheduled Caste recognition is specified in relation to particular States and Union Territories. The applicable state-specific list should always be checked.
The list can be verified through the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order and subsequent amendments published by the Government of India.
Conclusion
The Jharkhand SC Caste List 2026 contains 21 currently notified Scheduled Caste entries. The list includes communities such as Chamar, Mochi, Bauri, Bantar, Bhuiya, Dhobi, Dom, Dusadh, Ghasi, Halalkhor, Mehtar, Bhangi, Musahar, Pasi, Rajwar and Turi.
Several entries contain more than one community name. For example, Chamar and Mochi are included together, while Hari, Mehtar and Bhangi appear in another combined entry.
It is also important to use the current list rather than older copies found online. Bhogta was omitted from the Jharkhand Scheduled Caste list in 2022, so older pages showing Bhogta as a current Jharkhand SC entry should be treated carefully.
If you are checking your caste for a government job, admission, scholarship, reservation or caste certificate, verify the exact community name against the latest applicable official records.
