The Tamil Nadu SC Caste List 2026 is the State-specific list of communities recognised as Scheduled Castes in relation to Tamil Nadu. The exact wording of an entry matters because one numbered entry can contain several recognised names or synonyms.
This page is designed as a searchable reference. For an official caste certificate, reservation claim or government application, always compare the information with the latest official constitutional order and the instructions of the competent authority.
Complete Tamil Nadu SC Caste List 2026
Use the search box below to quickly find a caste or community in the Tamil Nadu Scheduled Caste list.
| S.No. | Scheduled Caste / Community |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adi Andhra |
| 2 | Adi Dravida |
| 3 | Adi Karnataka |
| 4 | Ajila |
| 5 | Arunthathiyar |
| 6 | Ayyanavar (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 7 | Baira |
| 8 | Bakuda |
| 9 | Bandi |
| 10 | Bellara |
| 11 | Bharatar (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 12 | Chakkiliyan |
| 13 | Chalavadi |
| 14 | Chamar, Muchi |
| 15 | Chandala |
| 16 | Cheruman |
| 17 | Devendrakulathan |
| 18 | Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pano |
| 19 | Domban |
| 20 | Godagali |
| 21 | Godda |
| 22 | Gosangi |
| 23 | Holeya |
| 24 | Jaggali |
| 25 | Jambuvulu |
| 26 | Kadaiyan |
| 27 | Kakkalan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 28 | Kalladi |
| 29 | Kanakkan, Padanna (in the Nilgiris district) |
| 30 | Kavara (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 31 | Koliyan |
| 32 | Koosa |
| 33 | Kootan, Koodan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 34 | Kudumban |
| 35 | Koti |
| 36 | Madari |
| 37 | Madiga |
| 38 | Maila |
| 39 | Mala |
| 40 | Mannan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 41 | Mavilan |
| 42 | Moger |
| 43 | Mundala |
| 44 | Nalakeyava |
| 45 | Nayadi |
| 46 | Pagadai |
| 47 | Pallan |
| 48 | Palluvan |
| 49 | Pambada |
| 50 | Panan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 51 | Panchama |
| 52 | Pannadi |
| 53 | Panniandi |
| 54 | Paraiyan, Parayan, Sambavar |
| 55 | Paravan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 56 | Pathiyan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 57 | Pulayan, Cheramar |
| 58 | Puthirai Vannan |
| 59 | Raneyar |
| 60 | Samagara |
| 61 | Samban |
| 62 | Sapari |
| 63 | Semman |
| 64 | Thandan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 65 | Thoti |
| 66 | Tiruvalluvar |
| 67 | Vallon |
| 68 | Valluvan |
| 69 | Vannan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 70 | Vathiriyan |
| 71 | Velan |
| 72 | Vetan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 73 | Vettiyan |
| 74 | Vettuvan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
| 75 | Valaiyan (in Kanyakumari district and Shenkottah taluk of Tirunelveli district) |
The number above refers to notified entries, not necessarily the number of individual names, because some entries contain multiple names or synonyms.
Important Things to Know About the Tamil Nadu SC List
- Scheduled Caste recognition is specific to the State or Union Territory mentioned in the constitutional order.
- Some official entries contain multiple community names in a single numbered entry.
- A similar caste name in another State does not automatically create SC status in Tamil Nadu.
- For certificates and official applications, use the current official wording and required documents.
Tamil Nadu SC Caste Certificate
An Tamil Nadu SC caste certificate is used to establish Scheduled Caste status for applicable government purposes. Applicants should ensure that the community name in their records corresponds with an applicable entry in the current Tamil Nadu list.
Before applying
- Check the exact community name in your official records.
- Compare it with the current Tamil Nadu SC list.
- Check any area or district restriction attached to the entry, where applicable.
- Follow the latest requirements of the competent issuing authority.
Tamil Nadu SC Reservation and Government Benefits
Scheduled Caste recognition can be relevant to reservation, education, government employment, scholarships and welfare programmes, subject to the rules and eligibility conditions of the particular scheme or institution.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamil Nadu SC Caste List
Tamil Nadu has 76 notified Scheduled Caste entries in the state-wise list used for this page.
It is the State-specific list of communities recognised as Scheduled Castes in relation to Tamil Nadu under the applicable constitutional orders and amendments.
Find the exact community name in your documents and compare it with the Tamil Nadu-specific list. For official purposes, verify the latest government notification and certificate requirements.
Verify the list against the latest Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order and current Government of India or State Government publications.
No. Scheduled Caste recognition is State/UT-specific. A community recognised in one State should not automatically be treated as an SC entry in another State.
Applicants should check the exact community entry and follow the current application requirements of the competent authority in Tamil Nadu.
Conclusion
The Tamil Nadu SC Caste List 2026 contains 76 notified Scheduled Caste entries. Because legal recognition is State-specific and entries can contain multiple names, the safest approach is to check the exact official entry before using the information for a certificate, reservation, admission, employment or government scheme.
