The West Bengal SC Caste List 2026 is the State-specific list of communities recognised as Scheduled Castes in relation to West Bengal. 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 West Bengal SC Caste List 2026
Use the search box below to quickly find a caste or community in the West Bengal Scheduled Caste list.
| S.No. | Scheduled Caste / Community |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagdi, Duley |
| 2 | Bahelia |
| 3 | Baiti |
| 4 | Bantar |
| 5 | Bauri |
| 6 | Beldar |
| 7 | Bhogta |
| 8 | Bhuimali |
| 9 | Bhuiya |
| 10 | Bind |
| 11 | Chamar, Charmakar, Mochi, Muchi, Rabidas, Ruidas, Rishi |
| 12 | Chaupal |
| 13 | Dabgar |
| 14 | Damai (Nepali) |
| 15 | Dhoba, Dhobi |
| 16 | Doai |
| 17 | Dom, Dhangad |
| 18 | Dosadh, Dusadh, Dhari, Dharhi |
| 19 | Ghasi |
| 20 | Gonrhi |
| 21 | Halalkhor |
| 22 | Hari, Mehtar, Mehtor, Bhangi, Balmiki |
| 23 | Jalia Kaibartta |
| 24 | Jhalo Malo, Malo |
| 25 | Kadar |
| 26 | Kami (Nepali) |
| 27 | Kandra |
| 28 | Kanjar |
| 29 | Kaora |
| 30 | Karenga, Koranga |
| 31 | Kaur |
| 32 | Keot, Keyot |
| 33 | Khaira |
| 34 | Khatik |
| 35 | Koch |
| 36 | Konai |
| 37 | Konwar |
| 38 | Kotal |
| 39 | Kurariar |
| 40 | Lalbegi |
| 41 | Lohar |
| 42 | Mahar |
| 43 | Mal |
| 44 | Mallah |
| 45 | Musahar |
| 46 | Namasudra |
| 47 | Nat |
| 48 | Nuniya |
| 49 | Paliya |
| 50 | Pan, Sawasi |
| 51 | Pasi |
| 52 | Patni |
| 53 | Pod, Poundra |
| 54 | Rajbanshi |
| 55 | Rajwar |
| 56 | Sarki (Nepali) |
| 57 | Sunri (excluding Saha) |
| 58 | Tiyar |
| 59 | Turi |
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 West Bengal 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 West Bengal.
- For certificates and official applications, use the current official wording and required documents.
West Bengal SC Caste Certificate
An West Bengal 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 West Bengal list.
Before applying
- Check the exact community name in your official records.
- Compare it with the current West Bengal SC list.
- Check any area or district restriction attached to the entry, where applicable.
- Follow the latest requirements of the competent issuing authority.
West Bengal 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 West Bengal SC Caste List
West Bengal has 60 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 West Bengal under the applicable constitutional orders and amendments.
Find the exact community name in your documents and compare it with the West Bengal-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 West Bengal.
Conclusion
The West Bengal SC Caste List 2026 contains 60 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.
