In Assam, the EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Certificate is a vital document for individuals who wish to avail of the 10% reservation in government jobs or admission to educational institutions under the EWS category. Below is detailed information regarding the EWS certificate in Assam:

Eligibility Criteria

1. Income Limit:
• The gross annual family income must be below ₹8.00 lakh.
• This includes income from all sources such as salary, agriculture, business, profession, etc., for the financial year prior to the year of application.
2. Property Ownership Limitations:
   A family will not be eligible for EWS status if it owns or possesses any of the following assets:

i. Agricultural Land:

• 15 Bigha or more in rural areas.

ii. Residential Land:

• 1 Bigha or more in rural areas.
• 1.5 Katha or more in notified Municipal Corporation, Municipal Board, or Town Committee areas.

iii. Residential House:

• A house with a built-up area exceeding 1,000 sq. ft. in a notified Municipal Corporation, Municipal Board, or Town Committee area.
2. Clubbed Property:
• All property held by the family in different locations or places will be combined when determining eligibility under the land/property holding test.

Definition of Family

The term “family” includes the following members:

• The applicant seeking the reservation benefit.
• His/her parents.
• Siblings below the age of 18 years.
• The applicant’s spouse.
• The applicant’s children below the age of 18 years.

Exclusions

If a family exceeds any of the specified income or property limits, it will be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of their income.

Required Documents

To apply for an EWS certificate in Assam, the following documents are typically required:

1. Income Certificate: Issued by the competent authority.
2. Identity Proof: Aadhaar card, PAN card, or voter ID.
3. Address Proof: Utility bill, ration card, or passport.
4. Property Documents: Proof of land ownership, if applicable.
5. Affidavit/Self-declaration: Declaring family income and assets.
6. Passport-sized Photograph.

Competent Authority for Issuance

The following authorities are empowered to issue the EWS certificate in Assam:

1. Deputy Commissioner (DC)
2. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC)
3. Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil)
4. Circle Officer

Application Process

1. Offline Mode:
• Visit the nearest office of the competent authority (such as the DC or Circle Office).
• Submit the application form along with the required documents.
2. Online Mode (if available):
• Visit the Assam Government's official website or online service portal.
• Fill out the EWS certificate application form and upload the documents.
• Pay the necessary fees (if applicable) and submit the application.

Benefits of EWS Certificate

1. Reservation in Government Jobs: 10% of vacancies are reserved for EWS candidates.
2. Reservation in Educational Institutions: Seats are reserved for EWS candidates in central and state higher education institutions.

Validity

The EWS certificate is generally valid for one year from the date of issue and needs to be renewed annually.

For specific details, applicants should refer to the official notifications of the Assam Government or visit their respective Circle Office.

Note: Read the notification before Apply.