AP Government Gazette Directory
AP Caste List with Serial Numbers: OC, BC, SC (Group I, II, III) & ST
Official community directory with Master Serial Numbers, Group Serial Numbers, Reservation Quotas, and G.O. References for Grama/Ward Sachivalayam, Meeseva, Jnanabhumi & APPSC.
How to Find Your Correct AP Caste Serial Number for Sachivalayam & Meeseva Forms
When applying for an Integrated Caste, Nativity, and Date of Birth Certificate at your nearest Grama / Ward Sachivalayam or through the AP Meeseva Portal, applicants are asked to fill in their community's official Serial Number (Sl. No.) along with their category.
Master Serial Number vs. Group Serial Number:
In the official Backward Classes Welfare Department master list (Rc.No.G/1044/2026), every BC community has two distinct serial numbers:
• Master Serial Number (1 to 145): Runs continuously from BC-A through BC-E. For example, Padmasali has Master Serial No. 71, and Yadava (Golla) has Master Serial No. 116.
• Group-Wise Serial Number: Restarts at 1 within each sub-group. Inside BC-B, Padmasali is Serial No. 17 (written as BC-B / 17). Inside BC-D, Yadava (Golla) is Serial No. 33 (written as BC-D / 33).
Why does the list run up to 145 when the Government states 138 Net Active Castes?
Since the original G.O.Ms.No.1793, Education Department, dated 23.09.1970 was published, seven entries were either shifted to the ST list or merged to avoid duplicate quota allocation:
- Sl.No. 13 (BC-A): Lambada or Banjara — Deleted from BC-A and included in the ST list (vide G.O.Ms.No.149, SW, Dt. 03.05.1978).
- Sl.No. 17 (BC-A): Nakkala — Deleted from BC-A and included in the ST list at Sl.No.33 (vide G.O.Ms.No.21, BCW, Dt. 20.06.2011).
- Sl.No. 25 (BC-A): Yerukalas — Deleted from BC-A and included in the ST list at Sl.No.32 (vide G.O.Ms.No.21, BCW, Dt. 20.06.2011).
- Sl.No. 72 / Group-B Sl.No. 18: Srisayana (Segidi) — Merged into Sl.No.4 of BC-B alongside Goud/Ediga/Settibalija (vide G.O.Ms.No.63, BCW, Dt. 11.12.1996).
- Sl.No. 94 / Group-D Sl.No. 11: Kandra — Moved to Sl.No.1 of Group-A alongside Agnikula Kshatriya (vide G.O.Ms.No.9, BCW(F) Dept., Dt. 20.04.2023).
- Sl.No. 105 / Group-D Sl.No. 22: Nelli — Deleted from BC-D while Neeli was included at Sl.No.26 of Group-B (vide G.O.Ms.No.43, BCW, Dt. 07.08.2008).
- Sl.No. 107 / Group-D Sl.No. 24: Poosala — Deleted from Group-D and added to Group-A at Sl.No.52 (vide G.O.Ms.No.16, BCW, Dt. 19.02.2009).
Category-Wise Reservation Breakdown in Andhra Pradesh (OC, BC, SC, ST & EWS)
Statutory reservations in Andhra Pradesh apply to state government exams (APPSC, DSC, Police, Sachivalayam), university admissions (EAPCET, PGECET), and local body elections:
1. Backward Classes (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E) — 29% Reservation
- BC-A (7% Quota — 51 Active Castes): Aboriginal Tribes, Vimuktha Jathis, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic communities including Agnikula Kshatriya, Vadabalija, Bestha, Jalari, Rajaka (Chakali), Nayi-Brahmin (Mangali), Valmiki Boya, Odde/Vaddera, Kalinga, and Poosala.
- BC-B (10% Quota — 27 Active Castes): Traditional vocational and artisan groups including Padmasali, Devanga, Goud/Gowda/Ediga/Settibalija, Dudekula, Gandla/Telikula, Kummara/Kulala, Kuruba/Kuruma, Perika, Thogata, Viswabrahmin/Viswakarma, and Tholu Bommalatavallu.
- BC-C (1% Quota — 1 Caste): Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny.
- BC-D (7% Quota — 45 Active Castes): Other Backward Classes including Gavara, Koppulavelama, Polinativelama, Turupukapu/Gajulakapu, Yadava (Golla), Mudiraj/Mutrasi/Tenugollu, Munnurukapu, Uppara/Sagara, Nagavamsam, Surya Balija, Sistakaranam, and Veerashaiva Lingayat.
- BC-E (4% Quota — 14 Communities): Socially and educationally backward Muslim communities including Shaik/Sheikh, Faqir/Darvesh, Qureshi/Khasab, Labbi, Hajam/Nai Muslim, Attar Saibulu, Dhobi Muslim, and Siddi (excluding forward groups such as Syed, Pathan, Mughal, Arab, Bohra, Khoja, Cutchi-Memon, Jamayat, and Navayat).
2. Scheduled Castes (SC Sub-Classification: Group-I, Group-II, Group-III) — 15% Reservation
Under The Andhra Pradesh Scheduled Castes (Sub-classification) Rules, 2025 (G.O.Ms.No.7, Social Welfare (CV) Department, Dated 18.04.2025), the 59 Scheduled Castes are divided into three groups:
| SC Sub-Group |
Total Castes |
Quota (%) |
Key Communities Included |
200-Point Roster Points |
| SC Group-I |
12 Castes |
1.0% |
Relli, Paky/Moti/Thoti, Mehtar, Dandasi, Bavuri, Chachati, Chandala, Dom/Paidi, Ghasi/Haddi, Godagali, Pamidi, Sapru |
Cycle 1 (1–100): Point 2
Cycle 2 (101–200): Point 2 |
| SC Group-II |
18 Castes |
6.5% |
Madiga, Arundhatiya, Jambuvulu, Gosangi, Bindla, Chamar/Mochi/Muchi, Dakkal, Dhor, Godari, Jaggali, Kolupulavandlu/Pambada, Madiga Dasu, Mang, Matangi, Samagara, Sindhollu |
Cycle 1: 7, 22, 41, 52, 66, 77
Cycle 2: 7, 22, 41, 52, 66, 77, 97 |
| SC Group-III |
29 Castes |
7.5% |
Mala, Adi Andhra, Adi Dravida, Mahar, Panchama/Pariah, Samban, Bariki, Byagara, Chalavadi, Ellamalawar, Holeya, Madasi Kuruva, Mala Dasari, Mala Dasu, Mala Sale/Netkani, Manne, Mundala, Valluvan, Yatala |
Cycle 1: 16, 27, 47, 62, 72, 87, 91, 97
Cycle 2: 16, 27, 47, 62, 72, 87, 91 |
SC Women Quota & Carry-Forward: A 33 1/3% horizontal reservation for women applies within each of SC Group-I, Group-II, and Group-III. Unfilled vacancies in Group-I carry forward to the 2nd notification for the same group; if unfilled again, they pass to Group-II in the 3rd notification.
3. Scheduled Tribes (ST) — 6% Reservation (34 Notified Tribes)
As notified under Tribal Welfare Dept (Rc.No.3388102/2026, Dt. 02.09.2026) and The Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Act, 2024 (Act No. 7 of 2024, Dt. 15.02.2024), there are 34 Scheduled Tribes in Andhra Pradesh. Key tribes include Sugalis / Lambadis / Banjara (Sl.No.29), Yenadis (Sl.No.31), Yerukulas / Koracha (Sl.No.32), Koya (Sl.No.18), Kondareddis (Sl.No.15), Konda Dhoras (Sl.No.13), Jatapus (Sl.No.9), Savaras including Konda Savaras (Sl.No.28), and Porja including Bondo Porja & Khond Porja (Sl.No.25).
4. Open Competition (OC) & 10% EWS Quota
Communities not notified under SC, ST, or BC fall under Open Competition (OC / General), including Reddy, Kamma, Kapu / Telaga / Balija / Ontari, Brahmin, Arya Vysya, Kshatriya (Raju), and Velama (other than Koppula/Polinati Velama). Families in the OC category whose annual income is below ₹8.00 Lakhs and who satisfy asset norms are eligible for the 10% Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation certificate.
Important Area Restrictions & Certificate Rules
1. Settibalija (BC-B, Sl.No.4) — Greater Rayalaseema & Bapatla Restriction:
All BC castes are extended across all districts of Andhra Pradesh except Settibalija, which is NOT extended to Greater Rayalaseema. Settibalija BC-B certificates cannot be issued in these 10 Districts: Kurnool, Nandyal, Ananthapuramu, Sri Satya Sai, YSR Kadapa, Annamayya, Chittoor, Tirupati, Nellore, Prakasam, and 13 Mandals of present Bapatla District: Addanki, Ballikuruva, Chinaganjam, Chirala, Inkollu, J.Panguluru, Karamchedu, Korisapadu, Martur, Parchur, Santhamagulur, Vetapalem, and Yeddanapudi.
2. Scheduled Areas Restriction for ST Castes (Sl.No. 7, 23, 30 & 34):
• Goudu (ST Sl.No.7), Nayaks (ST Sl.No.23), and Valmiki (ST Sl.No.30): Eligible for ST certificates strictly within Scheduled Areas of Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Seetharamaraju, Anakapalli, Polavaram, and Eluru districts.
• Dhulia, Paiko, Putiya (ST Sl.No.34): Notified in Anakapalli, Visakhapatnam, Alluri Seetharamaraju, Vizianagaram (except Rajam, Vangara, Regidi Amadalavalasa, Santhakaviti mandals), and Parvathipuram Manyam (except Seethampeta, Palakonda, Bhamini, Veeraghattam mandals).
Difference Between AP State BC Certificate and Central OBC Certificate
• AP State BC Certificate (BC-A, BC-B, BC-C, BC-D, BC-E): Valid exclusively for Andhra Pradesh state recruitment (APPSC, DSC, Sachivalayam), state university admissions (EAPCET), and state welfare schemes.
• Central Government OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate: Required for Central Government exams (UPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking) and central institutions (IITs, NITs, Central Universities). Your caste must appear on the Central OBC list for Andhra Pradesh issued by the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), and non-salaried family income must be below ₹8 Lakhs per year.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply for a Caste Certificate at Sachivalayam
- Identify Your Caste & Serial Number: Use the directory above to note your official community name, reservation group, and serial number.
- Collect Required Documents:
- Government-Issued Identity Card (Voter ID / Driving License) of Applicant & Parents.
- Rice Card / Ration Card.
- Previous family caste certificate, or school 1st to 10th Study Certificate / TC showing caste entry.
- Application Form-I / Form-II (available at the Sachivalayam counter).
- Submit Application: Visit your Village / Ward Sachivalayam and hand over documents to the Digital Assistant or Welfare & Education Assistant to obtain an Application Acknowledgement Number.
- Field Verification: The Village Revenue Officer (VRO) and Revenue Inspector (RI) verify lineage and recommend digital sign-off by the Tahsildar (MRO).
- Collect Certificate: Once digitally signed by the Tahsildar, receive your printed watermarked certificate from the Sachivalayam counter or download it from the Meeseva portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many total castes exist in the AP BC List in 2026?
As per the Director of BC Welfare (Rc.No.G/1044/2026, dated 02.09.2026), there are 138 net active castes in the Backward Classes list across 145 numbered entries. They are classified into BC-A (51), BC-B (27), BC-C (1), BC-D (45), and BC-E (14).
2. In which SC sub-group are Mala and Madiga placed under G.O.Ms.No.7?
Under G.O.Ms.No.7 dated 18.04.2025, Madiga (Ordinance Sl.No.32) is placed in SC Group-II (18 castes, 6.5% quota), while Mala (Ordinance Sl.No.35) and Adi Andhra (Ordinance Sl.No.1) are placed in SC Group-III (29 castes, 7.5% quota). Relli (Ordinance Sl.No.55) is placed in SC Group-I (12 castes, 1% quota).
3. What is the validity period of an AP Integrated Caste Certificate?
An Integrated Caste, Nativity, and Date of Birth Certificate issued by the Tahsildar in Andhra Pradesh is permanently valid for life. However, an EWS Certificate (for OC) or an OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (for Central reservations) is income-based and must be renewed each financial year.
4. Why are some castes marked "Present in Telangana only"?
In the official BC Welfare gazette, 8 entries (e.g., Rajannala Sl.No.46, Gotrala Sl.No.48, Kasikapadi Sl.No.49, Siddula Sl.No.50, Lodh Sl.No.77, Budubunjala Sl.No.81, Mali Sl.No.101, Are Sl.No.117, Varala Sl.No.126, and Lakkamarikapu Sl.No.128) carry the statutory note "It is present in Telangana only" reflecting territorial jurisdiction originating prior to state bifurcation.
5. How must Surya Balija (Kalavanthula / Ganika) certificates be issued?
At Serial No. 97 (BC-D Sl.No. 14), the Government directs that bracketed synonyms (Kalavanthula, Ganika) are solely for identification, and certificates must be issued strictly under the name "Surya Balija".
