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OBC new list West Bengal 2025-List of OBC A & OBC B. New OBC List Category Wise up to 03.06.2025 · New OBC List notification Wise up to 03.06.2025.
{PDF DOWNLOAD} OBC New List West Bengal 2025
Complete Category-Wise List of OBC A & OBC B — All Communities, Official Notification Numbers & OBC Certificate Guide in One Place
📋 OBC New List West Bengal 2025 — Overview & Highlights
The Government of West Bengal has officially released the updated OBC New List West Bengal 2025, valid up to June 3, 2025. This list recognises communities under two categories — OBC Category-A (More Backward) and OBC Category-B (Backward) — through a series of official government notifications. Below is a complete overview of this landmark update.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| List Name | OBC New List West Bengal 2025 (Category Wise) |
| Issuing Authority | Anagrasarkalyan Department, Govt. of West Bengal |
| Valid Up To | June 03, 2025 |
| OBC Categories | Category-A (More Backward) & Category-B (Backward) |
| Latest Notification No. | 1107-BCW/MR-38/2025 dated 03.06.2025 |
| Previous Key Notification | 1057-BCW/MR-38/2025 dated 27.05.2025 |
| Approx. Category-A Communities | 50+ (including multiple Muslim communities) |
| Approx. Category-B Communities | 85+ (including Nepali Brahmin, Sadgope) |
| Currently Under Re-Survey | Devanga & Bharbhuja |
| Certificate Application Portal | castcertificate.wb.gov.in |
| PDF Available | Yes — Category-Wise & Notification-Wise |
📥 PDF Download: The official OBC New List West Bengal 2025 PDF — both category-wise and notification-wise — is available for free download from the Anagrasarkalyan Department’s official website. Use the buttons above to access the latest files.
🏛️ What Is the OBC New List West Bengal 2025?
The OBC New List West Bengal 2025 is the officially updated state-level register of communities recognised as Other Backward Classes (OBCs) by the Government of West Bengal. This list is maintained and periodically revised by the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes under the Anagrasarkalyan Department.
Recognition on this list entitles eligible individuals to reservations and benefits in state government jobs, higher education admissions, scholarship schemes, and various welfare programmes. The 2025 list is significant because it includes several newly recognised communities through recent notifications dated 27.05.2025 and 03.06.2025, bringing the total number of recognised OBC communities in West Bengal to an all-time high.
OBC A More Backward
Communities at the highest level of social and educational backwardness. They receive focused upliftment and a dedicated reservation quota in jobs and education.
OBC B Backward
Communities recognised as backward but comparatively better placed than Category-A. They also receive reservations, under a separate quota in the state.
Category-A More Backward — Complete List 2025
The following communities are officially recognised as OBC Category-A (More Backward) in West Bengal as per the latest notifications up to June 3, 2025.
General & Hindu Communities
- Kumbhakar — traditional potters
- Napit — barbers / hairdressers
- Yogi, Nath — ascetic and weaving communities
- Goala, Gope (including Pallav Gope, Ballav Gope, Yadav Gope, Ahir and Yadav) — cattle-rearing communities
- Satchasi — agricultural community
- Jolah (Ansari-Momin) — weavers
- Tanti, Tantubaya — weavers
- Dhanuk
- Keori / Koiri
- Nagar
- Kahar
- Nashya-Sekh
- Khen (Non-Bania category)
- Patidar
- Majhi
Muslim Communities (Category-A)
- Sekh / Seikh
- Khan (Muslim)
- Muslim Molla
- Bhatia Muslim
- Muslim Mandal
- Kazi / Kaji / Quazi / Quaji (Muslim)
- Tutia (Muslim)
- Gazi (Muslim), Par (Muslim)
- Muslim Biswas
- Baidya Muslim
- Chasatti (Chasa)
- Gayen (Muslim)
- Muslim Piyada
- Dhali (Muslim)
- Malita / Malitha / Malitya (Muslim)
- Shah (Shah / Sahaji)
- Muslim Darji / Ostagar / Idrishi
- Muslim Dafadar, Muslim Sardar, Sarkar (Muslim), Mistri (Muslim)
- Muslim Sanpui / Sapui, Paik (Muslim), Akunji / Akan / Akhan (Muslim)
- Mahaldar (Muslim), Goldar / Golder (Muslim), Mal Muslim
- Beldar Muslim, Dhabak (Muslim), Kayal (Muslim)
- Khansama, Layek (Muslim), Naiya (Muslim), Siuli (Muslim)
ℹ️ The above Muslim communities were largely recognised through Notification No. 1057-BCW/MR-38/2025 dated 27.05.2025 and No. 1107-BCW/MR-38/2025 dated 03.06.2025 — the two most recent and significant additions to the OBC list in West Bengal.
Category-B Backward — Complete List 2025
The following communities are officially recognised as OBC Category-B (Backward) in West Bengal as per the latest notifications up to June 3, 2025.
Artisan & Occupational Communities
- Kapali, Baishya Kapali
- Kurmi
- Sutradhar — carpenters / craftsmen
- Karmakar — blacksmiths
- Swarnakar — goldsmiths
- Teli, Kolu — oil pressers
- Moira (Halwai), Modak (Halwai) — confectioners
- Barujibi — firecracker makers
- Malakar — flower garland makers
- Kansari — bronze / bell-metal workers
- Shankakar — conch shell artisans
- Raju, Sarak, Tamboli / Tamali, Roniwar / Rauniyar
- Chitrakar — painters
- Dhunia — cotton carders
- Kansari, Karani
Hill & Tribal Communities (Category-B)
- Bhujel, Newar, Mangar, Sampang, Thami — Nepali-origin hill communities
- Jogi, Dhimal, Bungchheng
- Khandait, Gangot
- Hele / Halia / Chasi-Kaibartta, Das Kaibartta
- Sukli, Sunuwar
- Dewan, Rai (including Chamling)
- Lakhera / Laahera, Mallick, Khas, Gurung, Midde
- Nembang, Bansi Barman
Other Recognised Communities
- Rayeen (Kunjra), Shershabadia
- Hawari, Dhobi (other than those in the Scheduled Castes list)
- Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny
- Fakir, Sain, Betkar (Bentkar)
- Bairagi / Baishnab
- Sadgope / Sadgop — newly included via June 2025 notification
- Nepali Brahmin — newly included via June 2025 notification
- Kalwar, Mali, Faraji (Muslim)
- Muchi / Chamar Muslim, Mukti / Mufti (Muslim)
- Muslim Barujibi / Barui, Nikari (Muslim), Pailan (Muslim), Muslim Penchi
- Shikari / Sikari (Muslim)
- Hajjam (Muslim), Chowduli (Muslim), Pahadia Muslim
- Basni / Bosni (Muslim), Bhangi (Muslim), Muslim Laskar
- Muslim Jamadar, Muslim Haldar, Khotta Muslim, Dalal (Muslim)
- Muslim Rajmistri / Raj (Muslim), Purkait (Muslim), Tarafdar (Muslim)
- Gharami (Muslim), Kan (Muslim), Muslim Chutor Mistri
- Dewan (Muslim), Bayen (Muslim), Khondekar / Khonkar (Muslim), Halsana (Muslim)
- Sepai (Muslim), Abdal (Muslim), Bepari / Byapari Muslim
- Bhuiya / Bhunya (Muslim), Chowdhury / Chowdhuri (Muslim)
- Daptari (Muslim), Dhukre (Muslim), Hazari (Muslim)
⚠️ Note: The West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes is currently conducting re-surveys on Devanga and Bharbhuja communities. Their inclusion or status will be confirmed through a separate notification after the re-survey is complete.
📊 OBC A vs OBC B — Category-Wise Comparison Table
The table below provides a quick side-by-side comparison of select communities across both OBC categories in the West Bengal 2025 list.
| OBC Category-A (More Backward) | OBC Category-B (Backward) |
|---|---|
| Kumbhakar | Kapali |
| Napit | Baishya Kapali |
| Yogi, Nath | Kurmi |
| Goala, Gope, Ahir, Yadav | Sutradhar |
| Satchasi | Karmakar |
| Jolah (Ansari-Momin) | Swarnakar |
| Tanti, Tantubaya | Teli, Kolu |
| Dhanuk | Moira (Halwai), Modak (Halwai) |
| Keori / Koiri | Barujibi |
| Kahar | Malakar |
| Nashya-Sekh | Kansari |
| Sekh / Seikh | Raju, Sarak |
| Muslim Molla, Khan Muslim | Rayeen (Kunjra) |
| Gazi (Muslim), Baidya Muslim | Bhujel, Newar, Mangar |
| Majhi | Sadgope / Sadgop (New 2025) |
| Patidar | Nepali Brahmin (New 2025) |
| Mal Muslim, Beldar Muslim | Bairagi / Baishnab |
| Khansama, Layek Muslim | SC Converts to Christianity |
📜 Key Notification Numbers for OBC Recognition
Each community in the OBC New List West Bengal 2025 is backed by a specific government notification. These notification numbers are legally significant and must be correctly cited on OBC certificates. Below are the primary notifications and the communities they cover.
- Kumbhakar, Napit, Yogi-Nath, Goala-Gope (all variants incl. Yadav-Ahir), Satchasi, Kapali, Baishya Kapali, Kurmi, Sutradhar, Karmakar, Swarnakar, Teli-Kolu, Moira-Modak (Halwai), Barujibi
- Jolah (Ansari-Momin), Tanti-Tantubaya, Dhanuk, Keori/Koiri, Nagar, Malakar, Kansari, Shankakar, Raju, Sarak, Tamboli/Tamali, Karani
- Kahar, Fakir, Sain, Betkar (Bentkar), Chitrakar
- Bhujel, Newar, Mangar, Sampang, Thami, Jogi, Dhimal, Bungchheng
- Roniwar / Rauniyar, Scheduled Castes converts to Christianity and their progeny, Kosta / Kostha
- Nashya-Sekh, Khen (Non-Bania category), Sukli, Sunuwar, Pahadia Muslim, Bansi Barman, Nembang, Lakhera / Laahera
- Rayeen (Kunjra), Shershabadia
- Sekh/Seikh, Khan (Muslim), Muslim Molla, Bhatia Muslim, Muslim Mandal, Kazi/Quazi (Muslim), Tutia, Gazi, Muslim Biswas, Baidya Muslim, Chasatti, Gayen (Muslim), Muslim Piyada, Dhali (Muslim), Malita (Muslim), Shah, Muslim Darji/Idrishi, Muslim Dafadar, Muslim Sardar, Sarkar (Muslim), Mistri (Muslim), Muslim Sanpui, Paik (Muslim), Akunji (Muslim), Mahaldar (Muslim), Goldar (Muslim), Mal Muslim, Mallick, Khas, Gurung, Midde, Basni/Bosni (Muslim), Bhangi (Muslim), Muslim Laskar, Bairagi/Baishnab, Muslim Jamadar, Muslim Haldar, Khotta Muslim, Dalal (Muslim), Muslim Rajmistri, Purkait (Muslim), Tarafdar (Muslim), Gharami (Muslim), Kan (Muslim), Muslim Chutor Mistri, Dewan (Muslim), Bayen (Muslim), Khondekar (Muslim), Halsana (Muslim), Sepai (Muslim), Abdal (Muslim)
- Beldar Muslim, Dhabak (Muslim), Kayal (Muslim), Khansama, Layek (Muslim), Naiya (Muslim), Siuli (Muslim), Majhi, Bepari/Byapari Muslim, Bhuiya/Bhunya (Muslim), Chowdhury/Chowdhuri (Muslim), Daptari (Muslim), Dhukre (Muslim), Hazari (Muslim), Kalwar, Mali-Faraji (Muslim), Muchi/Chamar Muslim, Mukti/Mufti (Muslim), Muslim Barujibi/Barui, Nikari (Muslim), Pailan (Muslim), Muslim Penchi, Shikari/Sikari (Muslim), Sadgope/Sadgop, Nepali Brahmin
🪜 How to Get an OBC Certificate in West Bengal — Step-by-Step Guide
If your community appears in the OBC New List West Bengal 2025, follow these steps to obtain your official OBC certificate and access your entitled benefits.
- Verify Your Community’s Inclusion: First confirm your community is listed in the OBC New List West Bengal 2025 under Category-A or Category-B. Note down the relevant notification number — you will need it in your application.
- Gather Required Documents: Collect your Aadhaar card, ration card, proof of residence (electricity bill / voter ID), community proof from ancestors (old documents, school certificates mentioning caste), and recent passport-size photographs.
- Choose Your Application Mode: Apply online at castcertificate.wb.gov.in using your registered mobile number, or apply offline by collecting the prescribed form from your local BDO office (Block Development Officer) or SDO office (Sub-Divisional Officer).
- Fill and Submit the Form: Accurately fill in all required fields — name, address, community name, notification number, and supporting details. Attach all scanned documents (online) or self-attested copies (offline) and submit.
- Verification Process: After submission, an enquiry officer will verify the application. They may conduct a field visit or call you for additional verification. Providing honest and accurate information is essential at this stage.
- Receive Your OBC Certificate: Once approved, the OBC certificate will be issued. For online applications, you can download it directly from the portal. The certificate will state your category (A or B) and the applicable notification number.
- Renew When Required: OBC certificates generally have a validity of 3 years for central government purposes. For state-level use, check the validity terms on your specific certificate and apply for renewal well before expiry.
💡 Tip: If you are applying for a competitive exam, government job, or college admission, verify with the relevant institution whether your certificate needs to be issued within a specific timeframe (usually within 6 months of the application deadline).
🎯 Benefits & Reservations for OBC Communities in West Bengal
Being recognised in the OBC New List West Bengal 2025 opens access to a range of state government benefits designed to bridge social and economic inequalities.
In Education
- Reserved seats in state government colleges, universities, and polytechnics
- Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for admission
- Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships from the Anagrasarkalyan Department
- Priority in government hostel allotments
- Fee waivers in certain state institutions
In Employment
- Reservation in West Bengal state government jobs (separate quotas for OBC-A and OBC-B)
- Age relaxation in state-level competitive examinations
- Reduced application fees for state PSC and other recruitment exams
- Consideration under reservation in promotions and postings
In Government Welfare Schemes
- Priority access to self-employment and skill development schemes
- Subsidised loans under state-run financial assistance programmes
- Priority in government housing schemes
- Benefits under the Anagrasarkalyan Department’s welfare initiatives
❓ FAQ — OBC New List West Bengal 2025
What is the latest update on the OBC New List West Bengal 2025?
The Government of West Bengal has updated its official OBC list valid up to June 3, 2025. The most recent notification is No. 1107-BCW/MR-38/2025 dated 03.06.2025, which newly includes communities such as Sadgope/Sadgop, Nepali Brahmin, Majhi, Kalwar, and a large number of Muslim communities like Bepari, Bhuiya, Chowdhury, Daptari, Dhukre, Hazari, and more.
How many OBC categories are there in West Bengal and what is the difference?
West Bengal recognises two OBC categories: Category-A (More Backward) and Category-B (Backward). Category-A communities are at a higher degree of social and educational backwardness and receive a dedicated reservation quota. Category-B communities are also backward but comparatively better positioned, and they receive a separate quota. Both categories benefit from reservations in state education and employment.
Where can I download the OBC New List West Bengal 2025 PDF?
The official OBC New List West Bengal 2025 PDF — available in both category-wise and notification-wise formats — can be downloaded from the official website of the Anagrasarkalyan Department, Government of West Bengal. The PDF download links for both formats are also provided at the top of this page and via wbedu.in.
How do I apply for an OBC certificate in West Bengal?
You can apply for an OBC certificate through two methods. Online: Visit castcertificate.wb.gov.in and register with your mobile number. Upload scanned copies of your documents and submit the application. Offline: Visit your local BDO (Block Development Officer) or SDO (Sub-Divisional Officer) office to collect and submit the physical application form. You will need your Aadhaar card, ration card, proof of residence, and community/caste proof.
What is the significance of OBC notification numbers?
Each OBC notification number is the official government gazette order that formally recognises a specific community’s inclusion in the OBC list. This number is legally mandatory — it must be quoted on OBC certificates and is verified by employers, educational institutions, and government offices when processing OBC-based applications. Without the correct notification number, a certificate may be rejected.
Are Devanga and Bharbhuja communities included in the West Bengal OBC list 2025?
As of June 2025, both Devanga and Bharbhuja communities are currently under re-survey by the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes. Their inclusion or re-classification will be determined after the re-survey concludes and a formal notification is issued. Members of these communities should monitor official government announcements for updates.
What should I do if my community is not on the OBC list but I believe it should be?
If your community is not on the list but you believe it qualifies for OBC recognition, you may approach the West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes and submit a formal petition or representation. The commission is responsible for reviewing such requests, conducting surveys, and making recommendations to the state government for additions or reclassifications in the OBC list.
🔗 Official Sources & PDF Download Links
For legal and administrative purposes, always verify OBC status from official government sources. The following are the authoritative references for the OBC New List West Bengal 2025:
- Anagrasarkalyan Department, Government of West Bengal — Primary source for all OBC notifications and the official PDF download of the category-wise and notification-wise lists.
- castcertificate.wb.gov.in — Official online portal for OBC certificate application and verification in West Bengal.
- West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes — For enquiries about re-surveys, new inclusions, and community-level petitions.
- Local BDO / SDO Offices — For offline certificate applications and in-person guidance.
📌 Disclaimer: The information on this page is compiled for educational and informational purposes from official government notifications. For legally binding confirmation of OBC status, always refer to the original government gazette notifications published by the Anagrasarkalyan Department, Government of West Bengal, or consult wbedu.in for the latest updates.
