The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate is an Income and Asset Certificate issued to eligible citizens under the General category who are not covered by SC, ST, or OBC reservations.
Since 2019, the Government has provided 10% reservation in government jobs and higher education for eligible EWS candidates. To claim this benefit in Assam, producing a valid EWS Certificate issued by the competent authority is mandatory.
✅ Who is Eligible for EWS Certificate in Assam?
You can apply if:
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You do not belong to SC, ST, or OBC categories, and
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Your family’s gross annual income is below ₹8,00,000 (Rupees Eight Lakh).
What Counts as Income?
Income from all sources during the previous financial year, including:
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Salary
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Agriculture
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Business
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Profession
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Other earnings
❌ Who is Not Eligible?
Even if your income is below ₹8 lakh, you will NOT qualify if your family owns:
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15 Bigha or more agricultural land in rural areas
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1 Bigha or more residential land in rural areas
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1.5 Katha or more land in Municipal Corporation/Municipal Board/Town Committee areas
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Residential house above 1000 sq. ft. in notified urban areas
👉 Property owned by family members at different locations is combined while determining eligibility.
👨👩👧👦 Definition of “Family”
For EWS eligibility, “family” includes:
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The applicant
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Parents
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Siblings below 18 years
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Spouse
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Children below 18 years
🏢 Issuing Authority in Assam
The Income and Asset Certificate (EWS Certificate) is issued by:
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Circle Officer / Circle Officer (A) of the Revenue Circle where the applicant normally resides.
It may also be issued by:
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District Magistrate / Deputy Commissioner
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Additional Deputy Commissioner
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Sub-Divisional Magistrate
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Executive Magistrate
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Revenue Officer (not below Tehsildar rank)
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Sub-Divisional Officer
Only certificates issued in the prescribed government format are accepted.
📅 Important Note for Government Jobs
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The certificate must be submitted by the closing date of application, unless stated otherwise.
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Appointment under EWS is provisional until certificate verification.
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If the certificate is found false, services may be terminated and legal action may be taken under the IPC.
📌 Important Reservation Rules
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If EWS seats remain vacant, they will be filled from the unreserved category.
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EWS candidates selected purely on merit will not be counted under the 10% quota.
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EWS candidates can compete for both reserved and unreserved posts.
📄 Documents Required for EWS Certificate
Prepare the following documents:
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Address proof
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Identity proof
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Salary slip (if employed)
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Land revenue receipt (for farmers; verified by local authority)
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Voter list copy (if applicable)
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Gaon Burah Certificate
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Land revenue payment receipt
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Any other supporting documents required by the authority
📝 How to Apply for EWS Certificate in Assam
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Visit your local Revenue Circle Office.
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Collect the prescribed Income & Asset Certificate application form.
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Fill in personal, income, and asset details.
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Attach required documents.
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Submit the form to the Circle Officer.
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Wait for verification of documents and property details.
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Collect your EWS Certificate after approval.
Processing time may vary depending on verification.
🎯 Why EWS Certificate is Important?
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Required for 10% reservation in State Government jobs.
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Required for admission in higher education institutions under EWS quota.
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Must be valid and verified by the issuing authority.
Important Web Links of EWS Certificate
| Income and Asset Certificate Format | Click Here | |
| EWS Certificate Format | Click Here | |
| EWS Memorandum | Link 1 | Link 2 |
