Odisha government has directed district collectors to ensure timely issuance of caste certificates for students seeking admissions, amid expanded reservation quotas for SC, ST and SEBC in medical and technical courses from 2026–27. Applications must be disposed under ORTPSA timelines, with RI verification within 3 days and strict monitoring from sub-collector to RDC levels, with action for delays.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Wednesday asked all district collectors to ensure timely issuance/distribution of caste certificates to students who applied to take admission into various courses.
Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management, Arabinda Kumar Padhee, issued a letter to the collectors on Wednesday in this regard.
This move comes a day after the government implemented the enhanced quota for SC & ST students and introduced a quota for SEBC in medical and technical courses starting from the academic session 2026-27.
Padhee said the government observed that a large number of students have applied for various documents, including caste certificates, for registration in various educational institutions.
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