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Does Lingayat Comes under OBC in Central List

The question Does Lingayat Comes under OBC in Central List does not have a one-word answer. Lingayats are comprised of many sub-castes. Some fall under OBC and some under SC. There are also subcastes in Lingayats which doesn’t have a reservation and falls under OC.

In this post, I’m sharing details of the Lingayat castes that have OBC reservation. This is according to the central list. So if you are applying for any central government post like UPSC, SSC, NEET exam, Bank Exams you have to check in this list. The list mentioned here is based on the central list(September 2018). You can verify it in ncbc.nic.in

The central OBC list should be verified according to the state concerned. Eg: Caste Klingon in Karnataka may get OBC status but the same caste Klingon in Tamilnadu may fall under OC.

The Central OBC list mentioned here is associated with Karnataka. If you are Lingayat Uppara from Karnataka you will get OBC status for Central Government jobs.

Does Veerashaiva Lingayats comes under OBC in Central List?

No, Veerashaiva Lingayats does not falls under OBC category. In the state of Karnataka they belong to BC but in centre list they come under General Category and not under OBC. For a very long period they are claiming for OBC reservation in Centre list. Recently in 2019 Central government rejected their plea.

What is the difference between Lingayats and Veerashaivas

Does Lingayat Comes under OBC in Central List:

Yes, these 30 sub-castes come under OBC.

  1. Lingayat Gowli
  2. Lingayat Medhar
  3. Lingayat Agasa
  4. Lingayat Madivala
  5. Lingayat Gurav
  6. Lingayat Hugar
  7. Lingayat Malgar
  8. Lingayat Jeer
  9. Lingayat Kumbar
  10. Lingayat Kuruba
  11. Lingayat Uppara
  12. Lingayat Simpy
  13. Lingayat Neelagar
  14. Lingayat Bilijedaru
  15. Lingayat Hatgar
  16. Lingayat Neygi
  17. Lingayat Kurushinashetty
  18. Lingayat Bilimagga
  19. Lingayat Jadaru
  20. Lingayat Akkasali
  21. Lingayat Kammara
  22. Lingayat Kammasali
  23. Lingayat Badiga
  24. Lingayat Nayinda
  25. Lingayat Bhandari
  26. Lingayat Bajantri
  27. Lingayat Hadapada
  28. Lingayat Ganiga
  29. Lingayat Sajjan
  30. Lingayat Balegala

OBC List for Maharastra Lingayats:

  1. Lingayat Teli
  2. Lingayat Mali
  3. Lingayat Wani

Even if you caste in the list and your parents Salary or Status is not in the criteria you would fall under OBC Creamy Layer. Check for your parents’ salary or status at – Do I fall under OBC Non Creamy layer?

In case of doubts, you can use our Discussion forum and ask questions.

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    • Yes, Veerashaiva Lingayats come under OBC. Veerashaiva Lingayat is a common name for Lingayats. There are many sub-categories within Veerashaiva Lingayats.
      Names which have been mentioned in this list can claim OBC reservation. If you belong to Lingayat other than mentioned above you can't claim reservation.

  • We're confused Initially you told that veerashaiva lingayath comes under OBC in central later your telling it's not comes which is correct and
    I'm veerashaiva lingayath (3B) in state.

    • sorry for unclear words. Now I hope I have made it clear. Veerashaiva Lingayats do not fall under OBC ambit.

  • Veerashiva lingayath BC D in AP and TELENGANA, but not in OBC Central list, so can I eligible for EWS reservation for Central exams

  • Sir my case is Lingaayata Banajiga but In my Documents it is Veerashiva lingayata can I mention now sub caste or either I'll get Obc for Upsc exams in veera shiva lingayata 3B category

    • If your mentioned caste as per the document is not in the central OBC list, then you won't be provided with any OBC certificate. So make sure of it. Then apply for OBC with the correct caste name mentioned in your state caste certificate.

  • In my Documents it's Veera shaiva lingayata ..does not mentioned sub caste ..my brother had subcaste mention in in documents ..I belong to OBC category which mentioned above ..How can I change now?? Can I change now?

  • Its not fair to avoid including veershaiva lingayats in OBC,,,many have Central govt Exams dreams,,,,in order to get in KAS exams,,Karnataka not held exams annually,,,,finally its cheating to students of veershaiva lingayats,,,whose population is in exceed.....

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