📊 EWS Calculator – Economically Weaker Section
Check your eligibility for 10% EWS reservation in jobs & education
📋 EWS Eligibility Criteria
📌 Income Limit
Annual family income must be below ₹8 lakh from all sources.
📌 Land Limit
Less than 5 acres of agricultural land.
📌 Flat Limit
Residential flat area below 1000 sq ft.
📌 Plot Limit
Below 100 sq yards (notified municipality) or 200 sq yards elsewhere.
📊 EWS Eligibility Result
📌 Who Can Apply
Only General (unreserved) category citizens. SC/ST/OBC cannot apply for EWS.
📌 Benefits
10% reservation in government jobs, educational institutions, and civil services.
📌 Validity
EWS certificate is valid for 1 financial year. Must be renewed annually.
📌 Application
Apply through Tehsildar, SDM office, or state e-district portal online.
What is EWS (Economically Weaker Section)?
EWS is a category within the General (unreserved) category providing 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. It was introduced through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019 for economically weaker sections who do not fall under existing SC/ST/OBC reservations.
EWS Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Limit |
|---|---|
| Annual Family Income | Less than ₹8,00,000 |
| Agricultural Land | Less than 5 acres |
| Residential Flat | Less than 1,000 sq ft |
| Residential Plot (Notified) | Less than 100 sq yards |
| Residential Plot (Non-notified) | Less than 200 sq yards |
| Category | General category only (not SC/ST/OBC) |
EWS Benefits
- Government Jobs: 10% reservation in central and state government jobs
- Education: 10% reservation in higher education institutions (IITs, IIMs, Medical colleges)
- Civil Services: Reservation in UPSC examinations
- PMAY: Priority under housing schemes
How to Apply for EWS Certificate
- Visit your local Tehsildar/SDM office or state e-district portal
- Submit income certificate, Aadhaar, PAN, property documents
- Provide self-declaration of General category status
- Certificate issued within 15-30 days
- Valid for 1 financial year — renew annually
Documents Required
- Income certificate from competent authority
- Aadhaar Card and PAN Card
- Caste certificate (proving General category)
- Property/land documents
- Bank statements
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Self-declaration affidavit
FAQs
Q1. Can OBC/SC/ST apply for EWS?
No, EWS is exclusively for the General (unreserved) category.
Q2. Is EWS certificate valid for all states?
EWS certificate from one state is valid for central government positions. For state government jobs, you need the respective state’s certificate.
Q3. What income is considered for EWS?
Total family income from all sources — salary, agriculture, business, property — is considered. Family includes self, spouse, parents, children, and siblings below 18.
Conclusion
EWS reservation provides important benefits for economically weaker General category citizens. Check your eligibility using our calculator and apply for the certificate through your local authority.