Difference between Creamy Layer and Non-Creamy Layer of OBC

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India is a country that has been divided by people with different religious beliefs and castes. During pre-colonial control, the caste system was very prominent. OBC is Other Backward class and it is an official classification done by the government and is to identify or to classify castes which are educationally or socially destitute and deprived. Other Backward Class Category is divided into two categories namely creamy layer OBC and non-creamy layer OBC by the government of India. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has notified the lists of Castes / Communities which are treated as Other Backward Classes.

This article will provide detailed information regarding the differences between the creamy layer and the non-creamy layer of OBC. The difference between Creamy Layer and Non-Creamy Layer of OBC will be informative and helpful for the candidates while preparing for the UPSC Civil service exam.

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Difference between Creamy Layer and Non-Creamy Layer of OBC

Creamy Layer of OBC	Non-Creamy Layer of OBC
Acronym is OBC-CL	Acronym is OBC-NCL
Income Limit is above 8 Lakhs	Income Limit is below 8 Lakhs
The members of the Other Backward Classes do not get the benefit of reservation under the creamy layer.	The members of the Other Backward Classes can access the benefit of reservation under the non-creamy layer.
Total family income can be more than 8 lakh per annum. (Income from farming not to be included)	Total family income should be less than 8 lakh per annum. (Income from any farming sources are not included)
Treated as equivalent to general category hence get few or no benefit in government scheme and examination.	Get Benefit in government released scheme and competitive examination
No certificate is needed to be submitted with the aid of using the character if he/she isn’t always claiming any sort of reservation.	Every character claiming reservation as OBC is needed to put up a certificate regarding ‘OBC popularity and non-creamy layer popularity’ issued via means of an expert cited in DOPT Office Memorandum.

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OBC Non-Creamy Layer

If a total family income is less than the 8 lakh per annum limit, the family is considered to be in non-creamy OBC category. The family will be getting a certificate of OBC non-creamy layer. The person belonging to the non-creamy OBC category will be enjoying all the benefits and will be getting the relaxation of age in competitive exams as well.

If anyone falls under the category of non-creamy OBC category, they will be getting reservations while applying for government jobs or government posts. However, to avail all these benefits, they will have to obtain a certificate that is called an OBC certificate. The certificate is valid in every state of India except for Tamil Nadu. The validity of the certificate is for one year, and it starts from the very day of receiving it.

OBC Non-Creamy Layer Eligibility

The Applicant must be a citizen of India.
A OBC certificate must be issued to any of the paternal blood relative.
He/she should be a permanent resident of their respective state.
The applicant should not be fall under the category of Creamy layer which was specified by the GOI.

Income Limit

1. Income of Person and Family combined

A person can apply for an OBC certificate only if the annual income of the family is less than eight lakhs per annum. If it were more than the given figure, they would not be access the non-creamy category certificate. (Income from agriculture/ farming is not included in this).

2. Parents Employed under Central Government

If a person’s parents, is a part of central government or is working under Group C and Group D category under the central government, the person is eligible to apply for the non-creamy OBC certificate.

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3. Employee under Central Government

If a person himself or herself is a part of central government or is working under central government’s group B category, then that very person is eligible to apply for an OBC non creamy layer certificate. It is to be noted that it is valid only if the person’s parents do not receive any income like that of pensions.

4. Husband Employed under Central Government

If a woman’s husband is employed under the Central Government, then that woman would be eligible to apply for the certificate provided that her parents do not receive any kind of income.

OBC Creamy Layer

Other Backward class creamy layer is a category of OBC, people belonging under this are better off or wealthier. They are way better than the other people belonging to the OBC category. The creamy layer OBC are better educated. Creamy layer OBC has annual income of more than 8 lakhs per annum. OBC creamy layer does not get any benefit. They are treated the same way the general category candidates are treated.

Citizens who are not eligible to apply OBC Certificate

Certain castes that come under BC and MBC.
Parents employed under Group A services like IPS, IAS, and IFS.
Parents working under Group B and C of the Central Government and,
Parents working under Group 1 of the State Government.
Parents’ income exceeds 8 lakhs, they are not eligible to apply for this certificate.

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