How many seats are for general category?

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How many seats are for general category?

This seems to be one of the big issues in this election. Now, a general category candidate has to compete only in 40.50 per cent seats as 59.50 per cent seats are reserved.

What is general and OBC caste?

General category refers to the open and unreserved categories while OBC or other backward classes refer to the castes which come under centre list of National commission of backward classes. OBC categories are further divided into creamy layer and non creamy layer based on income.

Can I change my caste from OBC to SC?

Yes, it can be done by Court intervention after the Court issues directions to the concerned Authorities. You will have to file a writ petition in the High Court within whose jurisdiction you fall.

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Who comes under SC and ST?

The Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) are officially designated groups of people and among the most disadvantaged socio-economic groups in India. The terms are recognized in the Constitution of India and the groups are designated in one or other of the categories.

Which caste comes under general merit?

Mostly Brahmins fall under General Merit category. Except them all others castes such as Lingayats,Muslim,Sikhs,Christians etc have reservations in CAT 1,2A,2B,3A,3B etc. It depends upon rules made by different states like income limit etc . Mostly Brahmins fall under General Merit category.

Is OBC a reserved category in India?

OBC is Other Backward Caste and is definitely a reserved category for all opportunities like education, jobs, promotions etc., in India. It is in the elite category like SC, SC etc., not part of the down & under general category

Is the OBC a caste?

OBC is not a caste, it is a collection of castes. Yes they are part of the reserved category. Now, there are somewhere between 5000 and 6000 castes and sub-castes that come under the OBC list. OBCs get 27\% reservations in central and state universities and jobs.

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What is the percentage of reservation for SC/ST in government jobs?

The exact percentages vary from state to state: In Tamil Nadu, the reservation is 18\% for SCs and 1\% for STs, based on local demographics. In Northeast India, especially in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram, reservation for ST in State Govt. jobs is 80\% with only 20\% unreserved.

Can a SC/ST/OBC person have a claim on 50\% reserved seats?

Such claims state that 50\% of all seats are completely “reserved” for the general category, and no SC/ST/OBC person can have a claim on such seats, even on the basis of merit. However, the actual judgment does not imply anything of this sort.