When will it start?
Many people are asking "When is the Caste Census starting?". The process is divided into two big steps. Here is the simple timeline:
House Listing Phase
In this first step, officers will visit your area just to count the houses. They won't ask detailed caste questions yet. They just want to know how many families live where.
Population & Caste Enumeration
This is the main event! In Feb 2027, the actual counting of people and their Castes will happen. You will be asked about your:
- ✅ Caste Name (Jaati)
- ✅ Sub-Caste
- ✅ Education & Job
Why is it happening now?
It has been a long time since India had a proper Caste Census (the last full one was way back in 1931!). The government wants to know the correct numbers of OBCs (Other Backward Classes) and other groups so they can make better plans for schools, jobs, and welfare schemes.
Basically, to help people better, they need to know "Who lives where" and "How they are doing".
Quick Summary
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Status: Confirmed
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Mode: Digital (App Based)
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Self Enum: Allowed
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Next Event: House Listing (2026)
Check Your State
Some states like Bihar have already done their own survey. Check your state list below:
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