EWS, or Economically Weaker Sections, denotes a category in India eligible for a 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. This quota...
The EWS reservation provides a 10% quota in government jobs and educational institutions across India for economically weaker sections of society, implemented through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act.
Individuals whose family gross annual income is below ₹8 lakhs and who do not belong to SC, ST, or OBC categories are generally eligible, subject to certain asset-based criteria specified by the government.
Besides the income limit, a family must not own agricultural land of 5 acres or more, a residential flat of 1000 sq ft or more, or a residential plot of 100 sq yards or more in notified municipalities (200 sq yards in non-notified areas).
An EWS certificate can be obtained from local government authorities like the Tehsildar, District Magistrate, or Additional District Magistrate by submitting required documents proving income and adherence to asset criteria.