The EWS Quota, or Economically Weaker Sections reservation, allocates 10% of seats in government jobs and educational institutions. Introduced in 2019, this...
The EWS Quota is a 10% reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for Economically Weaker Sections, introduced via the 103rd Constitutional Amendment in 2019.
Generally, individuals whose family gross annual income is below ₹8 lakh and who do not own specific assets (e.g., agricultural land above 5 acres, residential flat above 1000 sq ft) are eligible.
The EWS Quota was implemented in January 2019 through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, inserting Articles 15(6) and 16(6) into the Constitution.
No, the EWS Quota is in addition to the existing reservations for SC, ST, and OBC categories, ensuring it does not dilute their allocations.