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WB New OBC List 2026: Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal, has released a notification of the list of OBC recognized by Govt. of India. The OBC list for West Bengal has been published. Everyone should check the OBC list.
A fresh clarification regarding the Original OBC list in West Bengal has drawn significant attention among students, job aspirants, and candidates preparing for government recruitment. According to the information presented in the shared document, 66 Original OBC communities that were recognized before 2010 continue to remain valid, even after subsequent legal developments and government notifications.
The update is particularly important for candidates applying for government jobs, educational institutions, and reservation benefits in the state.
WB New OBC List 2026: Why Are These 66 Original OBC Communities Still Valid?
The information explains that following the 2014 Calcutta High Court judgment and a subsequent West Bengal Government notification issued in 2026, the 66 Original OBC communities recognized before 2010 remain legally valid.
These communities continue to enjoy the existing 1% reservation provided under the state’s reservation policy.
This clarification is specifically about the communities that were included in the OBC list before 2010.
Reservation Benefit Continues
The notice highlights that the 1% reservation for these 66 Original OBC communities has not been withdrawn. Eligible candidates belonging to these communities can continue to claim reservation benefits wherever applicable under the prevailing government rules.
However, candidates should always verify the latest recruitment notification to ensure the reservation rules applicable to a particular examination or recruitment process.
West Bengal (WB) Original OBC List (66 Valid Communities)
| Sl. No. | Community (Caste Name) | Sl. No. | Community (Caste Name) |
| 1 | Kapali | 34 | Chitrakar |
| 2 | Baishya Kapali | 35 | Bhujel |
| 3 | Kurmi | 36 | Newar |
| 4 | Sutradhar | 37 | Mangar |
| 5 | Karmakar | 38 | Nembang |
| 6 | Kumbhakar | 39 | Sampang |
| 7 | Swarnakar | 40 | Bungchheng |
| 8 | Teli / Kolu | 41 | Thami |
| 9 | Napit | 42 | Jogi (Only for Hill Areas) |
| 10 | Yogi / Nath | 43 | Dhimal |
| 11 | Goyala / Gop | 44 | Hawagari / Cheni (Communities listed in the image) |
| 12 | Mayra (Halui) / Modak (Haluii) | 45 | Bhar |
| 13 | Barujibi | 46 | Khandait |
| 14 | Satchasi | 47 | Gangot |
| 15 | Malakar | 48 | Turha |
| 16 | Jolah / Ansari-Momin (Muslim) | 49 | Dhunia (Muslim) |
| 17 | Kansari | 50 | Patidar |
| 18 | Tanti / Tantubaya | 51 | Kasai (Muslim) |
| 19 | Dhanuk | 52 | Halal Khor / Chasi-Kaibarta / Dam Kaibarta |
| 20 | Shankhakar | 53 | Bansi Barman |
| 21 | Keori / Koiri | 54 | Nashya-Sheikh (Muslim) |
| 22 | Raju | 55 | Pahadia Muslim |
| 23 | Nagar | 56 | Khen (Special Category) |
| 24 | Karani | 57 | Sukli |
| 25 | Sarak | 58 | Sunuwar |
| 26 | Tamboli / Tamali | 59 | Bharbhuja |
| 27 | Kosta / Kostha | 60 | Dewan |
| 28 | Roniwar / Rauniyar | 61 | Rai |
| 29 | Muslim caste converted from the Scheduled Caste | 62 | Rayeen / Kunjra (Muslim) |
| 30 | Lakhera / Laahera | 63 | Ghershabadia (Muslim) |
| 31 | Fakir / Sain (Muslim) | 64 | Devanga |
| 32 | Kahar | 65 | Hajjam (Muslim) |
| 33 | Betkar / Bentkar | 66 | Chowduli (Muslim) |
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Why This Matters for Job Aspirants
Reservation status directly affects recruitment and admissions in many government departments and educational institutions. Any clarification regarding the OBC list is therefore significant for:
- Government job applicants
- Competitive examination candidates
- College and university admission seekers
- Scholarship applicants
- Reservation certificate holders
Candidates belonging to these communities should keep their caste certificates updated and refer only to official government notifications during any recruitment or admission process.
Important Reminder
Although the shared information states that these 66 Original OBC communities remain valid, candidates should always rely on:
- Official Government of West Bengal notifications
- Recruitment advertisements
- Orders issued by the competent authority
- Court judgments, wherever applicable
Reservation policies may differ depending on the recruitment authority and any future legal or administrative developments.
