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EWS Eligibility Calculator — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

Check whether your annual family income (below Rs 8 lakh) and asset holdings meet the EWS criteria for 10% reservation in jobs and admissions under the 103rd Constitutional Amendment.

Last verified: June 2026 | Source: Supreme Court Guidelines

1. Caste & Asset Inputs

Includes salary, agriculture, business, etc. for family.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation?

Introduced via the 103rd Constitutional Amendment, the EWS quota provides a 10% reservation in direct recruitment to government jobs and admission to educational institutions for citizens belonging to the General category who are economically disadvantaged. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Who is counted under the 'family' for EWS income evaluation?

For EWS purposes, 'family' includes: 1. The candidate applying for reservation. 2. Their parents. 3. Their siblings below 18 years of age. 4. Their spouse and children below 18 years of age. The combined income of all these members from all sources (salary, agriculture, business, profession) is clubbed.

If my family owns property in multiple places, are they clubbed?

Yes. If your family owns agricultural land, flats, or residential plots across different cities, towns, or states, all these holdings are clubbed (added together) to determine if they exceed the EWS asset limits (e.g., 5 acres of land or 1,000 sq ft flat).

Which government authority issues the EWS Certificate?

An EWS certificate can be issued by competent authorities in your district, including: 1. District Magistrate (DM) / Additional DM. 2. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM). 3. Tehsildar or Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar. 4. Presidency Magistrate / Additional Presidency Magistrate.

Where can I verify the source data for this calculator?

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.

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About This Calculator

Target Audience: Salaried taxpayers, investors & retirees planning Indian tax & wealth growth

What Does This Calculator Do?

This EWS Certificate Eligibility Calculator checks if you qualify for the 10% Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation in government jobs and educational institutions. It evaluates your family's gross annual income and physical asset holdings (agricultural land, residential flat, and urban plots) against the official thresholds set by the Government of India.

How to Use It

  1. Caste Category: Choose General (only General category applicants are eligible for EWS).
  2. Gross Annual Income: Input the combined annual income of your family from all sources (salaries, agriculture, business).
  3. Physical Assets: Input your family's agricultural land size, urban residential plot size, and residential flat area.

The Logic Explained Simply

  • The Concept: EWS reservation is designed to provide opportunities to economically disadvantaged citizens who do not benefit from SC, ST, or OBC reservations. To qualify, a family must meet both the income cap (below ₹8 Lakh per year) and asset limits (less than 5 acres of agricultural land, less than 1,000 sq ft flat, or less than 100/200 sq yards plot).
  • The Formula:

EWS Eligible = (Category = General) AND (Family Income < ₹8,00,000) AND (Agri Land < 5 acres) AND (Flat Area < 1,000 sq ft) AND (Plot Area < 100/200 sq yards depending on municipality status)

Real-World Calculation Breakdown

Suppose a candidate belongs to the General category and has a family income of ₹6,50,000 per year. Their family owns a residential flat of 950 sq ft and 2 acres of agricultural land.

  • Income is ₹6.5 Lakh (below the ₹8 Lakh limit).
  • Agricultural land is 2 acres (below the 5-acre limit).
  • Flat is 950 sq ft (below the 1,000 sq ft limit).
  • Verdict: The candidate is ELIGIBLE and qualifies for the EWS Certificate.

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