I have my recently expired OBC-NCL certificate. My renewed certificate won't be available soon. What should I do?
Shall I apply with my currently held certificates and later provide my renewed certificate, if asked?
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Please note that there is no validity period of OBC-NCL certificates. The Department of Personnel & Training clarified its position Government of India video OM No. 36033/4/97-Estt. (Res.). Dt. 25th July 2003. It is only a misconception that there is a validity period of OBC-NC certificate. Thus OBC-NC certificate is absolutely valid even if issued for more than 3 years ago but with a self-declaration given by the candidate as per the format mentioned in the OM.
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