Creamy layer refers to the relatively better-off section within OBCs that is excluded from reservation benefits. Only OBC candidates with non-creamy layer status can claim OBC reservation in central government jobs. The status depends on parents’ income and occupation as ...

Creamy layer refers to the higher-income and socially advanced section within the OBC category. Only OBC candidates in the non-creamy layer get reservation benefits in central government jobs. The OBC certificate must clearly state non-creamy layer status for the relevant ...