🧾 New Classification of SC Castes into Groups (Updated List)

🧾 New Classification of SC Castes into Groups (Updated List)

🔔 Introduction:

The Scheduled Castes (SC) in India have been reclassified into different groups for administrative, statistical, and welfare purposes. The below classification divides the SC communities into Group-I, Group-II, and Group-III.

This post contains a detailed list of all castes under each group.

🧩 Group-I Castes List (Total: 12 Castes)

Sl. No.	Name of the Caste
1	Bavuri
2	Chachati
3	Chandala
4	Dandasi
5	Dom, Dombara, Paidi, Pano
6	Ghasi, Haddi, Relli-Chachandi
7	Godagali, Godagula
8	Mehtar
9	Paky, Moti, Thoti
10	Pamidi
11	Relli
12	Sapru

🧩 Group-II Castes List (Total: 18 Castes)

Sl. No.	Name of the Caste
1	Arundhatiya
2	Bindla
3	Chamar, Mochi, Muchi, Chamar-Ravidas, Chamar-Rohidas
4	Chambhar
5	Dakkal, Dokkalwar
6	Dhor
7	Godari
8	Gosangi
9	Jaggali
10	Jambuvulu
11	Kolupulvandlu, Pambada, Pambanda, Pambaia
12	Madiga
13	Madiga Dasu, Mashteen
14	Mang
15	MangGarodi
16	Matangi
17	Samagara
18	Sindhollu, Chindollu

🧩 Group-III Castes List (Total: 29 Castes)

Sl. No.	Name of the Caste
1	Adi Dravida
2	Anamuk
3	Aray Mala
4	Arava Mala
5	Barki
6	Byagara, Byagari
7	Chalavadi
8	Ellamalawar, Yellammalawandlu
9	Holeya
10	Holeya Dasari
11	Madasi Kuruva, Madar Kuruva
12	Mahar
13	Mala, Mala Ayawaru
14	Mala Dasari
15	Mala Dasu
16	Mala Hannai
17	Malajanagam
18	Mala Masti
19	Mala Sale, Netkani
20	Mala Sanyasi
21	Manne
22	Mundala
23	Samban
24	Yatala
25	Valluvan
26	Adi Andhra
27	Mashti
28	Mitha Ayawaru
29	Panchama, Pariah

📌 Important Notes:

• These caste groupings are used for reservation and welfare schemes.

• Always refer to the official government order or gazette notification for legal reference.

• Individuals should check their Caste Certificate for accurate group classification.