The Government of Telangana has issued an order listing 112 backward classes castes and communities eligible for reservations, adapting previous classifications from the undivided Andhra Pradesh. This order includes group-wise percentages of reservation, totaling 29% across various categories such as Groups A, B, C, D, and E. All relevant departments are instructed to implement these changes following the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014.

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GOVERNMENT OF TELANGANA
ABSTRACT
Backward Classes Welfare Department – List of Backward Classes Castes/
Communities pertaining to the State of Telangana – Adaptation of (112) Backward
Classes Castes/ Communities and percentage of reservation - Orders – Issued.
BACKWARD CLASSES WELFARE (OP) DEPARTMENT
G.O.MS.No. 3 Date: 14 .08.2014
Read the following:-
1. G.O.Ms.No.1793, Edn. Dept., Dt.23.09.1970
2. G.O.Ms.No.59, BCW (M1) Dept., Dt.16.12.1995
3. G.O.Ms.No.5, SW Dept., Dt.24.01.1981
4. G.O.Ms.No.11, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.13.05.2003 read with
G.O.Ms.No.41, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
5. G.O.Ms.No.8, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.28.08.2006
6. G.O.Ms.No.23, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.07.2007
7. G.O.Ms.No.20, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.07.2008
8. G.O.Ms.No.22, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.07.2008
9. G.O.Ms.No.23, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.07.2008
10. G.O.Ms.No.27, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.07.2008
11. G.O.Ms.No.25, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.04.08.2008
12. G.O.Ms.No.40, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
13. G.O.Ms.No.42, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
14. G.O.Ms.No.43, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
15. G.O.Ms.No.44, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.07.08.2008
16. G.O.Ms.No.11, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009
17. G.O.Ms.No.12, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009
18. G.O.Ms.No.13, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009
19. G.O.Ms.No.14, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.19.02.2009
20. G.O.Ms.No.22, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.28.02.2009
21. G.O.Ms.No.11, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.27.05.2011
22. G.O.Ms.No.12, BCW (C2) Dept., Dt.27.05.2011
23. AP., Reorganisation Act, 2014 (Act.No.6 of 2014)
24. From the Member Secretary, A.P., Commission
for BCs., Hyd., Lr.No.384/C/2014, Dt.01.08.2014
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ORDER:
In the reference first cited above, the erstwhile Government of Andhra Pradesh,
based on the recommendations of the Anantharaman Commission for Backward
Classes, had drawn up a list of (93) Backward Classes as amended thereafter (other
than Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) which are socially and educationally
backward and classified them into four groups for the purpose of reservations in the
professional colleges and in services under Articles 15 (4) and 16 (4) of the Constitution
of India as detailed below:-
Group (A) 7%
Group (B) 10%
Group (C) 1%
Group (D) 7%
P.T.O

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2. Further, in the reference 6th
read above, the erstwhile Government of Andhra
Pradesh for the purpose of Articles 15 (4) and 16 (4) of the Constitution of India and in
the exercise of the powers conferred under section 7 of the Andhra Pradesh Reservation
in favour of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes of Muslims Act, 2007 (Act No.
26 of 2007), the (14) classes of Muslims residing in the united State of Andhra Pradesh
(Other than Dudekula, Laddaf, Pinjari/Noorbash and Mehtar) as identified and
recommended by the Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes, as socially
and educationally Backward Classes of Muslims were included in the list of Backward
Classes under separate Group “E”, which is in addition to the existing “A”, “B”, “C” and
“D” Groups and provided 4% reservation. However, the reservation in favour of
Backward Classes Group “E” is subject to outcome of Civil Appeal Nos 2628-2637/2010
etc., pending before the Supreme Court.
3. Further, in the references 2nd
to 5th
and 7th
to 22nd
cited, various other castes/
communities were also included in the list of Backward Classes from time to time, on the
recommendations of the Andhra Pradesh Commission for Backward Classes.
4. In view of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (Central Act.No.6, 2014),
in the reference 24th
read above, the Member Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Commission
for Backward Classes has informed that as on 01.06.2014, there are (138)
castes/communities in the list of Backward Classes as approved by the erstwhile
Government of Andhra Pradesh from time to time in the undivided Andhra Pradesh
State. After verification of the list and Government orders, it is found that (112) castes/
communities of Backward Classes pertain to the State of Telangana and the Member-
Secretary, AP Commission for Backward Classes has also enclosed the list of (112)
castes/ communities of Backward Classes pertaining to the State of Telangana along
with the relevant Government orders.
5. In view of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (Central Act.No.6, 2014),
Government of Telangana has decided to adapt all the relevant Government orders
issued in the undivided State of Andhra Pradesh along with the list of (112)
castes/communities which is annexed to this order, Group wise and Percentage of
reservation as Backward Classes for the State of Telangana, so as to enable the
respective Departments to take necessary action as per their requirements.
6. The Group wise list of (112) number of Castes/communities of Backward Classes,
pertaining to the State of Telangana, with the percentage of reservation is as follows:-
Sl. No. Group Serial No. % of reservation
1. A 1 to 43 7%
2. B 44 to 66 10%
3. C 67 1%
4. D 68 to 98 7%
5. E 99 to 112 4%
Total 29%
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7. All the Departments of the Telangana Secretariat, the Heads of the Departments, the
District Collectors, District Officers etc., are requested to take immediate action
accordingly.
8. A copy of this order is available on the Internet and can be accessed at:-
http://www.goir.telangana.gov.in/
(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF TELANGANA)
DR. T. RADHA
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT
INCIPAL SECRETY TO GOVERNMENT
To
The Commissioner, Printing, Stationery and Stores Purchase
(Ptg. Wing) Department, Telangana, Hyderabad with a
requested to publish it in the extraordinary gazette and
send 10000 copies to this Department immediately),
The Chief Secretary to Government, Telangana State.
The Chief Commissioner of Land Administration, Telangana State.
The Principal Secretary to Government, Finance Department, Telangana State
The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, Telangana State
The Principal Secretary to Government, Scheduled Castes Development
Department, Telangana State.
The Principal Secretary to Government, BC Welfare Department, Telangana StateThe
Principal Secretary to Government, Tribal Welfare Department, Telangana StateThe
Principal Secretary to Government, Minorities Welfare Department, Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, Law Department, Telangana State
The Chairman, State Council of Higher Education, Telangana State, Hyderabad.
The Secretary to Government, Intermediate Education Department, Telangana state.
The Secretary to Government, School Education Department, Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, HM&FW Department, Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, Technical Education Department, Telangana State.
The Secretary to Government, Agriculture and Co-Operation Department,
Telangana State
The Secretary to Government, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Department,
Telangana State
The Prl. Secretary to Government, PR & RD Department, Telangana State
The Prl. Secretary to Government, General Administration Dept., Telangana State
All the Secretaries/Prl.Secy/Spl. CS of the Government of Telangana State
All the HODS, Government of Telangana State.
All the District Collectors/ Supdt. of Police, Telangana State.
All the Registrars of Universities in Telangana State
The Registrar, High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad.
The Secretary APAT, Hyderabad.
The Secretary Telangana Public Service Commissioner TS,
The Director (FAC), Backward Classes Welfare,
Telangana, Hyderabad.
All The Special Chief Secretary’s/Principal Secretary’s/Secretary’s to Government of
Telangana State.
P.T.O

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All The HODs of Telangana State.
All the Telangana State Pubic Sectors undertakings.
GA(Cabinet)Dept.
Copy to:-
The Commissioner of I&PR, Telangana State
Jwala99@gmail.com , Vadanrv@gmail.com
lefttelana@gmail.com
P.S. to all Cabinet Minister in the Telangana.
P.S. to the Principal Secretary to CM
P.S. to the Additional Secretary to CM
P.S. to the Advisor of scheduled caste development department
P.S. to Principal Secretary (Higher Education)
P.S. to Principal Secretary (TW)
P.S. to Principal Secretary, Fin. (Expr.SW) Dept.
P.S. to Principal Secretary (SW).
P.S. to Principal Secretary (BCW).
P.S. to Principal Secretary (Minorities Welfare).
P.S. to Principal Secretary (Disabled Welfare).
P.S. to Principal Secretary (School Education).
The Commissioner of Higher Education TS. Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Intermediate Education, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of School Education, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Technical Education, TS, Hyderabad..
The Commissioner of, College Education, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner, Agriculture and Co-Operation, TS, Hyderabad..
The Commissioner of Social Welfare, TS, Hyderabad.
The Secretary, TSWREIS, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Tribal Welfare, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of B.C. Welfare, TS, Hyderabad.
The Commissioner of Minorities Welfare, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director of Medical Education, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director of Adult Education, TS, Hyderabad
The Director of Government Examinations, TS, Hyderabad
The Director, Government Textbook Press, TS, Hyderabad
The Director, State Institute of Educational Technology, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director, State Council of Education Research & Training, TS, Hyderabad
The Director, Animal Husbandry, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director, Fisheries, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director, Welfare of Disabled and Senior Citizens, TS, Hyderabad.
The Director-General, Centre for Good Governance, TS, Hyderabad.
The Deputy Director (PMU), o/o CSW, TS, Hyderabad.
All the Deputy Secretary’s/Assistant Secretaries/ Section officers/Assistant
Section officers in B.C. Welfare, Scheduled castes development department,
Tribal Welfare department.
The Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Backward Classes
Cooperative Finance Corporation Ltd., Telangana.
The Secretary MJPBCWREIS TS,
The Director Telangana BC Study Circle.
SF/SC
//FORWARDED::BY ORDER//
SECTION OFFICER

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Annexure to G.O.MS.No. 3 BC Welfare (OP) Dept, Dt. 14.08.2014
List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes adapted for the
State of Telangana
Sl.
No.
Previo
us
Sl.No.
(Group
wise)i
n the
United
Andhra
Prades
h
Castes/Communities Erestwhile Andhra
Pradesh Government
Orders.No. & DATEs
Area &
Districts
GROUP-A
1 1 Agnikulakshatriya,
Palli, Vadabalija,
Bestha, Jalari,
Gangavar, Gangaputra,
Goondla,
Vanyakulakshatriya
(Vannekapu,
Vannereddi, Pallikapu,
Pallireddi)
Neyyala, Pattapu.
G.O.Ms.No. 1793, Edn.
Dept., Dt.23.9.1970
All Districts
2 2 Balasanthu,
Bahurupi
-Do- -Do-
3 4 Budabukkala -Do- -Do-
4 5 Rajaka (Chakali,
Vannar)
-Do- -Do-
5 6 Dasari (formerly
addicted to crimes and
beggary)
-Do- -Do-
6 7 Dommara -Do- -Do-
7 8 Gangiredlavaru -Do- -Do-
8 9 Jangam (whose
traditional occupation is
begging)
-Do- -Do-
9 10 Jogi -Do- -Do-
10 11 Katipapala -Do- -Do-
11 14 Medari or Mahendra -Do- -Do-
12 15 Mondivaru,
Mondibanda,
Banda
-Do- -Do-
13 16 Nayi-Brahmin (Mangali),
Mangala and Bajantri
-Do- -Do-

6. 6
14 18 Vamsharaj /
Pitchiguntala
-Do- -Do-
15 19 Pamula -Do- -Do-
16 20 Pardhi (Mirshikari) -Do- -Do-
17 21 Pambala -Do- -Do-
18 22 Dammali/ Dammala /
Dammula / Damala,
Peddammavandlu,
Devaravandlu,
Yellammavandlu,
Mutyalammavandlu
-Do- All Districts
19 23 Veeramushti
(Nettikotala),
Veerabhadreeya
-Do- -Do-
20 24 Valmiki Boya
(Boya, Bedar, Kirataka,
Nishadi, Yellapi, Yellapu,
Pedda Boya),
Talayari, Chunduvallu
-Do- -Do-
21 26 Gudala -Do- -Do-
22 27 Kanjara – Bhatta -Do- -Do-
23 29 Kepmare or Reddika -Do- -Do-
24 30 Mondipatta -Do- -Do-
25 31 Nokkar -Do- -Do-
26 32 Pariki Muggula -Do- -Do-
27 33 Yata -Do- -Do-
28 34 Chopemari -Do- -Do-
29 35 Kaikadi -Do- -Do-
30 36 Joshinandiwalas -Do- -Do-
31 37 Odde (Oddilu, Vaddi,
Vaddelu)
-Do- -Do-
32 38 Mandula -Do- -Do-
33 39 Mehtar (Muslim) -Do- -Do-
34 40 Kunapuli -Do- -Do-
35 41 Patra G.O.Ms.No. 8, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.28.8.2006
-Do-
36 45 Pala-Ekari, Ekila,
Vyakula,
Ekiri, Nayanivaru,
Palegaru, Tolagari,
Kavali
G.O.Ms.No. 23, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.4.7.2008
HYD, RR

7. 7
37 46 Rajannala, Rajannalu G.O.Ms.No. 44, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.7.8.2008
KMNR,WGL,
NZB,ADB
38 47 Bukka Ayyavara G.O.Ms.No. 6, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
All Districts
39 48 Gotrala G.O.Ms.No. 7, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
-Do-
40 49 Kasikapadi / Kasikapudi G.O.Ms.No. 8, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
HYD,RR,MB
NR,NZB,AD
B
41 50 Siddula G.O.Ms.No. 9, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
All Districts
42 51 Sikligar/ Saikalgar G.O.Ms.No. 10, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
-Do-
43 52 Poosala (Duly deleted
from Group D at
S.No.24)
G.O.Ms.No. 16, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
-Do-
GROUP-B
44 2 Aryakshatriya, Chittari,
Giniyar,
Chitrakara, Nakhas
G.O.Ms.No. 1793, Edn.
Dept., Dt.23.9.1970
All Districts
45 3 Devanga -Do- -Do-
46 4 Goud [Ediga, Gowda
(Gamalla),
Kalalee, Goundla,
Srisayana (Segidi)]
-Do- -Do-
47 5 Dudekula, Laddaf,
Pinjari or Noorbash
-Do- -Do-
48 6 Gandla, Telikula,
Devathilakula
-Do- -Do-
49 7 Jandra -Do- -Do-
50 8 Kummara or Kulala,
Salivahana
-Do- -Do-
51 9 Karikalabhakthulu,
Kaikolan or Kaikala
(Sengundam or
Sengunther)
-Do- -Do-
52 10 Karnabhakthulu -Do- -Do-
53 11 Kuruba or Kuruma -Do- -Do-
54 13 Neelakanthi -Do- -Do-
55 14 Patkar (Khatri) -Do- -Do-

8. 8
56 15 Perika (Perika Balija,
Puragiri kshatriya)
-Do- -Do-
57 16 Nessi or Kurni -Do- -Do-
58 17 Padmasali (Sali,
Salivan, Pattusali,
Senapathulu,
Thogata Sali)
-Do- -Do-
59 19 Swakulasali -Do- -Do-
60 20 Thogata, Thogati or
Thogata
veerakshatriya
-Do- -Do-
61 21 Viswabrahmin (Ausula,
Kamsali,
Kammari, Kanchari,
Vadla (Vadra, Vadrangi)
and Silpis),
Viswakarma
G.O.Ms.No. 59, BCW (M1)
Dept., Dt.16.12.1995
-Do-
62 23 Lodh/ Lodhi/ Lodha G.O.Ms.No. 22, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.4.7.2008
HYD,RR,KM
M,ADB
63 24 Bondili G.O.Ms.No.42, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.7.8.2008
All Districts
64 25 Are Marathi, Maratha
(Non-Brahmins),
Arakalies and Surabhi
Natakalavallu
G.O.Ms.No. 40, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.7.8.2008
-Do-
65 26 Neeli G.O.Ms.No. 43, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.7.8.2008
All Districts
66 27 Budubunjala / Bhunjwa
/ Bhadbhunja
G.O.Ms.No. 11, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.27.5.2011
HYD & RR
GROUP-C
67 1 Scheduled Castes
converts to Christianity
and their progeny
G.O.Ms.No. 5, SW Dept.,
Dt.24.1.1981
All Districts
GROUP-D
68 2 Arekatika, Katika, Are-
Suryavamshi
G.O Ms.No.1793, Edn Dept
Dt. 23.09.1970
All Districts
69 4 Bhataraju -Do- -Do-
70 5 Chippolu (Mera) -Do- -Do-
71 8 Hatkar -Do- -Do-
72 10 Jingar -Do- -Do-
73 12 Koshti -Do- -Do-
74 13 Kachi -Do- -Do-
75 14 Surya Balija
(Kalavanthula) Ganika
-Do- -Do-

9. 9
76 15 Krishnabalija
(Dasari, Bukka)
-Do- -Do-
77 17 Mathura -Do- -Do-
78 18 Mali (Bare, Baria, Marar
and
Tamboli)
-Do- -Do-
79 19 Mudiraj, Mutrasi,
Tenugollu
-Do- -Do-
80 20 Munnurukapu -Do- -Do-
81 25 Passi -Do- -Do-
82 26 Rangarez or Bhavasara
Kshatriya
-Do- -Do-
83 27 Sadhuchetty -Do- -Do-
84 28 Satani
(Chattadasrivaishnava)
-Do- -Do-
85 29 Tammali (Non-
Brahmins)
(Shudra Caste)]
-Do- -Do-
86 31 Uppara or Sagara -Do- -Do-
87 32 Vanjara (Vanjari) -Do- -Do-
88 33 Yadava (Golla) -Do- -Do-
89 34 Are, Arevallu and Arollu G.O.Ms.No. 11, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.13.5.2003 read
with G.O.Ms.No.41, BCW(C2)
Dept., Dt.7.8.2008
-Do-
90 37 Ayyaraka G.O.Ms.No. 25, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.4.8.2008
KMM, WGL
91 38 Nagaralu G.O.Ms.No. 27, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.4.7.2008
HYD, RR
92 39 Aghamudian,
Aghamudiar,
Agamudivellalar and
Agamudimudaliar
G.O.Ms.No. 20, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.4.7.2008
HYD,RR
93 42 Sondi / Sundi G.O.Ms.No. 11, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
All Districts
94 43 Varala G.O.Ms.No. 12, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
-Do-
95 44 Sistakaranam G.O.Ms.No. 13, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
-Do-
96 45 Lakkamarikapu G.O.Ms.No. 14, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.19.2.2009
-Do-
97 46 Veerashaiva Lingayat /
Lingabalija
G.O.Ms.No.22, BCW (C2)
Department, dated 28-02-
2009
-Do-

10. 10
98 47 Kurmi G.O.Ms.No. 12, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.27.5.2011
-Do-
GROUP-E
99 1 Achchukattalavandlu,
Singali, Singamvallu,
Achchupanivallu,
Achchukattuvaru,
Achukatlavandlu,
G.O.Ms.No. 23, BCW (C2)
Dept., Dt.7.7.2007
All Districts
100 2 Attar Saibulu, Attarollu -Do- -Do-
101 3 Dhobi Muslim/ Muslim
Dhobi/ Dhobi Musalman,
Turka Chakla or Turka
Sakala, Turaka Chakali,
Tulukka Vannan,
Tsakalas, Sakalas or
Chakalas, Muslim
Rajakas
-Do- -Do-
102 4 Faqir, Fhakir Budbudki,
Ghanti Fhakir, Ghanta
Fhakirlu, Turaka
Budbudki, Darvesh,
Fakeer
-Do- -Do-
103 5 Garadi Muslim, Garadi
Saibulu, Pamulavallu,
Kani-Kattuvallu,
Garadollu, Garadiga
-Do- -Do-
104 6 Gosangi Muslim,
Phakeer Sayebulu
-Do- -Do-
105 7 Guddi Eluguvallu, Elugu
Bantuvallu, Musalman
Keelu Gurralavallu
-Do- -Do-
106 8 Hajam, Nai, Nai Muslim,
Navid
-Do- -Do-
107 9 Labbi, Labbai, Labbon,
Labba
-Do- -Do-
108 10 Pakeerla, Borewale,
Deera Phakirlu,
Bonthala
-Do- -Do-
109 11 Qureshi, Kureshi/
Khureshi, Khasab,
Marati Khasab, Muslim
Katika, Khatik Muslim
-Do- -Do-
110 12 Shaik/ Sheikh -Do- -Do-
111 13 Siddi, Yaba, Habshi, Jasi -Do- -Do-

11. 11
112 14 Turaka Kasha,
Kakkukotte Zinka
Saibulu,
Chakkitakanevale,
Terugadu Gontalavaru,
Thirugatigantla, Rollaku
Kakku Kottevaru, Pattar
Phodulu, Chakketakare,
Thuraka Kasha
-Do- -Do-
DR. T RADHA
Principal Secretary to Government