Creamy Layer Determination

The creamy layer sets a threshold within which OBC reservation benefits are applicable. The creamy layer principle was based on the fundamental right to equality. Unless it is applied, the genuinely deserving person would not access the reservation.

The concept of creamy layer in not applicable to SC/STs.

Determinants (as per DoPT)

  • Income: The current threshold is an income of Rs 8 lakh per year. The income threshold is supposed to be raised every three years (last revised in 2017).
  • Rank of Parents: For children of government employees, the threshold is based on their parents’ rank and not income.

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