The term "Economically Weaker Section" or EWS refers to a specific segment of society in India. EWS individuals belong to the unreserved category and have an annual family income of less than 8 lakh rupees. This category encompasses people who do not fall into the Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), or Other Backward Class (OBC) categories , which already enjoy reservation benefits. In a significant move, the Indian government introduced a 10% reservation for the economically weaker ... on the concessions and relaxations in standards of selection applicable to EWS ca eg A. The candidates of EWS category are entitled to relaxed standards of selection vis-a-vis the standards of selection adopted for General Category . Q.9 Whether change of category is allowed in case of EWS category candidates? Learn about the EWS category , criteria, certificate and reservation for general category candidates in education and government jobs in India. Find out how to apply for EWS quota, who is eligible, and what are the benefits and FAQs. The EWS full form is Economically Weaker Section. It refers to a segment of Indian society that falls outside the reserved categories and has an annual family income of less than Rs. 8 lakh.
