What if my mother's name differs across official government documents?

I am a UPSC aspirant and have a doubt about my OBC certificate. The name of my mother on my OBC certificate and my 10th marks card is the same. However, on our caste certificate, income certificate, and ration card, my mother's name is different from the one mentioned in my OBC certificate. Will this cause any problems in the future?

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 31 Jul 2025

Sir, the OBC certificate itself is a caste certificate. If your mother’s name differs across documents, prepare an affidavit explaining the difference and confirming it is the same person. Then, apply to correct the name in your income and ration cards to match the OBC certificate. This will help avoid any issues during UPSC or other government verifications. For further legal assistance, please contact us on our helpline number.
 

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