Is "UP Pandit" an OBC Caste in Uttar Pradesh? No.

No, "UP Pandit" (or Pandit of Uttar Pradesh) is not classified as an Other Backward Class (OBC) in Uttar Pradesh.

Context

• Pandit traditionally denotes a Brahmin (priestly/scholar caste)—a Forward/General Category group.
• The Central List of OBCs for Uttar Pradesh (per NCBC) includes castes like Yadav, Kurmi, Maurya, Kushwaha, etc.—not Pandit/Brahmin.
• Some sub-castes with "Pandit" in name (e.g., "Pandit Brahmin") remain General.

Verification

Check the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) state lists or the UP Social Welfare Department for the current notified OBC list.

Caste certificates are issued by Tehsil/SDM based on these lists. Self-designation doesn't determine status.