Notification of Questionnaire for First Phase of Digital Census 2027 and Caste Enumeration
The Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) has notified 33 questions for the first phase of Census 2027, scheduled from April 1 to September 30. This will be India's first digital census, allowing respondents to self-enumerate through a portal. Significantly, this census will include caste enumeration for the first time. The first phase focuses on house-listing and housing schedules, while the second phase (Population Enumeration) in February 2027 will record caste details. The notification splits questions on housing materials into three distinct categories to improve data accuracy.
Key Points
- Census 2027 will be the first digital census in India's history.
- Caste enumeration will be conducted during the second phase in February 2027.
- The first phase includes 33 questions covering building details, household amenities, and assets.
- A pre-test exercise was conducted in November 2025 across selected areas in the country.
Exam Facts
- The first phase of Census 2027 runs from April 1 to September 30.
- There are 33 questions in the first phase notification.
- The second phase (Population Enumeration) is scheduled for February 2027.
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