India, Oct. 1 -- MA, B.Ed; secondary teacher at a school run by Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation As I belong to the SEBC category, I could not secure an OBC quota because no Kunbi documents are available in western Maharashtra to obtain the certificate. Such records are available only in parts of Marathwada. So, for people like me, the option is to remain within the 10% SEBC quota dedicated to Marathas, which was introduced by the Eknath Shinde government in 2023 (following Jarange-Patil's agitation). I was selected as a secondary school teacher with the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation in 2024 through the EWS quota. But after the SEBC reservation came into force, we were required to move out of the EWS category. I regret losing that option because the competition under EWS was comparatively easy. I have always secured around 120 out of 200 in my examinations. The cut-off under EWS remains around 114 marks, while it is around 120 under SEBC. Had I not been selected then under EWS, it would have been difficult for me to ace the exam under SEBC. The difference between SEBC and OBC is crucial. OBC candidates get certain reservation and age-relaxation benefits, while SEBC has its own set of benefits which are uncertain as the quota has been challenged in court for allegedly breaching the overall 50% reservation cap. This uncertainty is particularly worrying for MPSC examination. I am preparing for the examination and had applied in 2023 under EWS. But after the SEBC reservation was introduced, we had to move out of EWS. I feel my chances as a candidate from the previous category would have been better, where the cut-off is low. Although Jarange-Patil's drive has not benefitted me - in fact, I lost an option - I do not doubt his sincerity. But the SEBC quota, which was introduced following his protest, remains uncertain. It should have a clear constitutional mandate, like the SC, ST and OBC reservations....