Special Financial Assistance Scheme for Meritorious Students of the State for Preparation of Competitive Examinations

About This Scheme

The scheme 'Special Financial Assistance Scheme for Meritorious Students of the State for Preparation of Competitive Examinations' was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to meritorious students who have cleared the preliminary examination conducted by the State or Union Public Service Commission for Group 'A' and 'B' services, or the written examination for the Armed Forces (e.g., NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc.).

Eligibility

1. The 100 candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination of Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ conducted by the State Public Service Commission. 1. The candidates must have passed the preliminary examination for Group 'A' or 'B', or the written examination for the Armed Forces (such as NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc.) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. 1. The candidate must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The candidate must have passed Graduate/Postgraduate examinations, or the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the above services, from recognized educational institutions (regular/open) located in the State of Uttarakhand. 1. The total annual family income of the candidate from all sources should not exceed ₹5 lakh. 1. The candidate should not have availed the benefit of any other equivalent scheme of the State or Central Government. 1. A candidate who is engaged in any job/business/profession, or whose spouse is engaged in any job/business/profession, will not be eligible for the benefit.

Benefits

A one-time grant of ₹50,000/- per candidate is provided to eligible candidate.

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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