Sarkari Yojana
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force
About Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force
Announced by the Prime Minister of India in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15th August 2005, the “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Railway Protection Force (RPF)” came into effect in the Academic year 2008-09. It exists to encourage higher technical and professional education among the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the rank of Gazetted officer). Scholarship Available: Since the academic session 2015-16, a total of 150 students have been earmarked to RPF for an academic session, with half the scholarships, i.e. 75, reserved for female candidates. Any shortfall in fresh cases among boys or girls will not be adjusted against the other gender, and an unallocated quota in either gender may not be used for the other category. Distribution of scholarships among Zonal Railways and RPSF is as follows: Sl. No.Zone/OrganizationQuota1CR+KRCL 102ECoR063ECR084ER165NCR+CORE066NER067NFR088NR+JR RPF Academy + RDSO169NWR+ Construction0410SCR0611SECR0412SER1013SR+ICF1014SWR0415WCR0416WR1017RPSF2218Total150
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Railways
Zonal Railways And RPSF
Individual
01 Apr 2008
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility of Students:
Dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows…
Dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the rank of Gazetted officer) are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Only students with regular admission are eligible for…
Only students with regular admission are eligible for PMSS.
Students need 60% or above in the Minimum…
Students need 60% or above in the Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ), i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation.
The scholarship is admissible for only two wards…
The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family, which should be ensured by both the beneficiaries and the concerned zonal Railways/RPSF.
Only institutes/universities/colleges under AISHE regulations are permissible/eligible
Only institutes/universities/colleges under AISHE regulations are permissible/eligible.
Students studying abroad are not eligible for this…
Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
No distance learning course is permitted under this…
No distance learning course is permitted under this scheme.
PMSS can be availed for one course only
PMSS can be availed for one course only. Courses Eligible for the PMSS: Professional Degree Courses like BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, BEd, BBS, BCA, MCA B. Pharma, etc., duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grants Commission (UGC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), etc. (Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS, except MBA and MCA). Minimum Marks in MEQ: At least 60% marks/equivalent grade in MEQ is required for entry into various Professional Courses, for the initial sanction of the scholarship. MEQ requirements for various courses are: Sl. No.Professional Course/Technical CourseMEQ1MBBS and equivalent Medical courses 12th12th Standard 2B.E., B.Tech10+2/Diploma (Diploma in case of lateral entry) 3BBA, BCA, B.Sc.(Ag) etc.12th Standard4MBA, B.Ed., MCAGraduation5BA LLB/BBA LLB/BSc LLB/B.Com LLB (5 year Integrated course only)12th Standard> Order of Preference: Where the number of applications for scholarship exceeds the available scholarships, the order of preference for allotment will be as under: Category (I): Wards/widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died in harness for reasons connected to encounters with terrorists or criminals while protecting Railway Property, Passengers and Passenger Areas, or who died during election work. Category (II): Wards/Widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died while in service. Category (III): Wards of ex-RPF/RPSF (retired) personnel. Category (IV): Wards of serving RPF/RPSF personnel.
Benefits Provided
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The scholarship amount is as follows
The scholarship amount is as follows:
₹2500/- per month for male students
₹2500/- per month for male students
₹3000/- per month for female students
₹3000/- per month for female students
Letter from Hon'ble Prime Minister - All applicants…
Letter from Hon'ble Prime Minister - All applicants selected under the new category will receive a personal letter from the Hon'ble Prime Minister in an appropriate language.
Duration of the Scholarship
Duration of the Scholarship: Two to five years, as per the duration of the course. Note: Scholarship payment is granted after approval of the DG/RPF, as per order of merit each year.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Depending on their category, applicants must mandatorily submit/upload the following documents to apply under PMSS: For Fresh Applicant:
A Service Certificate from the relevant office of…
A Service Certificate from the relevant office of the serving personnel, needed for category IV. ( As per Annexure II ).
For Categories I, II and III, a copy…
For Categories I, II and III, a copy of the PPO/Discharge certificate/book.
A scanned copy of the mark sheet/Grade card…
A scanned copy of the mark sheet/Grade card for the MEQ, i.e., 10+2/ Diploma/ Graduation (whichever applies), which applicants must upload.
An Aadhaar card
An Aadhaar card.
Details of the applicant's bank account
Details of the applicant's bank account. For Renewal Applicant:
The latest Service Certificate from the relevant office…
The latest Service Certificate from the relevant office of the serving personnel, needed for category IV. ( As per Annexure II ).
A scanned copy of the previous class's mark…
A scanned copy of the previous class's mark sheet/Grade card/proof of promotion to the next class, issued by the competent authority (as applicable), which applicants must upload.
2008-04-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force through the online application process outlined below.
New Registration :
Go to the New Registration page on the…
Go to the New Registration page on the National Scholarships Portal.
Registration guidelines will be displayed
Registration guidelines will be displayed. Scroll down to the bottom, read the undertaking carefully, and accept the terms. Click "Next".
On the next screen, enter your mobile number…
On the next screen, enter your mobile number and the OTP you receive, then click "Verify".
Once verification succeeds, proceed with the e-KYC process…
Once verification succeeds, proceed with the e-KYC process (as applicable).
After completion, a reference number is generated and…
After completion, a reference number is generated and sent to your registered phone number. Process for OTR ID Number Generation :
Install the AadhaarFaceRD service on your Android device
Install the AadhaarFaceRD service on your Android device.
Install the NSP OTR app from the Google…
Install the NSP OTR app from the Google Play Store.
Open the mobile app and select the "eKYC…
Open the mobile app and select the "eKYC with FaceAuth" option shown in red.
Enter your reference number and tap "Send OTP"…
Enter your reference number and tap "Send OTP" to get an OTP on your mobile number.
Enter the OTP you receive along with the…
Enter the OTP you receive along with the captcha shown, then click Next.
Tap the "Proceed for Face Authentication" button shown…
Tap the "Proceed for Face Authentication" button shown in red.
The UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD service will launch for face…
The UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD service will launch for face authentication; make sure AadhaarFaceRD is already installed on your device.
Once face authentication succeeds, an OTR number is…
Once face authentication succeeds, an OTR number is generated and also sent to your registered mobile number. Fresh Application :
Go to the applicant Login page on the…
Go to the applicant Login page on the National Scholarships Portal and enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Enter the Captcha and click "Login"
Enter the Captcha and click "Login".
On the following screen, enter the OTP sent…
On the following screen, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number. This takes you to the Password Reset screen, where you should set and confirm a new password.
Click "Submit" to reach the "Applicant's Dashboard"
Click "Submit" to reach the "Applicant's Dashboard".
From the left pane, click "Application Form"
From the left pane, click "Application Form". Fields marked with * are compulsory — fill them in and upload the required documents.
Click "Save as Draft" if you want to…
Click "Save as Draft" if you want to finish the application later, or click "Final Submit" to submit it right away. Track Payment Status : Students can check their payment status using the "Know Your Payment" template on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal, by entering their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number, or NSP Application ID. NOTE 1: Opening and closing dates for the portal will be announced by the National Scholarships Portal. NOTE 2: Online applications go through two levels of verification — first by the institute where the student studies, and then by the concerned State Higher Education Department or another Agency/Official designated by the State as the State Nodal Agency (for both fresh and renewal applicants). NOTE 3: A delay in renewal or verification will not permanently debar students from scholarships. However, renewal applications must be submitted before the cut-off date — missing this deadline means renewal will not be allowed for that year. Standard Operating Procedures: Click here .
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