Sarkari Yojana

Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Advocate Graduate Stipend supports ST law graduates practising in tribal areas with ₹10,000, ₹8,000 and ₹6,000 per month over three years. Their mentoring senior advocate receives ₹5,000 a month for three years.

About Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat

Gujarat’s Tribal Development Department launched the “Advocate Graduate Stipend” scheme to give money and hands-on training support to tribal law graduates starting out in legal practice. Tribal youth who get their charter within two years of finishing their LLB receive a stipend each month.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Applicants must be Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth

Applicants must be Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth.

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Applicants must hold an LLB degree

Applicants must hold an LLB degree.

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The charter must have been obtained within two…

The charter must have been obtained within two years of graduating.

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The applicant must start practising law as a…

The applicant must start practising law as a junior under a senior advocate.

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The applicant must practise in the tribal areas…

The applicant must practise in the tribal areas of Gujarat.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Stipend to junior tribal advocates:

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First year

First year: ₹10,000 per month.

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Second year

Second year: ₹8,000 per month.

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Third year

Third year: ₹6,000 per month. Allowance to senior advocate (mentor):

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₹5,000 per month, paid for three years

₹5,000 per month, paid for three years.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Aadhaar identity card

Aadhaar identity card

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Certificate of birth

Certificate of birth

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Certificate of the professional (law) course

Certificate of the professional (law) course

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Identity card

Identity card

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Recent passport-size photos

Recent passport-size photos

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Sworn affidavit

Sworn affidavit

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ST caste certificate

ST caste certificate

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Mark sheet of the graduation degree

Mark sheet of the graduation degree

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Other academic mark sheets

Other academic mark sheets

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School leaving certificate

School leaving certificate

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat through the offline application process outlined below.

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During office hours, go to the Project Administrator's…

During office hours, go to the Project Administrator's office of the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gandhinagar, or in any tribal district, and ask the staff assigned to hand out and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.

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Complete all compulsory fields and attach copies of…

Complete all compulsory fields and attach copies of every mandatory document (self-attested where needed).

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Hand in the completed, signed form with the…

Hand in the completed, signed form with the documents at the Tribal District Sponsorship Administrator's Office.

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Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority…

Obtain a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority receiving the application, checking that it shows the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (where applicable).

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References