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Financial Assistance to SC Students Appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC
Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes
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Overview
The scheme provides financial grants to the SC students for appearing in the UPSC Mains Exam. An amount upto ₹50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision. The assistance is extended depending on the applicant satisfying the eligibility criteria and the documents submitted.
Details
Description
The 'Financial Assistance to SC students appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC' scheme, administered by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, is designed to provide financial grants to Scheduled Caste SC students who qualify for the Union Public Service Commission UPSC Mains Examination. Each eligible beneficiary will receive an amount of up to ₹50,000/-, subject to budgetary provisions. The disbursement of assistance is contingent upon the applicant satisfying the stipulated eligibility criteria and the successful submission of required documentation. The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025. A DigiLocker account is required for application. Please refer to the Application Process section for details.
Benefits
• An amount of up to ₹50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Assam.
2. - The applicant must have recently qualified for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Preliminary Examination held in 2025.
3. - The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
Application Process
Step 1: The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.
Online
Signup to DigiLocker
Step 2: Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
Online
Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
Step 3: Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Online
Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Step 4: Step 3: Finally, click "Submit". Note the 6-digit PIN for future reference.
Online
Signin to myScheme
Step 5: Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Online
Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Step 6: Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Online
Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Step 7: Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click "Allow". You have now successfully signed in to myScheme.
Online
Scheme Application
Step 8: Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
Online
Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
Step 9: Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Online
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 10: Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Online
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Step 11: Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
Online
Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
Step 12: Step 5: For future reference, click "Print" to print the form or to download the filled form as a PDF file. Else, click "Ok" to get redirected to the myScheme landing page.
Online
Helpdesk Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Mobile Number: 8638922415
Required Documents
• Caste Certificate (valid SC certificate, inserting sub-caste)
• Parents' Annual Income Certificate, issued by the Circle Officer
• Admit Card of Preliminary Examination
• Proof of Qualification in UPSC Preliminary Examination
• Self-attested Front Page of the Passbook
• Aadhaar Card/PAN Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there an income limit for applicants to qualify for this financial aid?
A: Yes, the annual income of the applicant’s parents must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
Q: What is the maximum financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Eligible students may receive up to ₹50,000/-, depending on budget availability.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this financial assistance scheme for UPSC Mains Examination?
A: Only Scheduled Caste (SC) students from Assam who have recently qualified for the UPSC Preliminary Examination can apply.
Q: What documents are required to prove the applicant’s caste eligibility?
A: A valid Scheduled Caste certificate (including sub-caste details) must be submitted.
Q: How can an applicant verify their parents’ income for eligibility?
A: An income certificate issued by the Circle Officer must be provided.
Q: What proof is needed to show qualification in the UPSC Preliminary Examination?
A: The admit card and proof of qualifying the UPSC Preliminary Examination must be submitted.
Q: Is a bank account mandatory for receiving the financial assistance?
A: Yes, a self-attested front page of the applicant’s passbook must be provided.
Q: What identification proofs are required along with the application?
A: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card must be submitted as identity proof.
Q: Is there any age restriction for applicants under this scheme?
A: Aadhaar Card or PAN Card must be submitted as identity proof.
Q: Can students from other states apply for this financial assistance?
A: No, only Scheduled Caste students domiciled in Assam are eligible.
Q: What happens if the applicant’s parents’ income exceeds ₹5,00,000/-?
A: They will not qualify for the scheme, as the income limit is strict.
Q: Which government department is responsible for implementing this scheme?
A: The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, oversees the scheme’s implementation.
Q: When is the application window open for the 2025-26 cycle, and how can I apply?
A: Applications will be accepted online via the myScheme platform from 1st July 2025 to 31st August 2025.
Q: Is a DigiLocker account mandatory to apply?
A: Yes, a DigiLocker account is compulsory for application submission.
Q: What are the technical specifications for uploading photographs in the application?
A: Photos must be in JPEG/JPG format, with a file size between 50KB and 3MB.
Q: What file type and size are acceptable for uploading supporting documents?
A: Documents must be in PDF format, with each file sized between 300KB and 3MB.
Q: How do I create a DigiLocker account if I don’t have one?
A: Visit the DigiLocker portal/app, provide your Aadhaar number, mobile, email, and a 6-digit PIN, and submit the details to register.
Q: What credentials do I need to sign in to the myScheme platform?
A: Use your DigiLocker-registered mobile number and the 6-digit PIN created during DigiLocker setup to log in.
Q: Where can I download the DigiLocker mobile app for account creation?
A: The app is available on Google Play (Android) and the iOS App Store.
Q: What happens after I submit the application on myScheme?
A: You’ll receive a "Form Submitted Successfully!" confirmation and can print/download the form as a PDF.
The 'Financial Assistance to SC students appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC' scheme, administered by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, is designed to provide financial grants to Scheduled Caste SC students who qualify for the Union Public Service Commission UPSC Mains Examination. Each eligible beneficiary will receive an amount of up to ₹50,000/-, subject to budgetary provisions. The disbursement of assistance is contingent upon the applicant satisfying the stipulated eligibility criteria and the successful submission of required documentation. The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025. A DigiLocker account is required for application. Please refer to the Application Process section for details.
Benefits
• An amount of up to ₹50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Assam.
2. - The applicant must have recently qualified for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Preliminary Examination held in 2025.
3. - The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
Application Process
Step 1: The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.
Online
Signup to DigiLocker
Step 2: Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
Online
Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
Step 3: Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Online
Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Step 4: Step 3: Finally, click "Submit". Note the 6-digit PIN for future reference.
Online
Signin to myScheme
Step 5: Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Online
Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Step 6: Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Online
Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Step 7: Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click "Allow". You have now successfully signed in to myScheme.
Online
Scheme Application
Step 8: Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
Online
Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
Step 9: Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Online
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 10: Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Online
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Step 11: Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
Online
Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
Step 12: Step 5: For future reference, click "Print" to print the form or to download the filled form as a PDF file. Else, click "Ok" to get redirected to the myScheme landing page.
Online
Helpdesk Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Mobile Number: 8638922415
Required Documents
• Caste Certificate (valid SC certificate, inserting sub-caste)
• Parents' Annual Income Certificate, issued by the Circle Officer
• Admit Card of Preliminary Examination
• Proof of Qualification in UPSC Preliminary Examination
• Self-attested Front Page of the Passbook
• Aadhaar Card/PAN Card
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there an income limit for applicants to qualify for this financial aid?
A: Yes, the annual income of the applicant’s parents must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
Q: What is the maximum financial assistance provided under this scheme?
A: Eligible students may receive up to ₹50,000/-, depending on budget availability.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this financial assistance scheme for UPSC Mains Examination?
A: Only Scheduled Caste (SC) students from Assam who have recently qualified for the UPSC Preliminary Examination can apply.
Q: What documents are required to prove the applicant’s caste eligibility?
A: A valid Scheduled Caste certificate (including sub-caste details) must be submitted.
Q: How can an applicant verify their parents’ income for eligibility?
A: An income certificate issued by the Circle Officer must be provided.
Q: What proof is needed to show qualification in the UPSC Preliminary Examination?
A: The admit card and proof of qualifying the UPSC Preliminary Examination must be submitted.
Q: Is a bank account mandatory for receiving the financial assistance?
A: Yes, a self-attested front page of the applicant’s passbook must be provided.
Q: What identification proofs are required along with the application?
A: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN Card must be submitted as identity proof.
Q: Is there any age restriction for applicants under this scheme?
A: Aadhaar Card or PAN Card must be submitted as identity proof.
Q: Can students from other states apply for this financial assistance?
A: No, only Scheduled Caste students domiciled in Assam are eligible.
Q: What happens if the applicant’s parents’ income exceeds ₹5,00,000/-?
A: They will not qualify for the scheme, as the income limit is strict.
Q: Which government department is responsible for implementing this scheme?
A: The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, oversees the scheme’s implementation.
Q: When is the application window open for the 2025-26 cycle, and how can I apply?
A: Applications will be accepted online via the myScheme platform from 1st July 2025 to 31st August 2025.
Q: Is a DigiLocker account mandatory to apply?
A: Yes, a DigiLocker account is compulsory for application submission.
Q: What are the technical specifications for uploading photographs in the application?
A: Photos must be in JPEG/JPG format, with a file size between 50KB and 3MB.
Q: What file type and size are acceptable for uploading supporting documents?
A: Documents must be in PDF format, with each file sized between 300KB and 3MB.
Q: How do I create a DigiLocker account if I don’t have one?
A: Visit the DigiLocker portal/app, provide your Aadhaar number, mobile, email, and a 6-digit PIN, and submit the details to register.
Q: What credentials do I need to sign in to the myScheme platform?
A: Use your DigiLocker-registered mobile number and the 6-digit PIN created during DigiLocker setup to log in.
Q: Where can I download the DigiLocker mobile app for account creation?
A: The app is available on Google Play (Android) and the iOS App Store.
Q: What happens after I submit the application on myScheme?
A: You’ll receive a "Form Submitted Successfully!" confirmation and can print/download the form as a PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
1
- The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Assam.
2
- The applicant must have recently qualified for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Preliminary Examination held in 2025.
3
- The annual income of the applicant's parents/guardians must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
Benefits
An amount of up to ₹50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Caste Certificate (valid SC certificate, inserting sub-caste) |
| 2 | Parents' Annual Income Certificate, issued by the Circle Officer |
| 3 | Admit Card of Preliminary Examination |
| 4 | Proof of Qualification in UPSC Preliminary Examination |
| 5 | Self-attested Front Page of the Passbook |
| 6 | Aadhaar Card/PAN Card |
How to Apply
1
The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.
Online Signup to DigiLocker
2
Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
Online Step 1: Visit the DigiLocker Portal or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (Android / iOS).
3
Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Online Step 2: Click "Login/Register" and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
4
Step 3: Finally, click "Submit". Note the 6-digit PIN for future reference.
Online Signin to myScheme
5
Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Online Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click "Sign In". Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
6
Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Online Step 2: Click the "I consent to terms of use" checkbox, then click "Sign In". You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
7
Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click "Allow". You have now successfully signed in to myScheme.
Online Scheme Application
8
Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
Online Step 1: At the top of this page, click "Apply Now". The application form of the scheme will open.
9
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Online Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
10
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Online Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
11
Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
Online Step 4: Click "Submit". You'll receive the following confirmation message: "Form Submitted Successfully!".
12
Step 5: For future reference, click "Print" to print the form or to download the filled form as a PDF file. Else, click "Ok" to get redirected to the myScheme landing page.
Online Helpdesk Contact Details Email: [email protected] Mobile Number: 8638922415
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the annual income of the applicant’s parents must not exceed ₹5,00,000/-.
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