Government of Mizoram Incentive Cash Award Scheme To Successful Candidates for Central and All India Service Examination
Higher and Technical Education Department
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Overview
The scheme aims to encourage educated youth among the citizens of India and bonafide residents of Mizoram who aspire to succeed entry to Central and All India Services, addressing the issue of Mizo educated youths lagging behind and becoming increasingly marginalized in examinations.
Details
The scheme "Government of Mizoram Incentive Cash Award Scheme To Successful Candidates for Central and All India Service Examination" was launched by the Higher and Technical Education Department, Government of Mizoram. The scheme aims to encourage educated youth among the citizens of India and bonafide residents of Mizoram who aspire to succeed entry to Central and All India Services, addressing the issue of Mizo educated youths lagging behind and becoming increasingly marginalized in examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. The scheme provides an incentive cash award of ₹1,00,000/- to successful candidates and reimbursement of coaching and hostel fees.
Exclusions
• The applicant shall not be an employee under the Union or State Government or any Government aided Public Service Undertaking or Board etc. at the time of appearing for the exam.
• The applicant shall not be covered under any scholarship or incentive scheme implemented by the Union or State Government.
Benefits
• Incentive Cash Award: ₹1,00,000/- (one-time payment) for clearance of any eligible examination.
• Coaching Fee Reimbursement: Actual fees paid to coaching institution or ₹20,000/-, whichever is less (only once, not granted on second attempt).
• Hostel/Mess Fee Reimbursement: ₹2,000/- per month for maximum 6 months (only once, not granted on second attempt).
• *Payment made through E-Payment by Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board.
• *Only one examination can be claimed at a time.
• *Claims must be submitted within 3 months from date of result declaration.
Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant should be a bonafide citizen of the State of Mizoram.
2. - The applicant should be a citizen of India and bonafide resident of Mizoram.
3. - The applicant should have successfully cleared examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
4. ***Examination Categories***
5. - Civil Service Examination.
6. - Combined Defence Service (Officers Training Academy) Examination.
7. - National Defence Academy and Naval Academic Examination.
8. - TCombined Medical Examination.
9. - Central Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination.
10. - Indian Economic/Indian Statistical Service Examination.
11. - Combined Geo-Scientist Examination.
12. - Section Officers (20% Direct recruitment by Union Public Service Commission) Examination.
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14. _*The applicant shall be entitled to two chances i.e. clearance of preliminary exam twice and mains exam twice._
15. _*The applicant shall be entitled to claim for only one examination at a time._
16. _*The applicant shall submit his claim in the prescribed form within a period of 3 months from the date of declaration of results._
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, visit the Office of the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, to obtain the prescribed application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, visit the Office of the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, to obtain the prescribed application form.
Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields: name of applicant, father's/mother's name, permanent residence, date of birth, Aadhaar number, examination details for which incentive is applied, roll number, month and year of ex…
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Paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to Office of the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, Mizoram.
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Verification Process
The Mizoram Scholarship Board will verify all submitted documents and claims as per the scheme guidelines.
Payment Processing
Upon successful verification, payment will be made by the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board through E-Payment system directly to the applicant's bank account.
Application Deadline
Claims must be submitted within 3 months from the date of declaration of examination results.
Required Documents
• Copy of Aadhaar or Any Other Identification Paper or Document (duly attested).
• Copy of Call Letter or Intimation Letter (duly attested).
• Copy of Permanent Residential Certificate (duly attested).
• Copy of Bank Account Details.
• Recent Passport Size Photograph.
• Copy of Admission Receipt (if admitted in coaching class).
• Copy of Receipt of Course Fee.
• Copy of Hostel Admission Fee Receipt (if accommodated in hostel).
• Certificate from concerned institution regarding hostel/mess fees incurred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What specific financial incentive amount will I receive if I successfully clear any of the eligible Union Public Service Commission examinations?
A: You will receive a one-time incentive cash award of ₹1,00,000/- upon successfully clearing any of the eligible examinations. This payment is processed through Electronic Payment by the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board after verification of your claims.
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Q: If I am currently employed with a state government department, am I still eligible to apply for this incentive scheme?
A: No, you are not eligible if you are an employee under the Union Government, State Government, or any Government aided Public Service Undertaking or Board at the time of appearing for the examination. This is one of the exclusion criteria for the scheme.
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Q: Can I receive reimbursement for coaching fees, and what is the maximum amount I can claim for this benefit?
A: Yes, you can receive coaching fee reimbursement for the actual fees paid to the coaching institution or ₹20,000/-, whichever is less. This reimbursement is granted only once and will not be provided for a second attempt at the same examination.
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Q: What is the time limit for submitting my claim after the examination results are declared by the conducting authority?
A: You must submit your claim in the prescribed form within a period of 3 months from the date of declaration of results. Claims submitted after this deadline will not be accepted under the scheme.
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Q: Which specific examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission are covered under this incentive scheme for successful candidates?
A: The eligible examinations include Civil Service Examination, Combined Defence Service Officers Training Academy Examination, National Defence Academy and Naval Academic Examination, Combined Medical Examination, Central Police Forces Assistant Commandants Examination, Indian Economic/Indian Statistical Service Examination, Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, and Section Officers Direct recruitment Examination.
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Q: Am I required to be a permanent resident of Mizoram to qualify for this cash award scheme?
A: Yes, you must be a bonafide citizen of the State of Mizoram and also a citizen of India with bonafide residency in Mizoram. A copy of your Permanent Residential Certificate (duly attested) is required as part of the application documentation.
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Q: How many times can I avail benefits under this scheme if I appear for the same examination multiple times?
A: You are entitled to a maximum of two chances, which means clearance of preliminary examination twice and mains examination twice. However, the incentive cash award is provided only once for each successful examination clearance.
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Q: What documents do I need to provide as proof of my coaching fees for reimbursement under this scheme?
A: You need to submit a copy of the admission receipt if you were admitted to a coaching class and a copy of the receipt showing the course fee payment. Both documents must be properly attested before submission.
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Q: Can I claim benefits for multiple examinations simultaneously, or is there a restriction on the number of examinations I can claim?
A: You can claim benefits for only one examination at a time. Even though multiple examinations are eligible under the scheme, simultaneous claims for different examinations are not permitted.
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Q: What is the monthly amount and maximum duration for hostel or mess fee reimbursement available under this scheme?
A: You can receive hostel/mess fee reimbursement of ₹2,000/- per month for a maximum period of 6 months. This reimbursement is granted only once and will not be provided for a second attempt.
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Q: If I am already receiving benefits from another scholarship or incentive scheme, can I still apply for this cash award?
A: No, you cannot apply if you are already covered under any scholarship or incentive scheme implemented by the Union Government or State Government. This is one of the exclusion criteria that makes you ineligible for the scheme.
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Q: What type of certificate or proof do I need from the examination conducting authority to validate my successful clearance?
A: You must produce a declaration certificate from the conducting authority as proof of your successful examination clearance. This certificate is mandatory for the verification process before payment disbursement.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a bonafide citizen of the State of Mizoram.
- The applicant should be a citizen of India and bonafide resident of Mizoram.
- The applicant should have successfully cleared examinations conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
***Examination Categories***
- Civil Service Examination.
- Combined Defence Service (Officers Training Academy) Examination.
- National Defence Academy and Naval Academic Examination.
- TCombined Medical Examination.
- Central Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination.
- Indian Economic/Indian Statistical Service Examination.
- Combined Geo-Scientist Examination.
- Section Officers (20% Direct recruitment by Union Public Service Commission) Examination.
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_*The applicant shall be entitled to two chances i.e. clearance of preliminary exam twice and mains exam twice._
_*The applicant shall be entitled to claim for only one examination at a time._
_*The applicant shall submit his claim in the prescribed form within a period of 3 months from the date of declaration of results._
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Benefits
Incentive Cash Award: ₹1,00,000/- (one-time payment) for clearance of any eligible examination.
Coaching Fee Reimbursement: Actual fees paid to coaching institution or ₹20,000/-, whichever is less (only once, not granted on second attempt).
Hostel/Mess Fee Reimbursement: ₹2,000/- per month for maximum 6 months (only once, not granted on second attempt).
*Payment made through E-Payment by Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board.
*Only one examination can be claimed at a time.
*Claims must be submitted within 3 months from date of result declaration.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
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| 1 | Copy of Aadhaar or Any Other Identification Paper or Document (duly attested). |
| 2 | Copy of Call Letter or Intimation Letter (duly attested). |
| 3 | Copy of Permanent Residential Certificate (duly attested). |
| 4 | Copy of Bank Account Details. |
| 5 | Recent Passport Size Photograph. |
| 6 | Copy of Admission Receipt (if admitted in coaching class). |
| 7 | Copy of Receipt of Course Fee. |
| 8 | Copy of Hostel Admission Fee Receipt (if accommodated in hostel). |
| 9 | Certificate from concerned institution regarding hostel/mess fees incurred. |
How to Apply
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, visit the Office of the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, to obtain the prescribed application form.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, visit the Office of the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, to obtain the prescribed application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields: name of applicant, father's/mother's name, permanent residence, date of birth, Aadhaar number, examination details for which incentive is applied, roll number, month and year of ex…
Offline Paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to Office of the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, Mizoram.
Offline Verification Process The Mizoram Scholarship Board will verify all submitted documents and claims as per the scheme guidelines. Payment Processing Upon successful verification, payment will be made by the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board through E-Payment system directly to the applicant's bank account. Application Deadline Claims must be submitted within 3 months from the date of declaration of examination results.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will receive a one-time incentive cash award of ₹1,00,000/- upon successfully clearing any of the eligible examinations. This payment is processed through Electronic Payment by the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board after verification of your claims. <br>