Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force
Ministry Of Railways
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Overview
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for RPF was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in his address to the nation from the historical Red Ford on 15th August 2005 to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel& widows.
Details
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme PMSS for Railway Protection Force RPF was announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in his address to the nation from the historical Red Ford on 15th August 2005. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for RPF was introduced in the Academic year 2008-09. It was introduced to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows below the Rank of Gazetted officer . Scholarship Available: A total number of 150 students from academic session 2015-16 have been earmarked to RPF for an academic session. Half of the scholarships are reserved for female candidates i.e. 75. Shortfall in fresh cases shall not be adjusted from girls/boys, if applicants boys/girls are available less than 75. It is also mentioned that unallocated quota in any gender may not be utilized for other categories boys/girls . Distribution of scholarships among Zonal Railways and RPSF will be as under:- Sl. No. Zone/Organization Quota 1CR+KRCL 102ECoR063ECR084ER165NCR+CORE066NER067NFR088NR+JR RPF Academy + RDSO169NWR+ Construction0410SCR0611SECR0412SER1013SR+ICF1014SWR0415WCR0416WR1017RPSF2218Total150
Benefits
• The amount of the scholarship would be as follows:
• (i) ₹2500/- per month for male students
• (ii) ₹3000/- per month for female students
• Letter from Hon’ble Prime Minister - All applicants selected under the new category will be given a personal letter from Hon’ble Prime Minister in appropriate language.
• Duration of the Scholarship: Two to five years as per the duration of the course.
• **Note:** The payment of the scholarship will be granted after approval of the DG/RPF as per order of merit in each year.
Eligibility Criteria
1. > **Eligibility of Students:**
2. The dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer) are eligible to apply under the scheme.
3. Students who have taken regular admission are only eligible for PMSS.
4. Students should have secured 60% and above in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation.
5. The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the concerned zonal Railways/RPSF.
6. Only the institutes/universities/colleges having AISHE regulations will be permissible/eligible.
7. Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
8. No distance learning course is permitted under this scheme.
9. PMSS can be availed for one course only.
10. > **Courses Eligible for the PMSS:**
11. 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 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, MCA).
12. > **Minimum Marks in MEQ:**
13. At least 60% marks/equivalent grade in MEQ for entry to various Professional Courses for the initial sanction of scholarship. MEQ for various courses are as:
14. **Sl. No.****Professional Course/Technical Course****MEQ**1MBBS 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:**
15. If the number of applications exceeds the number of available scholarships, the order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under :
16. **Category (I):** Wards/widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died in harness due to causes attributed to encounters with terrorists or with criminals while protecting Railway Property, Passengers and Passenger Areas or those who died during election work.
17. **Category (II):** Wards/Widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died while in service.
18. **Category (III):** Wards of ex-RPF/RPSF (retired) personnel.
19. **Category (IV):** Wards of serving RPF/RPSF personnel.
Required Documents
• Service Certificate issued by respective offices of the serving personnel for category IV. (As per Annexure II).
• A copy of the PPO/Discharge certificate/book for Categories I, II and III.
• Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of the mark sheet/Grade card of MEQ i.e. 10+2/ Diploma/ Graduation (as the case may be).
• Aadhaar card
• Bank account details
• Latest Service Certificate issued by respective offices of the serving personnel for category IV. (As per Annexure II).
• Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of the previous class mark sheet/Grade card/Proof of gradation to the next class issued by the competent authority. (as the case may be).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the aim of the scheme?
A: The aim of the scheme is to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer).
Q: When did this scheme launch?
A: The scheme was announced by the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India on 15th August 2005 and introduced in the Academic year 2008-09.
Q: Who is eligible to get the benefit of the scheme?
A: The dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer) are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: The amount of the scholarship would be as follows:
(i) [?]2500/- per month for male students
(ii) [?]3000/- per month for female students
Q: How many students will receive the scholarship under the scheme?
A: The scholarship will be given to a total number of 150 students in an academic session. Half of the scholarships are reserved for female candidates i.e. 75.
Q: What is the minimum qualification required for the student to apply under the scheme?
A: Students should have secured 60% and above in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation.
Q: How many wards per family are eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
A: The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the concerned zonal Railways/RPSF.
Q: Are the students studying in abroad eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: No, the students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
Q: Is the distance learning course permitted under this scheme?
A: No, the distance learning course is permitted under this scheme.
Q: Can a student avail of more than one course?
A: No, the student can avail of one course only.
Q: What types of courses are eligible under the scheme?
A: 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 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, MCA).
Q: How can an applicant apply under the scheme?
A: Online submission of the Application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/
Eligibility Criteria
> **Eligibility of Students:**
The dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer) are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Students who have taken regular admission are only eligible for PMSS.
Students should have secured 60% and above in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation.
The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the concerned zonal Railways/RPSF.
Only the institutes/universities/colleges having AISHE regulations will be permissible/eligible.
Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
No distance learning course is permitted under this scheme.
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 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, MCA).
> **Minimum Marks in MEQ:**
At least 60% marks/equivalent grade in MEQ for entry to various Professional Courses for the initial sanction of scholarship. MEQ for various courses are as:
**Sl. No.****Professional Course/Technical Course****MEQ**1MBBS 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:**
If the number of applications exceeds the number of available scholarships, the order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under :
**Category (I):** Wards/widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died in harness due to causes attributed to encounters with terrorists or with criminals while protecting Railway Property, Passengers and Passenger Areas or those 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
The amount of the scholarship would be as follows:
(i) ₹2500/- per month for male students
(ii) ₹3000/- per month for female students
Letter from Hon’ble Prime Minister - All applicants selected under the new category will be given a personal letter from Hon’ble Prime Minister in appropriate language.
Duration of the Scholarship: Two to five years as per the duration of the course.
**Note:** The payment of the scholarship will be granted after approval of the DG/RPF as per order of merit in each year.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Service Certificate issued by respective offices of the serving personnel for category IV. (As per Annexure II). |
| 2 | A copy of the PPO/Discharge certificate/book for Categories I, II and III. |
| 3 | Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of the mark sheet/Grade card of MEQ i.e. 10+2/ Diploma/ Graduation (as the case may be). |
| 4 | Aadhaar card |
| 5 | Bank account details |
| 6 | Latest Service Certificate issued by respective offices of the serving personnel for category IV. (As per Annexure II). |
| 7 | Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of the previous class mark sheet/Grade card/Proof of gradation to the next class issued by the competent authority. (as the case may be). |
Frequently Asked Questions
The aim of the scheme is to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer).