Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force
in Rajasthan
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Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force in Rajasthan
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Rajasthan.
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Scheme 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.
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). |
Common questions in Rajasthan
Who can apply for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force in Rajasthan?
Eligible residents of Rajasthan who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force in Rajasthan?
Applicants in Rajasthan typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2008 through 1 April 2008, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
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).