Special Financial Assistance Scheme for Meritorious Students of the State for Preparation of Competitive Examinations
Department Of Higher Education
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Overview
The scheme aims to provide financial support of ₹50,000/- to meritorious students who have cleared the preliminary examination conducted by the State or Union Public Service Commission for Group 'A' and 'B' services, or the written examination for the Armed Forces (e.g., NDA, CDS, OTA, etc.).
Details
The scheme & 39;Special Financial Assistance Scheme for Meritorious Students of the State for Preparation of Competitive Examinations& 39; was launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide financial support to meritorious students who have cleared the preliminary examination conducted by the State or Union Public Service Commission for Group & 39;A& 39; and & 39;B& 39; services, or the written examination for the Armed Forces e.g., NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc. .
Benefits
• A one-time grant of ₹50,000/- per candidate is provided to eligible candidate.
Eligibility Criteria
1. The 100 candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination of Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ conducted by the State Public Service Commission.
2. The candidates must have passed the preliminary examination for Group 'A' or 'B', or the written examination for the Armed Forces (such as NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc.) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
3. The candidate must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
4. The candidate must have passed Graduate/Postgraduate examinations, or the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the above services, from recognized educational institutions (regular/open) located in the State of Uttarakhand.
5. The total annual family income of the candidate from all sources should not exceed ₹5 lakh.
6. The candidate should not have availed the benefit of any other equivalent scheme of the State or Central Government.
7. A candidate who is engaged in any job/business/profession, or whose spouse is engaged in any job/business/profession, will not be eligible for the benefit.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-linked)
• Permanent Residence Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Educational Certificates (High School, Intermediate, Graduation, Post-Graduation or equivalent)
• Result and Admit Card of Preliminary Exam passed (UKPSC/UPSC)
• Certificate and Admit Card of the Written Exam passed (In case of Armed Forces)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Students from Uttarakhand who passed Group 'A' or 'B' prelims of UPSC/UKPSC or Armed Forces.
Q: What is the benefit amount?
A: Financial assistance of ₹50,000/- per candidate.
Q: Can non-residents of Uttarakhand apply?
A: No, only natives or permanent residents are eligible.
Q: Is the grant given every year?
A: No, it is a one-time grant.
Q: What if I passed the exam last year?
A: The application must be submitted within 3 months of the result declaration.
Q: Where should the application be submitted?
A: Directorate of Higher Education, Haldwani.
Q: Is the application process online?
A: Currently process is offline and online via Samarth portal is under process.
Q: Can employed candidates apply?
A: No, employment of self or spouse disqualifies eligibility.
Q: What is the income limit for eligibility?
A: ₹5,00,000 per annum (total family income).
Q: Where can I get more information?
A: Visit the Directorate of Higher Education, Haldwani office or official portal [https://he.uk.gov.in](https://he.uk.gov.in)/.
Eligibility Criteria
The 100 candidates who qualify in the preliminary examination of Group ‘A’ and ‘B’ conducted by the State Public Service Commission.
The candidates must have passed the preliminary examination for Group &#39;A&#39; or &#39;B&#39;, or the written examination for the Armed Forces (such as NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, etc.) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission.
The candidate must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
The candidate must have passed Graduate/Postgraduate examinations, or the minimum educational qualification prescribed for the above services, from recognized educational institutions (regular/open) located in the State of Uttarakhand.
The total annual family income of the candidate from all sources should not exceed ₹5 lakh.
The candidate should not have availed the benefit of any other equivalent scheme of the State or Central Government.
A candidate who is engaged in any job/business/profession, or whose spouse is engaged in any job/business/profession, will not be eligible for the benefit.
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Benefits
A one-time grant of ₹50,000/- per candidate is provided to eligible candidate.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | PAN Card |
| 3 | Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar-linked) |
| 4 | Permanent Residence Certificate |
| 5 | Income Certificate |
| 6 | Educational Certificates (High School, Intermediate, Graduation, Post-Graduation or equivalent) |
| 7 | Result and Admit Card of Preliminary Exam passed (UKPSC/UPSC) |
| 8 | Certificate and Admit Card of the Written Exam passed (In case of Armed Forces) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Students from Uttarakhand who passed Group 'A' or 'B' prelims of UPSC/UKPSC or Armed Forces.