Special Incentive Assistance to Socially and Educationally Backward Class Trainees for Pre-preparation of Competitive Examination

Description
The scheme “Special Incentive Assistance to Socially and Educationally Backward Class Trainees for Pre-Preparation of Competitive Examination” was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to encourage SEBC candidates to pursue coaching for government competitive exams by providing financial support. Under this scheme, eligible trainees receive up to ₹20,000 or the actual coaching fee paid whichever is lower for preparing for Class 1, 2, or 3 government job exams conducted by state or central bodies.

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Benefits
• Financial Assistance:
• ₹20,000/- or actual fee paid (whichever is lower) for coaching related to any one exam.
• Exams Include:
• State-Level: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB), (3) State Police Recruitment, Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSB), etc.
• Central-Level: Banking, Railways, Army Recruitment, Central Police Force (CRPF, BSF, CISF etc), Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
• Applicable for Exams:
• Class 1, 2, and 3 level government posts.
• Mode of Disbursement:
• Amount is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the trainee's bank account.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a student.
2. The applicant must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).
3. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
4. The applicant must have passed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent.
5. The applicant must be preparing for a recognized Class 1, 2, or 3 competitive exam of State or Central Government.
6. The applicant must have paid coaching fees and should have a valid receipt.
7. The annual family income of the applicant must not exceed ₹4,50,000/-.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque
• Income Certificate
• Receipt of Fee Paid
• Age Proof
• Caste Certificate
• Marksheet

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Students belonging to the SEBC category who are permanent residents of Gujarat and meet the income and educational criteria.
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Q: Which exams are covered?
A: Class 1, 2, and 3 exams such as GPSC, GSSSB, SSC, Railways, Banking, Army, CRPF, and others.
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Q: What is the income limit to be eligible?
A: The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹4,50,000.
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Q: What is the mode of payment?
A: The benefit amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the applicant’s bank account.
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Q: Can I apply offline?
A: No, the application process is offline.
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Q: How can I apply for this scheme?
A: The applicant can apply online through https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
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Q: Can students from other states apply?
A: No, only permanent residents of Gujarat are eligible.
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Q: Is the scheme applicable to both state and central exams?
A: Yes, it covers competitive exams conducted by both the Government of Gujarat and Government of India.
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Q: Is there any application fee?
A: No, the application is completely free of charge.
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Q: How much financial support?
A: Up to ₹20,000 or the actual fee paid for coaching, whichever is lower.
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