Government / Community • UG & PG
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for RPF/RPSF
Provider: Ministry of Railways (Govt. of India) | Grant / Award: Fixed annual amount as per the current Ministry of Railways notification | Deadline: Check scholarships.gov.in and the Ministry of Railways' official notifications for the current cycle's exact application window.
Supports the higher technical and professional education of the dependent wards and widows of ex/serving RPF/RPSF personnel, administered by the Ministry of Railways.
Detailed Scheme Overview
This scheme supports the higher technical and professional education of dependent wards and widows of ex-serving or serving Railway Protection Force / Railway Protection Special Force (RPF/RPSF) personnel, administered by the Ministry of Railways through the National Scholarship Portal.
Eligibility Criteria
- Dependent ward or widow of ex/serving RPF or RPSF personnel
- Pursuing a recognized technical or professional degree/diploma course
- Meets the academic performance criteria for the current cycle
Documents Required
- Service/Relationship Proof: Proof of the applicant's relationship to the RPF/RPSF personnel.
- Academic Records: Marksheet and current course admission proof.
- Identity Proof: Government-issued photo ID.
- Bank Details: For scholarship disbursal via NSP.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Register on the National Scholarship Portal: Create an account at scholarships.gov.in.
- Select the PMSS RPF/RPSF scheme: Find this scheme under the Ministry of Railways schemes on NSP.
- Complete the form and upload documents: Include service-relationship and academic proof.
- Track verification status: Applications are verified by the relevant Railways authority before approval.