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 |
|
1 |
CR+KRCL |
10 |
|
2 |
ECoR |
06 |
|
3 |
ECR |
08 |
|
4 |
ER |
16 |
|
5 |
NCR+CORE |
06 |
|
6 |
NER |
06 |
|
7 |
NFR |
08 |
|
8 |
NR+JR RPF Academy + RDSO |
16 |
|
9 |
NWR+ Construction |
04 |
|
10 |
SCR |
06 |
|
11 |
SECR |
04 |
|
12 |
SER |
10 |
|
13 |
SR+ICF |
10 |
|
14 |
SWR |
04 |
|
15 |
WCR |
04 |
|
16 |
WR |
10 |
|
17 |
RPSF |
22 |
|
18 |
Total |
150 |
Benefits
1. The amount of the scholarship
would be as follows:
(i) ₹2500/- per month for male students
(ii) ₹3000/- per month for female students
2. 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.
3. 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
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 |
|
1 |
MBBS and equivalent Medical courses 12th |
12th Standard |
|
2 |
B.E., B.Tech |
10+2/Diploma (Diploma in case of lateral entry) |
|
3 |
BBA, BCA, B.Sc.(Ag) etc. |
12th Standard |
|
4 |
MBA, B.Ed., MCA |
Graduation |
|
5 |
BA 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.
Application Process
Online
Application Process:
Step 01: Online submission of the
Application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship
Portal.
Step 02: On the home page, select “Central
Schemes” and then “Ministry of Railway” to apply under the scheme.
Step 03: Click on the ‘Apply’ Button, if a
New User, the applicant needs to Register.
Step 04: Fill out the Registration Form with
all the details corresponding to the titles/labels appearing on the
Registration page.
Step 05: After successfully getting the
registration done, applicants will get their “Student Registration ID”. Through
“Student Registration ID” applicants will be able to login into the Account.
Step 06: After successful login to the
portal, the home page will appear and by clicking the “Application Form” Icon,
applicants will be directed to the Application screen.
Step 07: Now, the applicant can fill out the
complete application form and by clicking the “Final Submission” button, the
application is finally submitted.
Step 08: On successful submission of
application/documents, a system-generated registration number is sent to the
applicant which can be used for future references.
Post-Application Process:
1. Zonal
Railways will verify the applications on the scholarship portal, after due
verification at their end. Only verified applications will be considered for a
grant of scholarship if found eligible as per extant provisions.
2. The
Scholarship amount under PMSS for applicants selected under fresh and renewal
categories would be credited/transferred directly into the Bank accounts of the
selected applicants through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) under
the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Mission of the Government.
Note 01: The final compiled list of eligible
candidates will be prepared by the Security Directorate, Railway Board for
onward submission to PMO.
Note 02: A mobile number is mandatory to
register on the National Scholarships Portal on which One Time Password (OTP)
will be received for further process.
Note 03: A maximum of two registrations may
be made with a mobile number. Students will ensure that the
college/institute/university etc. has registered with AISHE and been allocated
the AISHE Code/Regulation.
Documents Required
The following documents in the
respective category are mandatorily required to be submitted/uploaded by the
applicant for applying under PMSS:
For Fresh Applicant:
- 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
For Renewal Applicant:
- 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
What is the aim of the scheme?
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).
When did this scheme launch?
The scheme was announced by the
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 15th August 2005 and introduced in the
Academic year 2008-09.
Who is eligible to get the benefit of
the scheme?
The dependent wards of Ex/Serving
RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer) are eligible
to apply under the scheme.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
The amount of the scholarship would
be as follows: (i) ₹2500/- per month for male students (ii) ₹3000/- per month
for female students
How many students will receive the
scholarship under the scheme?
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.
What is the minimum qualification
required for the student to apply under the scheme?
Students should have secured 60% and
above in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation.
How many wards per family are
eligible to get the benefits under the scheme?
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.
Are the students studying in abroad
eligible to apply under the scheme?
No, the students studying abroad are
not eligible for this scheme.
Is the distance learning course
permitted under this scheme?
No, the distance learning course is
permitted under this scheme.
Can a student avail of more than one
course?
No, the student can avail of one
course only.
What types of courses are eligible
under the scheme?
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).
How can an applicant apply under the
scheme?
Online submission of the Application
form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal.
https://scholarships.gov.in/
Sources And References
Guidelines (2022-23) CLICK HERE
Guidelines (2017-18) CLICK HERE
