Financial Assistance to SC Students Appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC
About this Scheme
The scheme provides financial grants to the SC students for appearing in the UPSC Mains Exam. An amount upto âš50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision. The assistance is extended depending on the applicant satisfying the eligibility criteria and the documents submitted.
About This Scheme
The ‘Financial Assistance to SC students appearing in the Mains Examination of UPSC’ scheme, administered by the Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Government of Assam, is designed to provide financial grants to Scheduled Caste (SC) students who qualify for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Mains Examination. Each eligible beneficiary will receive an amount of up to âš50,000/-, subject to budgetary provisions. The disbursement of assistance is contingent upon the applicant satisfying the stipulated eligibility criteria and the successful submission of required documentation.
The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.
A DigiLocker account is required for application. Please refer to the Application Process section for details.
Benefits
An amount of up to âš50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must belong to a Scheduled Caste (SC) community of Assam.
The applicant must have recently qualified for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Preliminary Examination held in 2025.
The annual income of the applicant’s parents/guardians must not exceed âš5,00,000/-.
Application Process
Apply Online
The applications will be accepted through the myScheme platform from 04/07/2025 to 31/10/2025.
Signup to DigiLocker
Step 1: Visit the
DigiLocker Portal
or download the DigiLocker Mobile App (
Android
/
iOS
).
Step 2: Click “
Login/Register
“ and provide these details: Full name, Gender, Mobile number, Email ID, and Aadhaar Number. Create a 6-digit PIN.
Step 3: Finally, click “Submit”. Note the 6-digit PIN for future reference.
Signin to myScheme
Step 1: At the top right corner of this page, click “Sign In”. Provide your DigiLocker Mobile Number and the 6-digit PIN.
Step 2: Click the “I consent to terms of use” checkbox, then click “Sign In”. You will be directed to the DigiLocker Consent Page.
Step 3: At the bottom of the page, click “Allow”. You have now successfully signed in to myScheme.
Scheme Application
Step 1: At the top of this page, click “Apply Now”. The application form of the scheme will open.
Step 2: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 3: Carefully review all the information provided and the documents uploaded. Make any necessary corrections.
Step 4: Click “Submit”. You’ll receive the following confirmation message: “Form Submitted Successfully!”.
Step 5: For future reference, click “Print” to print the form or to download the filled form as a PDF file. Else, click “Ok” to get redirected to the myScheme landing page.
Helpdesk Contact Details
Email: assamdirectorateofwelfareofsc@gmail.com
Mobile Number:Â 8638922415
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Scheme Benefits
An amount of up to âš50,000/- is provided to each beneficiary, subject to budget provision.