Grant to Meritorious Wards of Ex-Servicemen in Academics (Lump Sum Grant)

📍 Puducherry 📊 State 🕐 21 Feb 2026

About this Scheme

Through this scheme, the academically meritorious wards of the ESM / Widows of ESM who have secured the top three ranks in academics are provided with lump sum grants of upto ₹18,000. The application should be submitted within three months from the date of publication of the result.

About This Scheme

“Grant to Meritorious Wards of Ex-Servicemen in Academics (Lump Sum Grant)” is a Welfare Scheme by the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Puducherry. Through this scheme, the academically meritorious wards of the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) / Widows of ESM who have secured the top three ranks in academics are provided with lump sum grants of upto ₹18,000. The application should be submitted within three months from the date of publication of the result of the respective exam.

Benefits

Grant as per the Merit and the Level of Education

10th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Metric / Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

1st Rank: ₹15,000.

2nd Rank: ₹13,000.

3rd Rank: ₹11,000.

12th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Higher Secondary Certificate)

1st Rank: ₹18,000.

2nd Rank: ₹16,000.

3rd Rank: ₹14,000.

Undergraduate / Postgraduate

University Gold Medal: ₹14,000.

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant should be a Ward of an ESM / Ward of the Widow of an ESM.

The applicant should have secured 1st/2nd/3rd Rank in Class 10th/12th in a Government-recognized Institution, or should have secured gold medal in Graduation/Postgraduation in a Government-recognized University.

Application Process

Apply Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should take print of the

prescribed format

of the application form for the concerned scheme.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

Step 3: The interested applicant should submit the duly filled and signed application form and the documents to the concerned authority at the Rajya Sainik Board, Jawan Bhawan, Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Puducherry, 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India.

Step 4: A receipt of the application will be assigned to the applicant by the concerned authority.

Queries/Complaints/Suggestions/Grievances

Address: 261, Lawspet Main Road, Pakkamudianpet, Puducherry Road, Lawspet, Puducherry – 605013, India

Phone Number: (+91)(0413) 2253107

Email: dirdsw.pon@nic.in

Hours: Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in

Categories: Education & Learning

Scheme Benefits

  • Grant as per the Merit and the Level of Education
  • th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Metric / Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
  • st Rank: ₹15,000.
  • nd Rank: ₹13,000.
  • rd Rank: ₹11,000.
  • th (Central Board of Secondary Education / Higher Secondary Certificate)
  • st Rank: ₹18,000.
  • nd Rank: ₹16,000.
  • rd Rank: ₹14,000.
  • Undergraduate / Postgraduate
  • University Gold Medal: ₹14,000.