Special Financial Assistance Scheme for Meritorious Students of the State for Preparation of Competitive Examinations
✓ Information verified — April 2026This Uttarakhand government scheme provides financial assistance to help meritorious students prepare for and appear in competitive examinations. It supports students who have cleared preliminary exams for civil services (Group A and B) conducted by UPSC or state commissions, as well as Armed Forces entrance tests. The scheme recognizes academic excellence and helps reduce financial barriers to competitive exam preparation.
What You Get
- Financial assistance of ₹50,000 to eligible meritorious students
- Support for preparation of competitive examinations
- Assistance for UPSC Group A and B preliminary exam qualifiers
- Support for Armed Forces examination qualifiers (NDA, CDS, OTA, etc.)
- One-time financial aid for exam-related expenses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 20–45 years
- Residence: Uttarakhand residents only
- Must be a resident of Uttarakhand state
- Must have cleared preliminary examination of UPSC/State Public Service Commission for Group A or B services
- OR must have cleared written examination for Armed Forces (NDA, CDS, OTA, etc.)
- Must be recognized as a meritorious student as per scheme criteria
- Student must meet age and educational qualifications for respective examinations
Documents Needed
0/8 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Class XII Certificate
- 3. Examination Admit Card
- 4. Examination Result/Scorecard
- 5. Address Proof
- 6. Bank Account Details
- 7. Domicile Certificate
- 8. Merit Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Uttarakhand
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 20–45 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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