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पीएम छात्रवृत्ति योजना (PMSS) 2026: रक्षाकर्मियों के बच्चों के लिए
Quick facts: ₹3,000/month (boys) or ₹3,210/month (girls) for wards and widows of ex-servicemen / police / paramilitary / coast guard personnel · for professional UG courses · 5,500 scholarships per year · portal ksb.gov.in/PMSS.htm.
The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is administered by the Kendriya Sainik Board for the education of children and widows of armed forces / police / paramilitary / Coast Guard personnel. Instituted after the Kargil War commemoration, PMSS supports approximately 5,500 students each year in professional undergraduate courses at recognized Indian institutions.
लाभ — Benefit Structure
| Category | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Boys | ₹3,000 | ₹30,000 (10 months × ₹3,000) |
| Girls | ₹3,210 | ₹32,100 |
- Duration: full course length (2-5 years, depending on course)
- Mode: DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Course requirement: enrolled in professional UG degree (engineering, medicine, dentistry, MBA, BEd, BBA, LLB, architecture, pharmacy, hotel mgmt, veterinary, etc.)
पात्रता — Who Qualifies
Eligible dependents
Wards (children) of:
- Ex-servicemen (army, navy, air force) — including pensioners, recipients of disability pension, retirees
- Serving or retired police personnel (from state + central police forces)
- Serving or retired paramilitary personnel — BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, Assam Rifles
- Serving or retired Indian Coast Guard personnel
- Widows of the above who themselves pursue education (rare but eligible)
Academic criteria
- Minimum 60% in Class 12 (or equivalent in admission course) — strict
- Admitted to professional UG course (not diploma, not non-professional UG)
- Admitted through centralized / state entrance test OR management quota (with proof)
Income
- No income cap for dependents of ex-servicemen / police / paramilitary
- Merit-based within the eligible pool
आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ — Documents Required
Parent’s service proof (critical)
- Ex-servicemen: Pension Payment Order (PPO) / Discharge Certificate
- Police: Service Certificate from department
- Paramilitary: Service Certificate + ID card
- Widow applicants: Part II Order / Death Certificate + Pension Payment Order
Student-specific
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded)
- Class 12 marksheet
- Current college bonafide + admission letter
- Course fee receipt
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
आवेदन प्रक्रिया — How to Apply
Step 1: Register on KSB portal
- Open https://ksb.gov.in/PMSS.htm
- Click “Fresh Application”
- Enter basic details + parent’s service info
- OTP verification
Step 2: Fill detailed application
- Personal + academic + bank + contact
- Upload documents including parent’s service proof
- Click Submit → receive PMSS Application ID
Step 3: Verification
- KSB Secretariat verifies parent’s service authenticity (via Pension Payment authorities for ex-servicemen)
- Academic verification cross-checked with institution and state board
- Selection based on Class 12 merit + course demand
Step 4: Sanction and Payment
- Merit list published, typically in October
- Sanction letter issued
- DBT begins from the same month (back-calculated to July for full-year coverage)
Timeline
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | June-July |
| Last date | September 30 (for fresh); October 15 (renewal) |
| Verification | Sept-Nov |
| Merit list | November |
| First DBT | Dec (back-dated to July) |
| Second tranche | March (for Jan-Mar) |
Renewal
- Automatic renewal if you maintain:
- Minimum 50% aggregate in UG exams
- Enrolled in same course + institution
- Submit marksheet + bonafide by October renewal deadline
- Failure to renew = skip one year
Important Restrictions
- One family, one scholarship — only one ward/widow per family at a time
- Cannot be received alongside another central-government scholarship covering the same purpose
- Student must be in first-year of course (fresh applications only)
हेल्पलाइन — Official Helpline
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Kendriya Sainik Board PMSS Cell | 011-26715250 |
| ksb-mod[at]nic.in | |
| Portal | https://ksb.gov.in/PMSS.htm |
Related guides on LabhKosh
- National Scholarship Portal Guide
- AICTE Pragati Scholarship for Girls
- Inspire Scholarship DST
- Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS)
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Last verified: 20 April 2026. Official source: https://ksb.gov.in/PMSS.htm
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Who qualifies for PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)?
Children and widows of ex-servicemen, serving or retired police, paramilitary (BSF/CRPF/ITBP/CISF/SSB), and Coast Guard personnel, pursuing professional UG courses with minimum 60% in Class 12.
How much does PMSS pay?
₹3,000/month for boys and ₹3,210/month for girls, totaling ₹30,000-32,100 annually for the full course duration.
Is PMSS available for diploma or ITI courses?
No. PMSS covers only professional UG degree courses (engineering, medicine, dentistry, MBA, BEd, BBA, LLB, architecture, pharmacy, etc.). Diplomas and ITI are not covered.
Can I get PMSS along with another scholarship?
No. PMSS does not combine with other overlapping central scholarships. You must choose one — PMSS or, e.g., Post-Matric SC/ST.
Does PMSS have an income cap?
No. PMSS has no family income limit. Selection is based purely on merit (Class 12 scores) within the eligible pool of defense/police/paramilitary wards and widows.
