Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force

"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 numbe"r 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/OrganizationQuota**1CR+KRCL 102ECoR063ECR084ER165NCR+CORE066NER067NFR088NR+JR RPF Academy + RDSO169NWR+ Construction0410SCR0611SECR0412SER1013SR+ICF1014SWR0415WCR0416WR1017RPSF2218Total150

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 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 CourseMEQ**1MBBS and equivalent Medical courses 12th12th Standard 2B.E., B.Tech10+2/Diploma (Diploma in case of lateral entry) 3BBA, BCA, B.Sc.(Ag) etc.12th Standard4MBA, B.Ed., MCAGraduation5BA 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.

Online

> New Registration:

Step 1: Visit the New Registration page of the National Scholarships Portal.
Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully and Accept the Terms. Click “Next”.
Step 3: In the next window, enter your mobile number and OTP. Then click “Verify”.
Step 4: After successful verification, continue with e-KYC process (as applicable).
Step 5: Once completed, your reference number will be generated and the same will be sent to your registered phone number.
> Process for OTR ID Number Generation:

Step 1: Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services in the android device.
Step 2: Download and install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.
Step 3: After opening the mobile app Select the option “eKYC with FaceAuth” highlighted in red.
Step 4: Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your mobile no.
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and captcha in the screen and click Next.
Step 6: Click on “Proceed for Face Authentication” button highlighted in red.
Step 7: UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face authentication. Ensure AadhaarFaceRD services are preinstalled on your device.
Step 8: On Successful completion of face-authentication OTR no. will be generated and will also be sent on your registered mobile no.
> Fresh Application:

Step 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Step 2: Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
Step 3: On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm.
Step 4: Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 5: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
Step 6: You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
> Track Payment Status:

The student can track their payment status from the template “Know Your Payment” in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number or NSP Application ID.
NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal will provide the timelines for opening & closing of the portal.
NOTE 2: Online applications will be verified at two levels i.e. by the Institute, where the student is studying and thereafter by the concerned State Higher Education Department or any other Agency/ Official nominated by the State as State Nodal Agency (both for fresh and renewal applicants).
NOTE 3: Students will not be permanently debarred for scholarships due to delay in renewal or verification. However, students will have to submit renewal applications within a cut-off date. Renewal for that year will not be allowed if an applicant misses this deadline.
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