Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of CAPFs & Assam Rifles

Defence & Paramilitary

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of CAPFs & Assam Rifles

Award Amount ₹3,000/month for Girls & ₹2,500/month for Boys (Paid annually)

Application Deadline 15 November 2026

Administering Agency Welfare & Rehabilitation Board (WARB), Ministry of Home Affairs

Eligible Education Level Professional Degree Courses (B.Tech, MBBS, B.Arch, MBA, MCA, etc.)

Scholarship Details

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) aims to promote higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards & widows of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles (CAPFs & AR) and State Police Personnel.

A total of 2000 scholarships are disbursed annually for professional degrees recognized by AICTE/UGC/MCI.

Eligibility Criteria

Dependent wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles personnel who died or were disabled in action.

Apply on National Scholarship Portal Official Guidelines

Important Instructions

Verify income certificates issued by authorized revenue authorities.
Ensure your bank account is linked to your Aadhaar for direct benefit transfers (DBT).
Keep your previous academic year marksheets and bonafide certificate ready.