To apply for PMSS (CAPFs & Assam Rifles), applicants must meet the following:

Who Can Apply

Dependent wards/widows of:

1. CAPFs & Assam Rifles personnel who were martyred in action.

2. Personnel who died while on duty.

3. Personnel who were disabled/injured during service.

4. Serving/retired CAPFs & AR personnel.

(Priority is given in the above order.)

Academic Eligibility

• Must be pursuing a regular full-time professional degree.

• Accepted courses include:

  • Engineering (B.E/B.Tech)

  • Medicine (MBBS/BDS)

  • BBA/BCA

  • B.Sc Nursing / B.Pharmacy

  • Hotel Management

  • LLB

  • Veterinary, Agriculture, Architecture

  • Other AICTE/UGC/MCI-approved degrees

Course Type

• Only regular courses are allowed.

• Distance learning or part-time programmes are NOT eligible.

Minimum Marks

• Minimum 60% marks in Class 12 / Diploma / Graduation (depending on course entry).

Year of Study

• Must be in 1st year OR

• In the 2nd year through lateral entry.

Age & Nationality

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Annual Scholarship Amount

• 30,000 per year for girls (?2500 per month)

• 36,000 per year for boys (?3000 per month)

Duration

• Up to 5 years, depending on the course duration.

Renewal

• Based on passing each academic year with the minimum required marks.

• Students must maintain regular attendance and discipline.

Other Benefits

• Scholarship is credited directly to the student’s bank account (DBT) yearly.

• Encourages technical and professional education among wards of CAPFs & AR.

Prepare the following documents in scanned format:

• Passport-size photograph

• Student’s signature

• Aadhaar card

• Service certificate issued by the concerned CAPF/Assam Rifles unit

• PPO / Death certificate (if applicable)

• Certificate showing relationship with personnel (birth certificate or official document)

• Medical disability certificate (if applicable)

• Admission letter/proof of admission

• Class 12 / Diploma / Graduation marksheet

• Course fee receipt

• A bona fide certificate from the institute

• Bank passbook (student name, Aadhaar linked, IFSC, account number)

• Domicile certificate (if required)

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

Step 1: Visit the NSP Portal

Go to the official website: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – scholarships.gov.in

Step 2: New Registration

1. Click “New Registration” on the homepage.

2. Read the Guidelines for Registration carefully.

3. Tick the undertaking/consent box.

4. Click Continue.

Step 3: Fill the Registration Form

Enter the following details:

• Login

• Student Name (as per Aadhaar)  

• Mobile Number

• Email ID

• Gender

• Bank Account Number & IFSC

• Aadhaar Number

 An OTP will be sent to your mobile for verification.

After verification, your NSP Application ID will be generated.
(This ID is very important for login.)

Step 4: Login to NSP

1. Go to Student Login → Select Academic Year.

2. Enter:

   • Application ID

   • Password

   • Captcha

3. Click Login.

On first login, you must change your password.

Step 5: Fill the Scholarship Application Form

Complete the form by entering:

•  Personal Details

• Religion

• Category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority)

• Annual Family Income

• Aadhaar / EID details

 Academic Details

• Current Course

• Previous Qualification

• Roll Number

• Institution details (Select from dropdown)

 Bank Account Details

• Your name must match bank account name

• Provide correct IFSC & account number

Step 6: Upload Required Documents

Documents vary by scholarship but usually include:

• Aadhaar Card

• Income Certificate

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Bonafide Certificate

• Marksheet (previous exam)

• Bank passbook copy

• Fee Receipt / Admission proof

• Domicile Certificate

• Disability Certificate (if applicable)