About this education scheme
Under this scheme, junior lawyers receive stipends up to Rs. 10,000 per month and their senior advocates receive an allowance of Rs. 5,000 per month.
The “Advocate Graduate Stipend” scheme was launched by the Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat. It aims to provide financial assistance and practical training support to tribal law graduates who begin their legal practice. Under this scheme, tribal youth who have obtained their charter within two years of completing their LLB are given a monthly stipend.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Advocate Graduate Stipend Gujarat (AGSG) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Tribal Development Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🏷️ST
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Stipend to junior tribal advocates:
- Rs. 10,000 per month for the first year.
- Rs. 8,000 per month for the second year.
- Rs. 6,000 per month for the third year.
Allowance to senior advocate (mentor):
- Rs. 5,000 per month for three years.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) youth.
- The applicant should have completed LLB degree.
- The applicant should have obtained a charter within two years of graduation.
- The applicant should begin legal practice as a junior lawyer under a senior advocate.
- The applicant should be practicing in tribal areas of Gujarat.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office of the Project Administrator of Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gandhinagar, and all tribal districts, and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Tribal District Sponsorship Administrator's Office.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission and a unique identification number (if applicable).
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the scheme?
Tribal youth who have completed LLB and obtained their charter within two years.
How long is the stipend available?
For a maximum of three years.
Where is this scheme applicable?
In the tribal areas of Gujarat.
Can applicants from other castes apply?
No, only Scheduled Tribe applicants are eligible.
What is the eligibility education requirement?
An LLB graduate with a charter obtained within two years.
Can a practicing lawyer without a senior mentor apply?
No, the applicant must be practicing under a senior advocate.
Where can the forms be collected?
From the Gujarat Tribal Development Corporation, Gandhinagar, and District Tribal Development offices.
Can I apply online?
No, the application process is offline.
What documents are needed to apply?
Aadhaar Card, Birth Certificate, Caste Certificate, Graduate Mark Sheet (LLB), Certificate of Professional Course/Charter, Passport Size Photographs, Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque, Affidavit, etc.
Is there any application fee?
No, the application fee is zero.
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