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Grant on Passing the Written Examination of Competitive Examinations for Recruitment in Armed Forces

GPWECERAF

Published: Sep 2026

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Published by Navin, Editor · First published: 20 Sep 2026

Grant on Passing the Written Examination of Competitive Examinations for Recruitment in Armed Forces
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Published by Navin · Editor, tsmpb.inUpdated: 17 Oct 2026 · Text from the official listing, not yet reviewed · How we prepare pages

About this education scheme

Under this scheme, a grant of Rs. 15,000/- is provided from the Amalgamated Fund to the children of ex-servicemen who pass the written examination of CDS, NDA, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy, for the purpose of coaching.

The scheme "Grant on Passing the Written Examination of Competitive Examinations for Recruitment in Armed Forces" was introduced by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Government of Rajasthan. Under this scheme, a grant of Rs. 15,000/- is provided from the Amalgamated Fund to the children of ex-servicemen who pass the written examination of CDS, NDA, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy, for the purpose of coaching. This scheme is applicable to applications received on or after 1st July, 2020.

Benefits at a glance

Scheme nameGrant on Passing the Written Examination of Competitive Examinations for Recruitment in Armed Forces (GPWECERAF)
Launched byDepartment of Sainik Welfare
Benefit typeCash (money paid to your bank account)
CategoryEducation
Level / StateState · Rajasthan
Official portalsainikkalyan.rajasthan.gov.in

Key facts

Scheme forIndividual
Application modeOffline
Last dateNot given in the official listing
DBT (direct bank transfer)No
Age18 to 45 years

Who can apply (quick check)

  • 👤All genders
  • 🎂Age 18 to 45 years
  • 💍Never Married
  • 📝Offline

Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.

What you receive

  • A one-time grant of Rs. 15,000/- is provided to children of ex-serviceman who pass the written examination of CDS, NDA, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy, for the purpose of coaching.

Who qualifies

  1. The applicant should be a native of Rajasthan.
  2. The applicant should be the child of an ex-serviceman.
  3. The applicant should have passed the written examination of NDA, CDS, IMA, OTA, Air Force, or Naval Academy.

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Registration walkthrough

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the office of the District Sainik Welfare Office 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 District Sainik Welfare Office.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the District Sainik Welfare Office 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 is eligible to apply for this grant?

Children of ex-servicemen from Rajasthan who have successfully cleared the written examination of the aforementioned competitive exams are eligible.​

What is the amount of financial assistance provided?

A one-time grant of Rs. 15,000 is provided to eligible candidates.

Which examinations are covered under this scheme?

The scheme covers the written examinations of NDA, CDS, IMA, OTA, Air Force, and Naval Academy.​

Is there a specific date from which this scheme is applicable?

Yes, the scheme is applicable to applications received on or after 01 July 2020.​

Can I apply more than once?

No, this is a one-time grant.

Can I apply if my parent is serving, not retired?

No, the scheme is for children of ex-servicemen only.

Is there any income limit for eligibility?

No income limit is specified in the guidelines.

Where can I obtain the application form?

The application form can be obtained from the official website of the Department of Sainik Welfare, Rajasthan, or from the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Office.

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