About this education scheme
Under this scheme, to provide financial assistance of up to Rs. 20,000/- to socially and educationally backward class students preparing for state and central government job exams.
The scheme “Special Incentive Assistance to Socially and Educationally Backward Class Trainees for Pre-Preparation of Competitive Examination” was launched by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to encourage SEBC candidates to pursue coaching for government competitive exams by providing financial support. Under this scheme, eligible trainees receive up to Rs. 20,000 or the actual coaching fee paid (whichever is lower) for preparing for Class 1, 2, or 3 government job exams conducted by state or central bodies.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Special Incentive Assistance to Socially and Educationally Backward Class Trainees for Pre-preparation of Competitive Examination (SIASEBCTPCE) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Social Justice and Empowerment Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Gujarat |
| Official portal | esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 4.5 lakh per year |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🏷️OBC
- 🏘️Rural
- 💰Income Rs. 4.5 lakh tak
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Financial Assistance:
- Rs. 20,000/- or actual fee paid (whichever is lower) for coaching related to any one exam.
Exams Include:
- State-Level: Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC), Gujarat Secondary Service Selection Board (GSSSB), (3) State Police Recruitment, Gujarat Panchayat Service Selection Board (GPSB), etc.
- Central-Level: Banking, Railways, Army Recruitment, Central Police Force (CRPF, BSF, CISF etc), Staff Selection Commission (SSC).
Applicable for Exams:
- Class 1, 2, and 3 level government posts.
Mode of Disbursement:
- Amount is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the trainee's bank account.
Who qualifies
- The applicant should be a student.
- The applicant must belong to the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC).
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant must have passed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or equivalent.
- The applicant must be preparing for a recognized Class 1, 2, or 3 competitive exam of State or Central Government.
- The applicant must have paid coaching fees and should have a valid receipt.
- The annual family income of the applicant must not exceed Rs. 4,50,000/-.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Online
Step 01: The eligible applicant may visit the e-Samaj Kalyan Portal: https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in/
Step 02: On the home page, under the tab ‘Citizen Login’, click on New User ‘Please Register Here’.
Step 03: Enter your Full Name as per Aadhaar Card, Gender, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Card Number, Email ID, Caste etc. and then click on ‘Register’.
Step 04: After successful registration, the applicants can login through their User ID and Password.
Step 05: Now, click on ‘User Profile’ to update your profile.
Step 06: Fill in all the mandatory information and then click on ‘Update’.
Step 07: After updating the profile successfully, select the scheme appearing on the home page; an application form will open.
Step 08: Fill in all the mandatory details in the application form and upload all the relevant documents.
Step 09: Now agree with the terms & conditions and click on ‘Save Application’.
Step 10: Submit the application form and take out the print of the application for future reference. The applicant can note down the application number to track the application status by logging into the portal using their User ID and Password.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for this scheme?
Students belonging to the SEBC category who are permanent residents of Gujarat and meet the income and educational criteria.
Which exams are covered?
Class 1, 2, and 3 exams such as GPSC, GSSSB, SSC, Railways, Banking, Army, CRPF, and others.
What is the income limit to be eligible?
The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed Rs. 4,50,000.
What is the mode of payment?
The benefit amount is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the applicant’s bank account.
Can I apply offline?
No, the application process is offline.
How can I apply for this scheme?
The applicant can apply online through https://esamajkalyan.gujarat.gov.in.
Can students from other states apply?
No, only permanent residents of Gujarat are eligible.
Is the scheme applicable to both state and central exams?
Yes, it covers competitive exams conducted by both the Government of Gujarat and Government of India.
Is there any application fee?
No, the application is completely free of charge.
How much financial support?
Up to Rs. 20,000 or the actual fee paid for coaching, whichever is lower.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines mariyojana.gujarat.gov.in
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