About this skills scheme
The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts. Under this scheme, eligible candidates are sponsored for various departmental positions based on demand and their qualifications.
The scheme "Sponsorship for Employment" is implemented by Uttarakhand Purv Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPNL) under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide employment opportunities to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts. Under this scheme, eligible candidates are sponsored for various departmental positions based on demand and their qualifications.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Sponsorship for Employment (SFE) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | State Sainik Board |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Skills |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | upnl.co.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Uttarakhand Purv Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤Female / Male
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Under this scheme, employment opportunities are provided to ex-servicemen and their legal dependents by sponsoring them for contractual posts through outsourcing.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be an ex-serviceman (Army, Navy, or Air Force), their legal dependent, or a widow of an ex-serviceman (Veer Nari).
Papers to keep ready
0/5 documents ready
Tap a document to mark it as ready. Progress is saved on this device.
Registration walkthrough
Online
- Firstly, the eligible candidates (ex-servicemen and their legal dependents) fill out the online application/enrollment form for the desired post on the UPNL website: www.upnl.co.in, based on their district, qualifications, and preferred location.
- Based on the district-wise demand for posts received from various departments and the eligibility/qualification criteria for those posts, UPNL forwards the names of enrolled candidates with the relevant qualifications to the concerned department for selection, following district-wise and priority order of nomination.
- As per the demand received from the department, UPNL sends the names of six enrolled candidates for each vacant post to the concerned department for consideration.
- The final selection of candidates is made by the department according to its rules, and the information is subsequently communicated to UPNL.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply under this scheme?
Ex-servicemen, their legal dependents, and widows.
Is this a permanent job?
No, positions are on a contractual basis through outsourcing.
How many candidates are sent for one vacancy?
Six candidates per post are sponsored.
Is any fee required for enrollment?
No official fee is mentioned for enrollment on the UPNL website.
Can civilians apply for these posts?
No, only ex-servicemen and their legal dependents.
How are candidates selected for the job?
The department selects based on merit, qualifications, and internal rules.
Can I apply offline?
No, applications must be submitted online via the UPNL portal.
Are Veer Naris given any preference?
Yes, Veer Naris are eligible as primary beneficiaries.
What is the official website for application?
The applicant should visit the official UPNL portal: www.upnl.co.in.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 22) uk.gov.in (PDF)
- Official Website www.upnl.co.in
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
Explore more
