Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways (RPF/RPSF)

Short Title: RPF PMSS

Administered by: Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) • Ministry of Railways

Financial Support: ₹2,250 to ₹2,500 per month

Academic Level: Undergraduate

Family Income Ceiling: No Restrictive Income Limit

Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

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Scheme Overview & Objective

Dedicated financial grant for professional education of children of Railway Protection Force personnel.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification	Class 12 Pass (60% minimum marks)
Academic Disciplines / Streams	Professional Technical Courses (Engineering, Medical, Dental, MCA, MBA)
Family Income Limit	No restrictive family income threshold (pure merit evaluation).
Minimum Academic Score	Minimum 60.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility	Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category	All
Domicile / Residence	All India

Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹2,250 to ₹2,500 per month

₹30,000/year for male students and ₹36,000/year for female students.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate