Jharkhand Government Offers Rs 1 Lakh Aid to SC, ST Students for Civil Services Preparation

In a significant move to support aspiring civil servants from marginalized communities, the Jharkhand government has launched a new financial assistance scheme aimed at SC/ST students who clear the Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by UPSC, New Delhi.

Scheme Details:

• Scheme Name: Chief Minister Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste Civil Service Promotion Scheme
• Financial Assistance: Rs 1 lakh
• Purpose: Aid in preparation for the UPSC main examination and interview

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed intermediate and graduate examinations from Jharkhand.
2. Category: Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Tribe/Scheduled Caste category of Jharkhand.
3. Income Criteria: Family income should not exceed Rs 2.50 lakh per annum from all sources.
4. Previous Benefit: Each candidate can avail of this scheme only once.
5. Exclusion: Candidates who have already received coaching from the state government for civil services exams are ineligible.

Application Process:

• Deadline: Applications must be submitted online at www.jharkhand.gov.in and www.jstcdc.org.in by August 2, 2024, 6 PM.
• Documents Required: Applicants need to submit self-attested photocopies of relevant documents including Jharkhand resident certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, educational qualification certificates, UPSC Preliminary Examination admit card, and proof of passing the preliminary examination.
• Submission: Completed applications can be submitted in person at the Office of the Tribal Welfare Commissioner, Ranchi, or sent via Speed Post.

Contact Information:

For further details and queries:

• Visit: www.jharkhand.gov.in or www.jstcdc.org.in
• Address: Office of the Tribal Welfare Commissioner, Welfare Complex, 2nd Floor, Balihar Road, Morabadi, Ranchi-834008, Jharkhand