SIASEBCTPCE

Under this scheme, to provide financial assistance of up to ₹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 ₹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.

• 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 ₹4,50,000/-.

Financial Assistance:

• ₹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.