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Jharkhand State Backward Classes Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme(JSBCPMSS-3)

Cash
Eligibility
The applicant/parents/guardians should be a native of Jharkhand.
Region
Jharkhand
Award
Cash
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Overview

About JSBCPMSS-3

The Jharkhand State Backward Classes Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme is a state government scholarship for school students from backward classes in Jharkhand. It is run by the Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, and administered through the state's e-Kalyan portal, which handles the department's pre-matric and post-matric awards across its SC, ST and Backward Class streams.

The scheme covers the pre-matric stage, classes 1 to 10, and pays cash financial assistance to help backward-class students stay in school and continue their education. Its stated aim is to widen educational participation among these students and to reduce dropout during the school years.

It is meant for students who belong to a backward class in Jharkhand and are studying in classes 1 to 10. The department sets the income ceilings and scholarship rates that decide who qualifies and how much is paid, so check the current criteria for your class and category before applying.

Sources: e-Kalyan Scholarship Portal, Department of ST, SC, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Government of Jharkhand · myScheme - Jharkhand State Backward Classes Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme

Who runs it

Provider

Jharkhand State Government

State / UT Government

Department of Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste, Minority and Backward Class Welfare

At a glance

Key details

LevelState/ UT
Scheme type
CategoryEducation & Learning
BeneficiariesIndividual
Benefit typeCash
Application modeOnline

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
CycleStageDate

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The applicant/parents/guardians should be a native of Jharkhand.
The applicant should be a student.
The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Class category.
The applicant must be enrolled in a state government-recognized school.
There is no income limit for students from Class 1st to 8th.1. The applicant's annual family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- for Class 9th and 10th.

What you get

Award & benefits

  • Financial assistance to cover educational expenses: S.NOClassRate for Hostel (For 10 months)Rate for Daylight (For 10 months)11st to 5th₹1,500/-₹1,500/-26th to 8th₹2,000/-₹2,500/-39th to 10th₹4,500/-₹4,500/-
  • NOTE: Direct transfer of scholarships to beneficiaries’ bank accounts via PFMS.
  • Residential students receive higher scholarship amounts compared to non-residential students.
  • Class 9th and 10th scholarships are funded jointly by the state (40%) and central (60%) governments.

What to prepare

Documents required

Aadhaar Card (mandatory for authentication).
Caste Certificate.
Income Certificate (for classes 9 th to 10 th ).
Bank Passbook with Aadhaar-linked account details.
Admission or Enrollment Certificate from the school.
NOTE: The income certificate for Class 9 th remains valid for Class 10 th .

Step by step

How to apply

  1. 1
    Apply online

    See the official links below for the application portal.

Questions

JSBCPMSS-3 – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

Written by

Expertie Editorial Team

Expertie editorial desk

Published 8 Jul 2026 Last updated 8 Jul 2026verified data

Sources & References

  1. 1.myScheme (MeitY, Government of India) official-site· accessed 2026-07-08