Scholarship
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force(PMSSRPF)
Eligibility
The dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer) are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Region
All India
Award
Cash
By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk
Overview
About PMSSRPF
The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the Railway Protection Force is a central scholarship run by the Ministry of Railways and administered under the National Defence Fund. It was introduced from the 2008-09 academic session.
The scheme is meant for the dependent wards, and the widows, of serving and former Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) personnel below the rank of gazetted officer. Its purpose is to help these families meet the cost of higher technical and professional education, with support directed at recognised professional degree courses.
The benefit is a monthly cash scholarship paid for the length of the course, which runs from two to five years depending on the programme. 150 awards are made each year, and half are reserved for female students.
Sources: myScheme (Government of India) - Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force · Buddy4Study - Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of RPF/RPSF · CollegeSearch - Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme 2025 for RPF/RPSF
Who runs it
Provider
Ministry Of Railways
Central Government
Zonal Railways And RPSF
At a glance
Key details
| Level | Central |
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Current | Applications open | 2008-04-01 |
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| Eligibility of Students | The dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer) are eligible to apply under the scheme. |
| Eligibility of Students | Students who have taken regular admission are only eligible for PMSS. |
| Eligibility of Students | Students should have secured 60% and above in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation. |
| Eligibility of Students | The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the concerned zonal Railways/RPSF. |
| Eligibility of Students | Only the institutes/universities/colleges having AISHE regulations will be permissible/eligible. |
| Eligibility of Students | Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme. |
| Eligibility of Students | No distance learning course is permitted under this scheme. |
| Eligibility of Students | PMSS can be availed for one course only. |
| Courses Eligible for the PMSS | Professional Degree Courses like BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, BEd, BBS, BCA, MCA B. Pharma, etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grants Commission (UGC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) etc. (Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA, MCA). |
| Minimum Marks in MEQ | At least 60% marks/equivalent grade in MEQ for entry to various Professional Courses for the initial sanction of scholarship. MEQ for various courses are as: |
| Minimum Marks in MEQ | Sl. No.Professional Course/Technical CourseMEQ1MBBS and equivalent Medical courses 12th12th Standard 2B.E., B.Tech10+2/Diploma (Diploma in case of lateral entry) 3BBA, BCA, B.Sc.(Ag) etc.12th Standard4MBA, B.Ed., MCAGraduation5BA LLB/BBA LLB/BSc LLB/B.Com LLB (5 year Integrated course only)12th Standard> Order of Preference: |
| Minimum Marks in MEQ | If the number of applications exceeds the number of available scholarships, the order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under : |
| Minimum Marks in MEQ | Category (I): Wards/widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died in harness due to causes attributed to encounters with terrorists or with criminals while protecting Railway Property, Passengers and Passenger Areas or those who died during election work. |
| Minimum Marks in MEQ | Category (II): Wards/Widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who died while in service. |
| Minimum Marks in MEQ | Category (III): Wards of ex-RPF/RPSF (retired) personnel. |
| Minimum Marks in MEQ | Category (IV): Wards of serving RPF/RPSF personnel. |
What you get
Award & benefits
- The amount of the scholarship would be as follows: (i) ₹2500/- per month for male students
- (ii) ₹3000/- per month for female students
- Letter from Hon’ble Prime Minister - All applicants selected under the new category will be given a personal letter from Hon’ble Prime Minister in appropriate language.
- Duration of the Scholarship: Two to five years as per the duration of the course.
- Note: The payment of the scholarship will be granted after approval of the DG/RPF as per order of merit in each year.
What to prepare
Documents required
The following documents in the respective category are mandatorily required to be submitted/uploaded by the applicant for applying under PMSS:
Service Certificate issued by respective offices of the serving personnel for category IV. ( As per Annexure II ).
A copy of the PPO/Discharge certificate/book for Categories I, II and III.
Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of the mark sheet/Grade card of MEQ i.e. 10+2/ Diploma/ Graduation (as the case may be).
Aadhaar card
Bank account details
Latest Service Certificate issued by respective offices of the serving personnel for category IV. ( As per Annexure II ).
Applicants are required to upload a scanned copy of the previous class mark sheet/Grade card/Proof of gradation to the next class issued by the competent authority. (as the case may be).
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
PMSSRPF – FAQ
The aim of the scheme is to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer).
The scheme was announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 15th August 2005 and introduced in the Academic year 2008-09.
The dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows (below the Rank of Gazetted officer) are eligible to apply under the scheme.
The amount of the scholarship would be as follows: (i) ₹2500/- per month for male students (ii) ₹3000/- per month for female students
The scholarship will be given to a total number of 150 students in an academic session. Half of the scholarships are reserved for female candidates i.e. 75.
Students should have secured 60% and above in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 12th Std., Diploma/Graduation.
The scholarship is admissible for only two wards per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the concerned zonal Railways/RPSF.
No, the students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
No, the distance learning course is permitted under this scheme.
No, the student can avail of one course only.
Professional Degree Courses like BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, BEd, BBS, BCA, MCA B. Pharma, etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grants Commission (UGC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) etc. (Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA, MCA).
Online submission of the Application form can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal. https://scholarships.gov.in/
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.
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