Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force
✓ Information verified — June 2026Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for RPF was announced by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in his address to the nation from the historical Red Ford on 15th August 2005 to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel& widows.
What You Get
- Financial assistance for higher technical and professional education
- Scholarship support for dependent wards of RPF/RPSF personnel
- Support for widows of RPF/RPSF staff members
- Encouragement for pursuing advanced education courses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 14–100 years
- Must be a dependent ward of serving or ex-RPF/RPSF personnel
- Must be a widow of deceased RPF/RPSF staff member
- Must be pursuing or planning to pursue higher technical or professional education
- Must meet educational qualification requirements for the course applied
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Birth Certificate
- 3. Death Certificate (for widows)
- 4. Service Record of RPF/RPSF Personnel
- 5. Educational Certificates
- 6. Bank Account Details
- 7. Identity Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Railways
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 14–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmssrpfNodal Ministry
Ministry Of Railways
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