Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force
The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Railway Protection Force (RPF) is a central government program run by the Ministry of Railways. It was launched in 2005 to support higher technical and professional education for dependent children and widows of serving and retired RPF and RPSF personnel. This scheme helps railway protection force families access quality education.
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
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
- 25 Apr 2026
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