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Founder & Lead Civic-Tech Researcher · Sarkaari Saathi · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Aditya Raj Hirve is a software developer and civic-technology researcher based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He founded Sarkaari Saathi with the goal of making India's complex government services ecosystem accessible to every citizen — especially those in rural and semi-urban areas who lack access to professional guidance for navigating government schemes, recruitment processes, and competitive examinations.
His research work covers the full breadth of central and state government services: 600+ verified government schemes from PM Kisan to Ayushman Bharat, recruitment notifications from UPSC, SSC, Railway Recruitment Boards, IBPS, and all major state PSCs, competitive examinations from JEE to GATE to UPSC CSE, and document services for Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, and Voter ID. All content is verified against official government sources including Ministry publications, official Gazette notifications, and DoPT Recruitment Rules before publishing.
Sarkaari Saathi is an independent, privately owned platform with no affiliation to the Government of India or any state/central government body. The platform operates on the principle that public information about government services should be free, accurate, and accessible to all Indian citizens regardless of education level or geographic location.
Areas of specialized research and content production
Deep-dives into central and state government schemes — eligibility criteria, DBT processes, application workflows, and benefit structures. Every scheme page is cross-verified against official Ministry/Department notifications and Gazette publications before publishing.
Reads and interprets official recruitment notifications from UPSC, SSC, Railway Recruitment Boards, IBPS, and state PSCs. Extracts vacancy counts, eligibility conditions, application fee structures, and important dates directly from official PDF notifications.
Tracks exam patterns, syllabus changes, and cutoff trends across UPSC CSE, SSC CGL, RRB NTPC, IBPS PO, NEET, JEE, GATE, and 100+ other examinations. Preparation guides are based on analysis of previous year question papers and official syllabuses.
Specialized knowledge of 7th Central Pay Commission structures, Pay Levels 1–18, DoPT Recruitment Rules, Central Government Service Rules, and reservation policy under Articles 15–16. Salary and service condition data is sourced from official Finance Ministry and DoPT publications.
Research coverage across all 28 states and 8 Union Territories — state PSC examinations, state-specific schemes, state scholarship portals, and regional job notifications. State portal data is verified from official state government websites.
Built Sarkaari Saathi's AI eligibility checker, study planner, and career guidance tools using Google Gemini. All AI outputs are constrained to verified government data and include disclaimers directing users to official portals for final verification.
How content is researched, verified, and maintained
Every piece of data originates from an official government source — Ministry website, official Gazette notification, or recruitment board publication. No third-party secondary sources are used as primary references.
Data points (vacancy counts, eligibility criteria, salary figures) are cross-checked against at least two official sources before publishing. For schemes, both the Ministry notification and the official scheme portal are consulted.
Every article and scheme page carries a 'Last Verified' date. Pages are reviewed when new notifications are released or at minimum every 90 days for static reference content.
Factual corrections are applied within 24 hours of identification. A correction note is added to the page with the original and corrected information. Readers can report errors via help@sarkaarisaathi.in.
All articles and guides published under this author follow the Sarkaari Saathi Editorial Policy. Factual errors can be reported to help@sarkaarisaathi.in and are corrected within 24 hours.
Complete list of the best central government schemes for farmers in 2026 — PM-KISAN, crop insurance, irrigation, organic farming, and more with eligibility and how to apply.
Everything you need to know about UPSC CSE 2026 — exam dates, eligibility, syllabus, preparation strategy, and common mistakes to avoid.
Complete guide to SSC CGL 2026 — official notification dates, eligibility, post-wise vacancies, salary, exam pattern, syllabus, and preparation strategy.
Complete guide to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) eligibility, income limits, subsidy calculation, required documents, and step-by-step application process.
Top central government schemes for women entrepreneurs — MUDRA loans, Mahila Udyam Nidhi, Startup India, Stand-Up India, and Mahila Shakti Kendra with eligibility and how to apply.
Day-by-day 90-day study plan for IBPS PO, SBI PO, and bank clerk exams. Topic-wise preparation schedule, books, mock test strategy, and common mistakes to avoid.
Step-by-step guide to check Ayushman Bharat PMJAY eligibility, download your Ayushman card, find empanelled hospitals, and get cashless treatment up to ₹5 lakh.
Step-by-step guide to apply for OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate online in UP, Maharashtra, Bihar, Rajasthan, MP, and other states. Documents needed and validity explained.
Complete comparison of all RRB recruitment posts — NTPC, Group D, JE, ALP — with salary, qualification, work profile, and which to target based on your education.
Wrong photo size, name mismatch with Aadhaar, wrong category certificate, unpaid fee — these 7 mistakes get thousands of SSC, UPSC, Railway applications rejected every year. Checklist inside.
Agniveer 2026: Salary ₹30,000–₹40,000/month, age 17.5–23 years, 4-year service. Army, Navy, Air Force eligibility, physical test details, ₹11.71 lakh Seva Nidhi on exit. Notification dates inside.
How to check your EPFO passbook, activate UAN, claim PF withdrawal online, track claim status, and resolve common EPFO errors in 2026.
Complete guide to getting a state domicile certificate for government jobs — what it is, who needs it, documents required, state-wise application process, and validity.
Complete guide to NPS (National Pension System) withdrawal rules — partial withdrawal, premature exit, annuity purchase, retirement at 60, and what happens to your NPS if you change jobs.
Apply for income certificate online in 10 minutes. UP: edistrict.up.gov.in, Bihar: serviceonline.bihar.gov.in, Maharashtra: aaplesarkar.mahait.gov.in. Documents needed, fees, validity period for OBC/EWS schemes.
NSP application rejected? Wrong institute AISHE code, expired income certificate, unlinked Aadhaar, and 5 other errors cause most rejections at scholarships.gov.in. Fix each mistake step by step.
UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, TNPSC accept DigiLocker documents — but only specific ones. Which certificates are valid, how to share the link (not PDF), and 4 common errors that cause DV rejection.
How to download Ayushman Bharat card online, find empanelled hospitals near you, use cashless treatment at private hospitals, and what to do if your card is rejected.
Complete guide to PM Vishwakarma scheme for artisans and craftspeople — 18 eligible trades, registration process, skill training, ₹15,000 toolkit, and ₹3 lakh collateral-free loan.
DV day checklist for SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking exams 2026. OBC NCL must be in central format. EWS certificate must be issued after April 1. Name mismatch with Aadhaar = instant rejection. Full list.
Complete guide to getting a PM Mudra Tarun loan (₹5 lakh–₹10 lakh) from SBI without any collateral. Eligibility, documents, interest rate, and step-by-step online application process.
Calculate your exact PMAY Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) benefit for 2026. EWS/LIG/MIG interest subsidy amounts, eligibility rules, and step-by-step application at your bank.
One guide for all premium banking exams. RBI Grade B salary ₹1.17 lakh/month, SBI PO ₹52,000/month. Exam patterns, syllabus, best resources, and a 6-month study plan.
Complete guide to Kisan Credit Card 2026 — how your KCC limit is calculated, the modified interest subvention scheme (4% effective rate), documents required, and step-by-step application at your bank.
Complete guide to the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) 2026 — subsidy rates, eligible project cost up to ₹50 lakh, document checklist, and step-by-step application on udyamimitra.in.
Complete guide to PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 2026 — subsidy amounts by system size, bank loan linkage, net metering, and step-by-step application at pmsuryaghar.gov.in.
Complete guide to Stand-Up India scheme 2026 — loan range, interest rate, eligible activities, CIBIL requirements, and step-by-step application at standupmitra.in for SC, ST, and women entrepreneurs.
Complete guide to CGTMSE (Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises) 2026 — how the guarantee works, loan limits, guarantee fee, eligible banks, and how to ask your bank to use CGTMSE cover.
Complete guide to PM SVANidhi street vendor loan scheme 2026 — 1st loan ₹10,000, 2nd ₹20,000, 3rd ₹50,000 without collateral. 7% interest subsidy, digital payment cashback, and step-by-step application process.