Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF 2025 — Eligibility, Amount, How to Apply

About This Scholarship

PM Scholarship Scheme for Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) provides scholarships to wards and widows of RPF/RPSF personnel for pursuing professional degree courses.

Renewal: Annual renewal on 50% marks

Eligibility Criteria

Level of Study

First year of professional degree (Engineering, Medical, MBA, MCA, BEd, etc.)

Minimum Marks

60% in Class 12 or Diploma

Ward or widow of RPF/RPSF personnel (serving/retired/deceased)
First year of professional degree

Benefits & Amount

✓₹3,000/month for girl students
✓₹2,500/month for boy students

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Apply on NSP

Apply at scholarships.gov.in under PM Scholarship RPF/RPSF.

2

RPF verification

RPF unit verifies the service record of parent.

Documents Required

Service/PPO certificate of RPF/RPSF parent
Class 12 mark sheet (60% min)
Bonafide certificate
Bank passbook
Aadhaar

Frequently Asked Questions

Are wards of retired RPF personnel eligible?

Yes. Wards of both serving and retired (including deceased) RPF/RPSF personnel are eligible.

Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF

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Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for RPF/RPSF

About This Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

Benefits & Amount

How to Apply — Step by Step

Documents Required

Frequently Asked Questions

Apply Now

Quick Info

Important Dates