Central SchemeVerified for 2026
PM Scholarship Scheme (Railways) Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
No Income Bar / Not specified
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for PM Scholarship Scheme (Railways)
Q.Who is eligible for the PM Scholarship Scheme (Railways)?
Wards of ex-serving and serving RPF/RPSF personnel below gazetted rank, pursuing professional degree courses in eligible institutes.
Q.What is the scholarship amount?
Rs. 2500 per month for male students and Rs. 3000 per month for female students, disbursed annually.
Q.How to apply?
Apply online through National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Deadline is typically 15 November.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline(011) 23303283, 23041532, 03043283; ajeet.singh11@gov.in