UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship (Class 10 & 12)
Uttar Pradesh Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPPSKNL) · Uttar Pradesh
| Scheme Name | UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship (Class 10 & 12) |
| Provided By | Uttar Pradesh Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPPSKNL) |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 9-10, Class 11-12 · Uttar Pradesh residents · No income limit |
Status check
The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 31 October 2026. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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The UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship awards up to ₹40,000 to high-performing Class 10 and 12 children of UP ex-servicemen and Nigam staff.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹40k+
The UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship offers a merit cash award of Rs. 40,000 for Class 10 meritorious students and Rs. 30,000 for Class 12 meritorious students. This is a one-time reward per qualifying board examination milestone and the scholarship amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary's bank account.
Direct merit cash award up to ₹40,000 for children of UP ex-servicemen and Nigam civilian employees who score high marks in board exams.
Note: Restricted to maximum 2 children of ex-servicemen/Nigam contract staff.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 9-10, Class 11-12 |
| Course / Stream | General Academic |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS |
| Domicile State | Uttar Pradesh |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Class 10 or 12 Board Exam Marksheet (attested)
- ✓ESM Identity Card / Discharge Book of Parent
- ✓Nigam Service Contract Certificate (for civilian employees)
- ✓Bonafide Student / Next Class Admission Proof
- ✓Bank Account details of applicant or parent
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on academic merit, rewarding excellence in board examinations
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Eligibility requires a minimum of 60% marks for CBSE/ICSE boards or 50% marks for the UP Board
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The scholarship is restricted to a maximum of two children per family of eligible UP ex-servicemen and Nigam civilian employees, among the top-scoring applicants.
Renewal Policy
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This scholarship is a one-time merit cash award provided per qualifying board examination milestone (Class 10 and Class 12)
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Therefore, it does not have an annual renewal process for the same academic year
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A fresh application would be required for the subsequent qualifying board examination milestone.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Offline. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Download Application Form
Visit the official website of Uttar Pradesh Purva Sainik Kalyan Nigam Limited (UPPSKNL) at upsainiknigam.com. Download the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Educational Scholarship application form.
- 2Fill Application Details
Accurately fill in the required details, including the parent's Ex-Servicemen (ESM) service information and the student's board examination marks.
- 3Attach Documents
Prepare attested copies of the following documents: * Student's mark sheet from the qualifying board examination. * Parent's ESM ID proof. * Admission certificate for the higher class (e.g., Class 11 if applying after Class 10, or for higher education after Class 12). * Bank account details.
- 4Submit Application
Submit the complete application form along with all attested documents to the concerned Regional AGM Office of UPPSKNL in Uttar Pradesh. The application mode is offline.
- 5Track Status
Final merit lists of selected candidates are published on the upsainiknigam.com website. It is advisable to regularly check the official website for updates on the merit lists and scholarship disbursement status. Scholarship amounts are directly disbursed to the bank accounts of selected candidates.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible for the UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship?
Children of UP ex-servicemen and Nigam civilian employees are eligible. Applicants must meet the minimum marks requirement of 60% for CBSE/ICSE boards or 50% for the UP Board. A maximum of two children per eligible family can receive this scholarship.
Is this a recurring annual scholarship, or do I need to reapply each year?
This is a one-time merit cash award provided per qualifying board examination milestone (specifically for Class 10 and Class 12). It does not renew annually for the same academic year. A fresh application would be necessary for the next qualifying board examination milestone (e.g., applying for the Class 12 award after receiving the Class 10 award).
What is the application deadline for the 2026 academic year?
The application deadline for the UP Purva Sainik Kalyan Educational Scholarship for the academic year 2026 is October 31, 2026.
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