What is PMSS-CAPF Scholarship?
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) — administered by the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (Defence Ministry) and Ministry of Home Affairs (CAPFs) — provides ₹3,000/month (boys) and ₹3,250/month (girls) to wards/widows of ex-Defence personnel (Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard) and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF — BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, Assam Rifles) for professional courses (engineering, medical, MBA, dental, veterinary, computer applications). 5,500 scholarships annually for Defence, 2,000 for CAPF.
PMSS-CAPF Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS-CAPF) 2026 — ₹3,000/Month for Defence & CAPF Dependents |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2006 |
| Benefit | ₹3,000-₹3,250/month for 5 years for professional courses — wards of ex-Defence & CAPF personnel + martyrs' families |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 16 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
Benefits of PMSS-CAPF Scholarship
₹3,000-₹3,250/month for 5 years for professional courses — wards of ex-Defence & CAPF personnel + martyrs' families
Who is Eligible for PMSS-CAPF Scholarship?
- ✓Wards (children) or widows of ex-Defence personnel, Defence martyrs
- ✓Wards or widows of CAPF (BSF/CRPF/ITBP/CISF/SSB/Assam Rifles) personnel
- ✓Pursuing professional course (BE/BTech/MBBS/BDS/MBA/MCA/BPharm/Vet/Architecture)
- ✓Minimum 60% marks in Class 12 (relaxation for wards of martyrs)
- ✓Aadhaar-linked bank account
Documents Required for PMSS-CAPF Scholarship
How to Apply for PMSS-CAPF Scholarship Online?
- 1Register on the National Scholarships Portal (scholarships.gov.in) as a ward or widow of ex-Defence or CAPF personnel.
- 2Obtain the parent's service certificate from the Record Office of the concerned Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard/CAPF unit.
- 3Upload the PPO of pension or family pension along with the Class 12 marksheet showing 60%+ marks.
- 4Attach admission proof of the professional course, such as engineering, medical, MBA, dental, or veterinary.
- 5Submit the income certificate and Aadhaar-linked bank passbook details on the portal.
- 6Application is verified by the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (Defence wards) or Ministry of Home Affairs (CAPF wards).
- 7On approval, ₹3,000 (boys) or ₹3,250 (girls) per month is credited to the bank account for the course duration.
Official Government Portal
Use scholarships.gov.in directly — there is no application fee, and no third party can speed up your approval.
🔗Apply on scholarships.gov.in