What is Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhayam?
Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhayam is Tamil Nadu government's free civil services coaching scheme for students from economically weak families who aspire to crack UPSC (IAS/IPS/IFS) and Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) examinations. Launched in 2022 by the DMK government, it provides free residential coaching at select coaching centres across Tamil Nadu — covering tuition fees, study materials, hostel accommodation, food, and a monthly stipend. Eligible students are selected through a merit-cum-means written test. The scheme specifically targets students from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and economically weaker general category backgrounds to bridge the coaching access gap between rich and poor aspirants.
Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhayam — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhayam Scheme Tamil Nadu 2026 — Free IAS/IPS Coaching for Economically Weak Students |
| State | Tamil Nadu (तमिल नाडु) |
| Launched By | Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Launch Year | 2022 |
| Benefit | Free residential UPSC/TNPSC coaching + study materials + hostel + food + monthly stipend of ₹3,000 |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.tnesevai.tn.gov.in |
राजीव गांधी Civil Abhayam तमिलनाडु की IAS/IPS/TNPSC कोचिंग योजना है — आर्थिक रूप से कमजोर छात्रों के लिए मुफ्त residential coaching, hostel, food और monthly stipend। Merit-cum-means test से selection।
मुफ्त UPSC/TNPSC residential coaching + study material + hostel + भोजन + ₹3,000/माह stipend
ராஜீவ் காந்தி சிவில் அபயம் திட்டம் தமிழ்நாடு அரசின் IAS/IPS/TNPSC இலவச coaching திட்டம். பொருளாதாரத்தில் பின்தங்கிய குடும்பத்தைச் சேர்ந்த பட்டதாரி மாணவர்களுக்கு இலவச residential coaching, hostel, உணவு மற்றும் மாதம் ₹3,000 stipend வழங்கப்படுகிறது.
📌 फायदा: இலவச UPSC/TNPSC coaching + hostel + உணவு + மாதம் ₹3,000 stipend
पात्रता:
தமிழ்நாடு பட்டதாரி, வயது 21-32, குடும்ப ஆண்டு வருமானம் ₹2.5 லட்சத்திற்கும் குறைவு. SC/ST/OBC/MBC மாணவர்களுக்கு முன்னுரிமை.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
tn.gov.in அல்லது மாவட்ட ஆதி திராவிட நல அலுவலகம் மூலம் விண்ணப்பிக்கவும். தேர்வு entrance test மூலம்.
Benefits of Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhayam
✅ Free residential UPSC/TNPSC coaching + study materials + hostel + food + monthly stipend of ₹3,000
मुफ्त UPSC/TNPSC residential coaching + study material + hostel + भोजन + ₹3,000/माह stipend
Who is Eligible for Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhayam?
- ✓ Tamil Nadu domicile — permanent resident
- ✓ Must have completed graduation (any discipline) from a recognised university
- ✓ Annual family income: General category up to ₹2.5 lakh; SC/ST/OBC/MBC — relaxed income limit
- ✓ Age: 21–32 years (general); relaxed age for SC/ST/OBC/PH as per UPSC norms
- ✓ Selected through a state-level written merit-cum-means entrance test
- ✓ SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and economically weaker general category students given priority
Documents Required for Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhayam
How to Apply for Rajiv Gandhi Civil Abhayam Online?
- 1Check official notification at tn.gov.in or Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department website
- 2Download and fill the Civil Abhayam application form
- 3Attach all documents — graduation certificate, income certificate, community certificate, Aadhaar
- 4Submit to the nearest District Adi Dravidar Welfare Office or online (when notified)
- 5Appear in the state-level merit-cum-means written entrance test
- 6Selected candidates get free residential coaching at designated coaching centres
Official Government Portal — Tamil Nadu
www.tnesevai.tn.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Tamil Nadu government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 Apply via Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Welfare Department