PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of Ex-Servicemen / CAPF
₹30–36K/year for soldiers' and CAPF families' children doing professional/UG courses.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Haryana (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on NSP → PMSS (KSB for defence / CAPF-ARP window). Martyrs' wards get priority.
Deadline: Typically Oct–Nov
Wait after verification: Annual DBT after merit list
Documents you need
- • ESM/CAPF service certificate (PPO/discharge book)
- • Class 12 marksheet 60%+
- • Admission proof
- • Bank account
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Your Pm Scholarship Defence Wards Payment Stuck? Check These 3 Things
Think of Pm Scholarship Defence Wards payment as Aadhaar-to-Account pipe. If the pipe is not connected at NPCI, money can't flow. Many students have two accounts - only the NPCI-mapped one will receive DBT. Check which account is mapped at your bank or via NPCI mapper check. Extra tip for pm-scholarship-defence-wards: Keep your bank IFSC updated if you changed branch after 11th.
Track it on PFMS Know Your Payments or NSP (scholarships.gov.in) to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Can I Hold Pm Scholarship Defence Wards With Another Scheme? Do I Renew?
Is Pm Scholarship Defence Wards combinable?
Answer is 'conditional'. You can stack Pm Scholarship Defence Wards with a different category scheme (like SC/ST/OBC top-up) if rules permit, but you cannot take two similar central scholarships together. This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination..
Do I need to renew yearly?
Yes, renewal is not automatic - you have to log in and renew for Pm Scholarship Defence Wards every year before deadline.
More about PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of Ex-Servicemen / CAPF
The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme, run by the Kendriya Sainik Board, supports dependent wards and widows of ex-servicemen and ex-Coast Guard personnel in professional degree courses — engineering, medicine, dental, MBA, MCA, B.Ed and other approved courses. It pays ₹30,000 a year for boys and ₹36,000 a year for girls.
You need at least 60% marks in the minimum entry qualification (Class 12, diploma or graduation). Applications are on NSP, and the ex-serviceman's details are verified by the Zila Sainik Board and Rajya Sainik Board.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- Applying for a non-professional course such as a general BA or BSc.
- Entry qualification below 60%.
- Delays because the Zila Sainik Board verification wasn't followed up.
What students ask about this scholarship
Who is eligible for the PM scholarship for ex-servicemen's wards?
Dependent wards and widows of ex-servicemen and ex-Coast Guard personnel admitted to approved professional courses, with at least 60% in the entry qualification.
What is the PMSS amount for girls?
₹36,000 a year (₹3,000 a month). Boys get ₹30,000 a year (₹2,500 a month).
Is PMSS available for serving personnel's children?
The KSB scheme is for wards of ex-servicemen; separate schemes exist for wards of serving and martyred personnel of some forces. Check the KSB website.
Who verifies the PMSS application?
Your institute, then the Zila Sainik Board and Rajya Sainik Board, before the Kendriya Sainik Board approves it.
How do I renew PMSS?
Renew on NSP each year; you must pass each year and keep up the marks required by KSB.
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Source: NSP (https://scholarships.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.