Chief Minister’s UPSC Combined Civil Services Coaching Scheme

Key facts

Benefit	₹2 lakh (one-time) for qualifying UPSC exams
Who	Students from Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribe (APST)
How paid	Directly to students
Implemented by	Reputed coaching institutes/NGOs
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a one-time financial aid of ₹2,00,000 for qualifying UPSC exams, along with coaching support for General Studies and Optional Papers.

Who can apply

For: student
Category: ST
Resident of Arunachal Pradesh
poor household

Applicants must be permanent residents of Arunachal Pradesh and belong to the Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribe (APST) category. Only economically disadvantaged students who have qualified through pre-selection tests are eligible to apply.

How to apply

Interested candidates should contact the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education to begin the application process.

Contact the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education for guidance.
Obtain the application form from the concerned department.
Fill in the application form with accurate information.
Submit the completed application form to the relevant department for verification.
Await verification results to access the scheme benefits.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
APST Certificate
Prelims result
Mains result
Admit card of the exams
Bank details
Passport size photograph
Dept. form for the Scheme to be filled

Common problems and how to fix them

Problem	What to do
Application rejected	Ensure all required documents are submitted correctly and verify the information before submission.
Payment not received	Contact the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education for assistance regarding payment status.

Frequently asked questions

Why was this scheme initiated?

The scheme was launched to encourage local APST candidates to participate in UPSC exams, addressing the low success rate from Arunachal Pradesh.

What is the main objective of the scheme?

The primary aim is to provide quality coaching to economically disadvantaged ST candidates, helping them succeed in national competitive examinations.

Which courses are included in this scheme?

The scheme covers coaching for the Civil Service examination and other UPSC exams such as CDS, NDA, IFoS, IES, IEoS, CPO, and CHS.

Who can apply for this scheme?

Only students from the Arunachal Pradesh Schedule Tribe (APST) category who have passed pre-selection tests are eligible to apply.

What is the financial assistance provided?

Eligible candidates receive a one-time financial aid of ₹2,00,000 for qualifying UPSC exams.

What are the costs covered for coaching?

The state government covers ₹70,000 for General Studies coaching and ₹30,000 for Optional Papers per student.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.