Chief Minister’s UPSC Combined Civil Services Coaching Scheme
The scheme offers financial assistance and coaching for Arunachal Pradesh ST students preparing for UPSC exams.
Key facts
| Coaching support | ₹70,000 (General Studies) + ₹30,000 (Optional Papers) per student |
|---|---|
| Incentive | One-time ₹2,00,000 for qualifying UPSC exams |
| Who | Economically disadvantaged Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) students |
| Selection | Through a pre-selection test |
| Covers | Civil Services and other UPSC exams (CDS, NDA, IFoS, IES, CPO, etc.) |
| Apply | Through the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education |
| Application window | Candidates are chosen through a pre-selection test held periodically. Contact the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education for the current cycle and process. |
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.
Full guide
What the scheme offers
Arunachal Pradesh sends very few candidates into the UPSC-run services, so this scheme helps economically disadvantaged students from the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) category prepare and compete. It funds coaching — ₹70,000 for General Studies and ₹30,000 for the Optional Papers per student — and gives a one-time incentive of ₹2,00,000 tied to qualifying UPSC exams. Beyond the Civil Services exam, it covers other UPSC exams such as CDS, NDA, IFoS, IES and CPO.
Who can apply
The scheme is for APST students who need financial help to prepare. You are eligible if:
- You are a permanent resident of Arunachal Pradesh from the APST category
- You are from an economically disadvantaged household
- You have qualified through the scheme’s pre-selection test
How to apply
Contact the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education for the current cycle. Candidates are shortlisted through a pre-selection test; those who qualify get the coaching support, and the ₹2,00,000 incentive follows on qualifying the UPSC exam. Obtain the application form from the department, fill it in accurately and submit it for verification.
Documents you need
- APST (Scheduled Tribe) certificate
- Proof of permanent residence in Arunachal Pradesh
- Income / economic-status proof
- Pre-selection test / academic records as required
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.
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not from the Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe (APST) category
- Non-residents of Arunachal Pradesh
- Those who have not qualified through the pre-selection test
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| How to get selected | You must pass the pre-selection test first. Contact the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education for when the test is held and how to register. |
| Coaching vs incentive | The state funds coaching (₹70,000 GS + ₹30,000 Optional). The one-time ₹2,00,000 is an incentive tied to qualifying the UPSC exam — they are separate supports. |
| Which exams count | Beyond the Civil Services exam, the scheme covers other UPSC exams such as CDS, NDA, IFoS, IES and CPO. |
| Where to apply | Applications go through the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education, not an online scholarship portal. |
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.
How much support is given?
Coaching of ₹70,000 (General Studies) + ₹30,000 (Optional Papers), and a one-time ₹2,00,000 incentive for qualifying UPSC exams.
Who is eligible?
Economically disadvantaged APST (Arunachal Scheduled Tribe) students who pass the pre-selection test.
Which exams are covered?
The Civil Services exam and other UPSC exams like CDS, NDA, IFoS, IES and CPO.
Is there a selection test?
Yes — candidates are chosen through a pre-selection test.
Where do I apply?
Through the Directorate of Higher & Technical Education.
Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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