Introduction The UPSC/UKPSC Pre-Qualified Students Coaching Scheme is administered by the state's Department of Higher Education to support meritorious candidates after they qualify for the next stage of selected competitive examinations. Its purpose is to reduce the financial pressure of further preparation and help eligible students pursue careers in civil services and the Armed Forces. Under the scheme, eligible UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination qualifiers can receive ₹1,00,000 as one-time assistance. Candidates who qualify for the specified UKPSC preliminary examinations or eligible Armed Forces written examinations can receive ₹50,000. The amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account to support preparation for the mains examination, SSB interview or the relevant next selection stage. Applicants must be permanent residents of Uttarakhand, have completed the required graduation or post-graduation qualification from an institution in the state, and belong to a family with an annual income not exceeding ₹5 lakh. The benefit is available only once and, according to the supplied scheme information, candidates must apply within three months of the relevant preliminary examination result. Applications are submitted online through the Samarth Scholarship Portal. Benefits UPSC qualifiers: One-time financial assistance of ₹1,00,000 for eligible Group A and Group B preliminary examination qualifiers. UKPSC qualifiers: One-time assistance of ₹50,000 for eligible Group A and Group B preliminary examination qualifiers. The scheme information limits this category to 100 candidates. Armed Forces candidates: Eligible candidates who clear written examinations for NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy, Indian Air Force Academy and similar specified examinations can receive ₹50,000. Direct bank transfer: Approved assistance is paid as a lump sum directly into the candidate's bank account. Preparation support: The amount helps cover preparation for mains examinations, SSB interviews or other subsequent selection stages. One-time benefit: A candidate can receive assistance under this scheme only once. Eligibility Qualifying examination: The candidate must have cleared one of the examinations covered by the scheme: UPSC Preliminary Examination for Group A or Group B services. UKPSC Preliminary Examination for Group A or Group B services, subject to the stated limit of 100 candidates. Written examinations for eligible Armed Forces entries, including NDA, CDS, OTA, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. Domicile: The applicant must be a permanent or native resident of Uttarakhand. Educational qualification: The candidate must have completed the required graduation or post-graduation qualification from an institution located in Uttarakhand. Family income: Total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹5 lakh. Application period: The application must be submitted within three months of the relevant preliminary examination result, as specified in the supplied information. Benefit limit: Assistance can be claimed only once and for the examination session in which the candidate qualified. Applicants who are not eligible: Candidates employed in a job, business or profession, or whose spouse is employed or engaged in business, as stated in the scheme conditions. Applicants receiving or previously having received similar assistance under another Central or State Government scheme. Candidates who have attended free competitive-examination coaching provided by the Social Welfare Department. Individuals who have already received this scheme's benefit. Applicants seeking assistance for an examination qualified in a previous year or submitting their application after the prescribed deadline. Documents Proof of permanent residence or domicile in Uttarakhand. Family income certificate issued by the competent authority. Self-declaration or certificate confirming that the applicant has not received and is not receiving similar benefits under another Central or State Government scheme. Graduation or post-graduation certificates and mark sheets from an institution in Uttarakhand. UPSC or UKPSC preliminary examination result, or proof of qualifying the relevant Armed Forces written examination. Bank account details for receiving the financial assistance. Any additional documents requested during application verification. Process to Apply Open the Uttarakhand Scholarship Application Portal. Visit the registration page and enter the required details, including email address, mobile number, parents' names, gender, date of birth and category. Create a password and submit the registration form. Go to the login page and sign in using your registered email address, password and verification code. Select the UPSC/UKPSC Pre-Qualified Students Coaching Scheme from the available scheme list. Enter your personal, educational, examination, income and bank account details accurately. Upload the domicile proof, income certificate, educational documents, examination result and required self-declaration. Review the application carefully and submit it online. Save or print the application acknowledgement for future reference. The Directorate of Higher Education scrutinises the submitted details. Eligible applications are considered by the selection committee, with selection stated to be on a first-come, first-served basis. The department publishes the selected candidates' list on the portal and transfers the approved amount directly to their bank accounts. Application deadline: The supplied information lists 31 December 2026 as the last date for the current application cycle. It also advises candidates to apply within three months of the preliminary examination result. Check the official portal for the latest application status and applicable deadline before submitting. Important Links and Contact Online application portal: Uttarakhand Scholarship Portal New registration: Register Here Candidate login: Login to the Portal Nodal department: Department of Higher Education, Uttarakhand Helpdesk email: highereducation.director@gmail.com FAQs Q1. What is the Uttarakhand UPSC/UKPSC Pre-Qualified Students Coaching Scheme?It is a state government scheme that provides one-time financial assistance to eligible candidates who qualify for specified competitive examination stages. Q2. How much assistance is available under the scheme?Eligible UPSC preliminary examination qualifiers can receive ₹1,00,000, while eligible UKPSC and Armed Forces written examination qualifiers can receive ₹50,000. Q3. Who administers the scheme?The scheme is administered by the Department of Higher Education, Uttarakhand. Q4. What is the family income limit?The applicant's total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹5 lakh. Q5. Is Uttarakhand domicile mandatory?Yes. Applicants must be permanent or native residents of Uttarakhand. Q6. Must the applicant have studied in Uttarakhand?Yes. The required graduation or post-graduation qualification must be completed at an institution located in Uttarakhand. Q7. Can a candidate receive the assistance more than once?No. The scheme allows the benefit only once per eligible candidate. Q8. Which documents are needed to apply?Applicants generally need domicile proof, an income certificate, educational certificates and mark sheets, the qualifying examination result, a declaration regarding other government assistance and bank account details. Q9. How can candidates apply for the scheme?Applications are submitted online through the Samarth Scholarship Portal after registration, login, form completion and document upload. Q10. What is the last date to apply?The supplied information lists 31 December 2026 for the current cycle and advises candidates to apply within three months of the relevant preliminary examination result. Applicants should verify the current deadline on the official portal.