Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways 2026–27

About the scholarship

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the Ministry of Railways 2026–27, run by the Security Directorate, Railway Board, gives financial aid to dependent wards and widows of serving, retired or deceased RPF/RPSF personnel for recognised professional and technical courses. 150 scholarships are awarded every year — 75 for girls, 75 for boys — through the National Scholarship Portal.

Eligibility

• Dependent ward (child) or widow of ex-serving or serving RPF/RPSF personnel below the rank of Gazetted Officer.
• At least 60% marks in the Minimum Entry Qualification (Class 12, diploma or graduation).
• Regular first-year admission in 2026–27 to a professional degree course (BE/B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BCA, MCA, B.Pharma, B.Ed, LLB, MBA, etc.) recognised by AICTE/UGC/MCI/NCTE.
• Only two wards per family.
• Not eligible: Master's courses (except MBA/MCA), distance learning, or a second course.

Benefits

• Girls: Rs 3,000/month. Boys: Rs 2,500/month — paid annually via DBT.
• Continues for the full course duration on yearly renewal.
• Priority order: wards/widows of personnel killed in action → died in service → retired → serving.

Documents required

As listed on the NSP form — including service proof of the RPF/RPSF personnel, MEQ marksheet, admission proof, Aadhaar and bank details.

How to apply

1. Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in
2. Register / log inSelect the PMSS Railways scheme.
3. Fill and uploadService, academic and bank details with documents.
4. Submit before 31 October 2026Renew yearly on NSP with 50%+ marks.

FAQs

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 listing (150 scholarships; Rs 3,000/2,500; 60% MEQ; 31 Oct 2026; 2 wards/family) and Shiksha PMSS guide (four PMSS routes; Railways = 150 seats via NSP; renewal rules).