The Jharkhand government’s Eklavya Prashikshan Yojana aims to help eligible students prepare for competitive examinations by providing free coaching and monthly financial assistance. The scheme, implemented through the Department of Higher and Technical Education, supports candidates preparing for examinations such as UPSC, Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC), SSC, railway recruitment and banking exams.
Under the scheme, selected students receive coaching at reputed institutions in Jharkhand, along with financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month during the coaching period. The initiative is intended to reduce financial barriers for students pursuing government jobs. <Link url=”https://www.jharkhand.gov.in/PDepartment/ViewDoc?id=D013DO003SD00811102023104648698” title=”Official Jharkhand government guidelines”/>.
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Hemant Soren Eklavya Prashikshan Yojana: Key Benefits
The scheme provides the following benefits to eligible and selected candidates:
- Free competitive exam coaching: Preparation support for UPSC, JPSC, SSC, railway, banking and other covered examinations.
- Monthly financial assistance: ₹2,500 during the coaching period.
- Coaching institutions: Reputed institutions selected under the state government’s scheme.
- Selection process: Candidates must qualify through the prescribed screening and selection process.
Who Is Eligible for the Scheme?
According to the published scheme guidelines, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- They must satisfy the Jharkhand residency requirements.
- They must have passed Classes 10 and 12 from recognised schools in Jharkhand or possess a valid local residence certificate.
- Their annual family income must be below ₹8 lakh, or they must be covered under the National or State Food Security Scheme.
- They must meet the eligibility criteria for the competitive examination for which they seek coaching.
- They must not have already received the same benefit under a similar scheme of another department.
The scheme also follows the applicable Jharkhand reservation policy. Beneficiaries must comply with the prescribed attendance requirements during coaching
