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Additional Financial Assistance for the Children of Persons Engaged in the Cleaning Profession

This scheme aims to provide additional financial assistance of ₹500/- per month to children of individuals working in cleaning/sanitation profession. This assistance is given to students already receiving a scholarship under Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, ensuring their continued education.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Rajasthan

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Financial Assistance: | - This scheme provides ₹500/- per month as additional financial assistance to children of individuals working in the cleaning/sanitation profession. | Note: Assistance will be provided for a maximum of 10 months per year.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a student.; The applicant should be eligible for or currently receiving a scholarship under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme.; The applicant should belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), or Extremely Backward Classes (EBC).; The applicant's parents or guardian should be engaged in the cleaning profession and belong to the scavenger class.; If the applicant's parent is not alive, the guardian engaged in the cleaning profession and belonging to the scavenger class is eligible to apply.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Who is eligible for this scholarship?

Students from SC, ST, OBC, EBC, or Extremely Backward Class (EBC) backgrounds whose parents/guardians work in sanitation can apply.

How much financial assistance is provided?

An additional [?]500 per month, up to [?]5,000 annually, is provided.

Is this scholarship available for all educational courses?

No, the scheme applies to post-matric educational courses.

Can I apply offline?

No, the application process is completely online.

Is there a reservation for female students?

There is no specific gender-based reservation, but all eligible students can apply.

Can I apply if I am already receiving another scholarship?

Yes, students under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme can receive this additional financial assistance.

Is there an income limit to apply under the Scheme?

No, the income limit is not mentioned in the scheme.

What is the application deadline?

The deadline varies yearly. Applicants should check the official Rajasthan Post-Matric Scholarship portal for the latest updates.

Can I apply if I am already receiving another scholarship?

Yes, students under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme can receive this additional financial assistance.

Do I need to submit a new application every year?

Yes, students must reapply annually and submit updated documents.