The PMSS Railway Scholarship 2025 is a central government scholarship scheme that was launched to support candidate doing higher technical and professional education for dependent to widows of serving or ex-serving Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) personnel of gazetted rank. This scheme has main aim to reduce financial pressures on families of railway security personnel and help meritorious students focus on their academic goals. This scholarship scheme offers a monthly stipend of rs 2,500 for male students and rs 3,000 for female students who are enrolled in eligible full-time degree courses such as engineering, medicine, business, law. This scheme provide funds directly into bank account of candidates. Applicant window is open from June to October 2025. Candidate were able to fill their application form on official website at NSP.
Who Is Eligible to Apply for PMSS Railway Scholarship 2025?
To qualify for the PMSS Railway Scholarship 2025 students must meet the scheme’s eligibility conditions as follows:
- Dependent wards (children) of serving or ex-serving RPF/RPSF personnel who are below the rank of Gazetted Officer are eligible.
- Widows of RPF/RPSF personnel who served below gazetted rank are eligible.
- Students must be doing to regular, full-time professional or technical degree programmes — such as BE/B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BCA, MBA, MCA, LLB, B.Pharm, and other government-recognised courses.
- Minimum 60% marks in qualifying exams (12th, Diploma, or graduation) is required for fresh entry.
- Only two wards per family can avail the scholarship under this scheme.
- Courses done via distance learning, part-time formats or studies abroad are not eligible.
Monthly Stipend & Scholarship Benefits
The PMSS Railway Scholarship 2025 provides meaningful financial support to help manage both education and living expenses. Details are as follows:
| Benefit Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship for Male Students | Rs 2,500 per month |
| Scholarship for Female Students | Rs 3,000 per month |
| Scholarship Duration | As per course length — typically 2 to 5 years |
| Total Number of Scholarships | 150 per academic cycle |
| Girls’ Reservation | 50% (approx. 75 scholarships) |
| Payment Mode | DBT to student’s bank account |
Step-by-Step How to Apply for PMSS Railway Scholarship 2025
Candidate need to go through following steps to apply for this scheme at National Scholarship Portal:
- Open the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in and sign in with your registered credentials or complete the new registration if you have not registered before.
- After logging go onto PMSS Railway Scholarship 2025 under “List of Scholarship Schemes” and click on the Apply button for the scheme.
- Fill in your personal information, academic details, parent/guardian service details, and course information accurately on the online form.
- Upload all required scanned documents, including identity proof (Aadhaar), service or discharge certificates of the RPF/RPSF parent, admission proof, mark sheets, and your bank details.
- Carefully review all fields before submission. Once satisfied, click Submit and save the reference number generated for tracking your application status.
- After submission, regularly check your National Scholarship Portal dashboard for verification updates from your institute, district/state, and final approval status.
Important Dates to Remember
| Event | Tentative Schedule (2025) |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | June 2, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 31, 2025 |
| Verification (Institute/State) Deadline | October–November 2025 |
| Final Selection Announced | December 2025 |
Documents You Must Prepare
For a successful application, keep these documents ready in clear scanned format:
- Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Proof of relationship to RPF/RPSF personnel (service/discharge certificate).
- Admission certificate or offer letter from your college/university.
- Mark sheets of last qualifying exam (10+2, Diploma, Graduation).
- Bank passbook or cancelled cheque with IFSC and account details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Can I apply for PMSS Railway Scholarship if my parent is serving RPF/RPSF and enrolled in 2nd year of the course?
Yes. Students enrolled in any year of a regular professional or technical course can apply, provided they meet the minimum criteria and applied within the official application window.
Q2. Do distance education or online degrees qualify for this scholarship?
No. Only full-time, on-campus professional and technical courses recognised by regulatory bodies such as AICTE, UGC, or MCI are eligible.
Q3. How many scholarships are reserved for female candidates?
Half of the total 150 scholarships (around 75) are specifically reserved for female applicants to promote gender equity in professional education.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (NSP) | https://scholarships.gov.in/ |
| PMSS Scheme Guidelines | https://www.buddy4study.com/scholarship/nsp-prime-ministers-scholarship-scheme-for-ministry-of-railways |
