Patna. There is a relief news for the disabled youth preparing for competitive examinations in Bihar. The state government is providing financial assistance to bright disabled candidates for further studies and preparation for the main examination. For this, Divyangjan Civil Incentive Scheme is being run. Under this scheme, an incentive amount of ₹ 1 lakh is given to the candidates who pass the UPSC preliminary exam and ₹ 50 thousand to those who pass the BPSC preliminary exam.

How much amount will you get after clearing UPSC and BPSC?

In this scheme of the government, different financial assistance has been prescribed on the basis of examination. ₹1,00,000 is given to eligible disabled candidates who qualify UPSC Prelims. On passing the BPSC preliminary examination, an incentive amount of ₹ 50,000 is given. Its objective is to ensure that the preparation of any meritorious candidate is not affected due to financial difficulties.

Documents required for application

While applying for the scheme, candidates may need documents like Aadhaar card, Bihar residence certificate, disability certificate, educational certificate, bank passbook, passport size photo and mobile number linked to Aadhaar.

How to apply online sitting at home

To apply for the scheme, one has to go to the respective official portal of Bihar Government. There you will have to register by choosing the option to Divyangjan Protsahan Yojana. After this, login and fill the required information in the application form and upload the necessary documents and submit the form.

Application has to be made within 45 days

There is also an important deadline to apply for this scheme. Eligible candidates are required to apply within 45 days of the declaration of the result of the respective examination. Therefore, disabled candidates who have passed UPSC or BPSC preliminary examination should complete the application process in time.

Which candidates will get the benefit of the scheme?

Some necessary conditions have been set to avail the benefits of this scheme.

The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.

The disability of the candidate should be at least 40 percent.

It is necessary to qualify the preliminary examination of UPSC or BPSC.

The applicant should not already be working in any department of the Central or State Government.