Bihar Mukhyamantri Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Bihar Mukhyamantri Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana (CSPY) is an initiative of the Government of Bihar that provides financial assistance to candidates who have successfully cleared the preliminary examination of civil services or other major competitive examinations. The scheme includes three major sub-schemes: Bihar Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jati Evam Janjati Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana, Bihar Mukhyamantri Atyant Pichhda Varg Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana, and Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana.

The main objective of the scheme is to reduce the financial burden associated with preparing for the main examination and interview after clearing the preliminary examination. It aims to provide meritorious candidates from economically weaker backgrounds with an opportunity to continue their preparation and move forward in the civil services selection process.

The Bihar Government provides this assistance as a one-time incentive amount, which is transferred directly to the candidate's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The scheme is not limited to UPSC. Candidates who clear the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination receive an incentive of ₹1,00,000, while those who clear the BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination receive ₹50,000. For Extremely Backward Class (EBC) candidates, incentives ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹75,000 are also available for other examinations, including banking, SSC and railway examinations. The benefit can be availed only once in a candidate's lifetime.

Applications under the Bihar Mukhyamantri Civil Seva Protsahan Scheme are accepted through the respective departments based on the candidate's category. EBC candidates apply through the Backward and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, SC/ST candidates through the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department, and women candidates belonging to General, EWS, and BC categories apply through the Women and Child Development Corporation. Candidates must select the correct department according to their category; selecting the wrong option may result in rejection of the application.

The application process is conducted entirely online. Candidates do not need to complete any offline or paper-based procedure. Registration, document upload, and final submission are completed through the official portal. The incentive amount is transferred directly to the candidate's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through DBT. Simply linking Aadhaar with the bank account is not sufficient; the bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded for successful payment. Eligible candidates can visit the official portal and select the appropriate category and department to apply.

Scheme Benefits

The scheme provides a one-time financial incentive based on the competitive examination cleared. The major benefits are:

• ₹1,00,000 for clearing the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
• ₹50,000 for clearing the BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination.
• ₹30,000 to ₹75,000 for other examinations, mainly for Extremely Backward Class (EBC) candidates.
• The incentive amount does not have to be repaid and is transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
• The application process under Mukhyamantri Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana is free of cost.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions to apply for the Bihar Mukhyamantri Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana:

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
• The applicant must have successfully cleared the preliminary/first-stage examination of the relevant competitive examination.
• The applicant must belong to a category covered under the scheme, such as Extremely Backward Class (EBC), Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe,
• General/EWS/Backward Class women, or differently-abled men belonging to these categories.
• The applicant must not have previously received the same incentive amount from any other source.
• The scheme benefit is available only once per candidate. Once the incentive has been received, a second claim or claim for the difference in amount will not be accepted.

Who Is Not Eligible?

The following candidates are not eligible under the scheme:

• Candidates already working or employed in a government department, public sector undertaking, or state-funded institution.
• Candidates who have already received the incentive amount under this scheme or from another source.
• Applicants who are not permanent residents of Bihar.
• Candidates who have not cleared the preliminary examination of the relevant competitive examination.
• Candidates who have applied through a department other than the department prescribed for their category.

Required Documents

Applicants may need the following documents to apply for the Bihar Mukhyamantri Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana:

• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph and signature
• Preliminary examination admit card
• Proof of clearing the preliminary examination
• Residence certificate
• Caste certificate, wherever applicable
• Bank passbook or cancelled cheque with an Aadhaar-seeded bank account

Steps to Apply

Currently, the application process for this scheme is closed. The concerned department opens a new application process after the results of the relevant examination, such as UPSC or BPSC, are declared. When applications open, eligible candidates can follow these steps:

• Visit the official Bihar Mukhyamantri Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana portal.
• On the homepage, select the appropriate department according to your category:
  • Extremely Backward Class (EBC) → Backward and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department
  • Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) → Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department
  • General/EWS/Backward Class Women → Women and Child Development Corporation
• Click on New Registration. Read the guidelines, enter the required information, and complete the registration. You will receive a User ID and Password.
• Log in through Applicant Login using your User ID and Password.
• Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, and information about the examination you have cleared.
• Upload your passport-size photograph, signature, and all required documents in the prescribed format and size.
• Carefully verify all the information entered in the application. Make corrections, if required, because no changes can be made after Final Submit.
• Click on Final Submit. After successful submission, an Application ID will be generated.
• Take a printout of the submitted application and keep it safely for future reference.

Brief Details of the Sub-Schemes

Bihar Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jati Evam Janjati Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana

• The Government of Bihar has introduced the Bihar Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jati Evam Janjati Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana is operated by the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department, Bihar.
• Eligible applicants must:
  • Belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category notified by the Government of Bihar.
  • Be a permanent resident of Bihar.
• Benefits include:
  • A one-time incentive of ₹1 lakh for clearing the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), New Delhi.
  • A one-time incentive of ₹50,000 for clearing the BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination conducted by the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC), Patna.
• The scheme encourages eligible SC/ST candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar to pursue civil services examinations.
• Applications can be submitted online through the Bihar Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department portal.

Bihar Mukhyamantri Atyant Pichhda Varg Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana

• The Bihar Mukhyamantri Atyant Pichhda Varg Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana is operated by the Backward and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Bihar.
• Eligible applicants must:
  • Be a permanent resident of Bihar.
  • Belong to the Extremely Backward Class category notified by the Government of Bihar.
• Benefits include:
  • A one-time incentive of ₹1 lakh for clearing the UPSC Preliminary Examination.
  • A one-time incentive of ₹50,000 for clearing the BPSC Preliminary Examination.
• Eligible candidates can apply online through the Bihar Backward and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department portal.

Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana

• The Bihar Government has started the Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana.
• The scheme is operated by the Women and Child Development Corporation, Bihar.
• The Mukhyamantri Mahila Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana is available to women residing in both rural and urban areas of Bihar.
• Eligible applicants must:
  • Be a permanent resident of Bihar.
  • Be a woman from Bihar.
• Benefits include:
  • A one-time incentive of ₹1 lakh for clearing the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination.
  • A one-time incentive of ₹50,000 for clearing the BPSC Combined Competitive Preliminary Examination.
• Eligible women candidates can apply online through the Women and Child Development Corporation portal.

Relevant Links

• Bihar Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jati Evam Janjati Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana
• Bihar Mukhyamantri Atyant Pichhda Varg Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana
• Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana
• Backward and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Bihar
• Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department, Bihar
• Women and Child Development Corporation, Bihar

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