The Competitive Exam Sahay Scheme 2026 is a financial assistance initiative by the Gujarat Government to support students from the Non-Reserved Category who are preparing for major government competitive examinations.
Under this scheme, eligible students can receive up to ₹20,000 coaching assistance to prepare for exams such as UPSC, GPSC, SSC, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Banking, Police Recruitment, Panchayat Service Selection Board, and Central Police Forces.
The financial assistance will be transferred directly to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Financial Assistance
- Maximum Assistance: ₹20,000 per student
- Students will receive ₹20,000 or the actual coaching fee (whichever is lower)
- Payment Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
- The benefit can be availed only once
Eligible Competitive Exams
Students preparing for the following exams can apply:
- UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
- GPSC (Gujarat Public Service Commission)
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Banking Exams
- Gujarat Gaun Seva Pasandgi Mandal
- Panchayat Service Selection Board
- State Police Recruitment Board
- Central Police Forces
These exams include Class-1, Class-2, and Class-3 government posts under the Gujarat Government and the Government of India.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this scheme, students must meet the following conditions:
- The applicant must belong to the Non-Reserved Category.
- The annual family income must be ₹6 lakh or less.
- The student must have secured at least 60% marks in Class 12.
- The student must meet the educational qualification and age limit required for the respective competitive exam.
- The student must have taken admission in a coaching institute for competitive exam preparation.
Important Conditions
- The student must submit the coaching admission letter with admission date.
- Students must complete at least 90 days of training in the coaching institute.
- Online application must be submitted with scanned original documents.
- The student must submit the application hard copy and documents to the district office within 30 days after starting the coaching class.
Requirements for Coaching Institutes
The coaching institute must meet the following criteria:
- The institute must be registered under Trust Act / Shop & Establishment Act / Company Act / Cooperative Law.
- The institute must have been operating for at least 3 years in competitive exam coaching.
- The institute must submit Income Tax Returns of the last 3 years showing coaching class income.
- The institute must have a valid GST registration number.
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Conclusion
The ₹20,000 Competitive Exam Sahay Scheme 2026 is a great opportunity for students who want to prepare for UPSC, GPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, and Police recruitment exams but face financial difficulties in paying coaching fees.
Eligible students should apply online on the official portal and submit all required documents within the specified time to receive the benefit.