Mizoram UPSC Incentive Award Scheme 2026: ₹1,00,000 Cash Award, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

Administered by the Higher and Technical Education Department of Mizoram, this incentive scheme supports educated residents aspiring to join Central and All India Services. To overcome the under-representation of local candidates in national civil services, the Government of Mizoram grants a one-time cash award of ₹1,00,000 to successful examinees. The scheme also provides financial relief by reimbursing coaching fees up to ₹20,000 and offering hostel allowances for up to six months, with payments credited directly through e-payment.

Benefits

• One-time incentive cash award of ₹1,00,000 for clearing any eligible UPSC examination.
• Coaching fee reimbursement of actual fees paid or ₹20,000, whichever is less (granted once only).
• Hostel or mess fee reimbursement of ₹2,000 per month for up to 6 months (granted once only).
• Direct electronic payment to the candidate's bank account via the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Must be a citizen of India and a bonafide resident of the State of Mizoram.
• Must have successfully cleared examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
• Eligible examinations include Civil Services, Combined Defence Services (OTA), NDA & NA, Combined Medical, Central Police Forces (AC), Indian Economic/Statistical Service, Combined Geo-Scientist, and Section Officers (20% Direct Recruitment).
• Applicants are entitled to two chances (preliminary clearance twice and mains clearance twice).
• Claims can be made for only one examination at a time.
• Application must be submitted within 3 months from the date of result declaration.

Who cannot apply

• Candidates employed under the Union or State Government, or any government-aided Public Sector Undertaking or Board at the time of appearing for the exam.
• Candidates already covered under any other scholarship or incentive scheme run by the Union or State Government.

Documents required

• Duly attested copy of Permanent Residential Certificate.
• Duly attested copy of Aadhaar card or alternative identification document.
• Duly attested copy of call letter or intimation letter from the examination authority.
• Declaration certificate or proof of clearance from the conducting authority.
• Copy of bank account details.
• Recent passport-sized photograph.
• Copy of coaching admission receipt and course fee receipt (for coaching reimbursement).
• Hostel admission fee receipt and certificate of mess/hostel charges incurred (for hostel reimbursement).

How to apply

1. 1Download the prescribed application form from the Mizoram Scholarship Board portal or collect it directly from the Office of the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board.
2. 2Fill in all required particulars including personal details, examination roll number, exam month and year, call letter details, and contact information.
3. 3Paste your passport-sized photograph and attach all mandatory attested supporting documents.
4. 4Submit the completed application form in person or by post to the Office of the Secretary, Mizoram Scholarship Board, Mizoram within 3 months of the result declaration.

Frequently asked questions