The Department of ST, SC, Minority and Backward Class Welfare, Govt of Jharkhand invites online applications for the Post Matric Scholarship scheme for the academic session 2026-27. All eligible aspirants can apply online through the official Ekalyan Jharkhand Portal (ekalyan.cgg.gov.in) from 20th May 2026 till the last date of application submission 31st July 2026.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 20-05-2026
- Application Last Date: 31-07-2026
💳 Application Fee
- For All Candidates: Rs. 0/- (Nil)
- There is no application fee for the Post Matric Scholarship scheme.
🧑🎓 Jharkhand Post Matric Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Student must be a resident of Jharkhand State.
- Student must belong to either Schedule Tribe (ST) or Schedule Caste (SC) or Backward Class (BC).
- Students' Annual Family Income from all sources should not exceed Rs. 2.50 lakh.
- Note: Students receiving a scholarship under this scheme will not be eligible to avail the benefits of any other scholarship.
📄 Ekalyan Scholarship Essential Documents List 2026
Please upload scanned copies of the original documents listed below to the scholarship portal. (Upload all the required scanned documents in JPEG/JPG format upto 1MB.)
- Student Photograph
- Bonafide Certificate (with Fee structure)
- Valid Income Certificate
- Residence Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Previous Year Mark Sheet
- Bank Pass Book Scan
- Scanned Copy of Application Form (Signature of Student and Parent/Guardian)
📞 Ekalyan Jharkhand Scholarship Helpline
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday (Except holidays)
- Helpline Number: 1800 599 1289
- Email ID: helpdeskekalyan@cgg.gov.in
🔗 Ekalyan Scholarship 2026 Apply Online Links
| IMPORTANT DIRECT LINKS | |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here To Apply |
| Applicant Login | Click Here To Login |
| Official Website | Visit Ekalyan Portal |
Thanks