Nai Udaan Scheme

Nai Udaan Scheme is the financial assistance scheme of Government of India. Indian Government’s Ministry of Minority Affairs provided financial assistance to those students who successfully cleared preliminary examination of UPSC Civil Services, State Civil Services, SSC CGL or CAPF Group B Examination. But Nai Udaan Scheme is closed by Central Government.

Nai Udaan Scheme Highlights
Scheme NameNai Udaan Scheme.
Benefits ProvidedFinancial Assistance will be provided to those Applicants who Cleared Preliminary Stage of Competitive Exam.
Eligible BeneficiariesMinority Applicants who Cleared Prelims of UPSC, State PSC and SSC.
Total Number of Seats5,100 Seats per Year.
Responsible DepartmentMinistry of Minority Affairs, Government of India.
How to ApplyThrough Online Application Form of Nai Udaan Scheme.

Introduction of Scheme

  • Every year lakhs of applicant prepare for competitive exam to get themselves a decent government job.
  • And some of them are preparing for some premier examination like Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC, State Civil Services conducted by State PSC and Combined Graduate Level Examination conducted by Staff Selection Commission.
  • Somehow they manages to clear the preliminary stage of those examination and needed better guidance for the mains examination.
  • But due to financial crunch they will not able to get what they needed to clear the mains examination.
  • So, Government of India started Nai Udaan Scheme to provided financial assistance to those candidates who cleared the preliminary examination of above mentioned competitive exams.
  • Ministry of Minority Affairs of Government of India is the responsible department of Nai Udaan Scheme.
  • The main objective behind launching Nai Udaan Scheme is to support candidates financially so that they can prepare for their mains examination smoothly.
  • The following financial assistance will be provided by Government of India under Nai Udaan Scheme :-
    • Rs. 1,00,000/- to those who cleared Civil Services Prelims conducted by UPSC.
    • Rs. 50,000/- to those who cleared Gazatted Post of State Civil Services Prelims conducted by State Public Service Commission.
    • Rs. 25,000/- to those who cleared Non-Gazatted Post of State Civil Services Prelims conducted by State Public Service Commission.
    • And Rs. 25,000/- to those who cleared Combined Graduate Level Prelims and CAPF Group B Examination conducted by Staff Selection Commission.
  • Only those applicants are eligible whose annual family income is not more than Rs. 8,00,000/-.
  • Minority Students are only candidates who are eligible under Nai Udaan Scheme to get the financial assistance.
  • Every Year 5,100 Candidates will be selected among the Minority Applicant under Nai Udaan Scheme. The Community wise seat quota under Nai Udaan Scheme is given below.
  • According to Government Sources, Government of India temporarily suspended Nai Udaan Scheme till further orders.

Benefits Provided to Students

  • The following monetary assistance will be provided to the Eligible Applicants under Nai Udaan Scheme :-
    Examination NameAmount of Assistance
    Civil Services by UPSC
    • Rs. 1,00,000/-
    Civil Services by State PSC
    • Rs. 50,000/- for Gazatted Post.
    • Rs. 25,000/- for Non-Gazatted Post.
    SSC CGL and CAPF Group B
    • Rs. 25,000/-

Eligibility Conditions Sets for Students

  • The following eligibility is set by Government of India for the Applicants to avail the benefit of financial assistance under Nai Udaan Scheme :-
    • Applicant should be belong to any of the below mentioned Minority Community :-
      • Muslim.
      • Sikh.
      • Christian.
      • Buddhist.
      • Parsis.
      • Jains.
    • Preliminary Examination Passed Applicant of any of the following Examinations :-
      • Civil Services Exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission.
      • State Civil Services Exam conducted by State Public Service Commission.
      • Combined Graduate Level Exam conducted by Staff Selection Commission.
    • Applicant Annual Family Income should not be more than Rs. 8,00,000/- per year.

Documents Required to be Uploaded

  • The following documents will be required to avail the benefit of financial assistance under Nai Udaan Scheme :-

How Students Can Apply for this Scheme

  • As Nai Udaan Scheme is suspended by Government of India, Even then we are telling the apply procedure for Nai Udaan Scheme for future use.
  • Candidates can apply for Nai Udaan Scheme by visiting the Service Plus Portal.
  • Applicant has to Register themselves first.
  • After Registration, Login in the portal with the received User Name and Password.
  • Fill the Application Form of Nai Udaan Scheme correctly.
  • Upload all the required documents.
  • Preview the Application Form and Click on Submit Button.
  • After submission, Portal will generate Application ID, save it for future reference.
  • Application Form of Nai Udaan Scheme is subject to scrutiny.
  • After verification, financial assistance will be transferred in the given bank account of Applicant.

Seat Quota Under Nai Udaan Scheme

  1. Muslims :-
    • 219 for UPSC.
    • 1460 for State PSC Gazatted Post.
    • 1460 for SSC CGL and CAPF.
    • 584 for State PSC Non-Gazatted Post.
    • 3723 Total Seats for Muslims.
  2. Sikhs :-
    • 24 for UPSC.
    • 160 for State PSC Gazatted Post.
    • 160 for SSC CGL and CAPF.
    • 64 for State PSC Non-Gazatted Post.
    • 408 Total Seats for Sikhs.
  3. Jains :-
    • 9 for UPSC.
    • 60 for State PSC Gazatted Post.
    • 60 for SSC CGL and CAPF.
    • 25 for State PSC Non-Gazatted Post.
    • 154 Total Seats for Jains.
  4. Parsis :-
    • 2 for UPSC.
    • 12 for State PSC Gazatted Post.
    • 12 for SSC CGL and CAPF.
    • 4 for State PSC Non-Gazatted Post.
    • 30 Total Seats for Parsis.
  5. Christians :-
    • 36 for UPSC.
    • 240 for State PSC Gazatted Post.
    • 240 for SSC CGL and CAPF.
    • 97 for State PSC Non-Gazatted Post.
    • 613 Total Seats for Christians.
  6. Buddhists :-
    • 10 for UPSC.
    • 66 for State PSC Gazatted Post.
    • 66 for SSC CGL and CAPF
    • 26 for State PSC Non-Gazatted Post.
    • 168 Total Seats for Buddhists.

Available Application Forms of Scheme

Available Important Links of Scheme

Contact Details in Case of Help

  • Contact Number of Nai Udaan Scheme :- 18001120011.
  • Contact Email of Nai Udaan Scheme :- naiudaan-moma@nic.in
  • Address of Ministry of Minority Affairs :-
    Eleventh Floor, Pundit Deeendayal Antyodaya Bhavan,
    CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
    New Delhi – 110003.

Conclusion of Scheme

  • Great initiative by Government of India for minority students to support them to prepare for mains examination of Civil Services Examination. But unfortunately Indian Government decided to stop Nai Udaan Scheme till further orders. This will be a major setback for students. Let’s hope that Government of India will soon again start the Nai Udaan Scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is Nai Udaan Scheme of Government of India?
    -Nai Udaan Scheme is the financial assistance scheme of Indian Government in which monetary financial assistance will be provided to those candidates who successfully cleared the preliminary examination of UPSC Civil Services, State Civil Services, SSC CGL and CAPF Group B Exam.
  • Is Nai Udaan Scheme still available?
    -Unfortunately the answer is No. Ministry of Minority Affairs temporarily suspended the Nai Udaan Scheme till further orders.
  • Is Nai Udaan Scheme discontinued?
    -Yes, Nai Udaan Scheme discontinued till further orders.
  • Who can eligible for final assistance under Nai Udaan Scheme?
    -Every Candidate who successfully cleared the preliminary examination of UPSC Civil Services, State Civil Services, SSC CGL and CAPF Group are eligible for financial assistance under Nai Udaan Scheme.
  • How many seats are available in Nai Udaan Scheme?
    • The Seat allocation under Nai Udaan Scheme are as follows :-
      • 3,723 seats is for Muslim Candidates.
      • 408 seats is for Sikh Candidates.
      • 154 seats is for Jain Candidates.
      • 30 seats is for Parsi Candidates.
      • 613 seats is for Christian Candidates.
      • 168 seats is for Buddhist Candidates.
  • Which community people are eligible under Nai Udaan Scheme?
    -Only Minority Community People i.e. Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Christians, Buddhist are eligible for financial assistance under Nai Udaan Scheme.

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