📋 Assam Merit Scholarship 2026 – For SC & OBC Students — Overview
| Organisation |
Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam |
| Category |
Scholarships |
| Qualification |
Class 1 to VIII / HSSLC / UPSC Prelims Qualified |
| Application Fee |
Free |
| Job Location |
Assam |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Last Date to Apply |
2026-12-31 |
About This Opportunity
The Directorate of Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Assam has invited online applications for various merit scholarship and financial assistance schemes for the academic year 2026-27. These schemes are specifically designed to support eligible students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) communities across the state. The initiative aims to encourage academic excellence by providing financial incentives and assistance for meritorious students and UPSC aspirants. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official DIDS Portal before the specified deadline.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application starts |
1st November, 2026 |
| Last date to apply |
31st December, 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Special Incentive to OBC Meritorious Students: Must be an OBC student of Assam enrolled in an educational institution, secured at least 80% marks in HSSLC (SEBA/CBSE/ICSE), with annual parental income up to ₹5,00,000.
- Financial Incentive to SC Meritorious Boy Students: Must be a male SC permanent resident of Assam currently studying in a recognised institution, obtained at least 80% in HSSLC, with parental income not exceeding ₹5,00,000.
- Financial Incentive to SC Meritorious Girl Students: Must be a female SC student of Assam actively pursuing studies, secured at least 80% in HSLC, with annual family income up to ₹5,00,000.
- Financial Assistance to OBC Students for UPSC Mains: Must belong to the OBC community of Assam and have successfully qualified the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, with annual parental income up to ₹5,00,000.
- Financial Assistance to SC Students for UPSC Mains: Must be a member of the SC community of Assam and have successfully passed the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination, with parental income up to ₹5,00,000.
- Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC Students: Must belong to the SC community of Assam, currently studying in Class I to Class VIII in a recognised institution, with annual parental income up to ₹2,50,000.
How to Apply
- Visit the official DIDS Portal through the Apply Online link provided in the important links section.
- Click on the Citizen Login option on the portal.
- Enter the required personal and academic details as asked.
- Complete the registration to generate an One Time Registration (OTR).
- Log back into the DIDS Portal, fill up the remaining details, upload necessary documents, and proceed to final submission.
- Review all provided information and uploaded documents carefully before submitting.
- Save or take a print out of the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
Important Links