The Salary Subsidy Scheme was launched in 2018 by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa under the umbrella of the Goa IT Policy. This scheme aims to encourage employment generation in the IT sector by providing financial support to IT units hiring fresh graduates. The subsidy is structured as a matching grant to ease salary burdens and promote local hiring.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Type: Salary-based incentive for freshers
• Launch Year: 2018
• Administered by: Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa
• Validity: 2 years post policy notification
• Objective: Support hiring of freshers in Goa-based IT units
• Mode: Online Application
• Frequency: Quarterly / Bi-Annually / Annually (after expenditure)
Benefits
• Matching grant on salaries paid to Freshers
– ₹10,000/month per Male Fresher
– ₹12,500/month per Female Fresher
• Applicable for 2 continuous years of operation
• Applies only to Freshers employed under the scheme during the policy’s operation period
Note:
• Subject to budgetary allocation
• Scheme benefits can be withdrawn if budget is exhausted (no promissory estoppel)
• Evaluation is conducted at the end of the fiscal year to verify continued eligibility
Eligibility
• Must be a new or existing IT unit operating in Goa
• Must be one of the following registered entities:
• Proprietorship
• Private Limited Company (under Companies Act, 2013)
• Public Limited Company
• Registered Partnership Firm
• Limited Liability Partnership
• Bank accounts of unit and its partners/directors must be Aadhaar-linked
• Freshers’ bank accounts must also be Aadhaar-linked
• Freshers must be employed for minimum 1 year
• Definition of Fresher:
– Individual with less than 2 years of experience before post-graduation
– If some experience exists, subsidy duration is calculated on a prorate basis
• Freshers with over 2 years of work experience prior to post-graduation are not considered eligible
Exclusions
• Units availing similar financial incentives under other Government of Goa policies are not eligible
Application Process
Online
• Step 1: Visit Goa Online Portal
• Step 2: Click “Register” → Verify Email & Mobile via OTP
• Step 3: Fill registration form → Create login credentials
• Step 4: Login → Go to “Services” → Select “IT Services”
• Step 5: Click on “Salary Subsidy Scheme” → Fill application
• Step 6: Upload documents → Submit form → Note registration number
Note: Application can be filed quarterly, bi-annually, or annually based on expense period
Disbursement Timeline
• D – Application Receipt
• D+30 Days – Scrutiny
• D+60 Days – Approval by Empowered Committee
• D+90 Days – Issuance of Sanction Order/Regret Letter & Disbursal
Documents Required
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Unit registration certificate (new units)
• PAN, Aadhaar, GST TIN copies
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Commencement proof (1st bill or similar)
• Fresher employment proof (salary slip / PF / appointment letter)
• Aadhaar copies of Freshers
• Udyog Aadhaar
• Any other supporting documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How is Fresher eligibility determined on a prorate basis?
A: If a candidate has <2 years of experience before post-graduation, their subsidy eligibility is reduced accordingly. For example, 1 year of prior experience = 1 year of subsidy eligibility.
Q: Can a company receive benefits if it avails similar incentives under another Goa policy?
A: No, units already receiving similar benefits under other state policies are not eligible.
Q: What if the scheme exceeds budget?
A: The scheme is subject to budgetary limits. No promissory estoppel applies—benefits may be paused/discontinued if budget is exhausted.
Q: How is the subsidy calculated for male and female Freshers?
A: ₹10,000/month for male and ₹12,500/month for female Freshers as matching grants for 2 years.
Q: How is eligibility evaluated annually?
A: Units are assessed based on compliance with employment duration, Aadhaar linkage, and continued operations. Fresher definitions and salary records are cross-verified.
Sources and References
• Guidelines
• Contact Us
• User Manual for Business Entity
• Goa Online Portal