The Mukhyamantri Atyant Pichhada Varg Civil Seva Protsahan Yojana is a program of the Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. The scheme rewards monetary incentives to Extremely Backward Class candidates who clear the preliminary examination of the different competitive examinations like UPSC, BPSC, Bihar Judicial Service, NDA, CDS, Banking, Railway, SSC, etc. The incentive is to encourage candidates for preparation for the main examination/interview.
Benefits
Under this scheme, qualified candidates who pass the preliminary examination of a competitive exam receive a financial incentive ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000, depending on the examination.
Incentive Amount Based on Competitive Exams
| Sl. No. | Competitive Examination | Conducting Body | Incentive Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Civil Services | UPSC | ₹1,00,000/- |
| 2 | Indian Engineering Service | UPSC | ₹75,000/- |
| 3 | Indian Economic Service | UPSC | ₹75,000/- |
| 4 | Indian Statistical Service | UPSC | ₹75,000/- |
| 5 | Combined Geo-Scientist Examination | UPSC | ₹50,000/- |
| 6 | Combined Defence Services (CDS) | UPSC | ₹50,000/- |
| 7 | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI Dy. S.P.) | UPSC | ₹50,000/- |
| 8 | Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) | UPSC | ₹50,000/- |
| 9 | National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Academy (Written Exam) | UPSC | ₹50,000/- |
| 10 | Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination | BPSC | ₹50,000/- |
| 11 | Bihar Judicial Service Preliminary Examination | BPSC | ₹50,000/- |
| 12 | State Civil Services Preliminary Examination (Other States) | Respective State PSCs | ₹50,000/- |
| 13 | RBI Grade-B Officer Preliminary Exam | RBI | ₹30,000/- |
| 14 | Bank Probationary Officer Preliminary Exam (SBI & Other Banks) | SBI / IBPS | ₹30,000/- |
| 15 | LIC Assistant Administrative Officer Preliminary Exam | LIC | ₹30,000/- |
| 16 | SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Preliminary Exam | SSC | ₹30,000/- |
| 17 | Technical & Graduate Level Exams (Railway Recruitment Board) | RRB | ₹30,000/- |
Eligibility
- The candidate should be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- The candidate should fall under the category of Extremely Backward Class (EBC).
- The candidate should have cleared the initial test of a known competitive exam (UPSC, BPSC, Bihar Judicial Service, NDA, CDS, Banking, Railway, SSC, etc.).
- The applicant must not have received the same incentive from any other source.
Exclusions
- Those who are working in government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), or government-funded institutions cannot apply for this scheme.
Application Process
Online Application/Registration Process:
- Visit the Official Website: https://bcebconline.bih.nic.in/
- Click on the “New Registration” button.
- Read the Guidelines for Registration carefully and click “Continue”.
- Fill in the personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
- Upload the necessary documents, including a passport-size photo and signature.
- Ensure all mandatory fields are filled correctly and click “Submit”.
- Upon successful submission, the applicant will receive a Registration ID and Password.
Applying for the Scheme:
- Visit the official website: https://bcebconline.bih.nic.in/
- Click on the “Applicant Login” button.
- Enter User ID, Password, and Captcha Code, then click “Login”.
- Fill in the scheme application form with required details.
- Verify all entries before submitting the application (No modifications can be made after final submission).
- Click “Submit” to save the application.
- Print a copy of the final submitted application for reference.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card)
- Admit Card of the Preliminary Examination
- Proof of Passing the Preliminary Examination
- Domicile Certificate (Residence Certificate)
- Address Proof
- Caste Certificate (EBC Certificate)
- Bank Account Details (for incentive transfer)
- Any additional documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: 1 This program is open to who?
Candidates eligible are those from the Extremely Backward Class (EBC) category, who are permanent residents of Bihar, who have passed the preliminary examination of an acknowledged competitive test. - Q:2. Why is this program beneficial?
Depending on the competing test they qualify for, eligible applicants get financial incentives ranging from ₹30,000 to ₹1,00,000. - Q: 3. Under this arrangement, which competitive exams are covered?
The system covers UPSC, BPSC, Bihar Judicial Service, NDA, CDS, Banking, Railway, SSC, and other approved state and national competitive exams. - Q: 4 Does one have an age restriction applying for the scheme?
Although no particular age restriction is stated, the candidate has to be qualified for the competitive exam within the normal age range established by the particular exam body. - Q5: Are applicants qualified who work for governments?
No, eligibility does not apply to government workers, PSU staff, or those employed by state-funded organizations. - Q.6 Can I apply even if another source has given me a comparable incentive already?
No, candidates cannot benefit from the same inducement coming from several sources. - Q7: Eight Incent is given for passing the UPSC preliminary exam how much?
Those who make the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam qualify get ₹1,00,000 as a reward. - Q:8 Should I send documentation proving my passing of the preliminary exam?
Indeed, candidates have to show proof of passing the preliminary test by submitting the admit card and result sheet. - Q: 9 Should I pass several tests, may I apply more than once?
If candidates qualify for several competitive tests, they can apply independently; but, the same exam incentive cannot be claimed twice.
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