Launched in 2018 under Goa’s Information Technology Policy Schemes by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, the Campus Recruitment Assistance Scheme is designed to support IT units by providing financial assistance for campus recruitment. Under this scheme, both new and existing IT units operating in Goa can receive a recruitment assistance of ₹10,000 per fresher recruited through campus placements from educational institutes in Goa. This scheme reinforces Goa’s vision of being an aspirational hub for IT units and a preferred destination for investment and expansion.
Benefits
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A recruitment assistance of ₹10,000 per fresher is provided to units that recruit through campus placements from educational institutes located in Goa.
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The benefit is subject to budgetary allocation; if the allocation is exceeded, no promissory estoppel will apply.
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The subsidy is available only for freshers recruited during the operation period of the policy.
Eligibility
To qualify for the scheme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
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The unit must be a new or existing IT unit with operations in Goa.
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The applicant entity should be organized as one of the following:
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Proprietorship Firm
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Private Limited Company (incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 or equivalent)
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Public Limited Company (incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 or equivalent)
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Registered Partnership Firm (incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 or equivalent)
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Limited Liability Partnership (incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 or equivalent)
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The bank accounts of the unit or its partner(s)/director(s) must be linked to Aadhaar.
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The bank accounts of the freshers must also be linked to Aadhaar.
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Freshers must be recruited through campus placements from educational institutes in Goa, and the assistance becomes payable only after a fresher completes at least six months of continuous employment.
Exclusions
Units that are already availing similar financial incentives under any other policy of the Government of Goa are not eligible for benefits under this scheme.
Application Process
The application process is entirely online and follows these steps:
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Visit the Official Web Portal of Goa Online and click “Register” at the top right corner.
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Verify your Email ID and Mobile Number using an OTP, which will redirect you to the Registration Page.
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Fill in all mandatory fields on the Registration Page, create a login name and a strong password, carefully read and agree to the Declaration and Terms & Conditions, complete the captcha, and click “Register/Signup.”
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Log in using your credentials by clicking “Login” and entering the captcha.
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In the top ribbon, click on “Services,” then select “IT Services” and click on the scheme name to access the application form.
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Complete the application form by filling in all mandatory details and uploading the required documents.
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Submit the application and note the unique registration number for future reference.
Note: Applicants can reapply on a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual basis after incurring the relevant expenditure.
Disbursement Timeline
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Incentive Application Receipt: Day 0 (D)
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Application Scrutiny (Checklist): D + 30 days
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Approval by the Empowered Committee: D + 60 days
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Issuance of Regret Letter/Sanction Orders and Disbursement: D + 90 days
Documents Required
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Copy of Incorporation Certificate.
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Copy of new unit registration document/certificate.
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Copies of PAN, Aadhaar, and GST TIN.
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Memorandum and Articles of Association.
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Copy of the first bill generated showing the date of commencement of operations or any other relevant document.
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A letter (or letters) from the Training and Placement Cell of the corresponding educational institute(s) validating campus recruitment by the unit. The letter should include a list of all candidates recruited, their area of study, year of graduation, and date of campus recruitment.
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Udyog Aadhaar certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the requirement regarding linking bank accounts to Aadhaar for freshers, and does this requirement persist throughout their employment?
The scheme mandates that the bank accounts of both the unit (or its partners/directors) and the freshers must be linked to Aadhaar, and this is required for the duration in which the benefit is applicable. -
Can you elaborate on the specifics of the recruitment process? Is recruitment exclusively through campus placements, and are there any criteria regarding the educational institutes?
Yes, the recruitment must be conducted exclusively through campus placements from educational institutes located in Goa during the policy period. Only freshers recruited directly through these channels are eligible for the benefit. -
How does the scheme treat units already availing similar financial incentives under other Government of Goa policies?
Units that are receiving similar financial incentives under any other policy of the Government of Goa are not eligible for benefits under this scheme. -
Is there a limit to the number of freshers for whom a unit can claim the ₹10,000 subsidy during the policy period?
There is no specified limit mentioned in the guidelines; the subsidy is provided on a per-fresher basis for all eligible recruits during the policy period, subject to budgetary allocation. -
What measures are in place to prevent the benefits from being discontinued unexpectedly due to budgetary constraints, and how does promissory estoppel apply in such cases?
The benefits are subject to budgetary allocation. If the allocation is exceeded, no promissory estoppel applies, meaning that there is no legal obligation to continue providing benefits once the budget is exhausted. -
Where can I find the link to the scheme guidelines?
The scheme guidelines are available on the Official Web Portal of Goa Online and relevant departmental websites. -
Where can I find the link to the Official Gazette?
The Official Gazette can be accessed through the links provided in the scheme references on the official portal. -
Where can I find the link to the User Manual for Business Entity?
The User Manual for Business Entity is available on the official website alongside the application portal. -
How can I track the status of my application?
The status of your application can be tracked online via the “Track Application Status” feature on the Official Web Portal of Goa Online. -
When was the scheme launched and by which department?
The scheme was launched in 2018 by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa. -
What are the objectives of the Information Technology Policy of Goa?
The IT Policy of Goa aims to establish the state as an aspirational geographical and human resource base for IT units, making it a preferred destination for investment and expansion. -
Is it mandatory for applicant units, both new and existing, to have their operations in Goa?
Yes, all applicant units must have their operations in Goa to be eligible for the scheme.