Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana – Philately Scholarship Scheme

Scholarship

Department of Posts has launched a philately scholarship scheme Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana (Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby) for generating interest regarding Philately amongst students. Philately Scholarship Scheme “Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana” for students of class VI to IX]

Important Dates

Eligibility

  • A Candidate must be a student (class VI to IX) of a recognized School within India
  • Concerned School should have a Philately Club and the candidate should be a member of the Club
  • In case the School Philately Club hasn’t been established a student having his own Philately Deposit Account may also be considered
  • A candidate must have good academic record
  • At the time of selection for award of scholarship the candidate must have scored at least 60% marks or equivalent grade/ grade point in the recent final exam in (i,e.V, VI, VII & VIII final exams for students studying in VI, VII, VIII & IX respectively), copies of progress report/marks card/certificate from the school authorities should be enclosed along with the application
  • There will be 5% relaxation for SC/ST

How to Apply

  • Interested candidates may submit the application to the concerned Divisional Head through Speed Post/Regd. Post or by hand in prescribed form addressed to the concerned Divisional Head (see the list below as Annexure)
  • Applications of all the interested candidates of a school can be sent in one envelope by the school incharge/head by Post or by Hand. Before sending the applications, the candidates should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility criteria prescribed. Applications received through courier will not be entertained
  • Please visit www.indiapost.gov.in and www.karnatakapost.gov.in from time to time and keep updated about the scheme, eligibility etc. Dept. reserves the right to change the dates/modify the scheme/eligibility criteria
  • The decision of Chief PMG, Karnataka Circle, Bengaluru is final

Last Date

The last date for application is

Contact Details

Ministry of Communications, Dept. of Posts,

India, O/o the Chief Postmaster General,

Karnataka Circle,

Bengaluru-560001,

Websitewww.indiapost.gov.in

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