Award Scheme for Candidates Selected in NDA, IMA, OTA, INA, IAF

What is Award Scheme for Candidates Selected in NDA, IMA, OTA, INA, IAF?

Under this scheme, a one-time award of ₹50,000/- is given to each candidate from Uttarakhand who has been selected for service at premier defence academies such as the NDA, IMA, OTA, INA, and IAF.

Benefit

**Award Amount:** ₹50,000/- per candidate

Level

State — Uttarakhand

Ministry / Dept.

Department Of Higher Education

Benefit type

cash

Key eligibility

1. The candidate must be a native or permanent resident of Uttarakhand. 1. The candidate should have been selected for service at one of the premier defence academies, such as National Defence Academy (NDA), Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA) o

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Benefits

**Award Amount:** ₹50,000/- per candidate

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Candidates must apply after being selected for the service and completing their training. They should download the application form from the Department of Higher Education’s website at https://he.uk.gov.in / and attach the following documents: the candidate’s Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank account details, permanent residence certificate, appointment letter, training certificate, proof of joining after training (if applicable), and a declaration stating that they have not previously availed the benefit of this scheme. The completed application form, along with the attached documents, must be submitted to the Directorate of Higher Education, Haldwani. After preliminary scrutiny of applications at the Directorate level, an amount of ₹50,000 is released from the government every six months.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.