How to Apply for Rajasthan Scholarship 2026 Using SSO ID

To apply for Rajasthan Scholarship 2026, simply log in to your SSO ID, open the SJE Scholarship portal from your dashboard, fill the application form, upload required documents and submit before the deadline.

What Is the Rajasthan Scholarship Scheme?

The Rajasthan Scholarship Scheme is a state government initiative managed by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department (SJE). It provides financial assistance to students from SC, ST, OBC, EBC and minority categories studying in Class 1 through post-graduation. The scholarship is disbursed directly into students' bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

The entire application process from registration to final submission runs through the Rajasthan SSO portal.

Who Can Apply?

Students must meet 4 eligibility conditions to apply:

●     Category: SC, ST, OBC, EBC or Minority (as defined by Rajasthan government)

●     Domicile: Permanent resident of Rajasthan with a valid Domicile Certificate

●     Institution: Enrolled in a recognised school or college within Rajasthan

●     Income: Annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh (for most categories)

Students already receiving a central scholarship (like NSP) are not eligible for duplicate benefits under this scheme.

Documents Required Before You Start

Collect these 8 documents before opening the application form:

Document	Format	Purpose
Jan Aadhaar Card	Original / Scanned	Identity + family linkage
Caste Certificate	Issued by SDM or above	Category verification
Domicile Certificate	State-issued	Residency proof
Income Certificate	Current FY, govt-issued	Income eligibility
Previous Year Marksheet	Scanned copy	Academic eligibility
Bank Passbook (first page)	Scanned	DBT account
College/School Bonafide	Institution letterhead	Enrolment proof
Fee Receipt	Current academic year	Scholarship amount calculation

All scanned documents must be in JPG or PDF format, each under 200 KB.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for Rajasthan Scholarship 2026 Using SSO ID

Step 1: Log In to Your SSO ID

1.   Go to SSO ID login page.

2.   Enter your SSO ID and Password

3.   Complete the OTP verification on your registered mobile number

No SSO ID yet? register here first, as the process only takes under 10 minutes with a Jan Aadhaar number.

Step 2: Open the SJE Scholarship Portal

1.   On your SSO dashboard, type "Scholarship" in the search bar

2.   Click on SJE – Scholarship Portal

3.   The portal opens inside your SSO session; no separate login needed

Step 3: Complete Your OTR (One-Time Registration)

OTR (One-Time Registration) is a mandatory one-time profile setup on the SJE portal. Students applying for the first time must complete it before the application form unlocks.

Fill in:

●     Personal details (Name, DOB, Gender)

●     Jan Aadhaar number

●     Category and sub-category

●     Bank account details

Once submitted, OTR generates a permanent registration number. Save it, as it is required for all future scholarship applications on this portal.

Step 4: Select the Correct Scholarship Scheme

The SJE portal lists multiple scholarship schemes. Select the one that matches your category and level of study:

Scheme Name	For
Post Matric Scholarship	Class 11 onwards, SC/ST/OBC/EBC
Pre Matric Scholarship	Class 1–10, SC/ST
Ambedkar Fellowship	Post-graduation, SC
Minority Post Matric	Class 11+, Minority students

Selecting the wrong scheme is the most common error. Check your Caste Certificate before choosing.

Step 5: Fill the Application Form

The form has 4 sections:

1.   Personal Information: Auto-filled from OTR. Verify before proceeding.

2.   Academic Details: Enter your course name, institution, year of study and roll number.

3.   Fee Details: Enter tuition fee and hostel fee (if applicable) as shown on the fee receipt.

4.   Bank Details: Must match the account linked to your Jan Aadhaar. Corrections here are not allowed after submission.

Do not leave any field blank. The portal does not allow partial saves.

Step 6: Upload Documents

Upload each document in the designated slot:

●     File size limit: 200 KB per file

●     Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, PDF

●     Blurred or incomplete scans are rejected during verification

Use a free compression tool like iLovePDF or Smallpdf to reduce file size before uploading.

Step 7: Preview and Submit

1.   Click Preview Application: review every field carefully

2.   Cross-check bank account number; errors here delay disbursement by months

3.   Click Final Submit

4.   Download the acknowledgment slip with your application number

The application cannot be edited after final submission.

Step 8: Institute Verification

After submission, your school or college principal must verify and forward the application on the SJE portal. Without institute verification, your application stays in pending status and is not processed.

Follow up with your institution within 7 days of submission.

2026–27 Scholarship Deadlines

Event	Date
Application Start	August 2026
Last Date (Fresh)	October 2026
Last Date (Renewal)	November 2026
Institute Verification Deadline	Within 30 days of submission
Disbursement (Expected)	January–March 2027

Dates are based on the 2025–26 cycle. Official 2026–27 dates will be published at official site. Check before applying.

How to Track Your Application Status

1.   Log in to sso.rajasthan.gov.in

2.   Open the SJE Scholarship portal

3.   Click Application Status

4.   Enter your application number or SSO ID

5 status types you may see:

●     Submitted: Application received, pending institute action

●     Forwarded: Institute verified, sent to district office

●     Sanctioned: Approved, pending payment

●     Disbursed: Amount transferred to bank account

●     Rejected: See rejection reason and re-apply in correction window

Common Errors and Fixes

Error	Cause	Fix
"Jan Aadhaar not linked"	SSO ID not linked to Jan Aadhaar	Link via SSO profile settings
Document upload failure	File size above 200 KB	Compress using iLovePDF
Bank account mismatch	Account not linked to Jan Aadhaar	Update bank in Jan Aadhaar profile first
Form not unlocking	OTR incomplete	Complete all OTR fields and submit
Application stuck at institute	College not acting on portal	Submit written request to principal

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply without an SSO ID? No. The SSO ID is the mandatory gateway for all SJE scholarship applications. You must register at sso.rajasthan.gov.in before starting.

Is Jan Aadhaar compulsory? Yes. Jan Aadhaar is required for OTR completion and DBT bank linkage. Applications without a valid Jan Aadhaar number are rejected at the verification stage.

Can I apply for both central (NSP) and state scholarship? No. Duplicate scholarship benefits are not permitted. Apply on whichever portal your institution is registered with.

What if my income certificate has expired? Income certificates older than 3 years are not accepted. Get a fresh one from the SDM or Tehsildar office before applying.

How long does disbursement take after sanction? Disbursement takes 30–90 days after sanction, depending on state budget release and DBT processing at your bank.

What is the correction window? After rejection or during a designated correction period, students can re-open and edit specific fields. The window is typically 15–30 days after result declaration.

Summary

Applying for Rajasthan Scholarship 2026 requires 3 active accounts: an SSO ID, a Jan Aadhaar profile and a verified bank account linked to both. The process has 8 steps from login to submission. Missing the institute verification step is the top reason applications do not get processed.

Start early. Collect all 8 documents before opening the form. Track your status after submission.