The Postal Department is offering scholarships to deserving students from classes 6 to 9. Under this scheme, students who pass the Postal Department’s exam will receive a scholarship of ₹500 per month for one year. Both government and private school students are eligible to apply.
The initiative, titled ‘Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana,’ aims to promote enthusiasm and research among students collecting postage stamps. The last date to apply is September 9, and the examination is scheduled for September 30. This annual scholarship is an effort by the Department of Posts to encourage philanthropic interest and academic excellence among young students.
Details about Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana
The Deen Dayal Sparsh Yojana offers a scholarship of ₹6,000 per year (₹500 per month) to meritorious students from classes VI to IX, studying in recognized schools, who have taken up stamp collecting as a hobby. This scholarship aims to encourage students’ interest in philately while promoting academic excellence.
Competition Structure
The scholarship competition consists of two levels. The first level is a written exam focused on stamp collecting, and the second level involves a stamp-collecting project. The written exam will cover various topics related to postage stamps and the postal department, as well as questions on current affairs, history, geography, science, sports, and culture.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 18th December 2024
- Written Competition Date: 29th December 2024
Examination Details
The written exam will carry 50 marks. The questions will include:
- 20 marks on the postal department and postage stamps.
- 5 marks each from current affairs, history, geography, science, sports, and culture.
How to Apply
Interested students can collect the application form from their nearest district head post office. For more details about the scholarship scheme, the written exam question paper draft, and the stamp collection project, students can visit the official website: http://odishapost.gov.in.
For further information, students can contact the Senior Superintendent or Superintendent of the concerned Postal Division, PMG Sambalpur/Berhampur, or the office of the Chief Postmaster General, Odisha Division, Bhubaneswar.