Get ₹6,000 Yearly: India Post SPARSH Scholarship 2026 Application Deadline Approaching

Applications for India Post’s Deen Dayal SPARSH Scholarship close on September 10, 2026. The scheme awards ₹6,000 a year to regular students in Classes 6–9 who pursue philately. Postal circles have begun publishing their test calendars, so students still have a clear window to apply this week.

Circle notifications are rolling out, with Kerala and Uttar Pradesh already posting detailed instructions. Selection will follow circle-specific test schedules, but the last date is uniform in several regions. Applications are accepted at divisional postal offices; candidates should plan submission before the cut-off to avoid crowding.

Who’s eligible for SPARSH Scholarship 2026–27

Eligibility targets Classes 6–9 with a consistent academic record. Students need at least 60 percent in the last exam, with a five percent relaxation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. They must belong to a school Philately Club or hold a Philately Deposit Account, opened with ₹200. Each circle offers 40 awards.

How to apply and locate the accepting office

Submit the prescribed form to the Senior Superintendent or Superintendent of your concerned Postal Division. You may send it by hand, Registered Post, or Speed Post; mark the envelope for Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana 2026–27. Find the correct divisional office via your circle’s website or the nearest Head Post Office.

SPARSH selection test, project and interview timeline

Written quiz at the divisional level is scheduled for September 27, featuring fifty multiple-choice questions. Shortlisted students then submit a 500-word philately project with sixteen stamps in the first week of November. Circles will conduct interactions before publishing results on December 1, 2026. Watch fresh circle notices this week.

Scholarship amount, seats and disbursal under SPARSH

The scholarship pays ₹6,000 annually, credited as ₹500 per month on a quarterly cycle. Selected students must open a joint account with a parent in India Post Payments Bank or a Post Office Savings Bank branch offering core banking services. Circles award ten scholarships per class.

Documents and proof to keep ready for SPARSH

Keep the filled form attested by your Principal, last exam mark sheet, school bonafide, and Philately Club membership certificate or Philately Deposit Account proof. Carry basic identity details and contact numbers. Circles may add items, so confirm your divisional checklist before dispatching the packet.

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