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SIRISH Scholarship 2026-27: Assam Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare Schemes

Overview The Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare, Assam, has officially invited online applications for the SIRISH Scholarship 2026-27 cycle. This initiative provides a range of financial assistance, scholarships, and welfare grants for students and beneficiaries belonging to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi communities of Assam. The scheme covers various levels of education, from school-level pre-matric support to higher studies, technical courses, and medical grants for major diseases. Important Dates Application Start Date: 26 August 2026 Application Last Date: 5 October 2026 Vacancies & Pay Scale Vacancies: Not applicable (scholarship schemes). Benefits/Stipend: Financial assistance ranging from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 35,000 depending on the specific scheme. Eligibility Criteria Residency: Must be a permanent resident of Assam. Community: Must belong to the Tea Tribes and Adivasi community. Income: Annual family income must be below Rs. 5,00,000. Account Requirement: Applicant must possess an AADHAAR-seeded scheduled bank account in their own name. Academic Requirement: Specific to the scheme (e.g., Class IX/X students, XI/XII students, Bachelor’s degree students, or those who have cleared UPSC/APSC Prelims). Selection Process Candidates must apply online via the official SIRISH portal. Verification is conducted by the Directorate of Tea Tribes and Adivasi Welfare based on submitted documentation and AADHAAR authentication. How to Apply Visit the official SIRISH portal at https://sirishassam.in. Ensure all required documents (Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Mark sheets, AADHAAR-linked bank details) are scanned and ready. Register/Login to the portal. Fill in the required details, upload documents, and submit the application form within the deadline. Keep a copy of the submission confirmation for future reference. Scheme-Wise Benefit Summary Pre-Matric: Rs. 3,000 Post-Matric: Rs. 5,000 (XI/XII) to Rs. 7,000 (Bachelor's) Simon Sing Horo Special: Rs. 10,000 ANM/GNM & Technical: Rs. 4,000 – Rs. 20,000 Higher Studies (MBBS/MBA/Eng/Law): Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 35,000 Civil Services Prelims Assistance: As per guidelines Medical Grant (TB/Cancer): As per guidelines