Kendriya Sainik Board Welfare Schemes (KSB)
Department / Authority: Ministry of Defence (Ex-Servicemen Welfare)
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What this service does
Official apex body managing the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) providing welfare financial grants including Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS), daughter's marriage grant (₹50,000), penury grant, and medical treatment assistance to non-pensioner ex-servicemen and war widows.
Who can use it / Eligibility
Ex-Servicemen (ESM), war widows, disabled soldiers, and their dependent children registered with Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).
What you'll need (Documents Required)
- 1Discharge Certificate / ESM Identity Card issued by Zila Sainik Board
- 2PPO / Non-pensioner certificate
- 3Bank Passbook with PNB / SBI account details
- 4Admission Proof & 10+2 marksheet (for PMSS Scholarship)
- 5Marriage Card & Age Proof (for Daughter Marriage Grant)
How it works (Step-by-Step)
- 1Visit ksb.gov.in and click 'Register'.
- 2Fill in service details, Aadhaar number, and select your local Zila Sainik Board (ZSB).
- 3Log in and choose specific welfare scheme (PMSS / Marriage Grant / Penury / Funeral / Medical).
- 4Upload required scanned certificates verified by ZSB officer.
- 5Submit application online for direct DBT fund transfer to your bank account.
Verification of original documents done at local Zila Sainik Kalyan Karyalaya (ZSB).
Key Service Facts
Free of Cost
30-45 days following Zila Sainik Welfare Office verification
011-26715250
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