KSB Education Grant 2026: ₹2,000 Per Month, Last Date 30 November 2026
The KSB education grant gives eligible ex-servicemen families ₹2,000 every month for each of up to two children, and the online window for the 2025-26 academic year closes on 30 November 2026. If you have not applied yet, this guide explains who can claim, which documents to keep ready and how to apply on the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) portal.
What Is the KSB Education Grant?
The KSB education grant is a welfare scheme run by the Kendriya Sainik Board under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare. It is paid from the Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund, which is part of the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund. In October 2025 the Ministry of Defence doubled the grant from ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 per month per head. The new rate applies to applications submitted from 1 November 2025, as per the PIB release.
| Detail | Information |
| Amount | ₹2,000 per month per head (earlier ₹1,000) |
| Who benefits | Up to two dependent children, Class I to graduation; widows doing a two-year postgraduate course |
| Rank limit | Havildar or equivalent and below, pensioner or non-pensioner |
| Application mode | Online on the KSB portal, verified by the Zila Sainik Welfare Office (ZSWO) |
| Last date (AY 2025-26) | 30 November 2026 |
Who Can Claim the Grant?
- An ex-serviceman (ESM) or the widow of an ex-serviceman. As per KSB scheme tables, the grant is meant for pensioners and non-pensioners up to the rank of Havildar or equivalent.
- Up to two dependent children studying from Class I to graduation.
- Widows pursuing a two-year postgraduate course.
- The applicant needs an ESM or widow ID card issued by the Zila Sainik Board (ZSB). If you do not have one yet, read our guide on the ESM identity card and ZSB registration.
Last Date: 30 November 2026
For academic year 2025-26, applications can be submitted from 1 April 2026 to 30 November 2026, as per the KSB cut-off schedule issued on 2 April 2026. The full list of grant deadlines is in our KSB online application cut-off date 2026-27 post. Late applications are treated as time-barred and rejected. They can be restored only on extreme compassionate grounds, and only if the ZSB recommends it.
Documents Required
KSB asks for scanned copies of documents attested by the Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO):
- Discharge book or service document of the ESM, including the page with personal, service and family particulars.
- ESM or widow identity card issued by the ZSB.
- The child’s marksheet for the academic year, signed and stamped with the school’s round seal.
Your child’s name must be recorded in your service documents. If it is missing, first follow our guide on how to add a child’s name after retirement. The portal shows the file-size limit for each upload, and the full document list is available there.
How to Apply for the KSB Education Grant Online
- Open the KSB online portal and log in. First-time users must register.
- Select the education grant scheme and fill in the form for each child.
- Upload the scanned, ZSWO-attested documents.
- Submit the application. The ZSWO scrutinises it, gives you an appointment for verification and recommends the case.
- The application then goes through the Rajya Sainik Board (RSB) to KSB for approval and payment.
To check your application status, contact your Zila Sainik Board first instead of calling KSB. You can find yours in our Rajya Sainik Board and Zila Sainik Board list.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
KSB has flagged these errors in earlier applications:
- Applying twice for the same child in the same financial year.
- Names spelt differently in the discharge book, bank account, Aadhaar and online form.
- Marksheet without the school’s signature and round stamp.
- Uploading the marksheet of the wrong year instead of AY 2025-26.
- Applying for a professional course.
FAQs
How much is the KSB education grant?
₹2,000 per month per head, for up to two dependent children.
Which classes are covered?
Class I up to graduation. Widows can claim it for a two-year postgraduate course.
What is the last date for AY 2025-26?
30 November 2026.
Can I apply after the last date?
Late applications are treated as time-barred. Restoration is possible only on extreme compassionate grounds, with a ZSB recommendation.
Where should I go for help?
Your Zila Sainik Welfare Office is the first point of contact.
Final Words
The deadline is close, so do not wait for the last week. Gather your documents, get them attested and apply today. Also check our PMSS 2025-26 guide for another scholarship for ex-servicemen’s wards, and share this post with families who may be missing out.
