AI SummaryIncentives for Civil Services Examination is the renamed version of Andhra Pradesh's Jagananna Civil Services Prothsahakam scheme. Under this scheme, the state government offers cash support to aspirants who clear the preliminary and mains exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Candidates who clear the UPSC prelims get Rs. 1 lakh, while those who clear the mains get Rs. 50,000. The scheme was launched in 2023 and renamed by the current TDP-led NDA government in 2024. It aims to increase the number of candidates from Andhra Pradesh in the civil services.
Applications are accepted online through the official Jnanabhumi portal. Registration opens after the UPSC prelims and mains results are declared. As of now, the registration window on the portal is closed, so it opens again when the next UPSC exam results come out.
Incentives for Civil Services Examination Online Registration
STEP 1 - Visit the official Jnanabhumi portal at https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/ or the exams portal at https://jnanabhumiexams.apcfss.in/
STEP 2 - On the homepage, reach out to the 'Incentives for Civil Services Examination' section and hit the "Click Here" link in front of 'Registration'.
STEP 3 - When the registration window is open, click the registration link to open the online application form.
STEP 4 - Enter personal details, permanent residential address details, eligibility criteria, caste details, contact details and preliminary examination details.
STEP 5 - Upload the required documents in the application form and click at the "Preview" button.
STEP 6 - After checking the information filled in the form, make "Final Submit" to complete the apply online process.
Documents to be Uploaded in the Application Form
Keep the following documents ready before you start filling the form. Each file must be in the size and format given below.
- Aadhaar copy (below 500KB, only PDF)
- Domicile Certificate (below 500KB, only PDF)
- Annual Family Income Self Declaration Form
- Hall Ticket copy of the Preliminary Examination (below 500KB, only PDF)
- Hall Ticket of the Mains Examination (below 500KB, only PDF)
- Self attested copy of passport size photo of the candidate (below 200KB, only jpeg/jpg)
- Scanned copy of signature of the candidate (below 100KB, only jpeg/jpg)
Print Application Form
STEP 1 - Visit the official Jnanabhumi portal at https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/
STEP 2 - On the homepage, reach out to the 'Incentives for Civil Services Examination' section and click the "Click Here" link in front of 'Registration'.
STEP 3 - Click on the "Print Registered Application" tab to open the page to print the application form already filled in by the applicant.
STEP 4 - Enter the applicant ID of the candidate, date of birth of the candidate and click at "Submit" button to get the preview form.
Check Application Status
STEP 1 - Visit the official Jnanabhumi portal at https://jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in/
STEP 2 - On the homepage, reach out to the 'Incentives for Civil Services Examination' section and click the "Click Here" link in front of 'Registration'.
STEP 3 - Click on the "Status of Registered Form" tab to open the page to check the status of the already registered application form.
Incentives for Civil Services Examination Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Incentives for Civil Services Examination (earlier Jagananna Civil Services Prothsahakam) |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Benefit for Prelims | Rs. 1 lakh |
| Benefit for Mains | Rs. 50,000 |
| Income Limit | Rs. 8 lakh per year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria to Apply Online
Only candidates who meet the conditions given below can apply for the cash support under this scheme.
- Applicant must be a permanent resident or native of Andhra Pradesh belonging to socially, educationally and economically weaker or backward sections.
- Candidate must have qualified for the UPSC Civil Services preliminary or mains examination.
- Proof of qualifying the UPSC Civil Services pre or mains examination is required to get the benefit of the scheme.
- The cash support can be availed by a candidate, irrespective of the number of attempts, for clearing the preliminary and mains examination.
- The annual family income of the applicant shall not exceed Rs. 8 lakh per year. The applicant shall declare the family income, salary certificates of the employee in the household and latest tax assessment, if applicable.
- The data shall be verified by the Tahsildar before certifying the annual income of the family. The total land holding of the family should be less than 10 acres of wet or 25 acres of dry land. A family which owns no property or less than 1500 sft of built up area in urban areas is eligible. No member of the family should be a regular government employee or pensioner, and no member should own a four-wheeler.
- Domicile certificate issued by the competent authority should be submitted by the applicants. In case of caste, the details regarding the caste of the applicant shall be submitted at the time of online application.
List of Documents Required
The following documents are required for filing the application.
- Self attested copy of photo.
- Signature scanned copy.
- Admit card of the UPSC examination or roll number slip.
- Self declaration of family income.
- Domicile certificate.
- Photo copy of Aadhaar Card.
Aadhaar has to be linked to the candidate's bank account as per the NPCI portal. All the information submitted online should be entered correctly, and the responsibility of any kind of error in the online application will be of the applicant. If the benefit of the scheme has been obtained by giving false information, legal action will be taken against the candidate.
FAQ's
What is the new name of Jagananna Civil Services Prothsahakam?
The scheme was renamed as Incentives for Civil Services Examination by the current Andhra Pradesh government in 2024.
How much cash support is given under the scheme?
Candidates who clear the UPSC prelims get Rs. 1 lakh, while those who clear the mains get Rs. 50,000.
Where can I apply online for the scheme?
Applications are accepted online through the official Jnanabhumi portal at jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in. Registration opens after the UPSC prelims and mains results are declared.