Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme 2026: Apply Online for ₹10 Lakh Incentive

Rajasthan government runs the Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Scheme through the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. The scheme encourages inter-caste marriages between Scheduled Caste and Hindu Savarna couples and offers a financial incentive of ₹10 lakh to newly married couples. It is one of the main state schemes working to end caste-based discrimination and support couples who choose a partner from another caste.

The scheme was earlier known as the Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme. It is now officially called the Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Scheme. Under this scheme, a couple where one partner belongs to a Scheduled Caste and the other to a Hindu Savarna caste gets a cash incentive. The amount was raised from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh for marriages registered after 1 April 2023. Couples can use this money to settle into married life without money problems.

Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme 2026

Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme is a social welfare scheme that promotes inter-caste marriages and helps couples start their married life with a strong financial base. The scheme gives a total incentive of ₹10 lakh, split into two parts. ₹5 lakh is paid as cash into the couple's joint bank account, and the remaining ₹5 lakh is kept as a fixed deposit for 8 years in a nationalized bank. The fixed deposit cannot be withdrawn before the set period.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Scheme
Department	Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Rajasthan
Beneficiaries	Inter-caste married couples (SC + Hindu Savarna)
Benefit Amount	₹10 lakh (₹5 lakh cash + ₹5 lakh FD)
Application Mode	Online via SSO ID and SJMS portal
Official Website	sje.rajasthan.gov.in

Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Application Process

Couples who want to apply for the inter-caste marriage incentive need to complete the online application through the SSO ID and SJMS portal. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Go to the Rajasthan SJMS portal at https://sjmsnew.rajasthan.gov.in/ and click on the "SJMS SMS" button to reach the SSO login page.

STEP 2 - New users must first register on the Rajasthan Single Sign On portal. Open https://ssoapps.rajasthan.gov.in/SAR/ and click on the Registration link. Choose the "Citizen" section and register using Bhamashah, Jan Aadhaar Card, Facebook or Google.

STEP 3 - After registration, log in with the SSO ID and password. Then click on the SJMS Application link and select the Dr. Savita Ben Ambedkar Inter Caste Marriage Scheme from the list of schemes.

STEP 4 - Fill in the application form with personal details, marriage date, spouse details and joint bank account details. Upload scanned copies of the required documents in PDF or JPEG format.

STEP 5 - Check the form once, then click on the Submit button. Note down the application number that appears after submission. This number is needed to track the application status later.

Couples can also complete the online registration through an E-Mitra center if they find it hard to apply on their own. The application must reach the department within one year of the marriage date. Offline applications are not accepted for this scheme.

Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Benefits

The scheme gives a total incentive of ₹10 lakh to eligible couples. The amount is split into two parts to make sure the couple gets both immediate help and long-term savings.

• ₹5 lakh is paid as cash into the couple's joint bank account. This money can be used for daily needs and to set up the new household.
• ₹5 lakh is kept as a fixed deposit for 8 years in a nationalized bank. This deposit cannot be withdrawn before the set period, which helps the couple save for the future.

Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Eligibility

To get the benefit of this scheme, the applicant must meet the eligibility conditions given below.

• A Scheduled Caste man or woman who has married a Hindu Savarna man or woman, with both being permanent residents of Rajasthan.
• Neither partner should be older than 35 years at the time of marriage, and the man must be at least 21 and the woman at least 18 years old.
• The couple must have a valid marriage registration certificate issued by the competent authority.
• The joint annual income of the couple should not be more than ₹2.5 lakh.
• Neither partner should have been convicted in a criminal case, and they must submit a self-declaration for this.
• The couple should not have taken any similar financial benefit from another state or central government scheme.
• The application must reach the department within one year of the marriage date.
• The benefit is given only for the first marriage of the man or woman.

Exception: A widow who remarries can get the benefit of this scheme, provided neither partner has taken this benefit before. The first marriage condition is waived for the man who marries a widow.

Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Documents

Applicants need to keep the following documents ready before filling the application form.

• Aadhaar card and Jan Aadhaar card of both partners.
• Marriage certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Caste certificate of both partners, issued in the name of the father or mother.
• Domicile certificate of Rajasthan for both partners.
• 10th class marksheet or birth certificate to confirm the date of birth.
• Joint bank account passbook and PAN card of the couple.
• Income proof and self-declaration of income.
• Affidavit stating that neither partner is convicted in a serious criminal case.
• Joint photo of the couple taken at the time of marriage.
• Death certificate of the husband in case of a widow remarriage.
• Affidavit for the Hindu Savarna partner stating that he or she belongs to a Hindu Savarna caste, verified by a notary.

Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Status Check

Couples can check the status of their application online. Open the official website of the Social Justice and Empowerment Department at https://sje.rajasthan.gov.in/ and go to the "SJMS Application Status" option under the Apply Online section. Enter the scheme name, year, application number and captcha, then click on Get Status.

Rajasthan Inter Caste Marriage Scheme Helpline

For any help related to the scheme, couples can contact the Social Justice and Empowerment Department. The phone number is 0141-2226638 and the toll free helpline is 1800 180 6127. The department can also be reached by email at support.sje@rajasthan.gov.in. For more details, read the guidelines for the inter-caste marriage incentive scheme.