Campus Recruitment Assistance Scheme

Campus Recruitment Assistance Scheme gives eligible IT units in Goa a financial help of ₹10,000 for every fresh graduate hired directly through campus placements from educational institutes inside the state. This support from the Department of Information Technology helps both new and existing IT companies hire local talent while keeping costs low.

The scheme runs under the Goa IT Policy 2018 and continues to accept applications in 2026. Launched back in 2018, it was designed to make Goa a better place for IT investment and to create jobs for young graduates from Goan colleges. The program connects students graduating from local institutes with IT employers who need fresh talent.

Campus Recruitment Assistance Scheme Details

The main aim of this scheme is to encourage IT businesses set up in Goa to hire freshers from campus drives rather than going outside the state for recruitment. By offering a fixed amount per hire, the government reduces the initial hiring burden on small and medium IT units. The assistance acts as a one-time rebate for each eligible fresher.

Units can apply on a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual basis once they have incurred the relevant hiring expenses. The payment goes through a scrutiny committee and usually takes around 90 days from application receipt to final disbursement. All payments depend on budget availability, so units should plan their hiring accordingly.

How to Apply Online

STEP 1 - Visit the official UDP Goa portal at goa.gov.in and register the business entity using the email address and mobile number associated with the unit.

STEP 2 - Log in to the dashboard and navigate to the Services section to find IT-related schemes listed by the Department of Information Technology.

STEP 3 - Select Campus Recruitment Assistance Scheme from the available options and fill in the required application form with details of recruited freshers.

STEP 4 - Upload all necessary documents including incorporation proof, fresher details, and validation letters from the institute placement cells.

STEP 5 - Submit the application and save the registration number shown on the confirmation screen for future reference and tracking.

Who Can Apply

The business unit must be registered and operating within Goa. The scheme covers different types of business structures. Eligible entities include the following categories:

• Proprietorship Firm owned by an individual operating an IT business in Goa.
• Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act with operations based in Goa.
• Public Limited Company that has its registered office and business activities within the state.
• Registered Partnership Firm with partners conducting IT services in Goa.
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) registered and functioning in Goa.

Bank accounts of the unit, partners, or directors must be linked to Aadhaar. The recruited fresher also needs an Aadhaar-linked bank account. Payment becomes due only after the fresher completes a minimum of 6 months of continuous employment with the organization. If the unit already receives financial incentives from the Government of Goa for the same hiring purpose under another policy, it cannot use this scheme.

Required Documents

Keep these documents ready before starting the application. Missing papers will delay the request.

• Incorporation certificate or unit registration proof showing the business is legally registered in Goa.
• PAN card, Aadhaar copies, and GST TIN registration for the unit and its owners or directors.
• Memorandum and Articles of Association for company-type entities.
• Proof of when operations started, such as the first invoice or bill generated.
• A report showing employee count and what percentage are from Goa.
• A letter from the training and placement cell of the college confirming that the fresher was hired through campus placement.
• Udyog Aadhaar registration document for the business unit.

Application Timeline

After submitting the application, the checking process follows a set schedule. The application gets received on day zero. Scrutiny by the department takes about 30 days. Committee approval happens around 60 days after submission. Final payment is made within 90 days of receiving the application.

References

View Official Scheme Guidelines - IT Policy Schemes 2018

Official Gazette Notification - Government of Goa

Department of Information Technology Schemes Page

Scheme Details on MSME Goa Portal

Business Entity User Manual

FAQ's

Is Aadhaar-linked banking required for recruited freshers?

Yes, both the unit and the fresher must have Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. This is required throughout the employment period.

Can the scheme be used if students are hired outside campus placements?

No. The scheme covers only freshers hired through direct campus placement drives held at educational institutes located in Goa.

Is there a limit on how many freshers can be hired under this scheme?

There is no fixed cap on the number of freshers. However, all payments depend on available budget allocations.

What happens if the government runs out of budget?

Benefits depend on budget availability. If funds run out, the government does not hold liability under Promissory Estoppel principles.

How long must a fresher stay with the company to get the benefit?

The fresher must complete at least 6 months of continuous service with the unit before the ₹10,000 assistance becomes payable.