Bihar MNSSBY Scheme: Apply Online, Check Eligibility & Allowance Details
The Planning and Development Department, Government of Bihar, administers the Mukhyamantri Nischay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana (MNSSBY) as part of the "आर्थिक हल युवाओं को बल" (Arthik Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal) program under the state's 7 Nischay initiative. This scheme aims to assist unemployed youth in their job search journey by providing a monthly self-help financial allowance of ₹1,000 for a maximum period of two years.
- Scheme Name: Mukhyamantri Nischay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana
- Initiated By: Government of Bihar
- Department Name: Planning and Development Department
- Launch Date: 02 October 2016
- Monthly Allowance: ₹1,000 per month
- Benefit Duration: Maximum 2 Years (24 Months)
- Application Mode: Online
- Helpline Number: 18003456444
- Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of the respective Bihar district
- Age Limit: Between 20 to 25 years
- Educational Qualification: 12th (Inter) passed, but has not pursued higher education
- Current Status: Unemployed and currently searching for a job
- Exclusions: Must not be receiving any other scholarship, allowance, student credit card, or educational loan
- Employment Status: Must not hold any regular, contract, or temporary government or private job
Candidates are required to bring self-attested photocopies along with original documents during physical verification at the District Registration and Counseling Center (DRCC):
- 12th Class or equivalent Marksheet & Certificate
- 10th Class (Matric) Marksheet/Certificate (as Proof of Date of Birth)
- Residential Certificate (आवासीय प्रमाण-पत्र)
- Aadhaar Card
- Active Bank Passbook (First page photocopy showing clearly Name, Account Number, and bank branch IFSC Code)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Zero Fee: No registration fee is charged for applying on the portal or at the DRCC.
- Physical Verification: After completing the online registration, applicants must visit their respective DRCC within 60 days with all original documents for verification.
- Language & Skills: Selected beneficiaries may also receive guidance regarding language, basic computer skills, and soft-skills training during their allowance tenure.
The financial assistance provided under the Swayam Sahayata Bhatta scheme is structured to aid youth in managing their job search expenses:
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Allowance | ₹1,000/- per month |
| Allowance Tenure | Up to 2 Years (Maximum 24 Months) |
| Total Lifetime Support | ₹24,000/- per eligible youth |
| Payment Mode | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the verified bank account |
| Verification Center | District Registration and Counseling Center (DRCC) |
Applicants can register online from any facility center, cyber cafe, or personal device by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: https://7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/.
- On the homepage, click on the "New Applicant Registration" (नया आवेदक पंजीकरण) option.
- Enter your primary details including Name, Email ID, Aadhaar Number, and Mobile Number, and complete the OTP verification.
- Verify the submitted details and click Submit to generate your User ID and Password, which will be sent via SMS and Email.
- Log in using your credentials on the portal.
- Fill out the comprehensive application form with your personal details, select the "Mukhyamantri Nischay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana (MNSSBY)" scheme, and click submit.
- Upon successful submission, you will receive an acknowledgment receipt containing a unique registration number. Keep a printout of this receipt.
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1. What is the benefit of the Bihar MNSSBY scheme?
The scheme offers a self-help financial allowance of ₹1,000 per month to eligible unemployed youth for a maximum period of two years (24 months) to assist them during their job search.
2. What is the age limit to apply for this scheme?
Unemployed youth between the ages of 20 and 25 years are eligible to apply.
3. Are students pursuing higher education eligible?
No. The scheme is specifically targeted at individuals who have passed the intermediate (12th) level but are not pursuing higher education and are currently unemployed.
4. Is a personal visit to the DRCC office mandatory?
Yes. After completing the online registration, applicants must visit the District Registration and Counseling Center (DRCC) of their home district with original documents within 60 days to complete the verification process.
5. Is there an application fee for MNSSBY?
No, the online registration and the entire process at the DRCC is completely free of cost.
6. What is the toll-free helpline number for MNSSBY queries?
You can contact the official helpline department at 18003456444 for registration or verification queries.
