Bihar Cabinet Approves 31 Major Scholarship Proposals; Get Details

On January 27, 2026, the Bihar Cabinet, led by the CM, approved 31 major proposals aimed at social inclusion, security, and cultural development.  

The government has significantly increased pre-matric scholarship amounts from FY 2025–26 to support SC, ST, BC, and EBC students after more than a decade. Income limits for BC merit scholarships will also be expanded from FY 2026–27.

Bihar Govt. Scholarship details are:

• Classes 1–4: INR 1,200 per year

• Classes 5–6: INR 2,400 per year

• Classes 7–10: INR 3,600 per year

• Hostel Students (Classes 1–10): INR 6,000 per year

• Hostel Monthly Grant (BC/EBC): Increased to INR 2,000 per month

• Income Limit (BC Merit Scholarship): Raised to INR 3 lakh from FY 2026–27

Strengthening Police and Security Personnel

The government is enhancing internal security operations through the Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) force by increasing its staff and providing better pay to its veteran officers. For this, the recruitments will be initiated for the following posts.

• Recruitment Drive: 17,000 retired Indian Army and Central Paramilitary personnel to be hired on contract for FY 2026–27.

• SAP Force Boost: Recruits will strengthen the SAP to improve crime control, law and order, and anti-extremism operations.

• Honorarium Hike: Increased honorarium approved for existing SAP personnel.

The Bihar Cabinet's decision provides funding for educational programs and security systems, creating two new scholarship programs to support students and enhance the state's safety and cultural facilities.