• Eligible Ex-servicemen / their widows can visit the official website of Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat https://ksb.gov.in/
• Click on “Register” which is available on the homepage of the portal.
• Now, the registration form will be displayed, fill the form with necessary details.
• Upload the Photo
• Save the application by clicking on the “Save” button and the saved details and password will be forwarded to the registered mail id.
• Click the activation link which is sent to the mail id to login into the KSB portal.
• Provide user name, password and verification code and click on the “Login “ button.
• Select the scheme name and start filling the new application form by entering the required details.
• Copies of the supporting documents duly attested by the respective Zila Sainik Welfare Officer (ZSWO) must be uploaded with the online application.
• Once the online application is submitted, ZSWO will scrutinize the online applications and give appointment to the applicant for verification,
• After successful verification, ZWSO will recommend the online application and forward the harp copy as well soft copy to Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) through Rajya Sainik Boards (RSBs) for further processing.

Processing at KSB Secretariat

• Once the application reaches the Kendriya Sainik Board, the Section-in-charge verify the same and upload the printed list for the approval of JD (Welfare).

• Such applications of approval is then moved for sanction of the competent authority in one lot, preferably every quarter



Payment Procedure

• After the submitted application has been approved, the same is processed for payment of the grant in batches of 200 applications by the Welfare department.

• After verifying the service number, name, bankers, IFS Code and account number, the Welfare department forward the batch list to Accounts Section for payment, which make the payment directly via Electronic Clearing System (ECS).



Subsequent Grant

• Fresh application is required to be made for all the subsequent academic years provided the child(ren) has/have satisfactorily advanced to the next class.

• Subsequent application should also be submitted through ZSB in the month of May.
• ZSB will forward all the applications online to KSB Sectt by each year for consideration in the current financial year.

Track Application Status

• Applicant has to revisit the same portal https://ksb.gov.in/index.htm
• Click on “Status of application” link on the homepage of the portal.
• Now enter your DAK ID and verification code. Click on the “Search” button.