Date:05/01/2009 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/01/05/stories/2009010556970300.htm

Karnataka

Applications invited for free coaching

Correspondent

CHAMARAJANAGAR: The office of the Commissioner of the Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, Bangalore, has invited applications from candidates belonging to minority groups such as 1, 2(A), 2(B), 3(A) and 3(B) to provide free coaching to appear for competitive examinations for IAS and IPS.

Scholarship

While outstation candidates will be paid a monthly scholarship of Rs. 1,000 each, residents of Bangalore will be paid a monthly scholarship of Rs. 500.

The fee for coaching at centres in Bangalore will be borne by the Government. Those interested may submit application form along with photocopies of degree marks cards and caste and income certificates issued by tahsildar.

Applications have to be submitted to the Commissioner, Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, 16, 3rd floor, D. Devaraja Urs Bhavan, Vasanthnagar, Bangalore 560052 before January 9.

Details and application forms may be had from the District Officer, Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare Department, District Offices Complex, Chamarajanagar, according to a press release here.