Government Schemes and Policy · 9 February 2026

Free Online Coaching Initiative by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) for 5,000 candidates annually

Exam-focused facts from the 9 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE) signed an MoU with Physics Wallah (PW) Foundation to deliver free online coaching.
  • The scheme covers Civil Services Examination, Staff Selection Commission Examination and Banking Examinations.
  • 5,000 Scheduled Caste, Other Backward Class and Pradhan Mantri CARES for Children Scheme beneficiaries will be selected each year through a merit-based online portal.
  • Selected candidates receive live and recorded classes, test series, previous year question papers, study material, mentorship, doubt-solving support and counselling.
  • The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has not signed any similar MoU for Scheduled Tribe students.

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