Salary Subsidy Scheme
Goa’s Salary Subsidy Scheme (वेतन सब्सिडी योजना)
Initiated in 2018 by the Department of Information Technology, Government of Goa, the “Salary Subsidy Scheme” aims to promote the growth of Information Technology (IT) units in the state. The scheme provides financial assistance in the form of a salary subsidy for fresh graduates employed by eligible IT businesses, thereby supporting employment and skill development in the region.
Overview of the Scheme
The “Salary Subsidy Scheme” is a vital component of Goa’s IT policy, designed to position the state as a prime location for IT investments and operations. Under this initiative, eligible IT units can receive a matching grant for salaries paid to freshers, capped at ₹10,000 per month for each individual. Additionally, female freshers are entitled to a higher subsidy of ₹12,500 per month for a period of two years following the policy’s notification.
Key Benefits
- Subsidy offered as a matching grant for salaries paid to freshers.
- Financial assistance of up to ₹10,000 per month for each fresher (₹12,500 for female freshers).
- Applicable for a duration of two years from the date of policy notification.
- Units will undergo annual evaluations to ensure ongoing eligibility for the subsidy.
Important Notes:
- Subsidy benefits depend on budget availability; discontinuation may occur if allocations are exceeded.
- Only freshers hired during the active policy period qualify for the subsidy.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Salary Subsidy Scheme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- All new and existing IT units must operate within Goa.
- The applicant must be one of the following entities:
- Proprietorship Firm
- Private Limited Company (as per the Companies Act, 2013 or equivalent)
- Public Limited Company (as per the Companies Act, 2013 or equivalent)
- Registered Partnership Firm (under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 or equivalent)
- Limited Liability Partnership (as per the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 or equivalent)
- Bank accounts of the unit and its partners/directors must be linked to Aadhaar.
- Freshers’ bank accounts should also be linked to Aadhaar.
- The subsidy applies only to freshers employed for a minimum of one year.
- Individuals with more than two years of work experience prior to pursuing post-graduation do not qualify as freshers.
- Freshers with less than two years of experience before post-graduation are eligible on a prorated basis.
Exclusions
Units that are already receiving similar financial benefits from other Government of Goa policies are ineligible for this scheme.
Application Process
To apply for the Salary Subsidy Scheme, follow these steps:
- Visit the Official Web Portal: Go to the Goa Online website. Click on “Register” located at the top right corner.
- Email and Mobile Verification: Verify your email ID and mobile number using the OTP sent to you. You will then be directed to the registration page.
- Complete the Registration: Fill in all required fields in the registration form. Create a strong password and a login name. Read the declaration, agree to the terms, and complete the captcha. Click “Register/Signup”.
- Login to Your Account: Use your login name and password to enter the portal. Fill in the captcha and click “Login”.
- Access the Application Form: Navigate to “Services” and select “IT Services”. Click on the scheme name to access the application form. Fill in all required fields and upload necessary documents.
- Submit Your Application: Once completed, submit the application. A unique registration number will be generated; make sure to note this for future reference.
Note: Applications can be submitted on a quarterly, bi-annual, or annual basis after the relevant expenses have been incurred.
Disbursement Timeline
| Stage | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Incentive Application Receipt | D |
| Application Scrutiny | D + 30 days |
| Application Approval by Empowered Committee | D + 60 days |
| Issuance of Regret Letter/Sanction Orders and Disbursement | D + 90 days |
For more details, you can visit the official source at myScheme.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
1. All the new and existing units must have their operations in Goa.
2. The applicant must be one of the below:
Proprietorship Firm
Private Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
Public Limited Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013 (or equivalent)
Registered Partnership Firm incorporated under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 (or equivalent)
Limited Liability Partnership incorporated under the Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008 (or equivalent)
3. The bank accounts of the unit and/or its partner(s)/director(s) should be linked to Aadhaar.
4. The bank accounts of Freshers should be linked to Aadhaar.
5. The subsidy is valid for Freshers who have been employed for a minimum period of one year.
6. For the purpose of implementation of this incentive, individuals who have worked for more than two years before pursuing post-graduation are not considered freshers.
7. In instances where the individual has less than two years of experience prior to the Post graduation, the individual is considered as a fresher, however, the time duration for the individual is considered as a fresher is calculated on a prorate basis.
Benefits
The subsidy would be provided as a matching grant to the salary paid to Freshers up to ₹ 10,000 per Fresher per month (₹ 12,500 for Female Freshers) for 2 continuous years of operation post the notification of this policy.
NOTE 1: The benefits under this scheme are subject to budgetary allocation. No Promissory Estoppel shall be applicable if benefits are discontinued in case the allocation is exceeded.
NOTE 2: The subsidy will be provided only for the Freshers recruited during the operation period of the Policy.
NOTE 3: The units will be subject to evaluation at the end of the Fiscal year to verify eligibility to continue receiving benefits under the scheme.
Application Process
Apply OnlineStep 1: Visit the Official Web Portal
of Goa Online. At the top right corner, click "Register
".
Step 2: On the next page, verify your Email ID and Mobile Number using OTP. You will be redirected to the Registration Page.
Step 3: On the Registration Page, fill in all the mandatory fields of the registration form. Create a Login Name and a strong Password. Carefully read the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions, and tick the checkboxes. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Register/Signup".
Step 4: Login to the website using your Login Name and Password. Fill in the Captcha Code, and click "Login".
Step 5: In the top ribbon, click on "Services", then click on "IT Services
". Click on the name of the scheme. You will be taken to the application form for the scheme. Fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents.
Step 6: Submit the application. A unique registration number will be generated. Note this number for future reference.
NOTE: The applicant can apply for this scheme on a quarterly/bi-annually/annual basis after incurring the relevant expenditure.
Disbursement Timeline
Incentive Application Receipt: D
Application scrutiny as per checklist: D+30days
Application approval by the Empowered Committee: D+60 days
Issue of Regret Letter/Sanction Orders and Disbursement: D+90 days
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Salary Subsidy Scheme |
| Short Title | SSS-GOA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Business & Entrepreneurship |
| States | Goa |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 09 Jun 2026
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