The Financial Assistance to SC/ST candidates for I.A.S. Examination is a scheme in Tamil Nadu that supports Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates preparing for the IAS Main Examination after qualifying the Preliminary Examination. Administered by the Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar Housing and Development Corporation Limited (TAHDCO), the assistance helps candidates cover expenses related to books and incidental costs during their preparation. The scheme is governed by a Government Order and aims to reduce financial barriers for eligible candidates pursuing civil services.

Open to Indian citizens belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) or Scheduled Tribes (ST) in Tamil Nadu. Candidates must have passed the IAS Preliminary Examination and be preparing for the IAS Main Examination. The official page lists specific income or marks criteria, if any, that applicants need to meet.

Eligible candidates must submit an application with the required details as specified in the Government Order. The application process includes filling out the form with personal, academic, and examination details. The official page provides instructions on where and how to submit the application, along with any supporting documents needed.