Salary Reimbursement Scheme
Goa Startup Mission · Central government
Goa Government scheme reimburses up to 50% of fresher salaries (₹10,000/month) or 25% of local workforce salaries (₹25 lakh/year) for 3 years.
Open, rolling. Applications are accepted continuously — there is no deadline.
Key facts
- Subsidy amount
- ₹15,000 – ₹75,00,000
- Instrument
- Subsidy
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Disbursement
- Reimbursed after spend
- Scheme duration
- 3 years
About this scheme
The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, through its Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) / Goa Startup Mission, administers the Salary Reimbursement Scheme. This initiative encourages startups to employ local talent by offering partial salary compensation. Under the scheme, a startup may claim reimbursement of 50% of a fresher’s salary, subject to a ceiling of ₹10,000 per month per recruit. Alternatively, it can claim up to 25% of the salary paid to its local workforce, capped at ₹25 lakh per year, for a maximum period of three years.
Disbursement follows promptly after the SPC grants its approval. It is important to note that the benefits are discretionary and do not constitute an entitlement for any applicant.
Who can apply
- Eligible business forms
- Not specified
- Udyam registration
- Not specified
- MSME registration
- Not specified
- DPIIT startup recognition
- Not specified
- GST registration
- Not specified
- Where the business may be based
- Goa
- Applicants must be Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) with a valid certificate number. - Employees for whom reimbursement is claimed must be hired for a minimum of 12 months. - For fresher salary reimbursement (clause 3.1), employees must be IT professionals and have Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. - Directors' bank accounts must also be Aadhaar-linked. - Only digitally paid expenditures incurred after the notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017 and within its validity period are considered for reimbursement.
How to apply
1. Go to the Goa Startup Mission’s official website. 2. Authenticate your email address and mobile number using the OTP sent to you. This will take you to the registration page. 3. On the sign-up page, complete every required field in the form (country, name, date of birth, address, PIN code, gender, and others). 4. Set a login name and a secure password. 5. Go through the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions carefully, then select the relevant checkboxes. 6. Enter the Captcha code and press “Register/Signup”. 7. Log in with the login name and password you created. 8. Open the online application form for the scheme you wish to apply for. 9. Fill in all mandatory sections of the form and upload the required documents (self-attest them if asked). 10. Submit the application, and keep a note of the application reference number so you can track its status.
How applications are assessed
Once the SPC receives a fully completed application, it will examine and verify all submitted details. The cell will review the supporting documents and carry out due diligence on the declared expenditures. Based on this assessment, the SPC will forward its recommendation for reimbursement approval. Applicants will be informed of the approval or rejection decision within 45 days of the application's arrival at the SPC.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum reimbursement cap for the Salary Reimbursement Scheme for startups hiring local talent in Goa?
The maximum reimbursement for startups hiring local talent is capped at Rs 10,000 per month for each recruit.
How many people can a startup claim the salary of under the Salary Reimbursement Scheme, and for what duration?
A startup may claim the monthly salaries of up to 25 employees for a maximum of three years.
Can startups claim reimbursement for the salary of employees other than IT professionals under this scheme?
Reimbursement under clause 3.1 applies solely to salaries of IT professionals, not to other categories of expenditure.
What percentage of the salary can startups with a workforce comprising 60% locals claim under the scheme, and for how many years?
Startups employing a workforce that is at least 60% local can claim a salary reimbursement of up to 25%, capped at Rs 25,00,000 annually, for a period of three years.
How many startups can avail of the benefits each year, and how are they selected?
Up to 100 startups are selected annually by the SPC, following its guidelines, to receive benefits.
When does the disbursement of the approved amount take place after SPC approval?
The approved amount is disbursed within 60 days of approval.
What are the eligibility criteria for startups to apply for the Salary Reimbursement Scheme?
Startups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) and holding a valid startup certificate number qualify for this scheme.
For how long should employees be hired to be eligible for the scheme?
Employees must be hired for a minimum period of 12 months to qualify.
What conditions must be fulfilled regarding digital payments for expenditure to be considered for reimbursements?
Reimbursements under the Goa Start-up Policy 2017 are considered only for expenditure paid digitally and within the policy's validity period.
Which bank accounts need to be linked to Aadhaar for eligibility?
Both employee and director bank accounts must be linked to Aadhaar.
Can the scheme be applied for at any time during the financial year?
Yes, the applicant may apply at any point after incurring the relevant expenditure, on a bi-annual or annual basis.
What is the timeline for notification of approval or rejection after submitting the application?
The SPC communicates its decision on an application within 45 days of receiving it.
Sectors
- Business
- Entrepreneur
- Reimbursement
- Salary
- Startup
- Goa
- Government
- It Professionals
- Employment
Intended beneficiaries
- Local Employment
Details last verified on 3 August 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.