Salary Reimbursement Scheme
Goa Startup Mission · Central government
Goa's wage reimbursement scheme funds employers 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 — operates the Salary Reimbursement Scheme. The scheme is intended to support the growth of startups by giving them a reason to hire locally.
Two reimbursement routes are available. A startup may claim back 50% of a fresher's salary, subject to a ceiling of ₹10,000 per month per recruit. Alternatively, it may claim up to 25% of the salary bill of its local workforce, capped at ₹25 lakh per year. Either form of support can run for a maximum of 3 years.
Once the SPC grants approval, disbursement follows without delay. The scheme treats these benefits as discretionary rather than as entitlements.
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
- Start-ups certified by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) holding a valid certificate number - Employees claimed for reimbursement must have been hired for at least 12 months - For fresher salary reimbursement under clause 3.1: employees must be IT professionals with Aadhaar-linked bank accounts - Directors' bank accounts must be Aadhaar-linked - Only digitally paid expenditures incurred after the notification of Goa Start-up Policy 2017 and within its validity period qualify for reimbursement
How to apply
1. Go to the Goa Startup Mission's official website. 2. Complete OTP verification of your email address and mobile number. The Registration Page will open once this is done. 3. Enter every mandatory detail on the Registration/Signup Page form — Country, Name, Date of Birth, Address, PIN Code, Gender and any other required fields. 4. Choose a Login Name and set a strong Password. 5. Go through the Declaration and the Terms & Conditions carefully, then mark the checkboxes to accept them. 6. Type in the Captcha Code and press "Register/Signup". 7. Sign in to the website with the Login Name and Password you created. 8. Go to the online application form for the scheme you are applying under. 9. Complete all mandatory fields in the application form and upload every mandatory document, self-attesting them where required. 10. Submit the application, and record the application reference number so you can track its progress.
How applications are assessed
Once a complete application reaches the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC), the cell examines and verifies its contents. It then reviews the documents supplied and carries out the due diligence required on the expenses claimed. On the strength of that assessment, the SPC puts the application forward for sanction of reimbursement of the costs.
The applicant is informed of approval or rejection within 45 days of the date the SPC receives the application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum reimbursement cap for the Salary Reimbursement Scheme for startups hiring local talent in Goa?
Startups that take on local talent can claim up to Rs 10,000 per month for each recruit they hire.
How many people can a startup claim the salary of under the Salary Reimbursement Scheme, and for what duration?
A startup may claim salary support for up to 25 employees each month, over a span of 3 years.
Can startups claim reimbursement for the salary of employees other than IT professionals under this scheme?
No. Reimbursement under clause 3.1 covers only the salaries of IT professionals.
What percentage of the salary can startups with a workforce comprising 60% locals claim under the scheme, and for how many years?
A startup whose workforce is at least 60% local may claim up to 25% of salary, capped at Rs 25,00,000 annually, for a period of 3 years.
How many startups can avail of the benefits each year, and how are they selected?
Each year, 100 startups may receive benefits, with the SPC selecting them as per its guidelines.
When does the disbursement of the approved amount take place after SPC approval?
Once approved, the amount is paid out within 60 days of the approval date.
What are the eligibility criteria for startups to apply for the Salary Reimbursement Scheme?
Startups holding a valid startup certificate number issued by the Start-up Promotion Cell (SPC) qualify.
For how long should employees be hired to be eligible for the scheme?
To qualify, you must hire employees for a minimum period of 12 months.
What conditions must be fulfilled regarding digital payments for expenditure to be considered for reimbursements?
To qualify for reimbursement, expenditure has to be settled through digital payment and incurred within the period the Goa Start-up Policy 2017 remains in force.
Which bank accounts need to be linked to Aadhaar for eligibility?
Employees' and the company's directors' bank accounts must both be linked to Aadhaar.
Can the scheme be applied for at any time during the financial year?
Yes, applications may be submitted at any point once the relevant expenditure has been incurred, either twice a year or once a year.
What is the timeline for notification of approval or rejection after submitting the application?
The SPC issues its approval or rejection within 45 days of receiving the application.
Sectors
- Business
- Entrepreneur
- Reimbursement
- Salary
- Startup
- Goa
- Government
- It Professionals
- Employment
Intended beneficiaries
- Local Employment
Details last verified on 14 September 2026. Source: the issuer's published information.