PM Internship Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PM Internship Scheme) is a Government of India initiative launched by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 3 October 2024 to provide internship opportunities to eligible Indian youth in leading companies across the country. The scheme aims to improve employability by offering practical industry experience, workplace training, and exposure to professional environments. Through the PM Internship Scheme 2026, eligible candidates can explore internship opportunities in various sectors and develop skills that support their future career growth.

Under the PM Internship Scheme, selected candidates receive a total monthly financial assistance of ₹9,000 during their internship period. The Government of India provides ₹8,100 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), while the participating company contributes ₹900 per month from its CSR funds or other permitted sources. Interns also receive one-time incidental assistance of ₹6,000 in two instalments to help cover initial expenses related to joining the internship.

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2026 offers internship opportunities for 6 or 9 months, depending on the company and the available position. Candidates who participated in the earlier pilot phase continue under the original 12-month internship duration. The scheme also provides life insurance and personal accident insurance cover, with benefits equivalent to the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) for the duration of the internship, with the Government of India covering the insurance premiums.

Indian youth aged 18 to 25 years can apply for the PM Internship Scheme if they meet the prescribed educational and eligibility conditions. Eligible candidates include Class 10 and Class 12 pass-outs, ITI certificate holders, diploma holders, and graduates or postgraduates in approved disciplines. Final-year graduation and post-graduation students can also apply, with a No Objection Certificate from their institution. Applicants must not be in full-time employment. Their annual family income must not exceed ₹12 lakh in the preceding financial year, and no family member should be a permanent government employee.

Eligible candidates can apply for the PM Internship Scheme online through the official portal at pminternship.mca.gov.in. Applicants need to complete their registration, verify their identity through Aadhaar e-KYC, create a complete profile, and search for suitable internship vacancies based on their qualifications, preferred sectors, location, and interests. Candidates can submit applications for up to 3 active internship opportunities at a time and track their application status through the portal.

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme focuses on real workplace experience rather than only classroom-based training. Participating companies offer practical exposure, mentorship, and industry-related learning. Interns receive financial assistance and insurance benefits during the training period. However, completing an internship does not guarantee permanent employment with the participating company. The scheme is currently run as a Pilot Project Extension, open on a rolling basis through December 2026, with each internship carrying its own application window rather than one fixed deadline. Interested candidates should check the latest available vacancies, eligibility requirements, and selection updates on the official PM Internship Scheme portal before applying.

Scheme Benefits

Selected candidates will receive the following benefits under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS):

• Internship opportunities for 6 months or 9 months under the revised guidelines. Candidates selected under the earlier pilot phase may continue with the 12-month internship duration.
• Monthly financial assistance of ₹9,000 during the internship period, subject to eligibility and prescribed conditions.
• The Government of India will contribute ₹8,100 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Participating companies will contribute ₹900 per month towards the monthly financial assistance.
• One-time incidental financial assistance of ₹6,000 to cover expenses, disbursed in two instalments of ₹3,000 each, subject to prescribed conditions.
• Insurance coverage under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) for the duration of the internship. The government will bear the insurance premiums.
• Practical work experience and industry exposure, with at least half of the internship duration involving actual workplace experience.
• Training and opportunities to develop professional skills relevant to the respective industries.
• A certificate of completion from the participating company after successfully completing the internship.

Sectors of Internship under the Scheme

Under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme, eligible candidates can apply for internship opportunities across various sectors offered by participating companies. The scheme provides practical work experience in different industries and helps young candidates develop professional skills, workplace knowledge and industry exposure.

Internship opportunities are available in the following sectors, subject to vacancies posted by participating companies on the official PM Internship Scheme portal:

• Health Care
• Hospitality and Travel
• Jewelry and Gems
• Textile Manufacturing
• Consulting Services
• Agriculture and Allied Activities
• Entertainment and Education
• Media
• Chemical Industry
• Manufacturing and Industrial Sector
• Aviation and Defence
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Automotive Industry
• Cement and Building Materials
• Retail and Consumer Durables
• Infrastructure and Construction
• Telecommunications
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
• Metal and Mining
• Oil, Gas and Energy
• Banking and Financial Services
• IT and Software Development

Candidates can visit the official PM Internship Scheme portal to explore available internships by sector, location, qualification and other preferences.

Eligibility Requirements

Young candidates who fulfil the following eligibility conditions can apply for internship opportunities under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS):

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
• Applicant's age must be between 18 and 25 years at the time of application submission.
• Applicants must have passed Class 10, Class 12, ITI, Polytechnic Diploma, Graduation or an eligible Postgraduate course.
• Eligible educational qualifications include BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, BE/B.Tech., MA, M.Sc., M.Com., MCA, M.Tech. and other qualifications specified under the scheme guidelines.
• Applicant must not be engaged in full-time employment.
• Applicants enrolled in regular full-time educational courses are generally not eligible. However, students pursuing online, distance or correspondence courses can apply.
• Final-year students pursuing full-time undergraduate or postgraduate courses may apply subject to the prescribed conditions and submission of a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
• The annual family income must not exceed ₹12 lakh during the preceding financial year.
• The applicant's family must not have a permanent or regular government employee, subject to the scheme's prescribed definition of family.

Ineligibility Criteria

Candidates who fulfil any of the following conditions are not eligible to apply for an internship under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme:

• Applicants below 18 years or above 25 years of age at the time of application submission.
• Candidates engaged in full-time employment.
• Candidates enrolled in regular full-time educational courses, except those specifically permitted under the scheme guidelines.
• Applicants whose annual family income exceeds ₹12 lakh during the preceding financial year.
• Applicants whose family includes a permanent or regular government employee. This includes employees of Central or State Governments, Union Territories, Public Sector Undertakings, statutory bodies and local authorities. Contractual government employees are excluded from this restriction.
• Candidates who have completed an apprenticeship under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), at any time.
• Candidates currently undergoing any skill development programme, apprenticeship, internship or student training under a Central or State Government scheme.
• Graduates or postgraduates from IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities (NLUs), IISERs, NIDs, IIITs and IISc.
• Candidates holding professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MBA or equivalent qualifications.
• Candidates holding M.Phil. or Ph.D. qualifications.

Required Documents

Applicants must keep the following documents and details ready while registering and applying for an internship under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme. Candidates need to complete their Aadhaar e-KYC and profile verification on the official portal.

• Aadhaar Card.
• Mobile Number linked to Aadhaar, wherever required for OTP verification.
• Educational Certificates and Mark Sheets (Class 10, Class 12, ITI, Diploma, Graduation or other applicable qualifications).
• Recent Passport-Size Photograph.
• Aadhaar-Seeded Bank Account Details for receiving monthly financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Bank Account Details and other information required to complete the candidate profile.
• DigiLocker Account (optional, for completing Aadhaar e-KYC and retrieving documents digitally).

Important: Applicants must ensure that their bank account is linked to Aadhaar and enabled for DBT payments. Candidates should complete their profile and upload the required educational certificates before applying for internship opportunities.

Steps to Apply

• Eligible candidates can apply for internship opportunities under the Prime Minister Internship Scheme through the official online portal.
• Visit the PM Internship Scheme Official Portal to register, complete your profile and apply for available internships.
• The application process involves the following stages:
  • Candidate Registration.
  • Aadhaar e-KYC.
  • Profile Creation and Completion.
  • Search and Apply for Internship Opportunities.
  • Selection, Offer Acceptance and Joining.

Registration Process

• Visit the official website of the PM Internship Scheme at https://pminternship.mca.gov.in/.
• Select your preferred language from the available list of languages.
  
• On the homepage, select the "Login/ Registration" option.
  
• Enter your mobile number in the designated field and submit it.
  • If the mobile number is unique and not already registered, proceed with registration.
    
• Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your registered mobile number and submit it.
  
• Create a password for your account and enter it again to confirm.
  
• After successful registration, your candidate profile and dashboard will appear on the screen.
  

Aadhaar e-KYC Process

• Applicants must complete Aadhaar e-KYC to verify their identity on the portal.
• Aadhaar e-KYC can be completed directly or through DigiLocker.

Create and Complete Your Profile

• After completing Aadhaar e-KYC, log in to the portal using your registered mobile number and password.
  
• Enter the captcha code and select the 'Login' button.
• Enter the OTP received on your registered mobile number to complete the login process.
• Your candidate dashboard will appear on the screen.
• Complete your profile by providing the following details:
  • Personal Details.
  • Contact Details.
  • Educational Qualifications and Certificates.
  • Bank Account Details linked with Aadhaar.
  • Skills and Languages.
• Select the relevant skills from the available list and add multiple skills wherever applicable.
• Enter your educational qualifications in the prescribed order and upload the required certificates.
• Ensure that your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and enabled for receiving financial assistance through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Review the information entered and select the 'Complete Profile' option.
• Once your profile is successfully completed, you can preview your details and edit them whenever permitted by the portal.
• Candidates must complete their profile before applying for internship opportunities.

Apply for an Internship

• Log in to the PM Internship Scheme Portal using your registered mobile number and password.
• Select the 'Apply for Internship' option from your candidate dashboard.
• Search for internship opportunities by selecting your preferred state, district, sector and field of interest.
• Use the location radius filter, wherever available, to find internships near your preferred location.
• The portal will display internship opportunities based on your selected preferences and search criteria.
• Select the 'View' option to check the details of an internship, including the company, role, location, eligibility requirements and internship duration.
• Candidates can apply for a maximum of 3 internship opportunities at a time.
• Select the 'Apply' option against the internship opportunity you wish to pursue.
• Review the confirmation message and proceed with the application.
• You may provide an optional introduction, mention your key strengths and explain what you expect to learn from the internship.
• Carefully review and confirm the eligibility declarations displayed on the portal.
• Select your preferred notification mode, wherever the option is available.
• Provide the required consent and submit your application.
• You can track the status of your applications through your candidate dashboard.

Mobile App

• Candidates can also access the PM Internship Scheme through its official mobile application.
• Download the PM Internship Scheme Mobile App from the Google Play Store.
  
• Register on the mobile application using the prescribed registration process.
  
• Complete your profile by entering the required personal, educational and other details.
• Browse the available internship opportunities and select an internship that matches your qualifications and interests.
• Submit your application and track its status through the mobile application.
• The participating company will evaluate your application and may issue an internship offer through the portal.

Rolling Application and Offer Process

PM Internship Scheme no longer runs in fixed, scheme-wide rounds with one common deadline. Instead, it follows a "rolling" model, where companies post openings continuously, and the following rules apply to every candidate:

• A candidate can have a maximum of 3 active applications at any time (an application stays "active" until it reaches a final outcome, rejected, offer lapsed, or withdrawn).
• A candidate can hold a maximum of 2 active offer letters at once, but can accept only 1 of them.
• An offer must be accepted or rejected within 14 days of receiving it, or it lapses automatically.
• Once an offer is accepted, the candidate cannot apply for or accept any other internship.
• If a candidate is holding 2 offers and has accepted one, they can switch to the other offer, but only within 15 days of the original acceptance.
• After accepting an offer, the candidate must join on or before the reporting date mentioned in the offer letter. Missing this date gives a 14-day grace period; after that, the system marks the candidate "Did Not Report" (DNR) automatically.
• A supervisor can approve a one-time extension of up to 1 month to the original reporting date, if the candidate requests it.

Dropout, Termination, Sabbatical, and Penalty Rules

PM Internship Scheme has specific rules for interns who leave early, are removed by their company, or need a break during the internship:

• A candidate who voluntarily drops out gets one additional chance to join another PMIS internship, but is first banned from the scheme for 6 months.
• Dropping out a second time makes the candidate permanently ineligible for PM Internship Scheme.
• An intern terminated by the company, for performance or conduct reasons, is never allowed to participate in PMIS again, there is no second chance, unlike with a voluntary dropout.
• Two consecutive instances of an offer being rejected, lapsed, or marked DNR lead to a 3-month ban from applying on PMIS.
• Two total (not necessarily consecutive) instances of an offer being rejected, lapsed, or marked DNR lead to a 1-year ban from applying on PMIS.
• A sabbatical (break) of up to 2 months in total is allowed only for genuine emergencies, such as a medical emergency or the death of a family member, and requires approval from the supervisor and then HR.
• No stipend is paid during a sabbatical period, and the internship's end date is extended by the number of days taken as a break.
• An intern who needs a break longer than the 2-month combined sabbatical limit may be required to discontinue (drop out of) the internship instead.

Selection Process

• Eligible candidates must register and complete their profiles on the official PM Internship Scheme portal before applying for internship opportunities.
• The portal generates candidate profiles and resumes based on the details, educational qualifications, skills and preferences provided by applicants.
• Candidates can search and apply for internship opportunities according to their qualifications, skills, preferred sectors and locations.
• The scheme portal shortlists candidates based on their preferences, eligibility, company requirements and the prescribed selection process.
• Shortlisted applications are forwarded to the participating companies for further evaluation and selection.
• Partner companies review the applications and select candidates according to their internship requirements and internal selection procedures.
• Selected candidates receive internship offers through the official PM Internship Scheme portal.
• Candidates must accept or reject an internship offer within 14 days of receiving it. If they do not respond within the prescribed period, the offer automatically lapses.
• After accepting the offer, candidates must report to the company on the joining date mentioned in the offer letter.
• The participating company verifies the candidate's joining on the portal. This verification is necessary for initiating the eligible financial assistance under the scheme.
• After joining, interns must fulfil the company's attendance, performance and internship requirements to remain eligible for financial assistance and complete the internship successfully.

Note: Applying for an internship does not guarantee selection. The final selection depends on the participating company's requirements, candidate profile and selection process.

Relevant Links

• PM Internship Scheme Online Application Form.
• PM Internship Scheme Registration.
• PM Internship Scheme Official Website.
• PM Internship Scheme Login.
• PM Internship Scheme List of Partner Companies.
• PM Internship Scheme Revised Guidelines. (English)
• PM Internship Scheme Revised Guidelines (Hindi)
• PM Internship Scheme FAQs.
• PM Internship Scheme Mobile App.

Contact Information

• PM Internship Scheme Helpline Number :- 1800116090.
• PM Internship Scheme Helpdesk Email :- [email protected].
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs Contact Numbers.
• Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India,
  A-Wing, 5th Floor, 
  Shashtri Bhawan, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road,
  New Delhi - 110001.