Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PM Internship)

🧑‍💼 🏛️ Central Government · Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) · Last checked: 15 November 2026

What is the scheme?

Under the PM Internship Scheme young people get internship experience in top companies with a monthly stipend from the government. The scheme is in a pilot phase and the 2026 rules are reported to be changing.

Key benefits

• Pilot rule: ₹5,000 a month stipend (₹4,500 from the government and ₹500 from the company), for 12 months
• ₹6,000 one-time help on joining
• A 2026 update of ₹9,000 a month and 6 to 9 months is reported, but formal confirmation is said to be pending

Eligibility – who can apply

• Age about 21 to 24 per the pilot rules (one place says 18 to 25, check the portal)
• Class 10, 12, ITI, diploma or graduate (BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BBA, BPharma)
• Not in full-time employment or full-time education
• Family annual income below ₹8 lakh
• No family member is a permanent government employee

Who is not eligible / things to note

• Graduates of IIT, IIM, NLU, IISER, NID, IIIT
• Holders of CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MBA or master's/higher degrees
• Those already in a government skill/apprenticeship/internship scheme

Documents required

• Aadhaar (e-KYC)
• Educational certificates
• Bank account details
• Mobile number

How to apply (step by step)

1. On pminternship.mca.gov.in click 'Youth Registration' and enter your mobile number
2. Verify the OTP and create a password
3. Log in and complete your profile (e-KYC, education, bank, skills)
4. Under 'Internship Opportunity' filter and apply for up to 3 internships
5. Accept the declarations, submit and track under 'My Applications'

Frequently asked questions