Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme

Candidates can reapply for the future cycles of PM Internship Scheme if he/she is not selected for any of the three applied opportunities.

After joining the internship, each intern will receive monthly assistance of [?]5,000 for the entire duration of the 12-month internship.

Only those interns who have physically joined the internship, their joining is verified by HR, and they have Aadhaar Seeded Bank Account are eligible to receive the initial DBT and monthly internship allowance. Interns must complete their Aadhaar seeding process in order to receive the payments.

Partner companies may consider providing additional financial assistance or any other facilities as per their discretion. The internships that you opt for may or may not have any other benefits attached to them. | A one-time grant [?]6,000 will be provided by the Government of India to each intern after joining the internship. This grant is to support you at the beginning of your internship journey. | - Throughout your internship, you will receive monthly assistance of [?]5,000.

No, upon the completion of your internship the benefits of the insurance will lapse.

Financial assistance will not be provided during the sabbatical (break) period.

No specific financial assistance shall be provided for the purchase of clothes. However, after you join your internship, a onetime grant of [?]6000 will be transferred to your Aadhaar seeded bank account by the Government of India as financial assistance.

No, if you withdraw/dropout from the internship before completion, you will be ineligible to receive the monthly internship allowance. You will not receive the internship completion certificate if you discontinue the internship midway.

Candidates can apply for up to 3 internship options in one cycle, which can be selected based on their preferred location, sector and field.

Yes, you are permitted to change your three preferences on the portal as many times as you want to, before the application deadline. You can choose to withdraw from any application and apply into a different one, before the application deadline closes. Post application deadline closes, you cannot make changes anymore.

A candidate can receive up to two internship offers. Once an offer is received, the candidate may accept/reject the offer within the stipulated time window. Candidates are advised to view the complete details of internship in the provisional offer letter and take the appropriate action (accept or reject the offer).

Candidate can accept or reject their offer of internships. However, in case a candidate rejects an internship, he/she will only be able to reapply in future cycles of the PM Internship Scheme.

Your final offer letter will be uploaded on the PMIS portal, apart from being sent to your registered email address.

Eligible candidates will get internships in different roles across sectors including IT and Software Development, Banking and Financial Services, Oil, Gas & Energy, Metals & Mining, FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), Telecom, Infrastructure & Construction, Retail & Consumer Durables, Cement & Building Materials, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Aviation & Defence, Manufacturing & Industrial, Chemical, Media, Entertainment & Education, Agriculture and Allied, Consulting Services, Textile Manufacturing, Gems and Jewellery, Travel & Hospitality and Healthcare.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to intern with the top companies from across India. Interning with these industry-leading companies will allow you to gain valuable experience, acquire new skills, and build important professional networks. The Company can also provide internship in its forward and backward supply chain and in other companies in its Group or otherwise

Internships under the PM Internship Scheme will be for a duration of one year (12 months).

At least half of the internship period (6 months) must be spent in the actual working experience/ job environment, and not in the classroom. While a certain part of the internship will include relevant training, a significant duration (at least 6 months) of your internship will focus on real-world experience in professional setups.

The PM Internship Scheme provides a valuable opportunity to learn and enhance your skills by working with top companies in India. While the scheme does not guarantee a job upon completion, the knowledge, practical experience, and professional networks you develop during the internship will significantly enhance your career prospects.

No, international candidates are not eligible to apply for the PM Internship Scheme.

Yes, Candidates enrolled in online/ distance/correspondence learning programmes are eligible to apply.

As of now, the age criteria for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme are 21-24 years. If there is any relaxation in the age criteria in the future, we will communicate the same on the portal.