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Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana - Short Term Training

A skill development scheme by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for school/college dropouts/unemployed aged 15-45 at PMKVY Training Centres (TCs).

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

Is aged between 15-45 years; Possesses an Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar linked bank account; Fulfils other criteria for the respective job role as defined by the awarding body

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What will be the coverage of Accidental Insurance?

Every certified candidate will be provided with three-year accidental insurance (Kaushal Bima) of Rs. 2 lakhs.

What are the job roles for which training are offered?

There are 332 job roles from various sector under which training is offered for this scheme.https://www.pmkvyofficial.org/jobrole

How can a training provider participate in short term training (central component) in PMKVY 3.0?

The target allocation under centrally sponsored centrally managed (CSCM) component of short-term training (STT) PMKVY 3.0 will be done in two phases: | In phase 1, all the PMKKs across the country will be allocated targets under PMKVY 3.0. | In phase 2, the left-over targets will be allocated to eligible training centres through Request For Proposal (RFP). | As on date, the phase 1 target allocations to all the PMKKs have been concluded for STT CSCM PMKVY 3.0. Please check the Notices section of the PMKVY website regularly for updates on RFP for PMKVY 3.0 STT CSCM.