What this scheme offers
Announced in the 2024-25 Union Budget and now in its expanded 2026 cycle, PMIS places candidates with no full-time work experience into internships (currently running 6 or 9 months, depending on the role) at India's top 500 companies, selected by their average CSR expenditure over the preceding three years. Selected interns receive a minimum ₹9,000/month stipend (funded partly by government DBT, partly by the host company), a one-time ₹6,000 joining grant (paid in two ₹3,000 installments), and insurance cover under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, with the government covering the premiums. This is not a placement guarantee or a scholarship — it's structured, paid workplace exposure meant to build the practical skills and professional network that pure classroom education often misses. The pilot phase (October 2024) offered 1.25 lakh internships, with a target of reaching 1 crore youth over 5 years.
Who is eligible
- Aged 18 to 25.
- Not currently in full-time employment or full-time education (final-year students may apply with an institutional No Objection Certificate).
- Completed at least Class 10, 12, ITI, a diploma, or a degree — specific internships may set additional qualification requirements.
- Family income and other eligibility filters apply per the current PMIS guidelines — check the portal for the latest criteria.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Educational certificates (highest qualification)
- Bank account details, Aadhaar-seeded (for DBT stipend)
- Institutional NOC, if you're a final-year student
How to apply
- Visit pminternship.mca.gov.in — the only official portal; registration is entirely free, and no third party or agent should ever charge a fee.
- Register and complete your applicant profile with education, skills and preference details.
- Browse internship opportunities posted by participating companies, each with its own location, role and qualification requirements.
- Apply to roles matching your profile and interest — you can typically apply to a limited number of opportunities per cycle.
- If selected, review your offer letter carefully, confirm the internship details, and complete onboarding as instructed by the company.
- Ensure your bank details are correctly linked before your start date, so stipend payments process smoothly.