PM Internship Scheme 2026: Rs 9,000 Stipend, Eligibility, Apply

📅 Last Updated: 15 October 2026✍️ Reviewed by: Abhishek🏛️ Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs🚀 Launched: October 2024 (pilot)

📌Quick Facts & Summary

Key Benefit

Monthly stipend, reported as Rs 9,000 under the March 2026 revised rules (earlier Rs 5,000).

Who Can Apply

Indian youth aged 18 to 25 (revised pilot rules) who are not in full-time education or employment. Final-year students allowed under revised rules (verify).

Status / Deadline

CHANGED and partly unverified: revised pilot guidelines (12 Mar 2026) reportedly raised the stipend to Rs 9,000/month (Rs 8,100 govt + Rs 900 company) and duration to 6 or 9 months. Confirmed in news and secondary sources; the guidelines PDF itself was not read. Still a pilot, not full rollout. Helpline unverified.

Official Portal

pminternship.mca.gov.in ↗

Helpline

1800-11-6090 (verify on portal)

Last Verified

15 October 2026

🔗 Important Action Links (Official Portals):

🌐 Official Portal ↗📝 Apply Online ↗🔎 Check Status ↗

📞 Helpline: 1800-11-6090 (verify on portal)

What is the Scheme?

Paid internships in top companies for young people who are not in full-time study or jobs.

Also known as: PM Internship Yojana

Who is it for?

Indian youth aged 18 to 25 (revised pilot rules) who are not in full-time education or employment. Final-year students allowed under revised rules (verify).

Benefits and Financial Assistance

#	Key Benefit / Entitlement Details	Category / Mode
1	Monthly stipend, reported as Rs 9,000 under the March 2026 revised rules (earlier Rs 5,000).	Primary Benefit (DBT/Subsidy)
2	One-time grant for incidentals (Rs 6,000 under original rules; verify current amount).	Direct Support
3	Insurance cover under PMJJBY and PMSBY.	Direct Support

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions:

Age 18 to 25.
Passed Class 10, 12, ITI, diploma or graduation.

⚠️ Who is NOT Eligible (Exclusions):

graduates of IITs, IIMs, NLUs and similar, and holders of CA, CS, CMA, MBA, MBBS, PhD and similar degrees; family member with income tax or government job (as per guidelines).

Documents Needed

Keep the following documents ready before submitting your application:

✓ Aadhaar
✓ Educational certificates
✓ Bank account (Aadhaar-seeded)
✓ Photo

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

Register on pminternship.mca.gov.in with Aadhaar and mobile.
Build your profile and apply to up to 5 internships per round.
Accept an offer from the portal.

How to Apply Offline

Help desks at some ITIs and district employment offices (State-led drives).

How to Check Application / Payment Status

Official Website and Helpline Numbers

Official Portal	https://pminternship.mca.gov.in ↗
Helpline / Contact	1800-11-6090 (verify on portal)
Nodal Ministry	Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Important Dates & Milestones

Round III of the pilot running; offers till Dec 2026, joining till Jan 2027 (as reported). Checked 15 Oct 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

❓ What is the stipend now?

Reported as Rs 9,000 a month after the March 2026 revision. Confirm on the portal.

❓ Is it a job?

No. It is an internship of 6 to 9 months.

❓ Can a final-year student apply?

Revised rules reportedly allow it. Check eligibility on the portal.

❓ How many companies can I apply to?

Up to 5 options in a round.

Sources & Official References

All facts on this page were verified on 15 October 2026 from the following official government sources:

Fact-Check Verification: This scheme entry was reviewed and fact-checked by Abhishek (govtschemes.net) using official PIB releases, ministry guidelines, and gazette records.

If you notice any outdated rule or change, please report a correction.

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