PM DAKSH Yojana offers free skill training to SC/ST/OBC/Minority youth with Rs.1,000-Rs.3,000 monthly stipend. Apply at pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in — caste certificate required.
About this scheme
PM DAKSH Yojana 2026 — Free Skill Training for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities | ₹3,000 Stipend
✅ Free skill training + ₹1,000–₹3,000/month stipend during training + certificate + placement
Full Scheme Details →📢 Latest Update — June 2026:
PM DAKSH continues to offer free skill-training programmes for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and Minority community youth, with a monthly stipend paid during training plus an NSQF certificate and placement support on completion. Enrolment is done online at pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in, where you can browse approved trades and locate the nearest training centre. New training batches are added through the year, so check the official portal for the trades and centres currently open near you.
⚡ Key Facts at a Glance
PM DAKSH Yojana 2026 — Free Skill Training for SC/ST/OBC/Minorities
PM DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) is a national skilling programme that provides completely free training to youth from SC, ST, OBC, EBC (Economically Backward Classes), DNT (De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes) and Minority communities. Trainees are paid a monthly stipend during the course and receive a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) certificate along with placement support once they finish.
The goal is to help people from these communities — many of whom cannot afford private courses — gain a recognised, job-ready skill at no cost. Because the training is government-funded and the stipend is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), the money reaches the trainee's own bank account without any middleman. You can read more about this employment-support scheme on its central scheme page or browse other central government schemes.
Example: Suppose Ramesh, a 24-year-old from an OBC family with an annual household income of Rs.1.8 lakh, wants to learn a trade but has no money for fees. He registers on pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in using his Aadhaar OTP, picks a short-term course and the nearest training centre, and uploads his caste and income certificates. Through the training he receives a monthly stipend in his bank account, and at the end he gets an NSQF certificate plus help finding a placement.
Training Types and Stipend
PM DAKSH runs three broad categories of training. The duration and the monthly stipend differ by category, as shown below. The exact stipend rules and course list can change, so always confirm the current details on the official portal.
| Training Type | Duration | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Up-skilling / Re-skilling | 32-80 hours | Rs.1,000/month |
| Short-term Training | 200-600 hours | Rs.1,500/month |
| Long-term Residential Training | 600+ hours | Rs.3,000/month |
Who is Eligible — Complete Criteria 2026
- ✅ You belong to the SC / ST / OBC / EBC / DNT or a Minority community
- ✅ Your age is between 18 and 45 years
- ✅ Your annual family income is Rs.3 lakh or below
- ✅ You can provide a valid caste certificate (or community proof) and an income certificate
- ❌ Applicants outside the target communities (general category not covered under the above groups)
- ❌ Those whose age or family income is beyond the prescribed limits
- ❌ Applicants who cannot furnish the required caste/community and income proof (check the official portal for exact document rules)
How to Apply — Step-by-Step 2026
- Visit the portal: Open pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in on a computer or phone browser.
- Register with Aadhaar OTP: Start a new candidate registration and verify your identity using the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
- Select your trade and centre: Choose the training trade you want and pick the nearest approved training centre from the list shown.
- Upload documents: Upload your caste certificate and income certificate, and any other documents the portal asks for.
- Submit and attend training: Submit the form. Once selected, attend the training at your chosen centre.
- Receive stipend by DBT: The monthly stipend is credited directly to your bank account through DBT during the training period.
Documents Required
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar card | Identity verification via OTP at registration |
| Caste / community certificate | Proves you belong to SC/ST/OBC/EBC/DNT/Minority |
| Income certificate | Confirms annual family income is Rs.3 lakh or below |
| Bank account details | Required for monthly stipend via DBT |
| Other documents | As listed for your chosen trade (check official portal) |
Myth vs Reality
| Myth | Reality |
|---|---|
| "You have to pay fees for PM DAKSH training." | The training is free for eligible candidates, and you receive a stipend during it. |
| "Only SC candidates can apply." | SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT and Minority community youth are all covered. |
| "The stipend amount is the same for every course." | It varies by training type — Rs.1,000, Rs.1,500 or Rs.3,000 per month depending on the category. |
| "An agent can guarantee my selection for a fee." | There is no agent and no guaranteed approval. Registration is free directly on the official portal. |
Important Dates & Deadlines 2026
- 📅 Registration: year-round / no fixed last date — new training batches are added through the year
- 📅 Course start dates: depend on when a batch at your chosen trade and centre is filled (check the official portal)
- 📅 Stipend disbursement: credited monthly by DBT during the training period
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I attended the training but have not received my stipend. What should I do?
Most stipend delays happen because the bank account is not Aadhaar-seeded or DBT-enabled, or there is a name mismatch. Confirm your account details with your bank, check your attendance and status with your training centre, and use the helpdesk on the official portal if the stipend still does not arrive.
Q: How do I check my PM DAKSH application status?
Log in to your candidate account on pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in and look for the application/status section. It shows whether your registration is submitted, under verification, or you have been allotted a training batch. Your training centre can also tell you your enrolment status.
Q: My application was rejected. Can I reapply?
Rejections usually happen due to incorrect or mismatched documents, or because the eligibility criteria (community, age or income) were not met. Read the reason given, correct the document or detail, and register again on the portal. Your training centre can guide you on exactly what to fix.
Q: The stipend amount credited seems wrong. Why?
The stipend depends on your training type — Rs.1,000, Rs.1,500 or Rs.3,000 per month. If the credited figure looks off, it may be a part-month disbursement or a timing issue. Confirm which category your course falls under, check the details on the portal, and raise a query through the helpdesk if it still looks incorrect.
Q: Is Aadhaar / eKYC mandatory?
Yes — registration uses Aadhaar OTP for identity verification, and the stipend is paid via DBT, so your bank account generally needs to be Aadhaar-seeded. Complete Aadhaar seeding at your bank before you register to avoid stipend payment failure. Check the official portal for the exact eKYC requirement.
Q: I am a new applicant. Where do I start?
Start at pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in, register as a new candidate using your Aadhaar OTP, pick a trade and the nearest training centre, and upload your caste and income certificates. After that you wait to be allotted a batch at your selected centre.
Q: Does the scheme work differently across states?
PM DAKSH is a central scheme, so the target communities, age and income criteria and stipend structure are the same nationwide. What differs is which trades and training centres are available in your area. Check the portal for the centres listed near you.
Q: How do I file a complaint if something goes wrong?
You can register a grievance on the central public grievance portal at pgportal.gov.in, or use the helpdesk on pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in. Keep your registration ID and documents handy when you raise the complaint.
Helpline Numbers & Grievance Portal
- 🌐 Official portal: pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in (registration, trade list, centre locator and helpdesk)
- 📝 Public grievance portal: pgportal.gov.in — register and track complaints online
- 📞 Helpline: Check the official portal for the current PM DAKSH helpline number
- 🏢 First point of contact: your allotted training centre and the implementing department (Department of Social Justice & Empowerment)
For related opportunities, you can also explore other scheme guides on our blog.
📋 संक्षिप्त जानकारी (हिंदी में)
PM दक्ष योजना के तहत SC, ST, OBC, EBC, DNT और Minority समुदाय के युवाओं को बिल्कुल मुफ्त कौशल प्रशिक्षण दिया जाता है, साथ ही प्रशिक्षण के दौरान मासिक स्टाइपेंड, NSQF प्रमाण पत्र और प्लेसमेंट सहायता भी मिलती है। स्टाइपेंड प्रशिक्षण के प्रकार पर निर्भर करता है — अप-स्किलिंग (32-80 घंटे) पर Rs.1,000/माह, शॉर्ट-टर्म (200-600 घंटे) पर Rs.1,500/माह, और लॉन्ग-टर्म रेज़िडेंशियल (600+ घंटे) पर Rs.3,000/माह। पात्रता: आयु 18 से 45 वर्ष तथा परिवार की वार्षिक आय Rs.3 लाख या उससे कम। आवेदन के लिए pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in पर आधार OTP से रजिस्टर करें, अपना ट्रेड और नज़दीकी प्रशिक्षण केंद्र चुनें, और जाति प्रमाण पत्र व आय प्रमाण पत्र अपलोड करें। स्टाइपेंड हर महीने सीधे बैंक खाते में DBT द्वारा भेजा जाता है। ट्रेड, केंद्र, सटीक तिथियों और हेल्पलाइन के लिए आधिकारिक पोर्टल देखें।
🇮🇳 हिंदी में पढ़ें (Read in Hindi)
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Apply करें
pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in जाएं, Aadhaar OTP से register करें, जाति प्रमाण पत्र upload करें, training centre join करें।
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