PM Internship Scheme 2026: ₹9,000/Month Stipend, Apply at pminternship.mca.gov.in — Complete Guide

PM Internship Scheme places 1 crore youth in top 500 companies with ₹9,000/month stipend, ₹6,000 travel grant, and ₹2 lakh insurance. Age 21-24, income below ₹8 lakh — apply now at pminternship.mca.gov.in.

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PM Internship Scheme 2026 — ₹9,000/Month Stipend | 1 Crore Youth | pminternship.mca.gov.in

✅ ₹9,000/month stipend + ₹6,000 one-time travel grant + ₹2 lakh accident insurance (DBT)

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📢 Latest Update — June 2026:

The PM Internship Scheme continues to accept applications in rounds through the official portal at pminternship.mca.gov.in. Eligible youth aged 21–24 with annual family income below ₹8 lakh can register, build a profile, and apply for 12-month paid internships at India's top 500 companies. Selected interns receive a ₹9,000/month stipend (₹6,000 from the Government via DBT plus ₹3,000 from company CSR), a one-time ₹6,000 travel grant, and ₹2 lakh accident insurance. If you have already registered, log in and check whether a new round is open and whether any internship offer is pending action. Always confirm the current open round, stipend split, and dates on the official portal before relying on them.

⚡ Key Facts at a Glance

Stipend: ₹9,000/month — ₹6,000 Govt (DBT) + ₹3,000 company CSR

Duration: 12-month paid internship

Eligibility: Age 21–24, family income below ₹8 lakh

Extra Benefits: ₹6,000 travel grant + ₹2 lakh accident insurance

Official Portal: pminternship.mca.gov.in

Target: 1 crore youth across top 500 companies

What is the PM Internship Scheme?

The PM Internship Scheme is a Government of India initiative that places young Indians aged 21 to 24 in 12-month paid internships at India's top 500 companies. It is one of the most ambitious youth-employment programmes in the country, with a stated target of reaching 1 crore youth. You can read the full scheme summary on our PM Internship Scheme 2026 page.

The idea is simple but powerful: many young people finish their studies but struggle to land that first job because they lack real corporate work experience. This scheme bridges that gap by giving interns a full year inside a large, established company, with a monthly stipend, insurance cover, and a recognised certificate at the end. Instead of an unpaid or informal arrangement, the internship is structured, paid, and backed by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.

For example, imagine Ravi, a 22-year-old diploma holder from a family earning below ₹8 lakh a year. He registers on the portal, applies to a manufacturing internship near his home, and is selected. Over the next 12 months he earns ₹9,000 each month, receives a ₹6,000 travel grant at the start, is covered by ₹2 lakh accident insurance, and finishes with a completion certificate that strengthens his resume. (This is a hypothetical illustration; your actual placement, stipend, and dates depend on the company offer and official verification.)

What You Get

✅ ₹9,000/month stipend — ₹6,000 from the Government through DBT plus ₹3,000 from company CSR funds
✅ ₹6,000 one-time travel grant released at the start of the internship
✅ ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana cover
✅ 12 months of real, hands-on corporate work experience
✅ A certificate of completion from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Who is Eligible — Complete Criteria

✅ Age between 21 and 24 years
✅ Annual family income below ₹8 lakh
✅ Qualification from 10th pass up to Graduation — ITI, Diploma and degree holders are all eligible
✅ Enrolled in part-time, distance or correspondence education is allowed
❌ Not eligible if you are in a full-time job
❌ Not eligible if you are in full-time education

How to Apply — Step-by-Step

Visit the official portal: Go to pminternship.mca.gov.in from a phone or computer.
Register as a candidate: Click Register as Candidate to begin creating your account.
Verify with Aadhaar OTP: Confirm your identity using the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Fill your profile: Enter your education details, preferred sector, and preferred location so the system can match you to suitable listings.
Browse internships: Explore the available internship listings from 500+ participating companies.
Apply for your preferences: Submit applications for the internships that interest you the most.
Accept your offer: Selected candidates receive offer letters from companies, after which the ₹9,000/month stipend is paid (with the Government's share coming via DBT to your bank account).

💡 Pro Tip: Before applying, make sure your Aadhaar is linked to an active mobile number for OTP verification, and that your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded so the Government's ₹6,000 DBT share reaches you without delay. A complete, accurate profile — with the right sector and location preferences — also improves the chance that companies notice and shortlist your application.

Documents Required

Document	Purpose
Aadhaar card	Identity and OTP verification during registration
Aadhaar-linked mobile number	To receive the OTP and scheme notifications
Education certificates (10th to Graduation / ITI / Diploma)	To establish your qualification
Family income proof (below ₹8 lakh/year)	To confirm income eligibility
Aadhaar-seeded bank account details	To receive the Government's DBT share of the stipend

Top Companies Offering PM Internship

The scheme draws on India's top 500 companies across manufacturing, IT, banking, infrastructure and services. Well-known participants include Reliance Industries, Tata Group, Mahindra, Infosys, L&T, ONGC, Coal India, Maruti Suzuki, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, along with 490+ more organisations. This breadth means candidates from many different educational backgrounds and locations can find an internship that fits their interests.

Important Dates & Rounds

✅ Applications are accepted in multiple rounds throughout the year — there is no single fixed last date.
✅ The travel grant of ₹6,000 is released at the start of the internship.
✅ The internship runs for a full 12 months, ending with a completion certificate.
❌ Do not rely on unofficial "last date" messages on social media — check the current open round only on pminternship.mca.gov.in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much stipend will I actually receive each month?

The total stipend is ₹9,000 per month. Of this, ₹6,000 comes from the Government through DBT and ₹3,000 comes from the company's CSR funds. In addition, you receive a one-time ₹6,000 travel grant at the start of the internship.

Q: I am 25 years old — can I still apply?

No. The eligible age band is 21 to 24 years. Candidates outside this range do not meet the basic eligibility criteria for the scheme.

Q: I am studying through distance education — am I eligible?

Yes. Part-time, distance and correspondence education is allowed. Only candidates in full-time education or a full-time job are excluded.

Q: What qualification do I need to apply?

Qualifications from 10th pass up to Graduation are accepted. ITI, Diploma and degree holders are all eligible, which makes the scheme open to a wide range of candidates.

Q: Is there any insurance cover during the internship?

Yes. Interns are covered by ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana for the duration of the internship.

Q: Do I have to pay anyone to get selected?

No. Registration and application on the official portal are free, and no agent or payment can guarantee selection. Companies issue offer letters to candidates they shortlist through the portal. Be cautious of anyone demanding money in exchange for a placement.

Q: How will I get my stipend?

The Government's ₹6,000 share is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your bank account, so keep your account Aadhaar-seeded and active. The company adds its ₹3,000 CSR share to make up the ₹9,000 monthly total.

Q: When is the next application round?

Applications open in multiple rounds across the year. Visit pminternship.mca.gov.in and log in to check whether a round is currently open. You can also compare other employment schemes on our scheme blog or browse central government schemes.

Helpline Numbers & Grievance

✅ Official portal: pminternship.mca.gov.in — for registration, browsing internships, applying and tracking your status.
✅ Helpline: a dedicated helpline number is listed on the official portal — confirm the current number there before calling.
✅ National grievance redressal: pgportal.gov.in for unresolved complaints.
❌ Do not share OTPs, Aadhaar details or money with anyone promising guaranteed selection — the official process is free.

📋 संक्षिप्त जानकारी (हिंदी में)

PM Internship Scheme भारत सरकार की योजना है जो 21 से 24 वर्ष के युवाओं को देश की टॉप 500 कंपनियों में 12 महीने का paid internship देती है, और इसका लक्ष्य 1 करोड़ युवाओं तक पहुँचना है। इसमें ₹9,000/माह स्टाइपेंड मिलता है — ₹6,000 सरकार से DBT के ज़रिए और ₹3,000 कंपनी के CSR से। साथ ही शुरुआत में ₹6,000 का travel grant और ₹2 लाख का accident insurance भी मिलता है। पात्रता: आयु 21–24 वर्ष, पारिवारिक आय ₹8 लाख से कम, 10वीं पास से Graduation तक (ITI, Diploma, degree सभी पात्र)। Full-time नौकरी या full-time पढ़ाई वाले पात्र नहीं हैं, लेकिन distance/part-time पढ़ाई की अनुमति है। आवेदन pminternship.mca.gov.in पर करें — Candidate के रूप में register करें, Aadhaar OTP से verify करें, profile भरें, internships browse करें और apply करें। Selection के बाद कंपनी से offer letter मिलेगी। राउंड की तारीख और राशि की पुष्टि के लिए हमेशा आधिकारिक पोर्टल देखें।

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PM Internship Scheme 2026 — ₹9,000/माह, 1 करोड़ युवाओं का लक्ष्य

PM Internship Scheme भारत सरकार की योजना है जो 21-24 वर्ष के युवाओं को देश की 500 बड़ी कंपनियों में 12 महीने का paid internship देती है। ₹9,000/माह stipend (₹6,000 सरकार से DBT + ₹3,000 कंपनी से), ₹6,000 travel grant और ₹2 लाख accident insurance मिलता है।