About this employment scheme
Pramod Mahajan Skill Development Programme Maharashtra provides FREE skill training + monthly stipend ₹1,500-₹3,000 to youth aged 18-35 for short-term skill courses (IT, healthcare, retail, hospitality, beauty, automotive). Implemented by Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS). Named after BJP leader Pramod Mahajan. Apply via MahaDBT for stipend; training centres listed separately.
Programme snapshot
| Scheme Name | Pramod Mahajan Skill Development Scholarship Maharashtra 2026 — Free Skill Training + Stipend | MahaDBT |
| State | Maharashtra (महाराष्ट्र) |
| Launched By | Government of Maharashtra |
| Launch Year | 2019 |
| Benefit | FREE skill training (3-6 months) + ₹1,500-₹3,000/month stipend for Maharashtra youth aged 18-35 |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 4 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
प्रमोद महाजन कौशल्य विकास कार्यक्रम महाराष्ट्र राज्य कौशल्य विकास सोसायटी (MSSDS) द्वारे राबविला जातो. 18-35 वर्षे वयाच्या बेरोजगार तरुणांना IT, आरोग्यसेवा, किरकोळ व्यापार, आतिथ्य, सौंदर्यशास्त्र, वाहन यासारख्या क्षेत्रात 3-6 महिन्यांचे मोफत कौशल्य प्रशिक्षण + ₹1,500-₹3,000/माह विद्यावेतन दिले जाते.
📌 फायदा: मोफत 3-6 महिने कौशल्य प्रशिक्षण + ₹1,500-₹3,000/माह विद्यावेतन — 18-35 वर्षे वयोगटातील तरुणांसाठी
पात्रता:
महाराष्ट्र निवासी, वय 18-35, बेरोजगार, किमान 8वी उत्तीर्ण.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in किंवा जिल्हा कौशल्य विकास केंद्रात अर्ज करा. MSSDS मान्यताप्राप्त प्रशिक्षण केंद्र निवडा, नाव नोंदवा आणि प्रशिक्षण सुरू करा.
What workers receive
✅ FREE skill training (3-6 months) + ₹1,500-₹3,000/month stipend for Maharashtra youth aged 18-35
Which workers qualify
- ✓ Maharashtra domicile aged 18-35 years
- ✓ Class 10 pass minimum (some courses need 12)
- ✓ Unemployed or seeking skill upgrade
- ✓ Aadhaar mandatory
- ✓ Registered with Mahaswayam Maharashtra employment portal
- ✓ Selected for approved skill training course
Documents required at enrolment
Registration process
- 1Visit mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in — the application is filed online there
- 2Register yourself; an OTP is sent to the mobile linked with your Aadhaar
- 3Enter the personal, income and bank information the form asks for
- 4Provide clear copies of Aadhaar, Maharashtra Domicile, Class 10 marksheet (minimum)
- 5Do a final review, submit, and keep the reference number safe
- 6Check progress on the same portal while officials verify your file
Official Government Portal — Maharashtra
Submit your application yourself on mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
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