PM Internship Scheme 2026 Out, Registration Starts for 23,365+ Vacancies

The Government of India’s flagship PM Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026 has come up with 23,000+ internship seat in 20+ sectors across the country. Implemented by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, the scheme offers with monthly financial support, insurance, and a recognised completion certificate, all at zero application cost.

PM Internship Scheme 2026 Out

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026 is a central government initiative designed to bridge the gap between formal education and actual industry requirements.

Particular	Details
Scheme Name	Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026
Launched By	Government of India (Ministry of Corporate Affairs)
Total Vacancies	23,365+ Internship Seats
Monthly Stipend	Rs. 9,000/- month (Govt. + Company contribution)
Additional Benefits	One-time grant + Insurance coverage
Internship Duration	Up to 12 Months
Age Limit	18 to 24 Years
Qualification Required	10th / 12th / ITI / Diploma / Graduation
Family Income Limit	Not more than Rs. 8 Lakh per annum
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	NIL (Free)
Registration Start	21st March 2026
Last Date to Apply	To Be Notified
Internship Offer Acceptance Window	14 Days from Offer
Official website	www.pminternship.mca.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?

The scheme targets students, school dropouts, ITI/diploma holders, and fresh graduates who are currently unemployed or not pursuing a full-time regular course. All five criteria below must be met to apply.

Education Qualification- 10th / 12th / ITI / Diploma / Graduation
Age Limit- 18 – 24 Years
Employment Status- Not in Full-Time Job
Study Status- Not Enrolled in Regular Full-Time Course
Family Income ≤ ₹8 Lakh per Year
Category- SC / ST / OBC / General

Who Are not Eligibile to Apply?

Candidates who are currently working as a full time employee.
Candidates whose family members are government employees or whose household income exceeds Rs. 8 LPA
Candidates with Graduation or postgraduation degree from IITs, IIMs, or other premier institutes are not eligible.
Candidates with professional degrees like CA, MBA, MBBS can’t apply
Candidates who are currently enrolled in regular full-time courses (except final-year students)

How to Apply for PM Internship Scheme 2026?

All applications are made online through pminternship.mca.gov.in. There is no registration or application fee. Keep your Aadhaar card and educational documents handy before starting.

Visit ww.wpminternship.mca.gov.in on your internet browser.
Click “Login / Register” on the top-right corner.
Now enter your mobile number, verify with OTP, and create a secure password (min. 8 characters with uppercase, lowercase, number and special character).
Verify your identity via Aadhaar OTP or DigiLocker. e-KYC is mandatory to unlock full internship details and the Apply button.
Fill in personal details, address, educational qualifications (10th onwards in order), skills, and languages known. Profile must be 100% complete to apply.
Complete Aadhaar seeding via the NPCI BASE portal within PMIS to enable direct stipend transfers into your bank account.
Browse by sector, location, or keyword. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to 3 internships side-by-side. Apply to up to 3 internships at a time. You may also upload a short introduction video (up to 10 MB, ~30–45 seconds).
Keep track on your application status on the Candidate Dashboard. When selected, read the offer letter carefully and click “Accept Offer” within 14 days.
Then join on or before the reporting date mentioned in the letter.