Objectives

• Provide real workplace exposure and employability skills to Indian youth. Press Information Bureau

• Facilitate 12-month paid internships in top companies across sectors.

• Reach 1 crore internship opportunities over five years (target announced in Budget 2024–25).

• Promote industry-academia links and on-the-job learning for different education levels.

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Indian citizen.

• Age limit: Typical pilot eligibility reported as between 21 and 24 years — check official portal for precise age bands and cut-off dates for each recruitment round. (Age criteria shown in multiple public summaries/pilot notices.)

• Education: Open to candidates with 10th / 12th / Diploma / Graduate qualifications (varies by internship profile).

• Other conditions: Not employed full-time or in full-time education at the time of joining (specifics depend on the vacancy). Aadhaar e-KYC usually required during registration.

Benefits of the Scheme

• Monthly stipend: ₹5,000 per month (reported split: ₹4,500 provided via DBT by the government + ₹500 contributed via industry CSR for many posts). Confirm exact payment breakdown for each posting on the portal.

• One-time joining grant: ₹6,000 at commencement (reported for pilots/early phases).

• Insurance cover: Interns enrolled under schemes like PMJJBY (life) and PMSBY (accident) in pilot phases — premium paid by Govt. Confirm insurance details per posting.

• Duration: Typically 12 months (check individual internship listing).

• Special benefits: Some companies may offer additional in-kind support (food, accommodation, travel reimbursements, training). These vary by employer.

Documents Required

Common documents applicants must keep ready (verify exact list on portal):

• Aadhaar card (Aadhaar.pdf) — required for e-KYC.

• Education certificate(s) / mark sheets (e.g., 10th.pdf, degree.pdf).

• Identity proof (PAN or Voter ID) if asked.

• Passport size photo (photo.jpg).

• Bank passbook / cancelled cheque (BankDetails.pdf) for DBT.

• Residence proof / income certificate (if a particular opening requires it).

File formats & naming: PDF/JPEG/PNG recommended. Examples: Aadhaar.pdf, Marks_HS_2024.pdf, Photo.jpg, Bank_Passbook.pdf. Keep files under typical portal limits (≤ 2–5 MB per file unless portal states otherwise).

How to Apply

Online process (typical)

1. Visit official portal / apply link — the scheme page and the PM Internship portal are the primary sources. (Scheme page:  PMIS; application portal: pminternship.mca.gov.in).

2. Register with basic details and create a profile (Aadhaar e-KYC is commonly required).

3. Build profile: add education, skills, district/state preference, resume and documents.

4. Search & select internships: choose from posted internships (you may be allowed to select multiple choices).

5. Apply/Submit and wait for company shortlisting / interview / offer. Follow portal messages for selection steps.

Offline process

• Not typical for this scheme; internships are routed through online portal and company recruitment processes. If a specific employer offers an offline route, it will be listed on that company’s vacancy post.

Tips

• Use Aadhaar-based eKYC to avoid delays.

• Keep documents scanned and named clearly (e.g., Degree_Name_Year.pdf).

• Keep each file size within portal limits (commonly ≤ 2–5 MB).

• Avoid multiple accounts/duplicate registrations — can lead to disqualification.

Important Dates

• Pilot launch: 3 October 2024 (Phase I).

• Phased rounds: Subsequent pilot/phase announcements are released on the portal — check the portal for current round start & last dates. (Dates vary per round; always verify on the official site before applying.)

Application Fee

• No Fee typically for registration and applying on the portal. Internship payments are stipends to interns, not fees. Confirm on the portal if any third-party assessment/verification fee is ever requested (official portals do not charge).

Selection Process

• Shortlisting by employer based on profile, education & skills.

• Interview / technical round may be conducted by the company.

• Document verification and Aadhaar e-KYC before joining.

• Offer letter & joining formalities managed by the company; DBT stipend and joining grant processed per scheme rules.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Submitting incomplete documents or unclear scans.

• Using wrong file types or exceeding size limits.

• Creating multiple accounts or duplicate applications.

• Missing the round-specific last date (dates vary by posting).

• Relying on unofficial links — always use the official portal link.

Comparison with Similar Schemes

• National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS): NAPS focuses on apprenticeships under the Apprentices Act with employer-paid stipend support and specific apprenticeship terms — PMIS is an internship program with central stipend support & broader target of short-term industry exposure.

• Skill India / Kaushal Vikas programmes: Skill training is training-first; PMIS places interns into companies for on-the-job experience with stipend and insurance.