Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2026: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released guidelines for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026. The scheme aims to provide internship opportunities to young people in top companies across India and help them gain real-life work experience.Under this scheme, selected candidates will receive practical training in companies to improve their skills and enhance employment opportunities. Interns will not be treated as employees, and the scheme is separate from other government training or internship programmes.
Prime Minister Internship scheme 2026: Key details
Students can have a look at the key information below:
- Scheme name: Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)
- Internship duration: 6 to 9 months
- Target group: Youth aged 18 to 25 years
- Internship type: Paid internship in companies
- Mode: Online application
- Stipend: Monthly financial assistance provided
- Certificate: Completion certificate after internship
The internship duration will be either six or nine months depending on the role and company requirements. At least half of the internship period will be spent in real working environments instead of classroom training.
Prime Minister Internship scheme 2026: Eligibility criteria
Candidates must meet the following conditions:
- Age between 18 and 25 years
- Must be an Indian citizen
- Must not be employed full-time
- Must not be pursuing full-time education (except final-year students)
Educational qualification includes:
- Class 10 pass
- Class 12 pass
- ITI certificate holders
- Diploma holders
- Graduates (BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, BTech etc.)
- Postgraduates (MA, MSc, MCom, MCA etc.)
However, candidates from certain institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and other top institutions are not eligible. Candidates already enrolled in other government apprenticeship or internship schemes are also not eligible.
Prime Minister Internship scheme 2026: Stipend and benefits
Selected candidates will receive:
- Monthly financial assistance of ₹9,000
- One-time grant of ₹6,000
- Life and accident insurance coverage
- Work experience in top companies
- Internship completion certificate
The monthly assistance will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to candidates’ bank accounts.
Prime Minister Internship scheme 2026: Selection process
The selection process will include:
- Online registration
- Application for internships
- Shortlisting by companies
- Interview or assessment (if required)
- Offer letter and joining
Candidates will be selected by companies based on their requirements and skills.
Prime Minister Internship scheme 2026: How to apply
Candidates can follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official PMIS portal
- Register using personal details
- Complete profile and upload documents
- Browse available internships
- Apply for preferred roles
- Wait for shortlisting and selection
Direct link here.Candidates can apply for internships throughout the scheme period on a rolling basis.After successful completion of the internship, candidates will receive a completion certificate from the participating company. If a candidate leaves early, a participation certificate may be issued if at least half of the internship duration is completed.The scheme aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by giving practical work exposure to young candidates across different sectors.Candidates are advised to check the official portal regularly for internship opportunities and apply as soon as registrations open.
