The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme is a Government of India initiative aimed at providing internship opportunities to youth in top 500 companies of India. The program offers youth exposure to real-life business environments across sectors, helping them gain valuable skills and work experience. This scheme targets to offer one crore internships to youth over five years (from 2024-25). PM Internship offers 12 months real-life experience in India's top companies Monthly assistance of Rs 4500 by Government of India and Rs 500 by Industry One-time Grant of Rs 6000 for incidentals Insurance coverage for every intern under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana by Government of India What is an internship? Internship is an arrangement between the intern and the company in which the company provides an opportunity to the intern to get training, gain experience and skills within the real-life environment of the business or organization that helps in bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, in turn, assisting enhancement of her/his employability. Through the PM Internship Scheme, eligible andidates will get internships in different roles across sectors including IT and Software Development, Banking and Financial Services, Oil, Gas & Energy, Metals & Mining, FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), Telecom, Infrastructure & Construction, Retail & Consumer Durables, Cement & Building Materials, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Aviation & Defence, Manufacturing & Industrial, Chemical, Media, Entertainment & Education, Agriculture and Allied, Consulting Services, Textile Manufacturing, Gems and Jewellery, Travel & Hospitality and Healthcare. Click here to see the companies that are offering opportunities in different sectors. What kind of companies will I get to intern with? Selected candidates will have the opportunity to intern with the top 500 companies from across India. Interning with these industry-leading companies will allow you to gain valuable experience, acquire new skills, and build important professional networks. The Company can also provide internship in its forward and backward supply chain and in other companies in its Group or otherwise. What is the duration of the internship? Internships under the PM Internship Scheme will be for a duration of one year (12 months). At least half of the internship period (6 months) must be spent in the actual working experience/ job environment, and not in the classroom. While a certain part of the internship will include relevant training, a significant duration (at least 6 months) of your internship will focus on real-world experience in professional setups. Will I get a job after my internship? The PM Internship Scheme provides a valuable opportunity to learn and enhance your skills by working with top companies in India. While the scheme does not guarantee a job upon completion, the knowledge, practical experience, and professional networks you develop during the internship will significantly enhance your career prospects. Eligibilty criteria You must be an Indian citizen. You must be aged between 21-24 years (as on the last date for submission of the application). You must not be employed full-time or engaged in full-time education (candidates enrolled in online or distance learning programmes are eligible). You must have completed your Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or its equivalent, Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent, or hold a certificate from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI), a diploma from a Polytechnic Institute, or a graduation degree such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, etc. Ineligibilty conditions You are below 21 years or above 24 years of age (as on the last date for application submission). You are currently engaged in full-time employment or full-time education. You have graduated from specific institutions like IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISER, NIDs, or IIITs. You hold qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MBA, PhD, or any master's or higher degree (recognized by the UGC). You are undergoing any skill, apprenticeship, internship, or training programme under a Central or State Government scheme. You have already completed an apprenticeship under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS). The income of any of your family members (self, parents, or spouse) exceeds Rs 8 lakh. Any member of your family (self, parents, or spouse) is a permanent/regular government employee (excluding contractual employees). “Government” includes Central and State Governments, Union Territory administrations, Central and State Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), statutory organizations, and local bodies. For more information, click here. How to apply and selection process Interns will be selected through an objective, fair, socially inclusive and tech-driven process. Eligible candidates will register on the PM Internship portal, complete their profile, generate their CV, and submit their preferences from the list of opportunities available. The shortlisting process will be based on the candidates' preferences and the requirements posted by the companies. The shortlisting criteria is aimed at promoting diversity and social inclusivity in the internship program. Portal uses tools to give representation to all segments of the population, including SCs, STs, OBCs as well as PwDs. Depending on the number of offers for each internship, approximately twice /thrice as many names, along with the Resume of the candidates, will be sent to the company for selection. Then the company the will select candidates and make internship offers based on their respective selection criteria. Documents that are required Aadhaar card Educational certificates (Completion / final examination / assessment certificates will be considered) Recent passport-size photograph (optional) Candidates can apply for up to 3 internship options in one cycle, which can be selected based on their preferred location, sector, role, and qualifications. Candidates can reapply for the future cycles of PM Internship Scheme if he/she is not selected for any of the 3 applied opportunities. Your final offer letter will be uploaded on the PMIS portal, apart from being sent to your registered email address. Important Dates PM Internship Scheme Website is open for Registration for the year 2025-2026. The last date to register under PM Internship Scheme is 12th of March 2025. Visit Official Website of PM Internship Scheme, Register Yourself and explore the opportunity to earn while learn. Source : PM Internship Portal Related resources FAQs of the PM Internship scheme Scheme guidelines - PM Internship scheme