Ministry of Rural Development
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)
Free skill training (typically 2-12 months) in sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction, with free boarding & lodging and guaranteed post-training job placement support
A skill training and placement scheme by the Ministry of Rural Development that trains rural poor youth in industry-relevant skills and places them in jobs, with free training, boarding, and lodging.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 15 and 45 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹1 Cr?
Do you live in a Rural area?
Benefit Details
Free skill training (typically 2-12 months) in sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction, with free boarding & lodging and guaranteed post-training job placement support
Provided by Central Government
Eligibility Criteria
Rural youth aged 15-35 from poor households (special groups like PVTGs, PwDs, and transgender persons eligible up to age 45)
15 to 45 years
Up to ₹1 Cr / year
Rural
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Find a training centre
onlineLocate a DDU-GKY empanelled Project Implementing Agency (PIA) near you via ddugky.gov.in
Register
offlineEnroll with Aadhaar and basic details at the training centre
Attend training
offlineComplete the sector-specific skill training course (free, with boarding & lodging)
Assessment and certification
offlinePass the skill assessment to receive your certification
Placement
offlineGet placed in a job through the training partner's placement cell, with post-placement tracking for retention
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Summary
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National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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