💼 Jobs, business & workers · Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 (PMKVY)
Free short skill courses with a government certificate, to help you get a job.
What you get
Free skill training with a government certificate
🔗 Direct official links
These open the government website in a new tab. Applying there is free; never pay anyone for a form.
✅ Benefits
- Free short courses in trades like electrician, plumber, beauty, retail, healthcare, IT, drones and solar.
- A government (NSQF) certificate after you pass the assessment.
- Already skilled? Get your skill certified through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
👤 Who can apply
- Indian citizens aged 15 to 59.
- School or college dropouts, unemployed youth and workers who want a certificate.
- Some courses need a minimum class pass.
📄 Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Mark sheets (if the course needs them)
- Bank passbook
- Photo
📝 How to apply
- Register on Skill India Digital Hub (skillindiadigital.gov.in).
- Search PMKVY courses and training centres near you.
- Enrol, attend the training and take the assessment.
Benefits in detail
- Free short courses in trades like electrician, plumber, beauty, retail, healthcare, IT, drones and solar.
- A government (NSQF) certificate after you pass the assessment.
- Already skilled? Get your skill certified through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
- On-the-job training and help with jobs or apprenticeships from many training centres.
Who can apply
- Indian citizens aged 15 to 59.
- School or college dropouts, unemployed youth and workers who want a certificate.
- Some courses need a minimum class pass.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar card
- Mark sheets (if the course needs them)
- Bank passbook
- Photo
- Mobile number
How to apply, step by step
- Register on Skill India Digital Hub (skillindiadigital.gov.in).
- Search PMKVY courses and training centres near you.
- Enrol, attend the training and take the assessment.
- Download your certificate from the portal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay a fee?+
No, PMKVY courses are free. If a centre asks for money, don't pay and report it on the portal.
Is PMKVY still running?+
It runs under the 'Skill India Programme', approved up to March 2026. Courses open now are listed on Skill India Digital Hub.
Last checked against the official website: 26 Sept 2026
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