A placement-linked skill training program for rural poor youth, aimed at transforming them into an economically independent and globally relevant workforce. It is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).
Benefits and conditions
Free Skill Training
Demand-led skill training at no cost, including boarding and lodging for residential programmes, transportation, and post-placement support.
₹25,696 to ₹1,00,000+ per person (depending on course duration) (One-time per training programme)
Guaranteed Placement
At least 75% of trained candidates are guaranteed placement with post-placement and migration support.
Varies by job role (One-time placement)
Eligibility requirements
- Minimum Age: 15
- Maximum Age: 35
- Gender: Any
- Citizenship: Indian
- Residency: India
- Urban Rural: Rural
- Occupation: Any
- Social Category: SC
- Social Category: ST
- Social Category: OBC
- Social Category: General
- Social Category: EWS
- Government Employee Allowed: No
- Income Tax Payer Allowed: Yes
- Property Restrictions: Must be from a poor rural household (typically BPL or identified through SECC / PIP process)
- Bank Account Required: Yes
- Aadhaar Required: Yes
- Mobile Required: Yes
Exclusions
- Age below 15 or above 35 (relaxed to 45 for SC/ST/Women/PVTG/PWD)
- Urban resident
- Already employed in formal sector
- Not from a poor rural household
Required documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook
- Ration Card / BPL Card / SECC Data proof
- Caste Certificate (if applicable for age relaxation)
- Educational Certificates
- Passport-sized Photographs
- Mobile Number
How to apply
- Modes: Online
- Modes: Training Partner Centre
- Modes: CSC
- Steps — Mode: Online
- Steps — Steps: Visit https://ddugky.gov.in
- Steps — Steps: Check for open training programmes in your district
- Steps — Steps: Register with Aadhaar and mobile number
- Steps — Steps: Fill application form with personal and educational details
- Steps — Steps: Upload documents
- Steps — Steps: Attend counselling and assessment at training centre
- Steps — Steps: Get selected and join training
- Steps — Mode: Training Partner Centre
