Skill India / PMKVY 4.0 (2026) — Free Skill Training + ₹8k Reward

Direct answer. PMKVY 4.0 (under Skill India Mission) gives free short-term skill training (3 months avg) + assessment + certification + ₹8,000 placement reward (in select sectors). Covers emerging tech (AI, drone, EV, semiconductor) + traditional sectors. NSDC + 35 Sector Skill Councils run training. ₹0 cost.

• Free training + assessment + certificate.
• 250+ courses across emerging + traditional sectors.
• Apply at pmkvyofficial.org OR nsdcindia.org.
• Helpline: 011-23062845.

• Indian citizen, age 15–45.
• Class 8+ pass (some courses Class 5+).
• Aadhaar mandatory.

1. Visit pmkvyofficial.org OR your nearest PMKVY training centre.
2. Pick course (search by sector / skill).
3. Aadhaar + photo + class certificate.
4. Training starts at next batch.
5. OJT (on-the-job training) mandatory in 4.0.
6. Assessment → certification (NSDC-recognised).

If you already have skills (electrician, plumber, mason etc.), you can get RPL certification without full training — ₹500 stipend + certificate.

• 🎓 Education + skill
• 💼 Employment + labour
• National Career Service
• e-Shram
• Govt jobs 2026

• PMKVY official
• NSDC
• Ministry of Skill Development

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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.

• Infographic concept: PMKVY 4.0 flow: Free training (3 months) → assessment → certification (NSDC) → optional ₹8,000 placement reward → on-the-job training mandatory in 4.0.

1. Minimal toolbox icon (welding mask + hammer) with 'PMKVY' badge.
2. Certificate icon with NSDC logo.
3. Placement-ready handshake icon with ₹8,000 callout.

Realistic photo of a young Indian in a skill-training workshop (welding/electrician/data-entry), instructor visible, modern training environment.