April 20, 2026, 1:27 pm
Prime Minister Internship Scheme 2026: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released guidelines for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026. The scheme aims to provide internship opportunities to young people in top companies across India and help them gain real-life work experience.Under this scheme, selected candidates will receive practical training in companies to improve their skills and enhance employment opportunities. Interns will not be treated as employees, and the scheme is separate from other government training or internship programmes.
Students can have a look at the key information below:
The internship duration will be either six or nine months depending on the role and company requirements. At least half of the internship period will be spent in real working environments instead of classroom training.
Candidates must meet the following conditions:
Educational qualification includes:
However, candidates from certain institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and other top institutions are not eligible. Candidates already enrolled in other government apprenticeship or internship schemes are also not eligible.
Selected candidates will receive:
The monthly assistance will be provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to candidates’ bank accounts.
The selection process will include:
Candidates will be selected by companies based on their requirements and skills.
Candidates can follow these steps to apply:
Direct link here.Candidates can apply for internships throughout the scheme period on a rolling basis.After successful completion of the internship, candidates will receive a completion certificate from the participating company. If a candidate leaves early, a participation certificate may be issued if at least half of the internship duration is completed.The scheme aims to bridge the gap between education and industry by giving practical work exposure to young candidates across different sectors.Candidates are advised to check the official portal regularly for internship opportunities and apply as soon as registrations open.
