The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India, has opened the application pipeline for the highly anticipated Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026. Designed to bridge the gap between academic education and corporate employability, the scheme offers India’s youth an unparalleled opportunity to work with top-tier companies across the country.
Currently, the portal features over 89,157 active internship opportunities spanning 31 industrial sectors, 36 States and Union Territories, and 721 districts. Whether you are a 10th-pass student, an ITI certificate holder, a diploma technician, or a fresh graduate, you can apply online for free at the official portal: pminternship.mca.gov.in.
PM Internship Scheme 2026: Quick Overview
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Scheme Details
Scheme Name
Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS)
Governing Ministry
Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Government of India
The PM Internship Scheme is a fully funded program that offers substantial financial and career support to selected candidates:
Monthly Financial Assistance: A total stipend of ₹9,000 per month is provided for the entire duration of the training. Out of this, the host company contributes ₹900 from its CSR funds, and the Government of India transfers ₹8,100 directly to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account via DBT.
One-Time Incidental Support: An additional lump sum of ₹6,000 is credited to your account upon successfully joining to help cover early travel, wardrobe, or relocation costs.
Joint Experience Certification: Upon successful completion, interns receive a digital, tamper-proof, and easily shareable completion certificate issued jointly by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and the partner corporate brand.
Insurance Coverage: Interns are provided with stable institutional life and accident insurance protection under the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY).
⚠️ Important Notification for Round II Interns: Interns registered under Round II who have been allocated ₹456 for insurance benefits under PMJJBY and PMSBY must update their profiles on the PMIS Portal immediately. Failure to update records will result in a deduction of ₹456 from the government’s share of your monthly allowance.
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
To maintain fairness and extend benefits to grassroots job seekers, the Government of India has outlined strict eligibility parameters:
Eligible Educational Qualifications:
Candidates holding any of the following degrees or certifications can apply:
Class 10th Pass / Class 12th Pass
ITI Certificate Holders
Polytechnic Diploma Holders
Undergraduates / Graduates: BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Pharma, B.E. / B.Tech, etc.
Postgraduates: MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA, M.Tech, etc.
Core Eligibility Conditions:
Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of application.
Employment Status: Must not be engaged in any full-time corporate employment.
Family Income Cap: The total annual income of the applicant’s family (parents/spouse) must not exceed ₹12 Lakhs in the preceding financial year.
Who is Ineligible to Apply?
Graduates or postgraduates from elite institutions including IITs, IIMs, IIITs, IISc, IISER, and NLUs.
Individuals possessing highly specialized professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MBA, M.Phil, or Ph.D.
Anyone currently undergoing or who has completed a formal government apprenticeship training program (like NATS or NAPS).
Families with any permanent, regular Government employee.
Top Participating Companies & Available Roles
Internships are distributed across dynamic sectors like IT, Fintech, Healthcare, Hospitality, Banking, Oil & Gas, and Core Manufacturing. Prominent corporate giants offering internships include:
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance: Consumer Durables Interns, Credit Operations Trainees (Openings in Rajasthan and other states).
The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL / Ginger): Hotelier in Training, Hospitality & Operations Management (Openings in Karnataka, Bihar, Assam, Jammu & Kashmir).
Paytm Payments Services Limited: Sales Trainees, Fintech Operations (Openings in West Bengal and pan-India).
Global Technical Pioneers: High-impact technical support and engineering roles with brands like IBM India, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Honeywell, ONGC, and PowerGrid.
How to Register and Apply Online on the PMIS Portal
Follow this structured framework to establish your profile and apply for specific roles:
Access the Official Portal: Navigate to the master gateway at www.pminternship.mca.gov.in.
Account Registration: Click on the “Login/Register” icon. Complete your registration process using your Aadhaar card via secure Aadhaar e-KYC authentication.
Profile Generation: Enter your personal information, active contact numbers, and precise educational records. Upload your passing certificates or transcripts in clean PDF format.
Select Preferences: Define your preferred industrial sectors, core functional domains, and target job locations (up to 3 distinct internship choices are allowed per cycle).
Review and Submit: Browse the active corporate job listings matching your qualifications, apply for your top choices, and submit.
Shortlisting and Selection: Partner companies will evaluate applications and release offer letters within 30 days of the closing window. Candidates have 14 days to accept or reject an offer.
