PMKVY 4.0 2026: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 – Short Term Training (प्रधानमंत्री कौशल विकास योजना 4.0 – अल्पकालिक प्रशिक्षण) — Free short-term skill training and certification · Indian youth aged 15–45 with Aadhaar
Ongoing
Free short-term skill training and certification — Indian youth aged 15–45 with Aadhaar
LATEST · 12 Aug 2026PMKVY 4.0 has introduced over 600 courses in new-age areas like AI, drones and 5G, and on-the-job training is mandatory where NCVET prescribes it. pib.gov.in ↗
Source: myscheme.gov.in · checked 21 Oct 2026
PMKVY 4.0 quick answers
Benefit
- Training in Soft Skills, Entrepreneurship, Financial and Digital Literacy
- Accidental Insurance
- One-time incentive to all certified candidates
- Boarding and lodging cost support
- Conveyance cost
- Post Placement Stipend
- Additional support to PwD candidates
Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026
PMKVY 4.0 official links
Official websitemsde.gov.in ↗
Scheme page on myScheme (Govt of India)myscheme.gov.in ↗
Scheme Guidelinespmkvyofficial.org ↗
Latest official updates
- PMKVY 4.0 has introduced over 600 courses in new-age areas like AI, drones and 5G, and on-the-job training is mandatory where NCVET prescribes it.pib.gov.in ↗
- PMKVY 4.0 had trained 28.17 lakh candidates across 36 sectors, 36 States/UTs and 738 districts as on 30 June 2026.static.pib.gov.in ↗
Am I eligible for PMKVY 4.0?
Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026
How to apply
Steps
- The interested candidate can contact the nearest Training Center to apply.
Documents
- As required for the job role.
Source: myscheme.gov.in ↗ · 21 Oct 2026
What changed on this page
· PMKVY 4.0 has introduced over 600 courses in new-age areas like AI, drones and 5G, and on-the-job training is mandatory where NCVET prescribes it.
· PMKVY 4.0 had trained 28.17 lakh candidates across 36 sectors, 36 States/UTs and 738 districts as on 30 June 2026.
· Facts checked against the official sources on 21 Oct 2026.
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