Is this a government job?

No. This is a 12-month internship at a PRIVATE company. The government facilitates and partly funds the stipend. There's no guarantee of permanent employment after 12 months.

Upper age limit is strictly 24. If you are 25 or above, you are not eligible. Check other skill schemes like PMKVY or Sikho Kamao (MP) which have higher age limits.

Active SchemeUpdated: March 2026

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PM Internship Scheme 2024 — ₹5,000/Month for Youth

Government-facilitated 12-month internship at India's top 500 companies with ₹5,000/month stipend and ₹6,000 one-time grant — targeting 1 crore youth over 5 years

Stipend

₹5,000/mo

Target

1 Cr youth

Duration

12 months

Companies

Top 500

📝Apply at pminternship.mca.gov.in

📖What is PM Internship Scheme 2024 — ₹5,000/Month for Youth?

PM Internship Scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2024-25 to address India's youth unemployment crisis. Under this scheme, 1 crore young Indians aged 21-24 will be offered 12-month internship opportunities at India's top 500 companies by market capitalization.

Each intern receives: ₹5,000/month stipend (₹4,500 from government + ₹500 from company) and a one-time grant of ₹6,000 for incidentals. The scheme gives youth real corporate experience, industry-relevant skills, and a significant line on their resume.

Eligibility: Age 21-24 years. Not employed full-time. Not a full-time student at the time of internship. Family income below ₹8 lakh per year. Not from families where any member is a government employee. Graduates and diploma holders from any stream are eligible.

Companies choose interns through the portal. Internship domains include: IT, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, finance, logistics, and more. After 12 months, companies are encouraged (but not mandated) to offer full-time employment to high-performing interns.