Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026: Overview, Eligibility & Application

The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026 stands as a landmark initiative launched by the Government of India through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Designed to bridge the skill gap and empower youth across the nation, PMIS 2026 offers over 23,365 internship positions spanning more than 20 diverse sectors nationwide. With comprehensive financial support, insurance coverage, and practical corporate exposure, this program serves as an ideal launchpad for eligible young professionals.

Eligibility Criteria & Ineligibility Guidelines

Before submitting your application via the official portal, ensure you meet all the specified requirements. The program aims to support candidates from diverse educational backgrounds while filtering out individuals already employed or possessing professional degrees from premier institutes.

Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?

• Education Qualification: 10th / 12th / ITI / Diploma / Graduation
• Age Limit: 18 – 24 Years
• Employment Status: Not in Full-Time Job
• Study Status: Not Enrolled in Regular Full-Time Course
• Family Income: <= ₹8 Lakh per Year
• Category: SC / ST / OBC / General

Who is Ineligible to Apply?

• Candidates who are currently working as a full time employee.
• Candidates whose family members are government employees or whose household income exceeds Rs. 8 LPA
• Candidates with Graduation or postgraduation degree from IITs, IIMs, or other premier institutes are not eligible.
• Candidates with professional degrees like CA, MBA, MBBS can’t apply
• Candidates who are currently enrolled in regular full-time courses (except final-year students)

How to Apply for PM Internship Scheme 2026?

Follow this structured step-by-step process to complete your registration and submit your internship choices seamlessly.

1. Visit ww.wpminternship.mca.gov.in on your internet browser.
2. Click “Login / Register” on the top-right corner.
3. Now enter your mobile number, verify with OTP, and create a secure password (min. 8 characters with uppercase, lowercase, number and special character).
4. Verify your identity via Aadhaar OTP or DigiLocker. e-KYC is mandatory to unlock full internship details and the Apply button.
5. Fill in personal details, address, educational qualifications (10th onwards in order), skills, and languages known. Profile must be 100% complete to apply.
6. Complete Aadhaar seeding via the NPCI BASE portal within PMIS to enable direct stipend transfers into your bank account.
7. Browse by sector, location, or keyword. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to 3 internships side-by-side. Apply to up to 3 internships at a time. You may also upload a short introduction video (up to 10 MB, ~30–45 seconds).
8. Keep track on your application status on the Candidate Dashboard. When selected, read the offer letter carefully and click “Accept Offer” within 14 days.
9. Then join on or before the reporting date mentioned in the letter.

Once you have submitted your application and completed e-KYC and Aadhaar seeding via NPCI and DigiLocker, monitor your Candidate Dashboard regularly. Upon receiving an offer, make sure to accept it within the strict 14-day window and prepare for reporting at your assigned corporate destination.