Frequently Asked Questions

The Prime Minister's Internship Scheme is a Government of India initiative under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. It provides 12-month paid internships at India's top 500 companies to youth aged 21–24. Interns receive ₹5,000 per month, a ₹6,000 joining grant, and government-funded insurance coverage.

Indian citizens aged 21 to 24 years who have passed at least class 10, are not in full-time employment, are not enrolled in full-time education, and whose annual family income is below ₹8 lakh are eligible. ITI certificate holders, diploma holders, and graduates (from non-premier institutions) can all apply.

You will receive ₹5,000 per month — ₹4,500 credited directly by the Government via DBT to your Aadhaar-linked bank account, and ₹500 from the company's CSR fund. Additionally, a one-time ₹6,000 joining grant is credited on your first day. Over 12 months, the total earnings are ₹66,000.

India's top 500 companies by CSR spending participate — including conglomerates, PSUs, and leading private firms across sectors such as energy, IT, banking, automobiles, FMCG, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Companies span all major states and cover both corporate and field-level roles.

The nature of work depends on the company and role. Interns are typically placed in real business functions — operations, sales, customer service, logistics, finance, HR, technology, or manufacturing. Companies are required to provide meaningful work experience relevant to the sector.

Register on the official portal at pminternship.mca.gov.in with your Aadhaar details. Complete your profile, upload required documents, and browse available internships. You can apply to up to 5 positions. Companies shortlist candidates through the portal and notify you via SMS and portal alerts.

Yes. Your annual family income must be below ₹8 lakh per year. You will need to submit an income certificate issued by a government authority (tehsildar, SDM, or equivalent) as proof.

You need: Aadhaar card (linked to bank and mobile), PAN card, educational certificates (10th onwards), a bank account linked with Aadhaar, income certificate showing family income below ₹8 lakh, a recent passport-size photograph, and an active email address.

No. Graduates from IITs, IIMs, NITs, IISERs, IIFT, and NIFFT are not eligible. Similarly, CA, CMA, and CS qualified candidates are also excluded. The scheme is specifically designed for youth from non-premier institutions who need industry exposure.

On successful completion of the 12-month internship, you receive an official completion certificate from the participating company. While there is no guaranteed job offer, many interns gain valuable experience, professional references, and potential pathways to employment.

Interns receive two government-funded insurance covers: ₹2 lakh life insurance under PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and ₹2 lakh accident insurance under PM Suraksha Bima Yojana. Both are provided at no cost to the intern.

Yes, you can apply to up to 5 internship positions across different companies and sectors. Each application is independent and companies shortlist based on your profile and their requirements.

The scheme restricts candidates in full-time employment. Part-time or casual work situations may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. However, to be safe, candidates should disclose their employment status accurately on the portal.

Yes. A 12-month internship at a top-500 company is substantial work experience. You receive a completion certificate, and the experience can be listed on your resume. Many employers view PM Internship Scheme experience positively.

Internship locations depend on where participating companies operate. Many companies have offices, factories, and field operations in tier-2 and tier-3 cities as well as rural areas — especially in sectors like energy, agriculture, retail, and infrastructure.

The scheme aims to bridge the gap between education and employment for Indian youth by providing hands-on work experience at top companies. It targets 1 crore internships over 5 years, helping young people from non-elite backgrounds gain industry exposure and improve their employability.