PM-DAKSH Free Skill Training 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Register
Free training is not open to everyone: category, age and—for OBC/EWS applicants—family income matter. Check the live registration window before preparing your application.
Checked against the Ministry of Social Justice's PM-DAKSH eligibility and scheme pages on 3 October 2026. Course availability and registration windows can change on the portal.
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- Age
- 18–45 years
- Training fee
- Free for selected beneficiaries
- Income rule
- OBC/EWS: family income below ₹3 lakh/year
- Apply
- pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in
What is it?
PM-DAKSH is the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's skill-development programme for specified disadvantaged communities. It offers training through approved centres; registering interest does not itself guarantee a seat or a job.
Benefits
Eligible participants can receive skill training without paying a course fee. Browse available courses and training centres on the official portal; any placement or stipend depends on the course and current rules, not simply on registration.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓Age 18–45 and belonging to SC, OBC, EWS, DNT or the sanitation-worker group listed by the scheme
- ✓For OBC/EWS, family annual income below ₹3 lakh as stated on the official scheme page
- ✓For SC, sanitation workers and DNT applicants, the scheme page does not set that income ceiling
- ✓Meet the specific educational or skill prerequisites, if listed for your selected course
Documents required
- ✓Identity and age proof
- ✓Category certificate where applicable
- ✓Income certificate for OBC/EWS applicants
- ✓Contact number and course-specific records requested by the portal
How to apply — step by step
- Open the official PM-DAKSH student page and first check whether registrations are currently open
- Read the available course, centre and eligibility details rather than relying on an old social-media notice
- If registration is open, choose student registration and enter your own details
- Upload the category and income documents applicable to you, then save the acknowledgement
- Watch the portal or training-centre contact for verification and selection updates
Important dates
There is no universal October 2026 closing date confirmed in the scheme rules. Registration may close for a financial year; check the portal for the current intake.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✓Assuming registration stays open year-round
- ✓Submitting OBC/EWS details without a valid income certificate
- ✓Assuming free training means guaranteed employment
- ✓Paying an unofficial agent for a free registration
Frequently asked questions
Does an SC applicant need to meet the ₹3 lakh income limit?
The scheme overview applies the below-₹3-lakh condition to OBC/EWS; check the current category-specific portal notice before applying.
Is there a fee to attend training?
The official overview describes beneficiary training as free; do not pay an agent for a seat.
What if registration is closed?
Check the official student portal for the next intake. Do not rely on an unverified reopening date.
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