{"id":46304,"date":"2026-10-19T14:05:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T08:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/?p=46304"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:31:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T06:01:58","slug":"pm-internship-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/pm-internship-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Internship Scheme 2026: Eligibility, \u20b99,000 Stipend, Application Process and Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026<\/strong>, administered by the <strong>Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)<\/strong>, enables eligible young Indians to apply for paid internships with participating companies across India. Round III of the pilot scheme introduced revised age and education requirements, minimum monthly financial assistance of &#8377;9,000 and internships lasting six or nine months, depending on the advertised opportunity.<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme is implemented by the <strong>Ministry of Corporate Affairs<\/strong>. The third round of the pilot phase introduced revised eligibility, higher monthly financial assistance and shorter internship durations. Companies publish internship opportunities on the official PMIS portal with their own locations, qualifications, role requirements and application timelines.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected candidates receive a minimum financial assistance of <strong>&#8377;9,000 per month<\/strong> and a one-time incidental grant of <strong>&#8377;6,000<\/strong>. Internship opportunities under the current round may run for <strong>six or nine months<\/strong>, depending on the role offered by the participating company.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" padding-top:16px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:20px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PM Internship Scheme 2026: Key Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scheme:<\/strong> Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS), implemented by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recruitment round:<\/strong> Third round of the PMIS pilot scheme, launched in 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age eligibility:<\/strong> Indian citizens aged 18&ndash;25 years, subject to the scheme&rsquo;s other eligibility conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational eligibility:<\/strong> Eligible candidates from school, vocational, diploma and graduate backgrounds. Qualifying final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students may also apply with the prescribed institutional NOC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monthly financial assistance:<\/strong> Minimum &#8377;9,000, including government and participating-company contributions, subject to applicable conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-time financial grant:<\/strong> &#8377;6,000, subject to the scheme&rsquo;s joining and payment conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internship duration:<\/strong> Six or nine months, depending on the specific opportunity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selection process:<\/strong> Candidate eligibility verification and selection by the participating company under the applicable PMIS process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application:<\/strong> Online through the official PM Internship Scheme portal. Check each internship listing for current availability and deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Official website:<\/strong> pminternship.mca.gov.in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><h2 id=\"pm-internship-scheme-quick-overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Overview<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Particular<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Official scheme name<\/strong><\/td><td>Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Implementing authority<\/strong><\/td><td>Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2026 phase<\/strong><\/td><td>Round III of the pilot scheme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Internship providers<\/strong><\/td><td>Participating companies and approved organisations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Eligible age range<\/strong><\/td><td>18&ndash;25 years, subject to other scheme requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Educational eligibility<\/strong><\/td><td>Depends on the scheme conditions and individual internship; qualifying final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students are included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Internship duration<\/strong><\/td><td>6 or 9 months, depending on the opportunity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Minimum monthly assistance<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8377;9,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>One-time incidental grant<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8377;6,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application method<\/strong><\/td><td>Online through the official PMIS portal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application deadline<\/strong><\/td><td>Check the active recruitment round and individual opportunity listing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Official website<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pminternship.mca.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pminternship.mca.gov.in<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><div style=\"text-align:center;margin:20px 0 24px;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pminternship.mca.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" font-size:16px;font-weight:600;border-radius:5px;\">Explore PM Internship Opportunities<\/a>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"what-is-pm-internship-scheme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the PM Internship Scheme?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Prime Minister Internship Scheme<\/strong> was introduced as part of the Union Budget 2024&ndash;25 initiative to expand access to structured workplace training in participating companies. The pilot began in October 2024, and its eligibility and financial provisions were subsequently revised for the 2026 third round.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under PMIS, participating companies advertise internship opportunities covering specific roles, locations, qualifications and durations. Eligible candidates register through the official portal, review the available opportunities and apply for internships that match their profile. The participating company undertakes the relevant selection process.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The programme gives interns experience in a professional workplace, including exposure to tasks and processes associated with their assigned role. It is <strong>not a government ministry internship<\/strong>: the scheme is administered by MCA, while the practical internship takes place with the participating organisation.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Changed in the PM Internship Scheme in 2026?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third pilot round introduced important changes compared with the original 2024 pilot. Candidates should use the current round&rsquo;s published requirements rather than rely on older articles describing a 21&ndash;24 age limit, a 12-month internship or &#8377;5,000 monthly assistance.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Provision<\/th><th>Original Pilot<\/th><th>2026 Round III<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Age range<\/strong><\/td><td>21&ndash;24 years<\/td><td>18&ndash;25 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Internship duration<\/strong><\/td><td>12 months<\/td><td>6 or 9 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Monthly assistance<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8377;5,000<\/td><td>Minimum &#8377;9,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students<\/strong><\/td><td>Not covered under the original full-time education restriction<\/td><td>Eligible final-year students included subject to revised conditions and the prescribed institutional NOC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The April 2026 eligibility expansion allows qualifying final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply, provided they satisfy the relevant academic and institutional requirements. The detailed NOC conditions and other exclusions are covered in the Eligibility section below.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the PM Internship Scheme a Government Job?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. PMIS is a government-administered internship scheme, not recruitment to a permanent government post. Interns work with the participating company or approved organisation offering the opportunity. Completing the internship does not automatically result in government employment or a permanent position with the host company.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A host company may consider an intern for employment independently, but any subsequent hiring is separate from the internship selection process and is not guaranteed under PMIS.<\/p><h2 id=\"pm-internship-scheme-eligibility\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>PM Internship Scheme eligibility criteria for 2026<\/strong> cover nationality, age, educational qualifications, employment status, family income and other exclusions. Applicants must also meet the specific qualifications and requirements shown in the internship opportunity published on the official PMIS portal.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The revised third pilot round covers eligible Indian citizens aged <strong>18&ndash;25 years<\/strong>. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs also expanded eligibility to qualifying final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in April 2026, subject to an institutional No Objection Certificate (NOC) and the scheme&rsquo;s other conditions.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PM Internship Scheme Eligibility at a Glance<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Eligibility Factor<\/th><th>Requirement Under the Revised 2026 Pilot<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/td><td>Indian citizen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age limit<\/strong><\/td><td>18 to 25 years at the time of application, subject to official identity verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Employment status<\/strong><\/td><td>Not engaged in full-time employment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Education status<\/strong><\/td><td>Not engaged in otherwise ineligible full-time education; specified final-year UG\/PG students are permitted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Online and distance education<\/strong><\/td><td>Candidates enrolled in eligible online or distance-learning programmes may apply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final-year students<\/strong><\/td><td>Eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students must submit the prescribed institutional NOC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Educational qualification<\/strong><\/td><td>Must satisfy the scheme&rsquo;s qualification conditions and those of the selected internship opportunity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Family income<\/strong><\/td><td>Income of each applicable family member must not exceed &#8377;12 lakh in the preceding financial year, under the revised guidelines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Government employment in family<\/strong><\/td><td>No applicable family member should be a permanent or regular government employee, as defined in the scheme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Other restrictions<\/strong><\/td><td>Institutional, professional qualification, government training and previous-participation exclusions may apply<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Family-income eligibility:<\/strong> Under the revised 2026 PMIS declaration, applicants are excluded if the annual income of any applicable family member exceeds <strong>&#8377;12 lakh<\/strong> for the financial year specified in the declaration. For this purpose, the scheme defines family as the <strong>applicant, parents and spouse<\/strong>. The condition applies to each relevant family member individually; it should not automatically be interpreted as a &#8377;12 lakh limit on their combined household income. Applicants must follow the income-reference year and declaration requirements displayed in the current PMIS portal.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Final-Year Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students Apply?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs announced that eligible <strong>final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students<\/strong> could apply under the PM Internship Scheme pilot, subject to its existing eligibility conditions.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants in this category must submit a <strong>No Objection Certificate from their educational institution<\/strong> during the application process. The NOC must confirm that participation in the internship will not interfere with the student&rsquo;s academic requirements.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NOC may be issued by an authorised institutional official, such as the <strong>Head of Department, Dean, Principal or Training and Placement Officer<\/strong>. Students should follow the format and submission instructions prescribed by the official PMIS portal.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> This exception does not automatically make students in every year of a full-time degree eligible. Applicants must be in the qualifying final year and satisfy the other scheme and internship-specific requirements.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Online or Distance-Learning Students Apply?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Candidates enrolled in eligible <strong>online, distance or correspondence education<\/strong> may apply, provided they satisfy the scheme&rsquo;s nationality, age, employment, income and other eligibility conditions.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The permission for online or distance-learning candidates is separate from the April 2026 exception for final-year students in full-time undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.<\/p><h2 id=\"who-is-not-eligible-pmis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who Is Not Eligible for the PM Internship Scheme?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The revised PM Internship Scheme includes exclusions relating to age, employment, education, family circumstances, professional qualifications and participation in other government-supported training schemes. Applicants should review these conditions before submitting a declaration on the PMIS portal.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PMIS 2026 Disqualification Criteria<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nationality and age:<\/strong> Non-Indian applicants and candidates outside the prescribed 18&ndash;25 age range.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full-time employment:<\/strong> Applicants engaged in full-time employment at the time of application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ineligible full-time education:<\/strong> Students in full-time education who do not qualify under the permitted final-year undergraduate or postgraduate exception.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family income:<\/strong> Applicants whose income, or the income of an applicable parent or spouse, exceeds &#8377;12 lakh in the preceding financial year under the revised 2026 guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government employment in the family:<\/strong> Candidates whose applicable family member is a permanent or regular government employee. Contractual employment is distinguished from permanent or regular employment in the scheme conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excluded institutions:<\/strong> Graduates from institutions identified in the applicable scheme declaration, including IITs, IIMs, National Law Universities, IISERs, NIDs and IIITs. Check the current official PMIS eligibility declaration for the precise institutional exclusions before applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excluded professional qualifications:<\/strong> The scheme declaration identifies qualifications including CA, CMA, CS, MBBS, BDS, MBA, PGDM and PGP as exclusions. Applicants holding other professional or higher qualifications should check the current official eligibility declaration rather than assume that every postgraduate degree is excluded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Other government training:<\/strong> Candidates undergoing a disqualifying skill, apprenticeship, internship or student-training programme under a Central or State Government scheme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Previous NATS or NAPS apprenticeship:<\/strong> Candidates who have completed training under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme or National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme where the applicable exclusion applies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification and declarations:<\/strong> Applicants who fail required identity verification, provide inaccurate information or do not satisfy the selected internship&rsquo;s eligibility conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Government-employment clarification:<\/strong> For this exclusion, the scheme&rsquo;s definition covers specified Central and State Government bodies, Union Territory administrations, public sector undertakings, statutory organisations and local bodies. The distinction between regular\/permanent and contractual employment should be assessed according to the current PMIS declarations.<\/p><h2 id=\"eligible-educational-qualifications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligible Educational Qualifications for PMIS 2026<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PM Internship Scheme covers candidates from different educational backgrounds, including school education, vocational qualifications, diplomas, undergraduate degrees and permitted postgraduate qualifications. The exact course or qualification accepted depends on the scheme guidelines and the individual internship opportunity.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Qualification Category<\/th><th>Examples or Conditions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Class 10<\/strong><\/td><td>High School or equivalent qualification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Class 12<\/strong><\/td><td>Higher Secondary or equivalent qualification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ITI<\/strong><\/td><td>Relevant Industrial Training Institute certificates<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Polytechnic diploma<\/strong><\/td><td>Diploma qualifications accepted for the selected opportunity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Undergraduate degrees<\/strong><\/td><td>Examples include BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma and engineering degrees where permitted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Permitted postgraduate degrees<\/strong><\/td><td>Examples may include MA, M.Sc, M.Com, MCA and M.Tech where consistent with the current scheme&rsquo;s exclusions and the specific internship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final-year UG\/PG students<\/strong><\/td><td>Eligible candidates may apply with the prescribed institutional NOC and subject to all other conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Other qualifications<\/strong><\/td><td>Qualifications specifically accepted by an individual PMIS internship listing, subject to scheme-level exclusions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Qualification versus opportunity eligibility:<\/strong> A candidate may meet the general PMIS conditions but still be ineligible for an internship requiring a particular qualification, subject area, skill or location. Review the full internship description before submitting an application.<\/p><h2 id=\"pm-internship-scheme-duration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration: 6 or 9 Months<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the <strong>PM Internship Scheme 2026 third pilot round<\/strong>, participating companies can offer internships lasting <strong>six months or nine months<\/strong>. The duration depends on the opportunity published by the company through the official PMIS portal.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These shorter durations replace the 12-month internship structure described in earlier pilot announcements. Candidates should check the applicable duration before applying, because a six-month opportunity and a nine-month opportunity require different periods of availability.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PMIS Internship Duration and Work Conditions<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Internship Detail<\/th><th>2026 Round III Provision<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Available duration<\/strong><\/td><td>6 or 9 months, according to the internship opportunity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Internship provider<\/strong><\/td><td>Participating company or approved host organisation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Work location<\/strong><\/td><td>Specified in the individual internship listing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Role and responsibilities<\/strong><\/td><td>Defined according to the advertised internship and host company&rsquo;s requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Training arrangements<\/strong><\/td><td>Determined by the internship programme and participating company<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Attendance<\/strong><\/td><td>Subject to the host company&rsquo;s attendance and internship conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Joining date<\/strong><\/td><td>Communicated through the applicable offer and joining instructions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration clarification:<\/strong> The government-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/mybharat.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MY Bharat platform<\/a> describes PMIS internships of six or nine months. Individual internship listings should be used to determine which duration applies to a particular position.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the PM Internship Scheme a Full-Time Job?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. PMIS is a structured internship programme intended to provide practical experience in a participating organisation. Selection for an internship is not equivalent to appointment to a permanent position, and completion does not guarantee employment with the host company.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants should review the internship&rsquo;s work location, joining instructions, expected attendance and duration before accepting an offer. Students applying under the final-year undergraduate or postgraduate exception must also satisfy the prescribed institutional NOC requirement.<\/p><h2 id=\"pmis-financial-assistance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stipend and Financial Benefits 2026<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected candidates under the <strong>PM Internship Scheme 2026<\/strong> receive <strong>minimum monthly financial assistance of &#8377;9,000<\/strong>, combining government and participating-company contributions. The scheme also provides a <strong>one-time incidental grant of &#8377;6,000<\/strong> to support interns after joining.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These amounts reflect the revised third pilot round. Older PMIS information describing &#8377;5,000 per month belongs to the original pilot and should not be used as the current monthly assistance rate.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PM Internship Scheme Benefits at a Glance<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Benefit<\/th><th>2026 Provision<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Monthly financial assistance<\/strong><\/td><td>Minimum &#8377;9,000 per month, including government and participating-company contributions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>One-time incidental grant<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8377;6,000 after joining, subject to applicable verification and payment requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Payment conditions<\/strong><\/td><td>Subject to joining, attendance and applicable PMIS payment verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Life insurance<\/strong><\/td><td>Coverage under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accident insurance<\/strong><\/td><td>Coverage under Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Completion certificate<\/strong><\/td><td>Joint digital certificate issued by MCA and the host company following successful completion under applicable scheme conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Additional company support<\/strong><\/td><td>May be available if offered by the participating company; check the individual internship details<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Official source:<\/strong> The Government of India&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressNoteDetails.aspx?ModuleId=3&amp;NoteId=158887\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 2026 PMIS programme update<\/a> confirms &#8377;9,000 monthly assistance, the &#8377;6,000 grant, the joint digital certificate and insurance under PMJJBY and PMSBY.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Will PMIS Interns Receive Every Month?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selected PMIS interns receive <strong>a minimum of &#8377;9,000 per month<\/strong> under the revised 2026 third pilot round, subject to the scheme&rsquo;s joining, attendance and payment conditions. This figure includes the government and participating-company contributions together. It does not mean &#8377;9,000 from the government plus an additional compulsory employer payment.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actual disbursement remains subject to the applicable programme, attendance and payment-verification requirements. The general announcement does not establish one universal payment date or a fixed government-versus-company contribution split for every Round III opportunity.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Official reference:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2254498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Corporate Affairs: PMIS Eligibility Expansion and Financial Assistance, 22 April 2026<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"pm-internship-scheme-documents-required\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required for PM Internship Scheme 2026<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>documents required for PM Internship Scheme registration<\/strong> depend on the candidate&rsquo;s qualifications, education status, identity-verification requirements and the internship opportunity. Applicants should distinguish between documents needed for registration, those requested for a specific application and records required after selection.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PMIS uses online registration and identity verification through its official portal. Eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate applicants have an additional compulsory institutional No Objection Certificate (NOC) requirement under the April 2026 eligibility expansion.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PMIS Registration and Document Checklist<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Document or Information<\/th><th>When It Is Relevant<\/th><th>Requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aadhaar details<\/strong><\/td><td>Identity verification and the scheme&rsquo;s online registration process<\/td><td>Follow the Aadhaar and e-KYC instructions provided by the official portal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Active mobile number<\/strong><\/td><td>Registration, OTP verification and candidate communications<\/td><td>Use a mobile number accepted by the portal&rsquo;s verification process<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Educational qualifications and marksheets<\/strong><\/td><td>Profile completion, educational eligibility and opportunity-specific screening<\/td><td>Provide the qualifications and supporting records requested for the application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ITI, diploma or skill certificates<\/strong><\/td><td>Candidates applying to opportunities that require vocational or technical qualifications<\/td><td>Required where relevant to the selected internship or portal verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Institutional No Objection Certificate<\/strong><\/td><td>Eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate applicants<\/td><td><strong>Mandatory for this category under the April 2026 MCA expansion<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Identity or other supporting documents<\/strong><\/td><td>Additional verification or company-specific selection requirements<\/td><td>Submit the specific documents requested by the official portal or authorised host company<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bank account and DBT details<\/strong><\/td><td>After selection and joining, for applicable government financial transfers<\/td><td>Account must meet the current Aadhaar-seeding and DBT verification requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Photograph or other attachments<\/strong><\/td><td>Where requested during application or subsequent verification<\/td><td>Follow the prescribed file type, size and upload instructions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Document clarification:<\/strong> A compulsory NOC for qualifying final-year students is expressly confirmed by MCA. Other upload requirements should be checked against the current candidate form and the particular internship listing. Do not treat a recent passport-size photograph, a skill certificate or separate DigiLocker access as universally mandatory without an applicable instruction.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What NOC Is Required for Final-Year UG and PG Students?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 22 April 2026, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs expanded PMIS eligibility to qualifying <strong>final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students<\/strong>. These students must submit a <strong>No Objection Certificate from their educational institution<\/strong> during the application process.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NOC must confirm that participation in the internship will not interfere with the student&rsquo;s academic requirements. MCA identifies the <strong>Head of Department, Dean, Principal or Training and Placement Officer<\/strong> as authorised institutional signatories.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NOC requirement applies to the eligible final-year student category. It should not be presented as a mandatory document for every Class 10, Class 12, ITI, diploma or previously graduated applicant.<\/p><h2 id=\"pm-internship-scheme-selection-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PM Internship Scheme 2026 Selection Process<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>PM Internship Scheme selection process<\/strong> involves online candidate registration, eligibility verification, applications to advertised internships and selection by participating companies. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs administers the scheme through the official PMIS portal, while participating companies evaluate candidates for their available internship opportunities.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meeting the scheme&rsquo;s age, education and other eligibility conditions does not guarantee selection. Candidates must also meet the qualification and role requirements of the internship they apply for, and the participating company must select them for an available position.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stages of PMIS Selection<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>What Happens<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1. Registration and verification<\/strong><\/td><td>The candidate registers through the PMIS portal and completes the required identity and e-KYC process.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2. Candidate profile<\/strong><\/td><td>Personal, educational, location and other required information is entered or verified. The portal uses candidate profile details for internship applications.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3. Internship application<\/strong><\/td><td>The candidate reviews available opportunities and applies for internships matching their qualifications and preferences.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4. Eligibility screening<\/strong><\/td><td>Applications are checked against the scheme conditions and requirements of the selected internship.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5. Company shortlisting and selection<\/strong><\/td><td>Participating companies evaluate shortlisted candidates against the requirements of their internship positions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6. Internship offer<\/strong><\/td><td>Selected candidates receive an offer or corresponding notification through the applicable PMIS process.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7. Offer acceptance<\/strong><\/td><td>The candidate reviews the offer and accepts or declines it within the deadline communicated through the portal.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>8. Joining<\/strong><\/td><td>The candidate follows the joining date, document requirements and reporting instructions provided for the accepted internship.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selection clarification:<\/strong> There is no single compulsory written examination or interview specified for every PMIS internship. A host company may use additional verification, discussions or assessments where these form part of its selection requirements.<\/p><h2 id=\"how-to-apply-pm-internship-scheme\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for PM Internship Scheme 2026<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates can register and apply for internships through the <a href=\"https:\/\/pminternship.mca.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official Prime Minister Internship Scheme portal<\/a>. Registration, profile completion and applying for a specific internship are separate steps. Applicants should confirm that the relevant opportunity is accepting applications before proceeding.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PMIS Registration and Application Steps<\/h3><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visit the official portal:<\/strong> Open pminternship.mca.gov.in and access candidate registration or login.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Register and verify identity:<\/strong> Follow the mobile OTP and Aadhaar-based e-KYC instructions provided by the portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete the candidate profile:<\/strong> Enter the requested personal, address, educational and skills information accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Provide applicable documents:<\/strong> Upload the records required for your category. Eligible final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students must provide the prescribed institutional NOC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find suitable internships:<\/strong> Browse the available opportunities and use location, sector or role filters where supported.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the opportunity details:<\/strong> Review the qualification, location, six- or nine-month duration, application status and additional requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit the application:<\/strong> Apply through the portal within the applicable window, following any current application limits or declarations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track the outcome:<\/strong> Use the available candidate-dashboard or application-tracking facility to check for updates, shortlisting and offers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respond to an offer:<\/strong> If selected, review the offer and follow the acceptance deadline and joining instructions communicated through the official process.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Completing registration does not automatically mean that an internship application has been submitted. The exact controls, application limits and offer-acceptance period must be checked in the current portal.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official PM Internship Scheme Application Link<\/h3><div style=\"text-align:center;margin:20px 0 24px;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/pminternship.mca.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" font-size:16px;font-weight:600;border-radius:5px;\">Visit Official PM Internship Scheme Portal<\/a>\n<\/div><h2 id=\"pm-internship-scheme-important-dates\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PM Internship Scheme 2026 Important Dates<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The third round of the PM Internship Scheme pilot began in March 2026. MCA subsequently announced expanded eligibility for qualifying final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students on <strong>22 April 2026<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date or Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Round III launch<\/strong><\/td><td>20 March 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final-year UG\/PG eligibility announcement<\/strong><\/td><td>22 April 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Candidate registration<\/strong><\/td><td>Check the current official portal instructions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Internship application deadline<\/strong><\/td><td>Check the active opportunity and recruitment window<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Selection and offer acceptance<\/strong><\/td><td>Follow the applicable company and portal communications<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Internship joining date<\/strong><\/td><td>Specified in the accepted internship offer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Internship duration<\/strong><\/td><td>Six or nine months, depending on the opportunity<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application status:<\/strong> An accessible registration portal does not prove that every advertised internship is open. Candidates should check each opportunity&rsquo;s application status before relying on a deadline.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Official references:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2254498\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MCA&rsquo;s April 2026 PMIS Announcement<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/pminternship.mca.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PM Internship Scheme Portal<\/a>.<\/p><h2 id=\"pm-internship-scheme-companies-sectors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Companies and Sectors Under PM Internship Scheme 2026<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participating companies offer PMIS internships across sectors and locations, with opportunities differing in job function, qualification requirements and availability. Candidates should review individual listings rather than assume that a company&rsquo;s earlier participation means it currently has vacancies.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A subsequent Government of India update published in June 2026 reported opportunities across <strong>more than 25 sectors and over 730 districts<\/strong>. These figures describe the programme&rsquo;s reported reach at that time, not the number of internships currently open for applications.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Sectors Offer PMIS Internships?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PMIS opportunities span technical, industrial, commercial and service-sector functions. The sectors represented in the programme include the following:<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Sector<\/th><th>Examples of Relevant Work Areas<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Information Technology and Telecommunications<\/strong><\/td><td>IT support, software-related operations, technical services and business systems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturing and Automotive<\/strong><\/td><td>Production operations, quality processes, maintenance and supply chain support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Banking and Financial Services<\/strong><\/td><td>Business operations, customer support, administration and financial processes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Energy, Oil and Gas<\/strong><\/td><td>Operational support, logistics, administration and technical functions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Retail and FMCG<\/strong><\/td><td>Sales support, inventory, distribution and customer-facing operations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals<\/strong><\/td><td>Administrative, operational, laboratory-support or other suitable functions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hospitality and Tourism<\/strong><\/td><td>Guest services, hotel operations, travel support and administration<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Agriculture and Allied Industries<\/strong><\/td><td>Production support, operations, distribution and associated business functions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> The work areas above illustrate the kinds of functions associated with these sectors. They are not a verified list of currently available PMIS vacancies, guaranteed job titles or qualifications accepted by every participating company.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Participating Companies<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participating organisations vary by recruitment round. For example, the Ministry of Steel announced <strong>160 PMIS Phase III internships at SAIL&rsquo;s Bhilai Steel Plant<\/strong> in April 2026, across areas including Medical, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics and Office Administration.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That particular opportunity had an announced application window from <strong>14 April to 13 May 2026<\/strong>, demonstrating why candidates must distinguish a company&rsquo;s participation in the scheme from a currently open internship. These details were published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2250925\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ministry of Steel&rsquo;s official announcement on SAIL Bhilai&rsquo;s PMIS Phase III internships<\/a>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Find PM Internship Opportunities by Company or Location<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should use the official PM Internship Scheme portal to find opportunities that match their qualification, preferred location and skills. Where available, the search and filtering facilities can help narrow the list by sector, role, state or district.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the official portal:<\/strong> Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/pminternship.mca.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pminternship.mca.gov.in<\/a> and access the available internship listings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review the available filters:<\/strong> Search by company, sector, location or functional area wherever those options are provided.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open the individual opportunity:<\/strong> Check its required qualification, six- or nine-month duration, work location and application instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify availability:<\/strong> Confirm that the relevant application window is active before submitting an application.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies may offer different internships with different requirements. An applicant eligible for PMIS generally may still be ineligible for a particular company&rsquo;s role.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2026, administered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), enables eligible young Indians to apply for paid internships with participating companies across India. 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