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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) — free training and placement for rural youth
Government of India (Ministry of Rural Development)
Overview
A placement-linked skill development programme launched in 2014 for rural youth from poor families, to make them employable and give them sustainable livelihoods.
Training is free, with residential facilities. Alongside job skills it covers soft skills, IT and personality development. Placement is guaranteed after training, with support for career progression.
Rural youth aged 15 to 35 from poor (BPL) households can register through the state skill mission or a training partner. SC/ST, minorities, women and persons with disabilities get priority.
At a glance
- Administering authority
- Government of India (Ministry of Rural Development)
- Scheme type
- Employment & Skills
- Place of posting / area
- All India
- Application mode
- Offline
- Important dates
- Applications accepted year-round
Benefits
- Free skill training for rural youth
- Placement guarantee after training
- Residential training facilities
- Soft skills, IT training and personality development
- Career progression and support services
- Focus on poor and marginalised communities
Eligibility
- Rural youth aged 15 to 35
- From poor (BPL category) households
- Priority to SC/ST, minorities, women and persons with disabilities
- Must meet the training eligibility criteria
How to apply
- Register through the state skill mission or a training partner
- Choose a training programme
- Attend the training and assessment
- Get placement assistance after completion
Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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