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DDU-GKY - Rural Youth Skilling
Complete 2026 guide to DDU-GKY: Residential training + placement for 10 lakh rural youth aged 15-35 with 70% minimum wage guarantee.
Last updated: 8 March 2026
Overview
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana skill trains poor rural youth for salaried jobs in 300+ sectors. By 2026, 18 lakh youth trained with 11 lakh placed earning ₹12,000+ monthly average wage.
Residential training 3-6 months + 6 months paid internship. 70% wage reimbursement first year. Focus non-farm sectors like retail, healthcare, ITES, hospitality. Women 50% target. Multi-state migration support.
Who is Eligible?
- Rural BPL youth 15-35 years
- School/ITI dropouts eligible
- SC/ST 50% women 50% target
- No minimum education
- Trained youth priority
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- BPL card/ration card
- Bank passbook
- Educational certificates
- Medical fitness
Process & Guidelines
Step 1: Register at ddugky.info portal
Step 2: Mobilization camp screening
Step 3: Counselling and aptitude test
Step 4: Residential training 3-6 months
Step 5: 6 months paid internship
Step 6: Job placement with 70% wage support