Central government scheme · Ministry of Rural Development

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana

Also called DDU-GKY

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is run by the Ministry of Rural Development to provide placement-linked skill training for young people from poor rural households, followed by help to stay in the job. It is for rural youth aged 15 to 35 from poor households, with specific reservations for SC/ST candidates, women, and persons with disabilities. Beneficiaries receive at least 576 hours of skill training, placement in a job, self-employment or gig work, post-placement financial support, and migration support. To apply, contact the State Rural Livelihoods Mission or attend a job mela organised at the block or gram panchayat level for registration and counselling, and choose a course at an approved training centre.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Who can apply for DDU-GKY

  • Rural youth aged 15 to 35 from poor households.
  • At least 50% of places are for SC/ST candidates, 33% for women and 5% for persons with disabilities.
  • Himayat, a special version for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, covers rural and urban youth from both BPL and APL households.

DDU-GKY benefits

  • Skill training of at least 576 hours (about three months), including English, life skills, computer skills and entrepreneurship.
  • Placement in a job, self-employment or gig work lasting at least six months.
  • After placement: ₹1,270 a month for six months (₹7,620 in total).
  • A further ₹5,000 if you stay employed for 365 days, with breaks of no more than 60 days.
  • Migration Support Centres help with accommodation, counselling and placement for those who move for work.

How to apply for DDU-GKY

  1. Contact your State Rural Livelihoods Mission or attend a job mela it organises at block or gram panchayat level for registration and counselling.
  2. Choose a course at an approved training centre run by a Project Implementing Agency.
  3. The DDU-GKY 2.0 public candidate portal lets you search for training and see agency ratings.

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you

Checked

Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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