Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY)

Central GovtCategory: Skill DevelopmentMinistry: Ministry of Rural Development

Skill training and placement program for rural youth 15-35 from BPL families. Full residential training with 3-month placement guarantee.

Eligibility criteria

  • 15-35
  • BPL family

How to apply

Application mode: offline

  1. Contact DDU-GKY mobilization team — Mobilization meeting
  2. Choose training course — Course selected
  3. Complete residential training — Training done
  4. Placement support (min 3-month employment) — Job placed

Required documents

Required

  • Aadhaar Card — 12-digit UIDAI identification (Original or photocopy)
  • Domicile Proof — State residence (Voter ID/utility bill)
  • BPL Certificate — BPL ration card or proof (Original)

Official source: http://ddugky.gov.in/#deen-dayal-upadhyaya

Last verified: 23 June 2026

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