Paid internships, defence jobs, free skill training and help to start your own work: government opportunities for young people, all in one place.
Earn while you learn, or serve the country.
Paid internships in top companies for ages 18–25: at least ₹9,000 a month plus ₹6,000 one-time.
Four years in the Army, Navy or Air Force: ₹30,000–₹40,000 a month and about ₹11.71 lakh tax-free at exit.
₹3,000 a month promised for unemployed youth in the 2024 Super Six. Not started as of October 2026: no order, no application.
Free training and scholarships to build your career.
Free short skill-training courses with a government certificate, for anyone aged 15 to 59.
₹50,000 a year for girls in AICTE-approved degree and diploma courses. 2026-27 last date: 31 October.
Full tuition fee for college students from families earning up to ₹2.5 lakh, plus ₹10,000–₹20,000 a year for food and hostel to the mother.
Tuition fee and maintenance for SC, ST, BC, EBC, minority and disabled students through ePASS. From 2026-27, paid to students' accounts.
Loans and support for your own business or trade.
Collateral-free business loans up to ₹20 lakh for small shops, services, manufacturing and allied farm activities.
For carpenters, tailors, barbers and other artisans: paid training, ₹15,000 toolkit and loans up to ₹3 lakh at 5%.
Announced ₹50,000–₹4 lakh self-employment support for SC/ST/BC/minority youth. First phase planned from 19 Nov 2026.
Low-cost savings, pension and insurance to start early.
A zero-balance bank account with a free RuPay card, ₹2 lakh accident cover and an overdraft of up to ₹10,000.
A guaranteed pension of ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 a month after 60, for anyone aged 18–40 who is not an income-tax payer.
₹2 lakh life insurance for ₹436 a year, for anyone aged 18–50 with a bank or post office account.
Accident insurance up to ₹2 lakh for just ₹20 a year, for anyone aged 18–70 with a bank account.