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How to Apply for DDU-GKY Rural Skill Training 2026
DDU-GKY - rural youth skill + placement. Free training + accommodation. 75% placement guarantee.
📁 Education
⏱️ 30-60 mins
💰 Free
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About This Guide
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) - free skill training for rural youth 15-35 years. 250+ trades. 3-12 month courses. Free training + free residential accommodation + placement assistance. 75% placement guarantee. ₹6,000-15,000/month jobs typical. Apply at ddugky.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
- Rural youth 15-35
- Indian citizen
- BPL/SECC poor preferred
- Aadhaar mandatory
- Class 5+ for most trades
- Bank account
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.
- Aadhaar
- BPL/SECC ration card
- Class 5/8/10 marksheet
- Income certificate
- Photo
- Bank passbook
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability certificate (if applicable)
Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.
Visit Portal
ddugky.gov.in.
Find Centers Nearby
PIA (Project Implementing Agencies).
Choose Trade
Per interest + market demand. 250+ options.
Walk-in OR Online
PIA registration.
Submit Documents
Comprehensive.
Counseling
Trade matching.
Selection
Test + interview.
Free Training
3-12 months. Theory + practical.
Free Hostel
Most projects offer.
Stipend
₹500-1,000/month some projects.
Placement
75% guarantee. Min ₹6,000 wages.
NSDC Certification
Industry-recognized.
Post-Placement Tracking
1-year follow-up.
Key Benefits
- 100% FREE training
- Free accommodation
- 75% placement guarantee
- 250+ trades
- 15-35 age
- Rural focus
- BPL priority
- NSDC certification
- Min ₹6,000 placement
- Pan-India network
- Government-backed
What Happens After Application?
30-60 days selection. Training + placement continuous.
Frequently Asked Questions
Urban youth eligible?
NO - DDU-GKY rural specifically. Urban poor: PMKVY or NULM programs.