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Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
A central youth employment placement scheme providing free vocational training and placement support to rural poor youth aged 15 to 35.
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Key Highlights
Guaranteed Placement
Mandates that training partners place at least 70% of trained candidates in formal jobs.
Fully Funded
All expenses for training, study material, uniforms, and boarding are sponsored.
Rural Focus
Targets rural poor youth aged 15-35 years to diversify family incomes.
DDU-GKY Candidate Category Reservations
Statutory reservation guidelines for candidate cohort enrollment
Who is eligible
- Candidate is a rural youth within the eligible age group of 15-35 years.
Eligibility rules · v1 · effective 25 September 2014
How to apply
Candidate Registration
Register on the Kaushal Pragati portal or visit a local DDU-GKY mobilization center.
Typical duration · 3 days
Skill Training Program
Enroll in the selected trade curriculum at a designated training partner center for a duration of 3 to 12 months.
Typical duration · 180 days
Placement Verification
Post-training placement verification and receipt of direct career placement support.
Typical duration · 30 days
Sources
- DDU-GKY Portal — Ministry of Rural DevelopmentMINISTRY_PORTAL · Fetched 5 July 2026
Additional Details
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) is a central sector skill-development and placement program launched in September 2014 under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). It is a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) aimed at transforming rural poor youth into an economically independent and globally relevant workforce. Targeting rural youth in the age group of 15 to 35 years, the scheme funds training centers, covers curriculum training, and ensures placement opportunities for the trained candidates.