Browse 44 Skills & Employment government schemes available to residents of Punjab in 2026. This page combines centrally-sponsored skills & employment programmes that residents of Punjab are eligible for, plus state-level skills & employment schemes run by the Punjab government. For each scheme, you can review eligibility criteria, benefits, required documents, and the official application process — including state-specific portals, helplines, and recent disbursement updates where available.
A welfare scheme by the Department of Military Affairs, MoD under which rigorous military training will be imparted to the youth aged between 17.5 to 23 years and meeting other educational, physical, and medical criteria, who are aspirational to be a part of the armed forces.
The scheme "Entrepreneurship Programme" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers". In this scheme financial assistance is provided to the institutes (given below) to conduct entrepreneurship development programs.
The scheme "Skill Testing & Certification" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Category of Programmes under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers", Ministry of Tourism. In this scheme, financial assistance is provided to conduct Skilling and Re-Skilling Programmes.
A welfare scheme by the Department of Military Affairs, MoD under which rigorous military training will be imparted to the youth aged between 17.5 to 23 years a...
View DetailsThe scheme "Entrepreneurship Programme" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Provider...
View DetailsThe scheme "Skill Testing & Certification" is a Suo-Moto Sub-Category of Programmes under the Umbrella Scheme of "Capacity Building for Service Providers", Mini...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to provide financial assistance, infrastructure development, skill upgradation, and market linkage support to artisans, craftsmen, and cluster-b...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to ensure steady flow of skilled workers in different trades for domestic industry and reduce unemployment among educated youth. It provides sys...
View DetailsDDU-GKY focuses on the rural poor youth and its emphasis on sustainable employment through the prominence and incentives given to post-placement tracking, reten...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to engage Indian Youth as interns to gain firsthand experience and understanding of welfare, healthcare, resettlement, and administrative scheme...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to ensure dignified livelihood opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) by providing industry-relevant and customized training specifi...
View DetailsA scheme by DoEPwDs for providing financial assistance to the Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in support of various livelihood activities. The objective of the...
View DetailsThe ICAR floated the Scheme of Emeritus Professor in order to provide an opportunity to the superannuated teachers/ Scientists of universities, colleges and ins...
View DetailsThe ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme is a structural method of tapping the Brain and skill bank of the outstanding superannuated professionals of NARS by allowing...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to create employment opportunities and promote investment in the IT/ITeS sector by establishing BPO/ITeS units in smaller cities. Through this s...
View DetailsJute Resource-Cum-Production Centre (JRCPC) will be set up in the local clusters and localities across the country in collaboration with bonafide Agencies who h...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to recognize excellent work, promote high professional standards, and boost morale of personnel serving in police forces, security organizations...
View DetailsAn employment scheme by the MoRD, providing provide at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every rural household whose adult mem...
View DetailsTo promote apprenticeship training in the country, by providing partial stipend support to the apprentices engaged under the Apprentice Act, 1961, undertaking c...
View DetailsThe scheme provides vocational guidance, confidence-building programmes, personality development sessions, practice in typing and shorthand, special coaching fo...
View DetailsNCCS engages young scholars as Research Associates to contribute in development of Telecom Security eco system with in India by providing an opportunity to the...
View DetailsA volunteership scheme by Ministry of Youth Affairs And Sports to tap the potential of the disciplined and dedicated youth In the age group of 18 to 29 years wh...
View DetailsThe scheme aims to recognize distinguished and exceptional achievements across various fields of public service and national importance....
View DetailsThere are 44 Skills & Employment schemes currently listed on DeshSeva for residents of Punjab, combining both centrally-sponsored and state-run programmes.
Eligibility varies per scheme. Generally, residents of Punjab with valid identity (Aadhaar) and state residency proof can apply for the central skills & employment schemes; state-level programmes additionally check Punjab domicile and category-specific criteria like income, age, occupation or BPL status.
Open any scheme card below and read its application steps. Centrally-sponsored schemes are typically applied at the national portal, while Punjab-run programmes use the state department's portal. Each scheme page on DeshSeva links the exact official portal and helpline.
Yes — DeshSeva keeps the Skills & Employment × Punjab scheme list refreshed against the latest centrally-sponsored notifications and state department updates. Each scheme page also shows a "Last updated" date so you know when it was reviewed.
Most Skills & Employment applications in Punjab require Aadhaar, Punjab residency proof, a bank account in the applicant's name, a recent photograph, and category-specific documents (caste/income/disability/BPL certificate where applicable). The exact list is on each scheme page.