Government Job Schemes 2026: The Central Government is implementing specific schemes aimed at connecting the nation’s youth with employment opportunities and fostering self-reliance. These include the ‘PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana’ (PM-VBRY) and the ‘Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 2.0’ (DDU-GKY 2.0). Both schemes share the primary objective of providing employment to the youth, though their approaches differ.
Under PM-VBRY, the scheme provides financial assistance to both first-time job seekers and the companies that hire them. Conversely, DDU-GKY 2.0 focuses on assisting rural youth by providing free training to help them secure employment. Let us examine both schemes in detail.
What is the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 2.0?
The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana 2.0 has been launched to equip rural youth with the skills necessary for employment. It is a skill development initiative designed to provide job opportunities to individuals from poor rural backgrounds, tailored to their personal interests. The scheme includes free training, which subsequently helps the youth secure employment. The guidelines for this scheme were issued in 2025.
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Who is eligible for the benefits of this scheme?
This government scheme is available to rural youth aged between 15 and 35 years. It has a 50% reservation for people from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). Additionally, 33% of the benefits are reserved for women and 5% for individuals with disabilities.
Under the DDU-GKY 2.0 scheme, youth receive free training for a duration ranging from 3 to 12 months, with a minimum training period of 576 hours. Following the training, participants are provided with job-specific skills and preparation for employment. Along with this, additional training—such as 180 hours of communication skills—is provided.
What is the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Scheme?
The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Scheme is a special initiative by the Central Government, implemented through the EPFO. Its primary objective is to connect the nation’s youth with employment opportunities by linking them with hiring companies.
What is the budget and duration of the scheme?
This government scheme is in effect from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2027. A total budget of ₹99,446 crore has been allocated for this purpose. The government has set a target of facilitating over 3.5 crore jobs within two years, with approximately 1.92 crore young people securing their first-ever job.
Incentive of ₹15,000
Under this scheme, financial assistance is provided to individuals taking up their first job in an organisation registered with the EPFO. This applies to positions with a monthly salary of up to ₹1 lakh. Eligible employees will receive an incentive amount of ₹15,000, equivalent to a portion of their monthly salary. This amount will be disbursed in two instalments: the first instalment after 6 consecutive months of employment and the second instalment upon completion of 12 months.
How to apply
For information and registration related to this government scheme, both employees and employers can use the official PM-VBRY portal or the UMANG app, which facilitate an easy registration process.