NAP-SDP 2026: Vocational Skill Training for PwDs, Eligibility & Online Application

At a glance

About the scheme

The National Action Plan for Skill Development of Persons with Disabilities (NAP-SDP) is a central sector initiative managed by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Operating under the umbrella scheme SIPDA, it aims to empower persons with disabilities by providing both short-term and long-term market-relevant vocational training. The initiative works alongside training partners, the Sector Skill Council for PwDs, and industry bodies to offer NSQF-aligned courses, biometric-verified instruction, and mentorship projects that help trainees gain meaningful employment or start their own ventures.

Benefits

• Free short-term and long-term vocational and skill training delivered through accredited training partners, VRCs, and NGOs.
• Nationwide training network focusing on high employability rates and industry-relevant curriculum.
• Programmes aligned with National Occupational Standards supervised by the Sector Skill Council for PwDs (SCPwD).
• Tailored mentorship opportunities to support entrepreneurship and self-employment among trainees.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be a citizen of India.
• Applicant must have a benchmark disability of 40% or more as defined under the RPwD Act, 2016.
• Applicant must be between 15 and 59 years of age at the commencement of the course.
• Applicant must meet the age, qualification, and disability criteria outlined in the course Qualification Pack (QP).
• Applicant must enrol in courses approved by NCVET.

Who cannot apply

• Candidates with less than 40% certified disability.
• Applicants younger than 15 years or older than 59 years at course commencement.
• Candidates who have completed any other skill training course under NAP-SDP within the past one year.

Documents required

• UDID Card Number or UDID Enrolment Number
• Disability Certificate (if UDID card is unavailable)
• Aadhaar Number or Aadhaar Enrolment Number
• Proof of Age
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official PM-DAKSH portal at pmdaksh.dosje.gov.in and click on the Candidate Registration button.
2. 2Enter your basic personal details, qualification, photograph, preferred training course, and bank account information.
3. 3Set up your login credentials and verify your mobile number or email address with the OTP received.
4. 4Log in to the PM-DAKSH candidate dashboard using your new credentials.
5. 5Complete the application form and upload scanned copies of required documents in the specified format.
6. 6Review the entered information, accept the declaration, and submit the application.

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