Project Sankalp Gujarat 2026: Free Vocational Skill Training & Eligibility

At a glance

About the scheme

Launched by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission under the Labour and Employment Department, Project Sankalp is an industry-driven skill development initiative. The scheme bridges the gap between industrial manpower requirements and job-seeking youth by offering market-relevant, free vocational training. Training expenses and assessment fees are directly supported by the government, giving fresh trainees and existing industry personnel recognised certification to build sustainable careers.

Benefits

• Zero training fees charged to participating youth or candidates
• Government covers assessment costs directly via Sector Skill Councils, GCVT, or Kaushalya Skill University
• Industry partners receive training cost reimbursement of ₹49 per candidate per hour for NSQF Category 1 roles
• Industry partners receive training cost reimbursement of ₹42 per candidate per hour for NSQF Category 2 roles
• Industry partners receive training cost reimbursement of ₹35.10 per candidate per hour for NSQF Category 3 roles
• Industry partners receive training cost reimbursement of ₹36.75 per candidate per hour for GCVT and company-specific roles
• Industry-aligned practical training leading to recognised vocational certification

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Fresher trainees must hold a domicile of Gujarat
• Fresher trainees must be between 18 and 35 years of age
• An age relaxation of 10 years is applicable to Women, PwD, BPL, SC, and ST fresher candidates
• Existing employees can be from anywhere in India (Pan-India)
• Existing employees must be between 18 and 55 years of age
• Trainees must maintain a minimum of 70% attendance during training to take the final assessment

Who cannot apply

• Candidates who do not meet the minimum attendance threshold of 70% cannot sit for the assessment examination
• Fresher trainees without Gujarat domicile are not eligible

Documents required

• Aadhaar ID
• Identity proof
• Address proof
• Educational qualification certificates
• Category certificate (for SC, ST, or OBC candidates)
• Disability certificate (for Persons with Disability)
• BPL card or Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card (if applicable)
• Alternate ID and identification document (if applicable)

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official Skills Gujarat portal at skills.gujarat.gov.in and click on the Register link.
2. 2Fill in the basic registration details, enter the OTPs received on your email ID and mobile number, and click Verify & Save.
3. 3Receive your system-generated Username and Password on your registered contact details.
4. 4Log in using your initial credentials and create a new secure password.
5. 5Log in again, complete the full registration form, and upload all required documents in the prescribed format.
6. 6Read the terms, tick I Agree to the Terms and Conditions, and submit your registration by clicking Save and Continue.
7. 7Access your Candidate Dashboard to locate the nearest training centre or take the psychometric Interest Assessment Test.

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