Puducherry In-Plant Training Scheme 2026: Up to ₹3,000 Stipend & Eligibility
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Quick answer
The Puducherry In-Plant Training Scheme provides one year of practical industrial training with a monthly stipend of up to ₹3,000 to educated unemployed residents. Candidates between 18 and 35 years of age who have cleared Class 10th can apply offline through the District Industries Centre. Applications are accepted in the month of January following official advertisements in December.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Up to ₹3,000 monthly stipend for 1 year |
| Ministry / department | Industries and Commerce Department, Puducherry |
| Level | State Government (Puducherry) |
| Age | 18–35 years |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The In-Plant Training component of the Development of Industries scheme is operated by the District Industries Centre under the Department of Industries and Commerce, UT of Puducherry. Designed to foster self-employment and industrial readiness, the initiative places educated unemployed youth directly inside operating manufacturing and technical units. Trainees acquire practical skills on the shop floor under actual industrial conditions for a duration of one year, starting each July, while receiving a qualification-linked monthly stipend.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of ₹1,500 for candidates with Higher Secondary / ITI qualifications and below.
- Monthly stipend of ₹2,500 for Graduates or 3-year Diploma holders in Engineering or equivalent.
- Monthly stipend of ₹3,000 for Degree holders in Engineering or Post Graduates in Arts & Science or equivalent.
- Monthly stipend of ₹3,000 for postgraduates in trades where undergraduate qualification is the required minimum.
- Compensation of ₹300 per trainee per month paid directly to training industrial units to cover raw material wastage.
- One full year of hands-on industrial training commencing in July across trades such as Computer Application, Electrician, Electronics, Machinist, Auto Mechanic, A/C Refrigeration, and Lab Technician.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant must be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or a continuous resident of the UT for the past three years.
- The applicant must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant must be currently unemployed.
- The applicant must have passed at least Class 10th (SSLC).
Documents required
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport-sized photograph
- Residence-cum-Nativity Certificate issued by the competent authority
- Age Proof
- Educational Certificates and Marksheets
How to apply
- 1Download and print the prescribed application form from the District Industries Centre portal (dic.py.gov.in).
- 2Fill in all mandatory details, paste your passport-sized photograph, and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- 3Visit the office of the General Manager, District Industries Centre, Thattanchavady, Puducherry during office hours in January to submit your form.
- 4Obtain your unique application number recorded in the application receipt register as an acknowledgement for all future references.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Puducherry In-Plant Training Scheme?+
It is a one-year practical training programme run by the District Industries Centre, Puducherry, providing industrial plant experience and a monthly stipend to educated unemployed youth.
How much monthly stipend is provided under the scheme?+
Candidates receive ₹1,500 for Higher Secondary/ITI and below, ₹2,500 for Graduates or 3-year Engineering Diploma holders, and ₹3,000 for Engineering Degree holders or Postgraduates.
What is the age limit for this training programme?+
Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
When does the training begin and when are applications accepted?+
Applications are submitted in the month of January following a December newspaper notification, and the training commences in July.
Are candidates from outside Puducherry eligible?+
No, an applicant must be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry or must have resided continuously in Puducherry for the past three years.
How is the stipend fixed if a trainee has a higher qualification?+
The stipend is determined based on the minimum educational qualification fixed for the notified trade, irrespective of higher qualifications held by the applicant.
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