SAKSHAM - KVK 2.0 Scheme 2026: Free Skill Training, Certification & Placement in Gujarat

At a glance

About the scheme

SAKSHAM - KVK 2.0 (SKVK2) is implemented by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission under the Labour and Employment Department, Government of Gujarat. Designed to take vocational education directly to taluka and village levels across all 33 districts, the scheme offers Short-Term Training in NSQF Level 1 to 3 courses, Gujarat Council of Vocational Training courses, and dedicated Special Projects for marginalized groups. Training is delivered at local Saksham Centres by certified instructors and includes guest lectures by industry experts, on-the-job practice, full fee sponsorship for examinations, and comprehensive placement support ranging from wage employment to self-employment.

Benefits

• Around 300 hours of free Short-Term Training aligned with National Skills Qualifications Framework and Gujarat Council of Vocational Training courses.
• Integrated On-the-Job Training tailored to specific industry job roles.
• Specialized training modules for marginalized and vulnerable communities through Special Projects.
• Training conducted locally at Saksham Centres set up at the taluka and village level.
• Instruction delivered by Sector Skill Council-certified trainers along with guest lectures from industry experts and entrepreneurs.
• Assessment and certification fees paid directly by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission, making testing completely free for trainees.
• Comprehensive placement support covering wage employment, paid probation, service aggregator portal onboarding, job work, apprenticeships, and self-employment guidance.
• Well-equipped training centres with basic amenities, separate washrooms, IP-based CCTV surveillance, and biometric attendance systems.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be a resident (domicile) of Gujarat.
• Minimum age must be 14 years in line with labour laws for non-hazardous occupations.
• Maximum age is 59 years for Short-Term Training courses.
• Maximum age is up to 65 years for Special Projects.
• For Short-Term Training, candidates should be school or college dropouts, out of formal education, or unemployed youth looking for fresh skilling, reskilling, or upskilling.
• For Special Projects, candidates must belong to designated marginalized or vulnerable groups such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Economically Backward Communities, Women, Persons with Disabilities, Transgender persons, Beggar Community, Jail Inmates, Former Prisoners, Juvenile Home residents, Children in Shelter Homes or Orphanages, Senior Citizens in old age homes, Recovered Mental Health Patients, Rural Artisans, or Migrant Workers.

Who cannot apply

• Applicants who are not domiciled in Gujarat.
• Applicants under 14 years of age.
• Candidates older than 59 years applying for general Short-Term Training.
• Candidates older than 65 years applying for Special Projects.

Documents required

• Aadhaar Card (original and copy for verification)
• Domicile Certificate of Gujarat (attested copy)
• Age Proof (Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, or Passport)
• Educational Qualification Certificate (attested copy of latest certificate)
• Self-Declaration of Employment Status (confirming unemployed or out-of-education status)
• Category Certificate (SC, ST, or Disability Certificate, applicable for Special Projects)
• Training Completion Certificate and minimum 70% attendance record (for assessment)
• Placement verification documents such as Offer Letter, Bank Statements, or Self-Declaration (post-placement, if applicable)

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official Gujarat Skill Development Mission portal at skills.gujarat.gov.in and navigate to the SAKSHAM - KVK 2.0 application section.
2. 2Create a user account by entering your name, mobile number, and email address, then verify your details using the OTP and email activation link.
3. 3Log in to your account, fill in your personal, educational, and employment details, and upload a recent passport-size photograph.
4. 4Choose your training category (Short Term Training or Special Projects), browse available NSQF/GCVT job roles, and pick your preferred course.
5. 5Select your district, taluka, and the nearest empanelled Saksham Centre.
6. 6Upload clear PDF copies of the required documents, ensuring each file is under 2 MB.
7. 7Review your complete application, submit the form online, and save the acknowledgment receipt and reference number for tracking.

Frequently asked questions