Seekho Kamao Yojana 2026: Eligibility, Registration, Training, Stipend and Application Process

Mukhyamantri Seekho Kamao Yojana is Madhya Pradesh’s work-linked skill training programme for young people who have completed formal education but still need practical exposure before entering the job market. Instead of limiting training to a classroom, the scheme places eligible candidates with registered industrial and commercial establishments where they learn through on-the-job training. The idea is simple but useful: a young person should be able to gain workplace experience, receive structured skill training and earn a monthly stipend during the learning period.

For 2026, the scheme remains relevant because candidate registration is shown as ongoing on the official portal. Applicants can choose courses according to their educational qualification and may also choose the location where they are willing to train. Selection, however, is not automatic. Registered establishments publish vacancies and choose suitable candidates, after which an online agreement is created between the establishment, the trainee and the authorised government representative. Attendance, Aadhaar-linked DBT and successful completion of the prescribed training process are important for receiving the stipend and certification.

Seekho Kamao Yojana Quick Overview

What Is Seekho Kamao Yojana?

The scheme was introduced to bridge the gap between academic qualification and practical workplace skills. Many young people complete Class 12, ITI, diploma or graduation but do not immediately have the experience employers expect. MMSKY addresses this by placing candidates in approved establishments for structured on-the-job training. The trainee is treated as a student-trainee rather than a regular employee during the prescribed training period. Courses are approved through the Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development and Employment Generation Board and are linked with sectors and occupations available on the portal.

Who Is Eligible?

A candidate must be between 18 and 29 years of age, must be a local resident of Madhya Pradesh and must have passed Class 12, ITI or a higher qualification. The portal checks core identity and eligibility information through Samagra. Aadhaar e-KYC in Samagra is required, and the mobile number linked with the Samagra ID should be active because OTP verification and communication are part of registration. The applicant must also upload the relevant educational qualification document for the course level selected.

Stipend Structure

The stipend depends on the candidate’s educational qualification. A Class 12 pass trainee is eligible for Rs. 8,000 per month, an ITI-qualified trainee for Rs. 8,500, a diploma holder for Rs. 9,000, and a graduate or candidate with higher qualification for Rs. 10,000. The registered establishment contributes at least 25 percent of the prescribed stipend, while the State Government pays 75 percent through DBT after the required process is completed. An establishment may choose to pay more than the minimum employer contribution.

Training, Courses and Certification

Training is industry-oriented and is delivered inside registered establishments rather than only through conventional classroom teaching. The scheme covers a wide range of sectors and approved courses, and the exact course available to a candidate depends on educational qualification and vacancies published by establishments. On completing the approved training conditions, the candidate can receive certification through the state skill system. The certification and practical experience can improve employability, although the scheme itself should not be treated as a guaranteed government job programme.

Attendance Rules Matter

Stipend payment is linked with attendance. The official scheme information states that a trainee who records the prescribed attendance for the month can receive the full stipend, while very low attendance can make the trainee ineligible for payment for that month. The portal has also introduced face-authentication based attendance through the designated mobile application. Trainees should therefore treat attendance marking as a financial as well as training requirement and report technical problems quickly instead of waiting until the month closes.

How to Register Online: Step-by-Step Process

Candidate registration is completed through the official MMSKY portal. Keep the Samagra ID, Samagra-linked mobile number and education documents ready before starting so that the form can be completed without interruption.

Step 1: Open the Mukhyamantri Seekho Kamao Yojana portal and choose “Candidate Registration”.

Step 2: Read the eligibility instructions carefully and confirm that you meet the age, Madhya Pradesh residence and education conditions.

Step 3: Enter your Samagra ID. The portal uses Samagra data to identify the candidate and fetch basic personal information.

Step 4: Verify the mobile number registered with Samagra by entering the OTP sent to that number.

Step 5: Check the details displayed from Samagra and submit the initial registration. The portal sends the username and password by SMS and normally logs the candidate in.

Step 6: Enter your educational qualification and upload the relevant certificate or marksheet in the required format.

Step 7: Review the courses shown according to your qualification and select the course you want to pursue.

Step 8: Select the preferred location for on-the-job training and use the candidate dashboard to apply against suitable opportunities made available by registered establishments.

Step 9: If selected by an establishment, complete the online agreement process. Thereafter, complete face registration/attendance requirements in the prescribed app because attendance is linked with stipend processing.

How Selection Happens

Registration does not mean immediate placement. Establishments publish training vacancies and review eligible candidates. They may conduct an online, telephone or other form of interview before selecting a student-trainee. After selection, an online agreement is executed between the establishment, trainee and authorised government representative. Training can begin on a date fixed for the selected vacancy; it does not necessarily have to start on the first day of a calendar month.

Documents and Details to Keep Ready

Applicants should keep their Samagra ID, Aadhaar-linked mobile access, Aadhaar e-KYC status, educational marksheets or certificates and Aadhaar-linked bank account details ready. The bank account should have DBT enabled because the government share of the stipend is transferred electronically. An active email address is also useful because the portal uses it for future communication. Candidates should make sure that their name, date of birth and other identity details match across Samagra, Aadhaar, qualification records and bank records.

How to Track Application and Stipend

After registration, use the candidate login rather than creating another application. The dashboard is the main place to follow selection, agreement, attendance and stipend-related progress.

Step 1: Log in to the MMSKY portal with the username/password received on the registered mobile number.

Step 2: Open the candidate dashboard and review the applications or training opportunities for which you have applied.

Step 3: Check whether an establishment has shortlisted or selected you and whether the online agreement has been generated or completed.

Step 4: After training starts, verify that face registration and daily attendance are being recorded correctly in the prescribed system.

Step 5: If a stipend is delayed, first check attendance and DBT/bank details, then contact the establishment or scheme support channel instead of submitting a duplicate registration.

Important Points Before Applying

Choose a course because it matches your skill and career direction, not only because a stipend is attached to it. Read the job role, training location and course requirements before applying. Do not pay private agents for guaranteed selection. Keep Samagra and Aadhaar information updated, use your own mobile number wherever possible, and maintain regular attendance after joining. Since vacancies depend on participating establishments, availability can differ by district, sector and time.

FAQs

Q. Can a trainee change the course after joining an establishment?

A change is not a simple profile edit after an agreement and training have begun. The trainee should first use the official portal process or contact the establishment and scheme authorities. Leaving one training arrangement without proper closure can affect attendance and future processing.

Q. Does completion of MMSKY guarantee a job in the same company?

No. The scheme improves practical skills and employability, but the establishment is not automatically required to provide a permanent job after training. A trainee may still receive a job offer based on performance and vacancy.

Q. What happens if face-authentication attendance fails?

The issue should be reported quickly to the authorised person at the training establishment. The official system provides a process for face registration and reset in case of mismatch. Ignoring the problem may affect attendance records and stipend.

Q. Can a candidate receive the stipend in a bank account that is not linked with Aadhaar?

The scheme uses DBT and the official registration instructions require an Aadhaar-linked bank account. Candidates should complete bank-Aadhaar seeding and DBT activation before expecting successful payment.

Q. Is the stipend treated like a normal employee salary?

No. A participant is a student-trainee under the scheme during training. The training relationship and applicable conditions are different from regular employment, even though the trainee works in a real establishment and receives a monthly stipend.