Sarkari Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 – Recognition Of Prior Learning
About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 – Recognition Of Prior Learning
Running from FY 2022 to FY 2026 as part of the Skill India Programme, the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 – Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) component — administered by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India — is designed to formally certify people who already have prior learning experience or skills, with a focus on upskilling and horizontal skilling at the same NSQF level, so they can walk away with industry-relevant skill certification. Candidates willing to be assessed and certified receive pre-screening, compulsory orientation/training, an assessment, a graded skill certificate, one year of accidental insurance cover, and a T-shirt. Execution rests with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), MSDE’s implementing arm, working through Recognition of Prior Learning Project Implementing Agencies (RPL-PIAs), while NCVET-approved Awarding Bodies (ABs) and Assessment Agencies (AAs) handle assessment and certification.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
Individual
15 Jul 2015
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 - Recognition Of Prior Learning, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must hold Indian nationality
Applicants must hold Indian nationality.
Applicants must have a valid Aadhaar
Applicants must have a valid Aadhaar.
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 59…
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 59 years.
Applicants must already possess prior learning experience or…
Applicants must already possess prior learning experience or skills and be willing to undergo assessment and certification.
Applicants must have prior experience in the specific…
Applicants must have prior experience in the specific job role for which RPL certification is sought, as defined for that role.
Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions laid down…
Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions laid down for the relevant job role.
Applicants must not re-enrol in a job role…
Applicants must not re-enrol in a job role in which they have already been trained.
An applicant already certified once under PMKVY is…
An applicant already certified once under PMKVY is discouraged from opting for a lower NSQF-level course within the same sector, though moving to a higher job role in the same sector is allowed.
Applicants may enrol in the same sector at…
Applicants may enrol in the same sector at most twice, provided there is a six-month gap between the certification date of the first course and the start date of the next batch.
Benefits Provided
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 - Recognition Of Prior Learning provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Candidates with prior learning experience or skills receive…
Candidates with prior learning experience or skills receive industry-relevant skill certification once duly assessed.
A minimum of 30 hours of classroom-based training/orientation…
A minimum of 30 hours of classroom-based training/orientation is compulsory, and RPL can run for up to 132 hours in total.
Certified trainers pre-screen candidates to gauge their existing…
Certified trainers pre-screen candidates to gauge their existing level of learning, and this pre-screening is free of charge to the candidate.
Assessment and Certification is carried out, with the…
Assessment and Certification is carried out, with the Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) / Awarding Bodies receiving a payout of ₹600 per candidate per assessment for overseeing and conducting the final assessment.
One year of Accidental Insurance cover is funded…
One year of Accidental Insurance cover is funded by the scheme (at the prevailing rate of ₹14.16).
The RPL-PIA supplies each trainee with a T-shirt…
The RPL-PIA supplies each trainee with a T-shirt at its own expense.
Candidates who pass receive a graded Skill Certificate…
Candidates who pass receive a graded Skill Certificate and Marksheet, with grades set at Grade A (85% and above) or Grade B (70% to less than 85%).
Conditions associated with the benefits:
A Qualification Pack (QP) requires a 70% pass mark; candidates must score 70% or above to receive the Skill Certificate.
Core National Occupational Standards (NOS) marks within a QP carry 70% weightage, with the remaining 30% coming from Non-Core NOS.
Certification is issued at the same NSQF level established during pre-screening.
Attendance is tracked through AEBAS, and candidates need more than 70% biometric attendance to sit the assessment.
Indicative average unit (per-candidate) cost by RPL type
RPL with 30 hours of upskilling at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre: ₹3,126.18 per candidate.
RPL with 30 hours of upskilling at Industry premises: ₹2,826.18 per candidate.
RPL with 60 hours of upskilling at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre: ₹3,962.88 per candidate.
RPL with 60 hours of upskilling at Industry premises: ₹3,662.88 per candidate.
(Note on the base cost: for 12 hours of training, a fixed cost of ₹2,000 per candidate applies at an Accredited and Affiliated Training Centre and ₹1,700 at Industry premises; the ₹300 reduction at Industry premises reflects available infrastructure and lower mobilisation costs. Hours beyond 12 are paid at the discounted Common Norm rate of ₹27.89 per hour.)
Mode of disbursement: Funds go directly into the RPL-PIA's bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Frequency / time of disbursement: Two tranches make up the payment: Tranche 1 pays 80% once the assessing body uploads the assessment results; Tranche 2 pays the remaining 20% once the Monthly Performance Report (MPR) is submitted/uploaded along with proof that the certificate was handed over (whether or not a distribution ceremony took place).
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
An Aadhaar Card, used for eKYC and mobile-based…
An Aadhaar Card, used for eKYC and mobile-based One-Time Password (OTP) profile verification.
Supporting documentation and evidence of prior experience/prior learning…
Supporting documentation and evidence of prior experience/prior learning — the personal details and supporting proof needed for the specific job role are set by the relevant Sector Skill Council.
2015-07-15
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 - Recognition Of Prior Learning through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Application Process
Candidates who are interested can get in touch with their nearest Training Center to apply.
Training Center:
https://www.pmkvyofficial.org/trainingcenter
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 4.0 - Recognition Of Prior Learning through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Application Process
Registration happens first on the Skill India Digital (SID) platform or its dedicated mobile application; the applicant's profile is then verified through mobile-based OTP / eKYC, followed by a de-duplication check.
A PIA/trainer then counsels the applicant on topics such as an overview of MSDE, the Skill India programme, and RPL processes; eligibility for RPL certification; the available benefits and how to claim them; possible career progression, both vertical and horizontal; and employment opportunities. An Induction Video on RPL is also screened at this point.
Stage 1: The Awarding Body pre-screens the applicant through a thorough process to determine their existing level of prior learning, comprising Part 1 (gathering supporting documentation and evidence from the candidate) and Part 2 (assessing the candidate's existing knowledge). No fee is charged for this pre-screening.
Stage 2: Based on this, the candidate's experiential learning outcomes are classified as either equal to or above 70% of the qualification's learning outcomes, or below 70%.
Stage 3: The applicant then completes at least 30 hours of classroom orientation — either General Orientation (covering Employability Skills, Career Progression, avenues for formal education, etc.) or Orientation with NOS (covering NOS, Employability Skills, Career Progression, etc.) — with RPL lasting no more than 132 hours in total.
Stage 4: Awarding Bodies conduct the applicant's assessment, covering both Theory and Practical components equivalent to an STT assessment, with AEBAS-based attendance being compulsory.
Stage 5: Once the applicant clears the assessment with at least 70% marks, a graded (A/B) Skill Certificate and Marksheet is issued through DigiLocker, an email/phone download link, and the SID profile page.
Official Application & Website
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