PMKVY 4.0 Free Skill Development Training 2026 at CIPET Guwahati
The Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET:CSTS), Guwahati has invited applications for Free Skill Development Training Programmes under the PMKVY 4.0 Scheme. Sponsored by the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), the programme aims to equip youth with industry-relevant technical skills for better employment opportunities. Selected candidates will receive free training, free boarding & lodging, hostel facilities for boys and girls, and placement assistance. Interested eligible candidates can apply for admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
PMKVY 4.0 Free Skill Development Training 2026 – Overview
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 |
| Training Institute | Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET:CSTS), Guwahati |
| Sponsored By | Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India through NSDC |
| Scheme Type | Central Government Skill Development Scheme |
| Admission Fee | Free |
| Training Fee | Free |
| Boarding & Lodging | Free |
| Hostel Facility | Free for Boys & Girls |
| Placement Assistance | Available |
| Mode of Admission | First Come, First Served |
| Training Location | CIPET:CSTS, Changsari, Kamrup, Assam |
| Batch Commencement | From 20 July 2026 |
Training Courses
| Course | Duration | Seats | NSQF Level |
| Machine Operator – Plastics Processing | 600 Hours (About 3 Months) | 42 | 3.5 |
| Machine Operator & Programmer CNC Lathe | 660 Hours (About 3½ Months) | 60 | 4.0 |
| Machine Operator & Programmer CNC Milling | 660 Hours (About 3½ Months) | 38 | 4.0 |
Educational Qualification
1. Machine Operator – Plastics Processing
Candidates must satisfy any one of the following:
- 11th Pass with no experience, OR
- 10th Pass with 1.5 years of experience, OR
- 8th Pass with 4.5 years of experience.
2. Machine Operator & Programmer CNC Lathe
Candidates must satisfy any one of the following:
- 12th Pass (or equivalent), OR
- 10th Pass with 2 years of NTC/NAC experience, OR
- 11th Pass with 1.5 years of relevant experience, OR
- 10th Pass with 3 years of relevant experience.
3. Machine Operator & Programmer CNC Milling
The eligibility criteria are the same as the CNC Lathe course.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age - 18 Years
- Preferred Upper Age - Up to 35 Years
Benefits of the Scheme
- Free Skill Development Training
- No Admission Fee
- Free Boarding & Lodging
- Free Hostel Facility for Boys & Girls
- Industry-Oriented Practical Training
- NSQF-Aligned Certification
- Placement Assistance after Successful Completion
Documents Required
- Educational Certificates
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photographs
- PAN Card or Voter ID Copy