SUMMARY: Expression of Interest (EoI) for PM-SPECIAL Skill Development Scheme 2025-26
The Government of India’s Department of Social Justice and Empowerment (DoSJE) has released an Expression of Interest (EoI) for the empanelement of Training Partners (TPs) under its PM-SPECIAL Skill Development Scheme for the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26. The primary objective is to bridge the gap in the supply and increasing demand for trained geriatric and elderly caregivers across the country. This EoI invites competent Government and Private Training Institutes to apply for empanelment to deliver skill training in specified job roles.
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Objective of the EoI
The main objective is to empanel skilled and reputable Training Partners with robust academic and physical infrastructure. The goal is to ensure a steady supply of certified caregivers capable of providing quality care to the elderly in both institutional and home-based settings, thereby addressing a critical need in India’s healthcare and domestic sectors.
Key Dates & Deadlines
- EoI Publish Date: 9th October 2025
- Submission Deadline: Within 30 days from the publish date. Proposals must be received by 5:30 PM on the final day.
- Clarification Email:
pm-special@gov.in
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) & Tender Fees
- EMD: The document does not mention any requirement for an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).
- Tender Fees: No tender or application fee is specified in this EoI.
Scope of Work
The empanelled Training Partners will be responsible for:
- Imparting skill training in the two specified job roles (detailed below).
- Ensuring the training curriculum includes mandatory On-the-Job Training (OJT).
- Conducting assessments and certification as per the norms of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- Achieving successful placement of trainees in relevant employment post-training.
Eligibility Criteria for Training Partners
To be eligible, institutes must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Registration: The organization must have been registered before 01st July 2020.
- Financial Turnover: An average annual turnover of more than Rs. 5 Crore for the last three financial years (2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25). A CA-certified turnover certificate and positive net worth for these years are mandatory.
- Past Experience: Demonstrable experience in training and placing candidates in similar courses over the last three years (supported by Annexure-I & II and sanction orders from Government bodies).
- Accreditation: Must possess an up-to-date and valid Certificate of Affiliation/Accreditation for the specified job roles from the SMART portal of MSDE, valid as of the EoI submission deadline.
- Documentation:
- Certificate of Incorporation.
- PAN Card / GST Number.
- For NGOs: Registration details on the NITI Aayog Darpan Portal.
- Audited Account Statements for the last three years.
- A notarized affidavit on a Rs. 100 stamp paper confirming the organization is not blacklisted by any Government authority.
- An undertaking on letterhead regarding the authenticity of information (Annexure-III).
Selection & Evaluation Criteria
- The evaluation will be conducted by a duly constituted committee by the DoSJE.
- Priority will be given to courses that mandate compulsory On-the-Job Training (OJT).
- The committee’s decision on empanelment will be final and binding. No representations regarding the fixed criteria will be entertained.
Empanelment Procedure
- Eligible institutes must submit a complete proposal in hard copy as per the specified checklist.
- Proposals will be evaluated against the eligibility and selection criteria.
- Upon recommendation and approval by the competent authority, a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) will be signed between the DoSJE and the selected Training Institute.
- The empanelment is valid for one year from the date of empanelment, extendable for another year subject to approval.
Eligible Beneficiaries
Trainees who will be enrolled and trained under the PM-SPECIAL scheme to become certified Geriatric Care Givers or Elderly Care Takers.
Total Target to be Trained
The EoI document does not specify a total national target. Training Partners must propose their capacity state-wise and centre-wise in Annexure-IV.
Job Roles / Focus Areas
Training will be imparted in the following two job roles:
| S.No. | Sector | Name of the Job Role | QP-ID | NSQF Level | Duration (Hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Health | Geriatric Care Giver (Institutional & Home Care)* | HSS/Q6002 | 4 | 480 |
| 2. | Domestic | Elderly Care Taker (Non Clinical)* | DWC/Q0801 | 3 | 360 |
| *Includes mandatory On-the-Job Training (OJT). |
Duration of Training
- Geriatric Care Giver: 480 Hours
- Elderly Care Taker: 360 Hours
Funding & Payment Conditions
- The training cost will be reimbursed as per the applicable Common Cost Norms of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
- Specific payment milestones and conditions will be detailed in the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA).
Mode of Submission & Address
- Mode: Proposals must be submitted in hard copy only. Email submissions are not accepted.
- Address: The complete proposal must be addressed to: Director (PM-SPECIAL),
Room No. 631, A Wing, Shastri Bhavan,
New Delhi – 110001 - Submission Details: The proposal must be delivered to the CR Section, Garage No. 8, Shastri Bhavan, New Delhi. Each page must be duly signed by an authorized signatory, and the proposal must carry the stamp of the Registry & Index (R&I) Office.
Other Important Terms & Conditions
- Non-Binding EoI: This EoI is not an agreement and does not guarantee the allocation of any training targets. Institutes are advised not to create new infrastructure or hire manpower specifically for this scheme based on this EoI.
- Right to Cancel: The DoSJE reserves the right to cancel the EoI, invite fresh proposals, or take a final decision on the award of work without assigning any reason.
- Liability: The DoSJE will not be held liable for any claims, damages, or losses arising from an institute’s application or non-application to this EoI.
- Rejection of Proposals: Proposals received after the deadline, without the R&I stamp, with incomplete documentation, or with expired/ invalid accreditation will be summarily rejected.
- Blacklisting: Submission of any false or forged information will lead to the cancellation of empanelment and penal action as per the scheme guidelines.
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