Key Information at a Glance
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Puducherry (Union Territory) |
| Issuing Authority | Puducherry State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) / District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Govt. of Puducherry |
| Title of Tender/EOI | Expression of Interest for Empanelment of Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) under DDU-GKY 2.0 Phase II Program in UT of Puducherry |
| Value of the Tender | Not explicitly stated (Target: skilling of 814 candidates for FY 2026-28; funds flow as per DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines) |
| Tender / Application Fee | ₹25,000 + 18% GST (for initial screening, non-refundable, payable to NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd.) |
| EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) | Not mentioned (Only appraisal cost mentioned separately) |
| Last Date | 05 July 2026 |
| Time of Submission | Online: 11:59 PM Hard Copy: 05:30 PM |
| Mode of Submission | Online (https://Kaushal.rural.gov.in) + Hard Copy to PSRLM office in Puducherry |
| DOWNLOAD Tender/EOI | 🔗Official Source (Recommended): Available on MoRD portal: https://kaushal.rural.gov.in/#/eoi ⬇️ Quick Access Copy (Optional): VIEW EOI ⚠️ Note: Always refer to the official website for latest updates and corrigendums |
Detailed Summary of the EOI
Objective
The Puducherry State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM) invites applications from interested Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) for empanelment under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 Phase II. The goal is to skill 814 rural poor youth in the Union Territory of Puducherry for the financial year 2026-28.
Eligibility Criteria (Who can apply?)
An entity must be:
- Registered under Indian Trusts Act, Societies Registration Act, Companies Act 2013, LLP Act 2008, or Cooperative Acts.
- SHG federations (CLF/BLF).
- Government/semi-government organizations.
- NGO registered with NITI Aayog’s Darpan Portal.
- >3 years old (except DPIIT-registered Start-ups).
Four Categories of PIAs:
- Captive Employer
- Existing PIAs with >50% placement record in DDU-GKY
- New skilling agencies (no DDU-GKY experience)
- Start-ups for skilling (DPIIT recognized)
Not Eligible:
- PIAs with ongoing recovery proceedings or <50% placement record (as of 31.03.2026).
- Agencies with key personnel earlier associated with defaulting PIAs.
- Sister concerns/subsidiaries of defaulting organizations.
- Entities with directors linked to past DDU-GKY defaults.
- Blacklisted agencies.
- Consortiums not allowed.
Financial Details
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Screening Fee (non-refundable) | ₹25,000 + 18% GST |
| Qualitative Appraisal Fee (if shortlisted) | ₹1,47,500 (including 18% GST) |
| Payment Account | NABARD Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd., A/c No: 055505003119, ICICI Bank BKC Branch (IFSC: ICIC0000555) |
Target Allocation & Mandatory Quotas
| Category | Minimum % of Overall Target |
|---|---|
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 58% |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | 0% (as per UT profile) |
| Others | 42% |
| Minority | 16% (of total) |
| Women | 33% (of total) |
Training & Placement Norms
- Training Duration: Minimum 3 months (576 hours) – max 6 months. Clubbing of Qualification Packs not allowed.
- Trainers: Must have valid SSC ToT certification.
- Placement Mandate: Minimum 70% (Wage Employment 50% + Self-Employment max 20%).
- Minimum Monthly Salary (India):
- 3-month course: ₹10,000 or local minimum wage (semi-skilled), whichever is higher.
- 6-month course: ₹15,000 or local minimum wage (semi-skilled), whichever is higher.
- Minimum Monthly Salary (Outside India): ₹25,000.
Priority Sectors & Courses (Indicative)
- Tourism & Hospitality: Kitchen Helper, Front Office Assistant, Housekeeping, Bartender, Travel Consultant, etc.
- IT-ITES: Junior Software Developer, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, AI-Business Analyst, Mobile App Development.
- Hardware & Electronics: Drone Service Technician, Battery System Repair Technician, Field Technician.
- Apparel Manufacturing: Sewing Machine Operator, Pattern Master, Quality Control Assistant.
- Logistics: Reefer Vehicle Operator, Green Hydrogen Supply Chain roles, EXIM Manager, Crane Operator.
- BFSI: Banking & Insurance Associate, GST Assistant, Back Office Associate.
- Healthcare: General Duty Assistant, Yoga Wellness Trainer, Emergency Medical Technician, Geriatric Caregiver.
Important Dates & Deadlines
- EOI Issue Date: 05 June 2026
- Last Date for Online Application: 05 July 2026, 11:59 PM
- Last Date for Hard Copy Submission: 05 July 2026, 05:30 PM
- Project Completion Deadline: Training by 31 Dec 2026; Placements by 31 Mar 2027.
Submission Process (Two-Step)
- Online: Submit proposal on the national portal: https://Kaushal.rural.gov.in (PRN from MoRD mandatory).
- Hard Copy: Submit printed proposal with all supporting documents to:State Mission Director-cum-Project Director,
Puducherry State Rural Livelihood Mission (PSRLM),
2nd Floor, Housing Board Building, Anna Nagar, Nellithope,
Puducherry – 605 005.
Key Conditions & Disclaimers
- Empanelment does not guarantee allocation of targets or any income.
- Preference to agencies willing to start training centres in rural areas of Puducherry and Karaikal District.
- 20% of target reserved for Captive Employer PIAs.
- Proposals with false documents will lead to blacklisting and legal action.
- No consortium or subletting of work without written permission.
- PSRLM reserves the right to cancel/modify the EOI without assigning any reason.
Documents to Refer
- DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Notification No. 20/2017 of MoRD
- All available on the Kaushal Bharat portal.
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