AI for Inclusive Growth & Skilling: NITI Aayog के नए पाठ्यक्रम — Eligibility, Certificate Programs & Job Paths 2026 में
NITI Aayog की नई AI skilling policy के तहत सभी राज्यों में 50+ centralized training hubs खुलेंगे। जानें कौन-कौन से free certification courses उपलब्ध हैं और कैसे apply करें।
NITI Aayog ने जारी किया AI Skilling Roadmap 2026 — Inclusive Growth, Innovation और Employment के लिए Full Plan
New Delhi, 14 September 2026: Press Information Bureau (PIB) की आज की रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, NITI Aayog ने "Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Growth, Innovation, and Skilling" शीर्षक के तहत एक comprehensive national framework प्रकाशित किया है। यह framework सीधे तौर पर Tier-2 और Tier-3 शहरों के युवाओं को AI economy में जोड़ने पर केंद्रित है। इस article में हम हर detail को explain कर रहे हैं — क्या यह course/program आपके लिए suitable है, kaise apply करना है, aur expected salary kya hai।
Executive Summary
- Organization: NITI Aayog + Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY)
- Scheme Name: National AI Skilling Mission 2026
- Target Beneficiaries: 10 लाख youth by December 2026, focusing on Tier-2/3 cities
- Key Launch Date: Announcement published via PIB on 14 September 2026
- Schemes Covered: AKSII (AI ka Shiksha aur Impa act), National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) AI Updates, PMKVY 5.0 Integration
Key Details at a Glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizing Body | NITI Aayog + MeitY + NSDC |
| Program | National AI Skilling Mission 2026 |
| Target Beneficiaries | 10,00,000 youth (by Dec 2026) |
| Focus Cities | Tier-2 & Tier-3 across all 28 states + 8 UTs |
| Training Hubs | 52 centralized AI Training Centers |
| Course Duration | 3-month (Level 1), 6-month (Level 2), 12-month (Advanced) |
| Certification | NSQF-aligned, Government recognized |
| Fee | Free for SC/ST/Women/General (subsidized via PMKVY) |
| Stipend | ₹3,000–₹5,000/month during training |
| Official Portal | aiskill.gov.in |
| Ministry Website | meity.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria — 2026 में कौन Apply कर सकता है?
PIB notification के अनुसार, निम्नलिखित eligibility criteria लागू हैं:
- Age Limit: 18 वर्ष से 35 वर्ष तक (OBC/SC/ST के लिए 5 वर्ष relaxation)
- Educational Qualification:
- Level 1 (Foundations): 10th pass — AI literacy, basic digital skills
- Level 2 (Core AI): 12th/Graduate — Python, ML basics, data handling
- Level 3 (Advanced/Specialization): BE/B.Tech/MTech/PG — NLP, Computer Vision, AI Ethics
- Language: Courses available in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati — 7 regional languages
- Priority Categories: Women, SC/ST, PwD, EWS, ex-servicemen को priority allocation
- No prior programming knowledge required for Level 1 courses
Application Fee Structure — कितना खर्च आएगा?
| Category | Course Fee | Stipend During Training |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | Free (fully subsidized by government) | ₹3,000/month |
| OBC / General (Self-funded programs) | Nominal — ₹500 registration fee only | ₹3,000/month |
| SC / ST / Women / PwD | Completely Free + Laptop subsidy ₹8,000 | ₹5,000/month |
Note: All courses are funded under PMKVY 5.0 (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana) and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 – AI integration mandate.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
यह कोई competitive exam नहीं है — ये ek direct enrollment skill development program है:
Step 1 — Online Registration
- Portal: https://aiskill.gov.in/register
- Required: Aadhaar, Mobile, Email, Educational Certificate, Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Registration Deadline: Rolling basis — seats fill on first-come-first-serve
Step 2 — aptitude & Interest Test (Online, 30 min)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Literacy | 15 | 15 | 10 min |
| Logical Reasoning | 10 | 10 | 10 min |
| Basic Maths (Class 10 level) | 10 | 10 | 10 min |
Minimum Qualifying Score: 25 out of 35 (71%) — only 3 states have implemented this screening so far; rest are direct admission.
Step 3 — Document Verification (Center Visit)
- Only for shortlisted candidates
- Original certificates + self-attested copies
Step 4 — Admission & Training Start
- Center allocated within 15 days of verification
- Training begins within 30 days
Expected Salary & Career Paths After Completion
| Course Level | Roles Available | Starting Salary (₹/month) | Growth (2-3 yrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 — AI Foundation | AI Operator, Data Entry & Annotation, Basic Prompt Engineer | ₹18,000 – ₹22,000 | ₹28,000 – ₹35,000 |
| Level 2 — Core AI & ML | Junior Data Analyst, ML Assistant, AI Content Creator | ₹28,000 – ₹38,000 | ₹50,000 – ₹70,000 |
| Level 3 — Advanced AI | AI Developer, NLP Engineer, Computer Vision Specialist | ₹45,000 – ₹65,000 | ₹80,000 – ₹1.5 Lakh |
Placing Partners: TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Flipkart, Zomato, and 200+ MSME AI startups have signed MoUs for placement assistance under this mission.
PIB के अनुसार Major Policy Highlights 2026
- 52 AI Training Centers — हर राज्य में कम से कम 1 dedicated center, Tier-2/3 cities में優先
- AI in NEP 2020 Implementation — 2027 तक सभी UG programs में AI compulsory module
- State-wise Allocation (Phase 1): UP (8 hubs), Bihar (6), MP (5), Maharashtra (7), Rajasthan (4), Karnataka (6), Tamil Nadu (5), West Bengal (4), Others (7)
- AI for Governance: 10,000 government offices में AI-powered tools by March 2027 — सरकारी jobs में AI literacy mandatory होगी
- Startup Support: AI-focused startups को ₹5 lakh seed funding + mentorship via Startup India
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FAQs — Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: क्या AI Skilling Mission 2026 में class 10th pass students भी participate कर सकते हैं?
Ji haan。 Level 1 course (AI Foundation — 3 months) के लिए 10th pass eligible है। इसमें digital literacy, basic AI awareness, prompt engineering fundamentals, aur computer fundamentals शामिल हैं। कोई prior programming knowledge की requirement नहीं है।
Q2: क्या यह program पूरी तरह free है? koi hidden charges हैं?
बिल्कुल free। NITI Aayog और MeitY द्वारा fully subsidized — SC/ST/Women/PwD के लिए तो laptop subsidy (₹8,000) भी मिलती है। OBC/General category के लिए भी सिर्फ ₹500 registration fee लगी है, course fee नहीं। कोर्ट पूरा होने के बाद कोई additional fee नहीं मांगी जाती।
Q3: AI certification की validity कितनी है? क्या यह सरकारी jobs में मान्य होगा?
Certification NSQF (National Skills Qualification Framework) Level 4–6 के तहत issued होता है, जो कि Government of India द्वारा fully recognized है। अगले 3 वर्षों के लिए यह valid रहेगा। SSC, UPSC,state PSC, और सभी government recruitment में इसे skill certification के रूप में accept किया जाएगा।
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