Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development (PBSSD), Government of West Bengal, has invited Expression of Interest (EOI) from eligible Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) for implementation of Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY 2.0) in the state.
DDU-GKY 2.0 is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) focused on placement-linked skill training for rural youth.
EOI Issue Date: 10 February 2026
Last Date for Submission: 09 March 2026
Pre-Proposal Conference: 26 February 2026 (Online)
• Applicant must be registered as a PIA under MoRD
• Valid PRN number is mandatory
• Training model: Fully Residential
• Existing PIAs must meet minimum placement performance criteria
Proposals are to be submitted online through the official DDU-GKY portal.
Application involves prescribed screening and appraisal stages as per scheme guidelines.
• Initial Screening Fee: ₹29,500 (including GST)
• Qualitative Appraisal Fee: ₹1,47,500 (including GST)
(Both fees are non-refundable as per official notification.)
The proposal will be evaluated as per DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. Applicants are advised to ensure compliance with all eligibility, documentation, and performance parameters before submission.
Only Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) registered with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and holding a valid PRN number are eligible to apply.
Yes, a valid PRN is compulsory prior to submission of the EOI.
The last date for submission of the EOI is 09 March 2026.
Yes, the application involves a prescribed screening fee and a qualitative appraisal fee as per official notification.
Yes, existing PIAs must meet the minimum placement performance criteria as per scheme guidelines.
Proposed training under this EOI must be fully residential.
Organizations must first complete the PRN registration process and meet scheme eligibility conditions before applying.
Proposals are evaluated strictly as per DDU-GKY 2.0 guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures issued by the competent authority.
Incomplete or non-compliant proposals may be rejected during screening or appraisal stages.
Yes, applicants may seek professional advisory support to ensure proper alignment with eligibility and compliance requirements.
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