Tender / EOI Overview

The Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM), under the Department of Vocational Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of Uttar Pradesh, has invited proposals from eligible agencies under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 – Captive Employment Category.

The notification seeks proposals for allocation of training targets for FY 2026-28. Eligible agencies/Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) with a fresh Permanent Registration Number (PRN) from the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, are encouraged to apply through the MoRD online portal.

The notification directs prospective PIAs to comply with the DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP DDU-GKY 2.0), and relevant notifications/orders issued by MoRD.

Key Tender Details

The EOI is intended for eligible agencies under the Captive Employment Category of DDU-GKY 2.0.

The principal scope includes:

1. Providing high-quality skill training in the agency's area of expertise.
2. Providing placement opportunities to trained candidates.
3. Applying for allocation of targets under the Captive Employment Category.
4. Implementing training in accordance with applicable DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines and SOPs.
5. Completing all proposed training by 31 December 2027.
6. Completing placement initiation for all candidates by 31 March 2028.
7. Complying with applicable instructions, notifications and orders issued by MoRD.

The actual training target will be determined by the competent authorities following appraisal of proposals.

Pre-Qualification / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants under the Captive Employment Category are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed under:

Chapter 7 – Skilling Agencies: Categories & Criteria of the DDU-GKY Guidelines 2.0.

The notification specifically encourages agencies having:

1. A fresh Permanent Registration Number (PRN) from MoRD, Government of India.
2. Relevant expertise in the proposed training domain.
3. Willingness and capability to impart high-quality training.
4. Capability to provide placement opportunities.

Applicants should independently verify all detailed eligibility requirements under Chapter 7 of the DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines before submission.

Appraisal and Target Allocation

The proposals will be appraised according to the prescribed appraisal conditions.

Key provisions include:

1. Target allocation will be made to agencies achieving the required/desirable marks in the appraisal.
2. Where applications exceed the available target, agencies considered best suited to the needs of the State may receive priority.
3. The Project Approval Committee (PAC) of UPSDM will decide the actual target to be allocated.
4. Submission of an application does not guarantee allocation of target.
5. Target allocation may depend on factors including:

1. Minimum Average Annual Turnover
2. Minimum Net Worth
3. Minimum annual revenue
4. Financial capacity threshold

Applicants should refer to the applicable DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines, Chapter 7, and related MoRD instructions for the complete eligibility framework.

Tender Fee and EMD

This notification does not mention a conventional tender fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

Since this is an EOI/proposal invitation for target allocation, rather than a conventional procurement tender, no Tender Fee or EMD requirement has been stated in the uploaded notification.

Submission Guidelines

Eligible agencies are required to submit their proposals through the MoRD online portal: kaushal.rural.gov.in.

Applicants should:

1. Obtain/hold the required fresh PRN from MoRD, wherever applicable.
2. Review the DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines.
3. Review the applicable SOP for DDU-GKY 2.0.
4. Review relevant MoRD notifications and orders.
5. Ensure compliance with Chapter 7 eligibility requirements.
6. Submit the proposal through the prescribed online portal.
7. Submit the complete proposal before 31 August 2026.

Late submissions will not be considered.

Incomplete proposals are liable to be rejected outright.

Important Deadlines

Detailed Requirement Summary Table

Document Checklist

The notification itself does not provide a detailed annexure-wise document checklist. However, based strictly on the requirements stated in the notification, applicants should ensure the availability of the following:

1. Fresh Permanent Registration Number (PRN) issued by MoRD, wherever applicable.
2. PIA/agency registration and profile details as required under DDU-GKY 2.0.
3. Documents establishing eligibility under Chapter 7 of DDU-GKY 2.0 Guidelines.
4. Relevant organizational/expertise documents for the proposed training domain.
5. Details demonstrating capability to impart high-quality training.
6. Placement capability/details relevant to the Captive Employment Category.
7. Details of proposed training activities/target requirements.
8. Required documents and information prescribed under the applicable MoRD notification/SOP.
9. Any additional documents prescribed on the kaushal.rural.gov.in portal.
10. Complete proposal submitted online before the prescribed deadline.

1. The application must comply with the applicable DDU-GKY 2.0 framework.
2. Late submissions will not be considered.
3. Incomplete proposals may be rejected outright.
4. Submission of a proposal does not guarantee allocation of a training target.
5. The final target will be determined by the Project Approval Committee (PAC), UPSDM.
6. Target allocation is subject to appraisal performance and availability.
7. UPSDM may consider budget availability, sector preferences, district coverage and available targets while making allocation decisions.
8. The competent authority reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications without assigning any justification.

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Website Publishing Note

Last Date: 31 August 2026

Application Mode: Online

Application Portal: kaushal.rural.gov.in

State: Uttar Pradesh

Department: Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission

Scheme: DDU-GKY 2.0

Category: Captive Employment

Source: UPSDM Notification No. 1876 / UPSDM/Skills/DDUGKY/2.0/CaptiveEoI/2026-27