Rural Self Employment Training Institutes—RSETI Training

How the process works

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   Step 1: Check eligibility

   Rural unemployed youth aged 18 to 45 years with an aptitude for self-employment or small enterprise creation. Candidate must be between 18 and 45 years of age. Must be a resident of the district served by the RSETI. Priority given to candidates from BPL households, SHG families, and MGNREGA workers. Must commit to full-time attendance throughout the course duration (10 to 45 days).

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   Step 2: Prepare documents

   The official source lists the following documents.

   Documents needed for this step

   • Aadhaar card copy.
   • Proof of age (School leaving certificate / Voter ID).
   • Rural residence proof (Ration card / Domicile certificate).
   • Four passport-size photographs.
   • Basic educational marksheets (5th/8th/10th pass depending on trade).
   • BPL card / MGNREGA job card for priority admission.
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   Step 3: Apply

   In-person application at the District Lead Bank RSETI centre or online via district bank portal. Step 1: Visit the District RSETI centre (usually located in district headquarters). Step 2: Inquire about the upcoming training calendar and select a certified trade. Step 3: Submit simple admission form with KYC and educational documents. Step 4: Attend brief counseling and aptitude assessment session. Step 5: Undergo intensive residential practical training and entrepreneurship module. Step 6: Receive certification and prepare loan proposal with RSETI escort support.

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   Step 4: Verification

   Counseling interview and document verification by RSETI Director and faculty.

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   Step 5: Sanction / decision

   Decision authority, as stated by the official source: Director, District RSETI and Sponsoring Lead Bank.

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   Step 6: Benefit

   100% free residential or day-boarding training with free boarding and lodging. Free course materials, practical toolkit demonstration, and uniform. Government-recognized Skill Assessment Certificate issued upon successful completion. Two years of dedicated post-training business handholding and mentoring. Facilitation for bank credit linkage under PMEGP, MUDRA, or KCC schemes. Direct in-kind provision of free residential training, meals, and certificates.

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   Step 7: If delayed or rejected

   This step has not yet been confirmed from an official source. Please refer to the official portal or the concerned department.

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   Step 8: Grievance / appeal

   RSETI Director, Lead District Manager (LDM), and Ministry of Rural Development PG Portal