Skill Up-Gradation with Job and Placement (SUJOP) Scheme

Skill Up-Gradation with Job and Placement (SUJOP) Scheme is a state scheme of Himachal Pradesh that gives skill training and job placement support to people from at-risk groups such as persons with disabilities, widowed women and former residents of care homes. The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Himachal Pradesh, launched the scheme on 27th October 2016 and it continues to help eligible residents of the state.

The scheme works by tying up with recognized training centres and training service providers. These centres train the selected candidates and then help them get jobs in industrial units. The main aim is to close the gap between skill training and actual employment for people who often find it hard to get work.

Skill Up-Gradation with Job and Placement (SUJOP) Scheme - Introduction

Under SUJOP, the department picks training centres through a State Level Committee. These centres must have a tie-up with industrial or service sector units so that at least 70% of the trained candidates get absorbed. The training runs for a minimum of three months and can go up to two years, based on the course.

The scheme gives priority to people with 40% or more disability, destitute or deserted women, widows, former inmates of Bal-Balika Ashrams and Nari Sadans, and candidates from Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Classes and minority communities. Candidates are chosen on a first come first serve basis within these priority groups.

Key Information

Benefits

SUJOP covers most of the cost of training and also gives monthly support to the selected candidates. The exact support depends on whether the training is residential or non-residential.

• Training cost: Authorized training centres provide the course, and the department bears the training cost up to ₹5,000 per month for courses that last from 3 months to 2 years.
• Residential support: Trainees in residential or self-employment programs get up to ₹5,000 per month for boarding, lodging and living expenses.
• Non-residential stipend: Trainees who attend non-residential courses get a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 during the training period.
• Higher stipend for persons with disabilities: Trainees with 40% or more disability get an enhanced monthly stipend of ₹1,200 during training.
• Post-placement stipend: After completing training, candidates get a stipend of ₹1,500 per month for 6 months, which goes up to ₹1,800 per month for persons with disabilities.
• Job placement: Training centres help place the trained candidates in industrial units and keep them in jobs for at least one year.

Eligibility

The scheme is open to residents of Himachal Pradesh who belong to the listed priority groups and meet the income and age limits.

• Residency: The candidate must be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• Age: The candidate must be between 18 and 45 years of age.
• Income: The total annual family income must be less than ₹2,00,000.
• Priority groups: Preference goes to persons with 40% or more disability, destitute or deserted women, widows, former care home residents, and candidates from SC, OBC and minority communities.
• Education: The candidate must hold the minimum educational qualification needed for the chosen course from a recognized board or university.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply through the offline process. The application form can be collected from the local Tehsil Welfare Office or District Welfare Office.

STEP 1 - Visit the local Tehsil Welfare Office or District Welfare Office and collect the SUJOP application form.

STEP 2 - Fill in the form with the required personal, educational and family details and attach all the supporting documents.

STEP 3 - Submit the completed form to the concerned District Welfare Officer before the last date.

STEP 4 - The Director or an authorized officer will verify the details and select candidates based on the official scheme criteria. Selected candidates are informed through registered post.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready while filling the application form so that the checking process goes smoothly.

• Aadhaar card
• Passport-size photograph
• Identity proof such as Voter ID card or Driving License
• Residence proof
• Proof of age
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• Bank account details along with passbook

References

For the full details of the scheme, refer to the official documents given below.

Scheme Guidelines PDF

Department of Social Justice and Empowerment Official Website

Advertisement of Training under SUJOP Scheme

FAQ's

What is the main aim of the SUJOP Scheme?

The scheme helps at-risk groups in Himachal Pradesh get vocational skill training and job placement in industrial sectors. It works with recognized training centres that train the candidates and then help them get jobs.

Who can apply for the SUJOP Scheme?

Residents of Himachal Pradesh aged 18 to 45 who belong to priority groups such as persons with disabilities, widowed or deserted women, former care home residents, or SC, OBC and minority candidates can apply. The family income must be less than ₹2,00,000 per year.

What stipend is given during training?

Non-residential trainees get ₹1,000 per month, while trainees with disabilities get ₹1,200 per month during the training period. Residential trainees get up to ₹5,000 per month for boarding and lodging.

What support is given after the training?

After completing the training, candidates get a post-placement stipend of ₹1,500 per month for 6 months, which goes up to ₹1,800 for persons with disabilities. Training centres also help keep them in jobs for at least one year.

Is the training residential?

The scheme supports both residential and non-residential training. Residential trainees get up to ₹5,000 per month for living and boarding costs, while non-residential trainees get a monthly stipend.