Benazir Hunarmand Program: Free Skills Training With Stipend for BISP Families
BISP’s Benazir Hunarmand Program offers free 3-6 month skills training, a monthly stipend and certificates to eligible family members.
The Benazir Hunarmand Program offers free technical and vocational training of three to six months, with a monthly stipend, certificate and graduation bonus, to eligible members of families registered with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). BISP shared fresh details of the programme on its official Facebook page on 3 November 2026.
Only people from BISP-eligible households can apply, and only one person per family.
Benazir Hunarmand Program at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Run by | Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) |
| Training | Free technical and vocational courses |
| Duration | 3 to 6 months, depending on the course |
| Benefits | Monthly stipend, certificate, graduation bonus, job-related support |
| Age | 18 to 40 years |
| Education | At least Matric |
| Who can apply | Members of households in BISP’s Dynamic Registry; one person per family |
| Fee | None |
Courses offered
- Information technology (IT)
- Healthcare
- Hotel management
- Construction
- Beauty services
- Fashion and textiles
BISP has not published the stipend amount or the value of the graduation bonus in its latest announcement. We will add them when BISP confirms the figures. Be wary of websites quoting exact stipend amounts without an official source.
Who is eligible for the Benazir Hunarmand Program?
- You are aged 18 to 40.
- You have passed at least Matric (10th grade).
- Your household is registered in the BISP Dynamic Registry and is eligible.
- No one else from your family has registered for the programme.
Not sure if your family is registered? Check first through the BISP 8171 web portal with your CNIC.
How to apply: 2 ways
1. Online registration
- Open the official Benazir Hunarmand portal linked from bisp.gov.pk.
- Read the eligibility guidelines and choose the registration option.
- Enter your CNIC number, an active mobile number and other details.
- Check everything carefully and submit. BISP reviews each application before confirming a place.
2. At a BISP Tehsil Office
If you cannot register online, visit your nearest BISP Tehsil Office with your original, valid CNIC and an active mobile number. Staff will help you complete registration.
Why this matters
Cash support helps families meet daily needs, but a skill can lead to a regular income. The Hunarmand programme is BISP’s attempt to move young people in its beneficiary families from support towards employment. Courses such as IT, healthcare and construction match sectors where demand for trained workers is rising in Pakistan and abroad.
Beware of fake registration links
Registration is free. BISP does not ask for any fee by phone or SMS, and official messages come only from 8171. Do not share your CNIC or OTP with anyone claiming to register you for a fee.
Related: BISP 8171 check online and lost CNIC replacement.
Choosing the right course
Pick a course that matches jobs available near you or abroad. IT and healthcare courses suit applicants with stronger English and computer skills, while construction, beauty services and fashion and textiles can lead to self-employment from home or a small shop. Ask at your BISP Tehsil Office which training centres and courses are available in your district, since not every course is offered everywhere. Check the attendance and completion rules for the stipend, certificate and graduation bonus before you start.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Benazir Hunarmand Program free?
Yes. Training is free and participants receive a monthly stipend.
Can two people from one family apply?
No. Only one person from each eligible family can register.
What is the age limit?
18 to 40 years.
Sources: BISP announcement on its official Facebook page (3 November 2026); APP on the Benazir Hunarmand Program; BISP official website.
