Benazir Hunarmand Program: free BISP skills courses with a monthly stipend, how to apply
Training in IT, healthcare, hotel management, construction, beauty and fashion for BISP families, ages 18 to 40 with matric. Who qualifies and where to apply.
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is offering free technical and vocational courses with a monthly stipend to its beneficiaries under the Benazir Hunarmand Program, according to an announcement on BISP's official Facebook page, ProPakistani reported on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. Registration is online at hunarmand.bisp.gov.pk.
What the Benazir Hunarmand Program offers
- Free training lasting three to six months, depending on the trade.
- A monthly stipend while you train.
- A graduation bonus at the end.
- A certificate, plus help with jobs and professional development.
BISP has not yet said how much the stipend or the graduation bonus will be, or how they are paid. Treat any figure you see on social media as unconfirmed until it appears on the portal.
Courses on offer
- Information technology (IT)
- Healthcare
- Hotel management
- Construction
- Beauty services
- Fashion and textiles
Who is eligible
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 to 40 years |
| Education | At least matriculation (10th class) |
| BISP status | Your household must be registered in BISP's Dynamic Registry |
| Family limit | Only one person per eligible family |
The scheme is for BISP beneficiaries and members of their families only. If your household is not in the registry, you cannot apply through Hunarmand. You can check your household's status by sending your CNIC number to 8171, as our BISP 8171 eligibility guide explains.
How to register
- Go to hunarmand.bisp.gov.pk (check the address carefully: it must end in .gov.pk).
- Read the eligibility rules on the portal.
- Choose a course and complete the registration form.
- Keep a screenshot of your confirmation until BISP contacts you.
Watch out for fake links
National CERT warned last month that fake NADRA, FBR and BISP websites are stealing logins (our story). Never share your bank PIN or pay anyone over WhatsApp to "secure" a seat. All BISP instalments now go through the Social Protection Wallet.
If a course leads to a job offer, our salary breakdown calculator shows what a monthly pay figure means after tax.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Benazir Hunarmand Program?
- People aged 18 to 40 with at least matric, from a household registered in BISP's Dynamic Registry. Only one person per family can register.
- How much is the Hunarmand stipend?
- BISP has not announced the monthly amount or the graduation bonus value yet.
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