PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2026: Benefits, Eligibility & How to Apply

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2026: Benefits, Eligibility & How to Apply

🇮🇳 PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2026

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) is a central government employment scheme launched in August 2025 to boost job creation and formal employment in India.

• Target: 3.5+ crore jobs by 2027
• Focus: First-time employees + employers creating jobs
• Implemented via: EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation)

✅ Key Benefits

1. Benefits for Employees (Part A)

• 💰 Cash incentive up to ₹15,000
• Paid in 2 instalments:
  • ₹7,500 after 6 months
  • Remaining after 12 months
• Encourages financial stability for first-time workers
• Requires completion of financial literacy course for full benefit

👉 Essentially, the government pays one month’s EPF wage (max ₹15,000) to new employees.

2. Benefits for Employers (Part B)

• 💼 Incentives for hiring new workers
• Up to ₹3,000 per employee per month
• Support lasts:
  • Up to 2 years (general sector)
  • Up to 4 years (manufacturing sector)

👉 Goal: Encourage companies to create more jobs and expand workforce.

📋 Eligibility Criteria

For Employees

• Must be a first-time employee registered with EPFO
• Monthly salary up to ₹1 lakh
• Must stay employed for at least 6 months
• Must complete UAN verification (mandatory)

For Employers

• Must:
  • Be registered with EPFO
  • Hire new employees from Aug 1, 2025 onwards (
  • File regular EPF returns (ECRs)

🧾 How to Apply (2026)

Step-by-step process:

1. Visit the official portal:
   👉 https://pmvbry.labour.gov.in/ (pmvbry.labour.gov.in)
2. Click on “Register / Apply Online”
3. Enter details:
   • Mobile number (OTP verification)
   • Personal & employment details
4. Upload documents:
   • Aadhaar
   • Educational certificates
   • Employment details
5. Complete EPFO/UAN verification
6. Submit application and track status online

📊 Latest 2026 Updates

• Over 4.4 lakh employees have already benefited so far
• Government pushing digital verification (Face Authentication) for transparency
• Scheme is still expanding, with expected rise in EPFO enrolments

🎯 Key Objectives

• Increase formal employment
• Support first-time job seekers (youth)
• Encourage job creation by companies
• Boost India’s goal of becoming a “Viksit Bharat” (developed nation)

✔️ Summary

• 💰 Employees: Up to ₹15,000 incentive
• 🏢 Employers: Monthly hiring incentives
• 📅 Duration: 2025–2027
• 🎯 Focus: First-time workers + job creation