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Ministry of Labour & Employment / EPFO

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Employment Linked Incentive Scheme)

🎯 For: First-time formal sector employees & youth entering the workforce

💰 Benefit: Up to Up to ₹15,000 for employees (Paid in two installments)

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⏰ Last Date: 31 Jul 2027 / Ongoing

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Scheme Overview

Department / Ministry

Ministry of Labour & Employment / EPFO

For (Beneficiary)

First-time formal sector employees & youth entering the workforce

Maximum Benefit

Up to ₹15,000 for employees (Paid in two installments)

State / Coverage

All India

Launch Year

01 Aug 2025

Last Date

31 Jul 2027 / Ongoing

Official Website

pmvbry.labour.gov.in

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Scheme Details

The Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme is a mega initiative by the Government of India designed to support young professionals entering the workforce. If you are starting your first formal job, this scheme gives you a direct cash incentive of up to ₹15,000 paid straight into your bank account, while helping you secure long-term social security benefits.

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Eligibility Criteria

→ Must be a first-time employee registered with EPFO
→ Date of joining must be between 01.08.2025 and 31.07.2027
→ Monthly gross wage must be up to ₹1,00,000
→ Must complete at least 6 months of continuous employment with the same employer
→ Must complete the free online Financial Literacy Course on the EPFO portal to receive the second installment

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Download Official Guidelines

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Official Guidelines / Notification

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How to Apply

Join an EPFO-registered company or establishment between Aug 1, 2025, and July 31, 2027.
Obtain your Universal Account Number (UAN) through your employer or generate it via the UMANG App.
Activate your UAN on the official EPFO member portal and complete Aadhaar verification.
Ensure your bank account is fully Aadhaar-seeded to receive Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT).
Complete 6 months of continuous employment to automatically process your first installment (up to ₹7,500).
Log into the EPFO portal and complete the free Financial Literacy Program before the 12-month mark to receive your second installment.

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Documents Required

📋 Aadhaar Card

📋 Universal Account Number (UAN)

📋 Aadhaar-seeded Bank Account (via NPCI mapping)

📋 PAN Card

📋 Employment Joining Letter / Contract

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is considered a "First-Timer" under this scheme?▾

Any employee who joins an EPFO-registered establishment after August 1, 2025, and whose provident fund contributions are being received for the very first time in EPFO or an exempted trust.

How will the ₹15,000 benefit be paid out?▾

It is paid in two installments directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). The first installment is released after 6 months of continuous employment, and the second installment is paid after 12 months, provided you complete the free Financial Literacy Course on the EPFO portal.

What happens if I change jobs or leave before 12 months?▾

To claim the full incentive, the employee must stay continuously employed with the same employer for the designated 6 and 12-month milestones. Exiting the job early will halt your remaining scheme installments.

Last date to apply: 31 Jul 2027 / Ongoing. Apply only on the official website.

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Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (Employment Linked Incentive Scheme)

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