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Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ESIC unemployment relief)

Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana (ESIC unemployment relief) is a central government scheme run by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation. Cash relief for ESI-insured workers who lose their job: a share of your average daily earnings for up to 90 days of unemployment in your lifetime, paid to your bank account. Applying is free on esic.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byEmployees’ State Insurance Corporation
Last checked1 November 2026

What do you get under ABVKY (ESIC)?

Cash relief for ESI-insured workers who lose their job: a share of your average daily earnings for up to 90 days of unemployment in your lifetime, paid to your bank account.

ABVKY (ESIC): latest updates

  1. ESIC was reported to have extended the scheme for one more year, to 30 June 2027. news report

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Who is eligible for ABVKY (ESIC)?

  • Insured persons who were in insurable employment for at least two years and meet the contribution conditions in the periods before unemployment.
  • Not for job loss due to misconduct or voluntary retirement.

Also check:

  • You must have been covered by ESIC in your last job.

Documents needed for ABVKY (ESIC)

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for ABVKY (ESIC)

  1. Apply online on the ESIC portal (ABVKY claim) after you become unemployed.
  2. The ESIC branch office verifies the claim and pays by DBT.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for ABVKY (ESIC)?

Insured persons who were in insurable employment for at least two years and meet the contribution conditions in the periods before unemployment. Not for job loss due to misconduct or voluntary retirement.

How much do I get under ABVKY (ESIC)?

Cash relief for ESI-insured workers who lose their job: a share of your average daily earnings for up to 90 days of unemployment in your lifetime, paid to your bank account.

What documents do I need for ABVKY (ESIC)?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Self-declaration in the prescribed form.

How do I apply for ABVKY (ESIC)?

Apply online on the ESIC portal (ABVKY claim) after you become unemployed. The ESIC branch office verifies the claim and pays by DBT. Official site: https://www.esic.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for ABVKY (ESIC)?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 28 February 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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