What do you get under Divyang Unemployment Allowance?
₹500 a month to educated unemployed persons with disability (matriculate and above) until they get a job.
Rate as shown on the department page in November 2026; confirm any revision with the department.
Who is eligible for Divyang Unemployment Allowance?
- Person with disability, educated (matriculate or above) and unemployed.
- Age 18 to 30.
- Parents’ total family income up to ₹1.5 lakh a year.
- Registered for at least two years with the Special Employment Exchange, UT Chandigarh.
- Living in UT Chandigarh for at least three years just before applying.
Also check:
- Keep your Special Employment Exchange registration card; two years of registration is required.
Documents needed for Divyang Unemployment Allowance
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How to apply for Divyang Unemployment Allowance
- Download the Application for Unemployment Allowance to Disabled Persons from chdsw.gov.in.
- Attach disability certificate, matric certificate, income proof, three years’ residence proof and the employment exchange registration.
- Submit at the Department of Social Welfare, Additional Town Hall Building, 3rd Floor, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh.
How to check Divyang Unemployment Allowance status
- Call the department at 0172-2700372 or visit the Sector 17-C office.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Divyang Unemployment Allowance?
Person with disability, educated (matriculate or above) and unemployed. Age 18 to 30. Parents’ total family income up to ₹1.5 lakh a year. Registered for at least two years with the Special Employment Exchange, UT Chandigarh. Living in UT Chandigarh for at least three years just before applying.
How much do I get under Divyang Unemployment Allowance?
₹500 a month to educated unemployed persons with disability (matriculate and above) until they get a job. Rate as shown on the department page in November 2026; confirm any revision with the department.
What documents do I need for Divyang Unemployment Allowance?
Disability certificate or UDID card; Education certificates (marksheets); Income certificate; Address proof; Passport-size photo; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for Divyang Unemployment Allowance?
Download the Application for Unemployment Allowance to Disabled Persons from chdsw.gov.in. Attach disability certificate, matric certificate, income proof, three years’ residence proof and the employment exchange registration. Submit at the Department of Social Welfare, Additional Town Hall Building, 3rd Floor, Sector 17-C, Chandigarh. Official site: https://chdsw.gov.in/uploads/media/1600149718-APPLICATION_FOR_UNEMPLOYMENT_ALLOWANCE_TO_DISABLED_PERSONS.pdf
How do I check Divyang Unemployment Allowance status?
Call the department at 0172-2700372 or visit the Sector 17-C office.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Divyang Unemployment Allowance?
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.
How much is the allowance?
₹500 a month for matriculates and above, as listed by the department.
Who can apply?
Educated unemployed persons with disability aged 18 to 30, family income up to ₹1.5 lakh, two years on the Special Employment Exchange and three years living in Chandigarh.
Official sources
- Unemployment Allowance to Disabled Persons, Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh Administration
- Application form, Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.