What do you get under e-Shram card?
A free e-Shram card with a 12-digit UAN that links you to welfare schemes for workers, including PMSBY accident cover, pensions and job portals.
Who is eligible for e-Shram card?
- Unorganised workers aged 16 to 59, including gig and platform workers, domestic, construction, farm and migrant workers.
- Not a member of EPFO, ESIC or government NPS, and not an income-tax payer.
Documents needed for e-Shram card
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for e-Shram card
- Self-register free on eshram.gov.in with Aadhaar OTP, or at a CSC.
Common questions
Who is eligible for e-Shram card?
Unorganised workers aged 16 to 59, including gig and platform workers, domestic, construction, farm and migrant workers. Not a member of EPFO, ESIC or government NPS, and not an income-tax payer.
How much do I get under e-Shram card?
A free e-Shram card with a 12-digit UAN that links you to welfare schemes for workers, including PMSBY accident cover, pensions and job portals.
What documents do I need for e-Shram card?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Mobile number for OTP; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).
How do I apply for e-Shram card?
Self-register free on eshram.gov.in with Aadhaar OTP, or at a CSC. Official site: https://eshram.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for e-Shram card?
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 30 October 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.