What do you get under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar?
First-time employees joining an EPFO-covered job get one month’s EPF wage, up to ₹15,000, in two instalments. Employers get up to ₹3,000 a month for each extra worker they keep for at least six months.
PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar: latest updates
- First large disbursement: incentives of about ₹2,400 crore paid to first-time employees and employers at an event in New Delhi. official source
- Scheme started: jobs joined from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027 qualify. official source
Who is eligible for PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar?
- Employees who join an EPFO-registered establishment between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027 and were never an EPF member before.
- Monthly salary up to ₹1 lakh.
- First instalment after 6 months of continuous service; second after 12 months and a free financial literacy course (part of it is kept in a savings instrument).
Also check:
- Your employer must deposit EPF for you from August 2025 or later, and you must not have been an EPF member before 1 August 2025.
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How to apply for PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar
- There is no separate form for employees. Get your UAN through your employer or generate and activate it in the UMANG app with face authentication.
- Make sure your bank account is linked to your UAN and Aadhaar-seeded.
- Employers register on the EPFO employer portal and file monthly returns; the incentive follows automatically.
How to check PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar status
- Check the PMVBRY portal (pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in) and your EPF passbook on the EPFO member portal.
- Check your bank SMS for the instalment credit.
Never share an OTP with a caller or a message. Official portals end in .gov.in.
Common questions
Who is eligible for PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar?
Employees who join an EPFO-registered establishment between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027 and were never an EPF member before. Monthly salary up to ₹1 lakh. First instalment after 6 months of continuous service; second after 12 months and a free financial literacy course (part of it is kept in a savings instrument).
How much do I get under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar?
First-time employees joining an EPFO-covered job get one month’s EPF wage, up to ₹15,000, in two instalments. Employers get up to ₹3,000 a month for each extra worker they keep for at least six months.
What documents do I need for PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Mobile number for OTP; PAN card.
How do I apply for PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar?
There is no separate form for employees. Get your UAN through your employer or generate and activate it in the UMANG app with face authentication. Make sure your bank account is linked to your UAN and Aadhaar-seeded. Employers register on the EPFO employer portal and file monthly returns; the incentive follows automatically. Official site: https://pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in/
How do I check PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar status?
Check the PMVBRY portal (pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in) and your EPF passbook on the EPFO member portal. Check your bank SMS for the instalment credit.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar?
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.
Who gets ₹15,000 under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?
Employees in their first EPFO-covered job, joined between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027, with salary up to ₹1 lakh a month. The money is one month’s EPF wage up to ₹15,000, paid in two instalments.
Do I need to apply for PMVBRY?
No separate form. Have a UAN generated through your employer or the UMANG app with face authentication, and link your Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Payment follows your EPF contributions.
When is the second instalment paid?
After 12 months of service and after you finish the free financial literacy course. Part of the amount is kept in a savings instrument for a fixed period.
Official sources
- PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana portal, EPFO
- PMO: incentives of about ₹2,400 crore disbursed on 19 June 2026
- Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.