Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) 2025: Eligibility, Benefits and Application Process

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2026 Overview

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) is a central government initiative by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, implemented through the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). It aims to boost employment generation, enhance employability, and promote workforce formalisation under the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. Eligible first-time employees receive a one-time incentive of up to ₹15,000, while employers get support for creating additional jobs. The scheme targets over 3.5 crore jobs, with special focus on manufacturing sectors. Key dates include effective start from 1 August 2025 and registration until 31 July 2027.

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Important Dates

• Scheme Launched Date: 1 July 2025
• Application Start Date: 1 August 2025
• Application Last Date: 31 July 2027
• Benefit Distribution Date: After 6 months and 12 months of employment for Part A
• Candidates are advised to confirm from the official website.

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Application Fee

•  No Application Fee 

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana BENEFIT DETAILS

• The scheme provides incentives through two parts: Part A for first-time employees with a one-time benefit up to ₹15,000 paid in two instalments, and Part B for employers supporting additional employment with reimbursements over 2-4 years. Annual benefits depend on employment duration and sector.

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals entering the workforce for the first time can apply if they have no prior EPF membership and their gross monthly wage is up to ₹1,00,000. They must join an EPFO-covered establishment during the registration period and maintain at least six months of continuous contributions. Age is not specified, but the scheme targets youth for employability enhancement. No income limit beyond wage cap, and it's open to all categories without caste or gender restrictions, though formal employment is required. Residential requirement includes being an Indian citizen with Aadhaar authentication. Employers qualify if they are EPFO-registered, meet employment addition thresholds (e.g., at least 2 additional employees if baseline under 50), and have no pending inquiries or fraud cases. Manufacturing establishments get extended benefits for labour-intensive roles.

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Required Documents

1. Aadhaar Card (for UAN generation via facial authentication)
2. PAN Card
3. Address Proof
4. Income Certificate (if needed for wage verification)
5. Caste Certificate (if required for specific categories)
6. Bank Passbook (Aadhaar-seeded account)
7. Photo & Signature
8. Employment contract details and ECR filing proofs

BENEFIT DISTRIBUTION / DBT DETAILS

• Amount transfer cycle: Every 6 months for employers; two instalments for employees (after 6 and 12 months)
• DBT details: Direct transfer to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts for employees and PAN-linked accounts for employers
• Bank verification process: Aadhaar seeding mandatory; payments suspended if not linked until resolved
• Expected payment timeline: Within 45 days of ECR filing and eligibility confirmation

How To Apply PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2026

1. Visit the official PMVBRY portal at pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in.
2. Register the establishment using PAN, GSTN, and bank details if not already deemed registered.
3. Generate UAN for employees using facial authentication on the UMANG app.
4. File monthly Electronic Challan cum Return (ECR) with contributions via EPFO portal.
5. Upload employee details and verify eligibility through the system.
6. Submit for incentive processing and track status online.

PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana Verification Process 

1. Document Verification: Cross-checked via EPFO IT system with Aadhaar, PAN, and bank details
2. Eligibility Approval: Automated based on ECR filings and wage criteria
3. Field/Local Body Verification: Integrated with GST, ESIC, and other portals for data validation
4. Beneficiary List Publishing: Available on EPFO portal for status checks
5. Final Payment Release: Via DBT after 45-day processing window