End-to-end guide to PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2025. Learn eligibility, benefits, required documents, and how to apply online for both employees and employers.
Introduction
The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) 2025, an Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme to boost formal job creation.
With a budget of ₹99,446 crore and a target of 3.5 crore new jobs between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2027, this scheme benefits both first-time employees and employers who create new jobs.
Let’s simplify the scheme so employees and employers know exactly how to benefit.
Scheme Objective
- Encourage new formal jobs in all sectors (special push to manufacturing).
- Support first-time employees with financial assistance.
- Incentivize employers to expand workforce.
- Promote financial literacy for first-time employees.
Eligibility
For Employees (Part A – First-Timers)
✔ Must be a first-time employee (never contributed to EPFO earlier).
✔ Must join between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2027.
✔ Gross wage up to ₹1,00,000/month at the time of joining.
✔ Must have a UAN (Universal Account Number) generated through Face Authentication (UMANG App).
✔ Aadhaar-linked bank account required.
For Employers (Part B – Incentive to Establishments)
✔ Must be registered under EPFO (including exempted establishments with PF Trusts).
✔ Must create new jobs above baseline (baseline = average employees in previous year or minimum 20 for new establishments).
✔ Eligible only if threshold is met:
- +2 new jobs if baseline < 50
- +5 new jobs if baseline ≥ 50
✔ Must file monthly ECR (Electronic Challan-cum-Return).
✔ No pending fraud/FIR/EPFO inquiry against the company.
Benefits Under PMVBRY
Part A – For Employees
- Incentive: Equivalent to 1 month’s EPF wage (up to ₹15,000).
- Paid in 2 instalments:
- 1st instalment (up to ₹7,500) → after 6 months of continuous work.
- 2nd instalment → after 12 months of work + completion of financial literacy course.
- Disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Part B – For Employers
- Incentive per additional new employee:
- Wages ≤ ₹10,000 → ₹1,000/month
- Wages ₹10,001–₹20,000 → ₹2,000/month
- Wages ₹20,001–₹1,00,000 → ₹3,000/month
- Duration: 2 years for all sectors, 4 years for manufacturing sector.
- Paid on a six-monthly basis, after filing 6 months’ ECRs.
- Credited directly to employer’s PAN-linked bank account.
Required Documents
Employees:
- Aadhaar card (linked with mobile).
- Aadhaar-linked bank account.
- UAN (generated with UMANG app).
- Appointment letter / joining proof.
Employers:
- EPFO registration certificate.
- PAN, GST details.
- Employee joining & wage records.
- PAN-linked bank account.
How to Apply
For Employers:
- Visit pmvbry.epfindia.gov.in or labour.gov.in.
- Login with Establishment ID & password.
- Submit new employee details (UAN, Aadhaar, bank).
- File monthly ECR with contributions.
- After 6 months, subsidy released to employer’s bank account.
For Employees:
- Ask employer to register under PMVBRY.
- Generate UAN via UMANG App (Face Authentication).
- Provide Aadhaar + bank details to employer.
- Complete 6/12 months of work to receive instalments.
- Track status via EPFO Passbook / UMANG App.
Example
- Employee case: Salary = ₹12,000 → Gets ₹12,000 incentive (EPF wage equivalent) in 2 parts.
- Employer case: Hires 20 new employees @ ₹20,000 → Gets ₹2,000 × 20 = ₹40,000/month, for 2 years (₹9.6 lakh total).
Duration of Scheme
- Registration period: 1 Aug 2025 – 31 Jul 2027.
- Incentives:
- Employees → paid within 18 months of joining.
- Employers → paid for up to 2 years (4 years for manufacturing).
FAQs
Q. Can existing employees benefit?
No, only first-time employees or new hires after 1 Aug 2025.
Q. Do seasonal industries qualify?
Yes, but ECRs must be filed for the entire employment period.
Q. What if bank account is not Aadhaar-linked?
Incentive is paused until Aadhaar seeding is complete.
Q. Is incentive taxable?
Yes, incentives are subject to the Income Tax Act 1961.
Final Thoughts
The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 2025 is a strong push towards formal employment in India.
- Employees get financial support (up to ₹15,000) when joining their first job.
- Employers get subsidies (₹1,000–₹3,000 per employee per month) for hiring new workers.
- The scheme reduces hiring costs, boosts job creation, and secures social benefits for workers.
If you are an employee → make sure your UAN and Aadhaar are ready.
If you are an employer → register on the official portal and start filing ECRs. Please go through Employer registration guide here.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. Please verify details from official portals (EPFO, Labour Ministry) before applying or making decisions.