PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is a nationwide employment-linked incentive scheme launched in August 2025 and running through July 2027. The scheme targets formal job creation in the private sector, focusing on first-time employees and incentivizing employers—especially in manufacturing. It is implemented via the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) with an outlay of ₹99,446 crore and aims to generate over 3.5 crore jobs in two years.​

How to Apply

For Employees (First-Time Job Seekers)

• Step 1: Join an employer registered with EPFO. Confirm the company’s eligibility before starting work.
• Step 2: Your employer will help create and activate a Universal Account Number (UAN) for you, linked to your Aadhaar and bank account.
• Step 3: Face Authentication Technology (FAT) through the UMANG App may be needed for UAN activation.​
• Step 4: No separate application form is required—eligibility is automatically tracked through EPFO systems. Maintain continuous employment with the employer to ensure both benefit payments.
• Step 5: Complete a Financial Literacy Course on the EPFO portal to qualify for the second incentive payment.
• Step 6: Both instalments of your incentive are transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.​

For Employers

• Step 1: Ensure your business is registered with EPFO (existing or via the MCA SPICe+ portal or Shram Suvidha portal).
• Step 2: On the EPFO portal, register for the PMVBRY interface under the “PART B Registration” tab, providing details such as GSTIN and PAN-linked bank information.
• Step 3: Recruit eligible additional employees (first-time EPFO members, earning up to ₹1,00,000/month). MSMEs (<50 employees) must hire at least 2 new employees; larger businesses (50+ employees) must hire at least 5.
• Step 4: Maintain compliance—file Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) monthly, regularly updating employee information and confirming retention.
• Step 5: Incentives are processed every six months and credited automatically to the employer’s PAN-linked bank account if criteria are met.​

Benefits: All Categories Explained

A. For Employees (Part A)

• One-Time Incentive: Up to ₹15,000, paid in two parts: the first after 6 months, and the second after 12 months (with completion of the Financial Literacy Course).​
• Formal Social Security: Immediate enrollment in EPFO, so you get Provident Fund (PF), Employee Pension Scheme (EPS), and insurance (EDLI) from your first day in the job.​
• Financial Literacy: Gain access to financial education for better savings and money management.
• Savings Promotion: A part of the second instalment is kept in a savings or deposit account to encourage long-term saving.​
• No Manual Application: If you join through a compliant employer, everything is managed automatically.​

B. For Employers (Part B)

• Monthly Incentive: Receive up to ₹3,000 per new employee per month. The amount depends on wage slabs:
  • Up to ₹10,000: Up to ₹1,000
  • ₹10,001–₹20,000: ₹2,000
  • ₹20,001–₹1,00,000: ₹3,000
• Duration: 2 years for general sectors; extended to 4 years for the manufacturing sector.​
• Incentive Disbursement: Paid as a lump sum every six months to the employer’s PAN-linked business account.
• Encourages Retention: Only paid for employees who complete at least 6 months on the job.​

C. Manufacturing Sector Focus

Why Manufacturing Gets Special Focus

• Manufacturing is a key driver of economic development and job creation because it is typically labor-intensive, absorbs large numbers of workers, and contributes to exports and national productivity.​
• The scheme complements national initiatives like the National Manufacturing Mission, encouraging both the launch of new factories and the scale-up of existing ones—especially in labor-intensive sectors.
• By lowering the marginal cost of hiring through extended incentives, the government makes it easier for businesses to choose workforce growth over job automation, providing a direct benefit to workers as well.​

How It Works

• Employers in the manufacturing sector get up to ₹3,000 per month per new, sustained employee (as per wage slab), paid directly to the company’s PAN-linked bank account every six months, for up to four years.
• The incentive is only provided if the job is sustained for at least six months, which improves workforce stability, training, and productivity.​
• It supports both small and large manufacturers, with MSMEs (<50 workers) required to add at least 2 new employees and larger establishments needing at least 5.

Broader Economic Impact

• The focus on manufacturing helps create better-quality, long-term jobs, supports Make in India goals, and broadens India’s formal labor force.​
• This approach not only directly benefits manufacturers and their workers, but it also indirectly supports local economies, supply chains, and the country’s overall industrial competitiveness.

The manufacturing sector focus is a core feature of PM-VBRY, designed to drive India’s next wave of employment and industrial progress with steady, government-backed support for job creation and formalization.

Requirements and Compliance

To qualify for and benefit from the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, both employees and employers must meet several requirements and follow clear compliance rules. Employees must be joining the workforce and EPFO for the first time after August 1, 2025, earning up to ₹1 lakh per month, and must stay with their employer for at least six months to get the first payout, and twelve months plus a financial literacy course for the second instalment. Their Universal Account Number (UAN) must be linked to their Aadhaar and bank account for direct payments through the EPFO system. Employers must be registered with EPFO, complete one-time registration for the scheme, and hire at least two new employees if their workforce is below 50, or five if it is 50 or more, with retention of these hires for a minimum of six months. They must file accurate payroll data and Electronic Challan-cum-Return reports each month, ensuring only eligible staff are included. All jobs and compliance processes must be recorded digitally between August 2025 and July 2027 for transparent tracking and benefits, including employer incentives paid to the business’s PAN-linked account every six months. Non-compliance or errors may lead to forfeiture or delays in benefits for both employees and employers, making accurate record-keeping and regular EPFO filings essential for continued participation in the scheme.

• Employee Requirements: Must be a genuine first-time formal worker, new to EPFO, and earning up to ₹1 lakh/month. UAN and Aadhaar/bank linkage is mandatory.
• Employer Requirements: Must complete one-time registration for PMVBRY, keep regular compliance on payroll/ECR, and retain new hires for the minimum required period.​
• **All processes are digital, transparent, and linked directly to payroll and identity systems for minimum paperwork and smooth delivery.​

Conclusion

Applying for the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is streamlined, with both registration and eligibility tracked through EPFO’s digital infrastructure. Employees get financial support, formal sector social security, and financial literacy, while employers receive targeted incentives and help with workforce expansion—especially in manufacturing. To benefit, make sure your workplace is PMVBRY-compliant, keep records up-to-date, and use the EPFO portal or UMANG app to monitor your status. This scheme helps create sustainable, formal jobs and strengthens India’s workforce for the future.