PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is a nationwide employment-linked incentive scheme launched by the Government of India in August 2025 to create over 3.5 crore new jobs between August 2025 and July 2027. It aims to boost youth employment, increase the formalization of India’s workforce, expand social security, and promote skilling and financial literacy—especially for first-time employees and the manufacturing sector. The scheme is managed through the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and offers financial incentives to both new entrants and employers who generate sustained jobs, forming a key part of India’s strategy for economic growth and “Developed India” (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.​

Scheme Overview

The PM-VBRY is an employment-linked incentive scheme split into two main parts:

• Part A: Benefits for first-time employees entering formal jobs (new EPFO members).
• Part B: Incentives for employers to create and sustain new formal sector jobs, with special focus and extended support for manufacturing companies.
  The scheme covers jobs generated between August 1, 2025, and July 31, 2027, and is open to all sectors, but manufacturing receives additional incentives due to its economic importance.​

Online Application Process: Step-By-Step Tutorial

For Employees (First-Time Job Seekers)

1. Secure Employment in EPFO-Registered Company
   Begin by joining a company or organization registered with the EPFO and enrolled in the PM-VBRY scheme.​
2. UAN Registration and Activation
   Your employer registers you with EPFO, generating your Universal Account Number (UAN). Activate your UAN through the EPFO portal; authentication may use Face Authentication Technology (FAT) via the UMANG app.​
3. Aadhaar and Bank Account Linkage
   Ensure your UAN is linked to both your Aadhaar and an Aadhaar-enabled bank account to allow Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). This step is essential for receiving cash incentives.​
4. Continuous Service Requirement
   Stay employed for at least 6 months to get the first instalment of up to ₹15,000. Continue employment for 12 months and complete a mandatory Financial Literacy Course to receive the second instalment.​
5. Financial Literacy Course Completion
   Log into the EPFO member portal.
   Go to ‘My Dashboard’ → ‘Learning Section’ → ‘Financial Literacy for ELI Members’.
   Complete course modules and download your completion certificate, then upload it to your member profile if required.​
6. Track Benefits Status and Disbursement
   Monitor your application, employment status, and payment milestones through the EPFO portal or UMANG app.
   Both benefit instalments are credited directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account using DBT, with no separate manual claim needed.​

For Employers (Establishments)

1. EPFO Registration (if not already done)
   Register your business through the Shram Suvidha Portal or MCA SPICe+ portal to get an establishment code and PF registration.​
2. Online PM-VBRY Scheme Enrollment
   Log in to the EPFO employer portal (https://unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in).
   Navigate to the “PMVBRY” tab and choose “Part B Registration.”
   Fill in details like GSTIN, PAN-linked bank account, and accept the online declaration using your Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) or Aadhaar e-Sign.​
3. Hiring and Payroll Setup
   Hire eligible new employees (first-time EPFO members, salary ≤ ₹1 lakh/month).
   MSMEs (<50 employees) must hire at least 2; larger employers, at least 5.
   Enter new employee data (UAN, Aadhaar, date of joining, salary) within your payroll/ECR setup.​
4. Monthly ECR Filing
   Submit an Electronic Challan-cum-Return (ECR) online each month, accurately reporting eligible employment and retention.​
5. Incentive Disbursement
   If eligible employees are retained for at least 6 months, the employer receives government incentives credited in six-month intervals to the business’s PAN-linked bank account. (General: 2 years per hire, Manufacturing: 4 years).​
6. Regular Compliance
   Employers must keep records accurate and up-to-date on the portal, promptly file each ECR, and maintain all digital documentation, as audits and verifications may occur at any time.​

Benefits for All Categories

• For Employees:
  One-time financial incentive up to ₹15,000 (2 instalments), formal social security (EPFO, PF, pension, insurance), access to financial literacy, and a portion of the incentive in a savings/deposit account for future discipline.
• For Employers:
  Incentives of up to ₹3,000 per new hire per month, paid for up to 2 years (other sectors) or 4 years (manufacturing), credited in 6-month intervals. Reduces initial hiring and training costs, encourages workforce formalization and stability.
• For Manufacturing Sector:
  Extended incentives (up to 4 years) and priority focus, driving especially large-scale, stable job creation and investment in skill development for India’s industrial growth.

Conclusion

The PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is a transformative step by the Government of India to create formal jobs, support young job seekers, and incentivize businesses—especially manufacturers—to grow their workforce. The entire application and compliance process is digital, transparent, and designed to minimize paperwork and waiting time. For maximum benefits, employees should ensure accurate Aadhaar, UAN, and banking details, while employers must stay compliant through timely online submissions and digital records. Following these online steps will ensure you can participate fully and benefit from the country’s major drive toward employment–led growth and formalization.