e-Shram Card Registration Guide: eligibility check, steps and benefits
e-Shram is the national database of unorganised workers. Registering is free and gives you a 12-digit UAN card that links you to welfare schemes. Answer five questions to check eligibility, then follow the exact steps with the documents ready.
✔ Rules checked on 04 Nov 2026 from official sources: e-Shram portal · Maandhan (PM-SYM). Not a government website; the final decision is always the department’s.
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- ✅ 5-question eligibility check
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How to use the e-Shram Registration Guidance Tool
- STEP 1Check eligibilityAge, PF/ESIC membership, tax status and type of work.
- STEP 2Keep documents readyAadhaar, Aadhaar-linked mobile and bank account.
- STEP 3Register on the portalFollow each step on eshram.gov.in or go to a CSC for biometric registration.
- STEP 4Download the UAN cardSave the PDF and update details later from the same portal.
After you register
Keep your e-Shram UAN card PDF on your phone and update your occupation, address and bank details when they change. Linking schemes on the portal (pension, insurance, ration) depends on the scheme’s own eligibility.
If you are 18–40 and earn up to ₹15,000 a month, consider PM Shram Yogi Maandhan: you pay a small fixed amount each month and get a ₹3,000 monthly pension after 60, with the Centre matching your contribution.
Frequently asked questions
Who can make an e-Shram card?
Any unorganised worker aged 16–59 who is not a member of EPFO or ESIC and not an income-tax payer: construction workers, domestic workers, street vendors, farm labour, drivers, gig and platform workers, and similar.
Is there any fee for e-Shram registration?
No. Registration is free on eshram.gov.in and at Common Service Centres.
My mobile is not linked with Aadhaar. Can I register?
Yes, at a Common Service Centre (CSC) using fingerprint biometric authentication.
Does e-Shram give money every month?
No. e-Shram itself is a registration and ID. It helps you access schemes such as PM Shram Yogi Maandhan pension and other welfare benefits. Beware of anyone promising monthly money for a fee.
Is this tool free? Do I need to log in?
Yes, it is completely free and works without login on any phone. Nothing you type is uploaded; it stays in your browser.
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