Central government scheme · Ministry of Labour and Employment

e-Shram (National Database of Unorganised Workers)

Also called e-Shram

The e-Shram (National Database of Unorganised Workers) is a free national registration portal run by the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It is for any worker aged 16 or above in the unorganised sector, including construction, migrant, gig and platform, domestic and agricultural workers, and street vendors, as well as organised-sector workers who are not EPFO or ESIC members or government employees, and who are not income-tax payers. Registered workers get a 12-digit Universal Account Number, an e-Shram card, and access to linked welfare, job, skilling and pension schemes. To apply, you can register yourself on the e-Shram portal using Aadhaar eKYC and your mobile number, or get help at the nearest Common Service Centre or State Seva Kendra.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Apply on register.eshram.gov.in

Who can apply for e-Shram

  • Any worker aged 16 or above in the unorganised sector: for example construction, migrant, gig and platform, domestic and agricultural workers, and street vendors.
  • Organised-sector workers who are not EPFO or ESIC members or government employees also count.
  • Not an income-tax payer.
  • Not a member of EPFO or ESIC.

e-Shram benefits

  • A 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) and e-Shram card.
  • One place to see and join linked schemes, including PMSBY, PMJJBY, PM-SYM, PM SVANidhi, PMAY, Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and One Nation One Ration Card.
  • Links to job listings on National Career Service and training on Skill India Digital Hub.
  • Registration is free; no agency may charge a fee.

How to apply for e-Shram

  1. Register yourself on the e-Shram portal using Aadhaar eKYC and your mobile number.
  2. Or get help at the nearest Common Service Centre (CSC) or State Seva Kendra.
  3. Registration is a one-time process.

Documents needed for e-Shram

  • Aadhaar number (for eKYC)
  • Mobile number, preferably linked with Aadhaar

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you

Checked

Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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