How to apply for e-Shram card

e-Shram, an initiative by the Ministry of Labour and Employment, aims to create an Aadhaar-authenticated comprehensive national database of unorganised workers (NDUW) across the country.

Category of unorganised workers covered

• Construction worker
• Migrant worker
• Gig and platform worker
• Street vendor
• Domestic worker
• Agriculture worker
• Other unorganised workers

Eligibility for e-Shram Card

• Any unorganised worker or any person working in the unorganised sector.
• Workers should be aged between 16-59 years.
• Workers should have a valid mobile number linked with the Aadhaar card.
• Workers should not be income tax payers.

Documents required for e-Shram card

• Aadhaar card.
• Mobile number linked with Aadhaar card.
• Bank account.
• Passport-size photograph

Steps for e-Shram card registration

You can apply either through the official e-Shram portal or by visiting a Common Service Centre (CSC). To find a nearby CSC, use the locator available on the e-Shram portal by entering your state and district.

• Visit the portal: open https://eshram.gov.in/
• Provide your Aadhaar-linked mobile number along with the captcha code, then click on the Send OTP button.
• Enter your Aadhaar number, check the terms and conditions, and input the OTP you received on your mobile. Click on the Validate button.
• Confirm that the personal details displayed are correct. Provide necessary information, such as your address, educational qualifications, etc.
• Choose your skill name, the nature of your business, and type of work.
• Input your bank account details as required.
• Select the appropriate self-declaration option.
• Tap the preview option to review all the information entered.
• Click on the submit button.
• An OTP will be sent to your mobile number. Enter it and click Verify.
• Your e-Shram card will be generated and displayed on the screen.
• Click on the download option to save a copy of your e-Shram card.

Steps to download an e-Shram card

Follow these steps to download the e-Shram card:

• Visit the e-Shram portal
• Click on the Already Registered tab and select the Update Profile using UAN option.
• Enter the UAN number, date of birth, and captcha code, and click on the Generate OTP button.
• Enter the OTP received on the mobile number and click on the validate button.
• Confirm the personal details that appear on the screen.
• Tap the Preview option to verify the details entered, and click on the Submit button.
• An OTP will be sent to the mobile number. Enter the OTP and click on the Verify button.
• The e-Shram card is generated and displayed on the screen. The e-Shram card can also be downloaded by clicking on the download option.