Unemployment Allowance 2026: 12th pass will get ₹ 1,200 and graduates will get ₹ 2,000, apply till 30 November

Online applications for the financial year 2026-27 have been invited under the Government’s Unemployment Allowance Scheme to help the educated youth who are looking for a job and career after completing their studies, in preparation for competitive examinations and in meeting daily expenses. Under this welfare scheme launched by the Haryana Employment Department, financial assistance is provided every month to the eligible unemployed youth of the state on the basis of their educational qualification. Under this scheme, unemployment allowance of ₹ 1,200 per month will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of 12th class passed youth and ₹ 2,000 per month to graduate and post graduate degree holders. The process of application for this scheme on the official portal has started from 1 November 2026 and the last date for this has been fixed as 30 November 2026.

The rates of monthly allowance under the scheme have been fixed on the basis of various educational qualifications:

• 12th class pass: ₹1,200 per month

• Holders of 2 year diploma or certificate after 10th: ₹1,200 per month

• Graduation degree holders: ₹2,000 per month

• 3 Year Polytechnic/Engineering Diploma after 12th: ₹2,000 per month

• Masters (Post Graduation) or higher degree holders: ₹2,000 per month

The benefits of the scheme are given only to those youth who fulfill the eligibility standards set by the government:

1. Native Residence: It is mandatory for the applicant to be a permanent resident of the concerned state (Haryana).

2. Age Limit: The age of the applicant should be between minimum 21 years and maximum 35 years as on 1 November 2026.

3. 3 years registration in employment office: It is mandatory for the applicant to have a valid registration of at least 3 years continuously in any government employment office (Employment Exchange / HREx) of the state till 1 November 2026. Also, the educational qualification should be updated in the records.

4. Family Income Limit: The total annual income of the applicant’s family from all sources should not exceed ₹ 3,00,000 (Rs three lakh).

5. Property Standards: The family should not own residential/commercial property worth more than ₹10 lakh or agricultural land more than 2 hectares.

6. Being completely unemployed: The applicant should not be working in any government or private job, contractual post or regular self-employment.

7. Ineligibility: Presently regular students, apprenticeship/trainee or beneficiaries of Saksham Yuva Yojana will not be eligible for this scheme.

Candidates will require the following documents while filling the online form:

• Family Identity Card (PPP/Family ID).

• Aadhar card and mobile number linked to it.

• 3 years old registration card/statement of employment office.

• Original mark sheets and certificates of 10th, 12th, graduation or diploma.

• Domicile Certificate of the state.

• Updated income certificate of the family.

• Link to Aadhaar and passbook of DBT active bank savings account.

• Valid caste certificate for reserved category applicants.

Eligible youth can apply by visiting the official portal of the Employment Department by 30 November 2026 and following the steps given below:

1. First of all the official website of Employment Department hrex.gov.in Go to.

2. Login to the portal with the help of your registered User ID and Password.

3. on the dashboard Schemes go to section ‘Unemployment Allowance Scheme’ Select the option.

4. Enter your personal information, educational records, employment office registration number and Parivar Pehchan Card (PPP) details.

5. Fill the bank account details and upload all the required documents asked in clear scanned copies.

6. Double check all the entries filled in the form and click on ‘Submit’ button.

7. Download the Acknowledgment Receipt of the application and keep it safe for future reference and physical verification.

New applications will not be accepted under any circumstances after the prescribed last date (30 November 2026). Therefore, all eligible youth should complete their registration and application process in time to avoid server load and technical problems on the last day.