Unemployment Allowance Scheme: Monthly allowance of up to ₹4,500 to educated unemployed, e-KYC mandatory; Know eligibility, internship rules and application process

In various states of the country, Unemployment Allowance Scheme has emerged as an important economic support for the youth who are preparing for competitive examinations and looking for employment after completing higher education. Under this scheme, at the state level—especially under Rajasthan’s ‘Mukhyamantri Yuva Sambal Yojana’—a financial allowance of ₹ 4,500 per month is given to eligible educated unemployed women, transgender and physically handicapped candidates and ₹ 4,000 per month to general male candidates.

The aim of the government is not only to distribute free financial assistance, but also to increase the work experience of the youth by connecting them with daily internships and skill training in government departments, so that they can become self-reliant as soon as possible. Under the new guidelines for the financial year, it has now been made mandatory for all registered beneficiaries to complete biometric/Aadhaar based e-KYC and Jan Aadhaar authentication.

The allowance amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the beneficiary through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) as per the provisions prescribed under the scheme:

(Note: This allowance is given only for a maximum period of 2 years or until the candidate gets any regular government/private employment or self-employment. The benefit of the scheme automatically ends as soon as he gets employment.)

The e-KYC process has been implemented to weed out fraud, ineligible beneficiaries and ensure seamless payments directly into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account:

1. Identity and name matching: The spelling of the name, father’s name and date of birth of the candidate in educational documents, Aadhaar card and Jan Aadhaar/original residence should be exactly the same.

2. Active Mobile Number Linking: It is mandatory to have active mobile number linked to Aadhaar card for One-Time Password (OTP) verification at the time of e-KYC.

3. DBT & NPCI Mapping: Aadhaar seeding and NPCI mapper should be activated in the bank account. If the bank account is inactive or not linked to Aadhaar, money will not be credited to the account even after ‘Paid’ status appears on the portal.

Before applying for the scheme, check these mandatory conditions:

• Native Residence: Candidate must be a certified permanent/native resident of the concerned state (eg Rajasthan).

• Educational qualification: Applicant must have a minimum of Graduation Degree or equivalent degree from a recognized university (higher support allowance of ₹4,500 is not applicable for 10th/12th pass only).

• Age Limit: The age limit for general category men is fixed at 21 to 30 years; Whereas women, SC, ST, OBC and disabled candidates are given relaxation in the maximum age limit up to 35 years.

• Family Income Limit: The total annual income of the family from all sources combined should not exceed ₹2,00,000 (Rs two lakh).

• Registration in Employment Exchange: It is mandatory for the candidate to be registered as an active ‘Job Seeker’ on the State Employment Portal (Employment Exchange).

In the government departments allotted to the beneficiaries (like Collectorate, Municipal Corporation, Tehsil, School or Anganwadi Center) for continuation of allowance under the rules of the scheme. 4 hours a day (5 days a week) Have to do internship.

• It is necessary to upload the Monthly Attendance Certificate signed by the head of the office of the concerned department on the portal every month.

• If a beneficiary remains absent without notice or does not upload the monthly certificate, the allowance for that month is stopped.

• Original degree or mark sheet of final year of Graduation

• Mark sheet of 10th board exam (for date of birth proof)

• Domicile Certificate

• Aadhar Card and Jan Aadhar Card

• Valid income certificate (K/I format) issued by the competent revenue officer

• Copy of Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar Seeded)

• Employment Exchange Registration Number

• Caste Certificate and Disability Certificate (if applicable)

1. Visit the official portal: Login to the state’s SSO portal (sso.rajasthan.gov.in) or the official website of the employment department (employment.livelihoods.rajasthan.gov.in).

2. Job Seeker Registration: If not already registered, click on ‘Job Seeker Registration’ and enter personal and educational details.

3. E-KYC Verification: Complete biometric/digital e-KYC on the portal using Aadhaar number and mobile OTP.

4. Select unemployment allowance option: Go to ‘Employment Exchange Management System’ (EEMS) and click on ‘Apply for Unemployment Allowance’ option.

5. Upload Documents: Upload clear digital copy of domicile, income certificate, affidavit and graduation degree.

6. Final Submit: Re-check the entered details and submit the form and save the application number (Application URN) received to track the status in future.

For a practical understanding of the official rules and online application process of this scheme, you can Rajasthan Unemployment Allowance Video Guide Can see. This video helps in step by step understanding of the process of registration and allowance sanction on the portal.