Are you an unemployed youth waiting on your Berojgari Bhatta and wondering where the money is? Berojgari Bhatta is an unemployment allowance run by individual state governments, so the amount, the rules, and the portal all depend on which state you live in. This guide shows you how to register, how to check your status, and how to file an RTI if your allowance is stuck.
Quick answer: Berojgari Bhatta is a state scheme, not a single national one. To check status, log in to your own state employment or labour portal with the user ID you used to apply. Chhattisgarh pays ₹2,500 a month and Bihar pays ₹1,000 a month, but amounts and eligibility vary by state. If status is stuck, file an RTI to the state employment department.
Berojgari Bhatta means unemployment allowance. Several state governments pay a monthly amount to educated unemployed youth who have registered with the state employment exchange and meet the income and age rules. The scheme is meant to support you while you look for work. Because it is a state subject, no single central portal covers every state.
Berojgari Bhatta is run by each state through its employment, labour, or skill development department. You usually register on the state employment exchange first, then apply for the allowance on the state portal. There is no central Right to Information bar on asking about it. Under the RTI Act 2005, section 6(1) lets you ask the state employment department for information about your application. Section 7(1) requires the Public Information Officer to reply within 30 days. If you get no reply or a poor one, section 19(1) lets you file a first appeal.
Exact documents vary by state. Most state portals ask for some of these.
| What you see | What it means | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted / Pending | Application received, not yet checked | Wait for the verification window stated on the portal |
| Under verification | Office is checking your documents | Keep your phone on, watch for any query or SMS |
| Approved / Sanctioned | You are eligible, payment will start | Confirm your bank account and Aadhaar are seeded |
| Disbursed / Paid | Allowance sent by Direct Benefit Transfer | Check your bank passbook or statement |
| Rejected | Application turned down | Read the reason, fix it, and reapply or appeal |
| On hold | Monthly or quarterly confirmation missing | Log in and complete the pending confirmation |
Common rejection reasons and fixes.
Suresh, a graduate from Chhattisgarh, applied for the state unemployment allowance and saw his status stay on “Under verification” for two months. He logged in and found a note asking for a clearer income certificate. He uploaded a fresh one, the status moved to “Approved”, and ₹2,500 reached his bank account by Direct Benefit Transfer. When a later month showed no payment, he filed an RTI to the state employment department and learned his monthly confirmation was pending. He completed it and payments resumed. This story is illustrative.
To, The Public Information Officer, [Name of State] Employment / Labour Department, [Office Address] Subject: Information under the RTI Act 2005 about my Berojgari Bhatta application Sir / Madam, Under section 6(1) of the Right to Information Act 2005, I request the following information about my unemployment allowance application. 1. The current status of my application number [your number] dated [date]. 2. The date on which my application was verified and the officer responsible. 3. If approved, the dates and amounts of allowance paid to me. 4. If rejected or on hold, the exact reason and the rule relied upon. 5. The pending action, if any, needed from my side to receive the allowance. As per section 7(1), please provide this information within 30 days. I enclose the application fee of ₹10. I belong to the Below Poverty Line category and am exempt from the fee. (Keep only the line that applies to you.) Name: Address: Phone: Date: Signature:
If you get no reply within 30 days, or an unsatisfactory one, file a first appeal under section 19(1) to the First Appellate Authority in the same department.
It is a state scheme. Each state decides the amount, the eligibility, and the portal. There is no single national Berojgari Bhatta portal.
The amount varies by state. Chhattisgarh pays ₹2,500 a month and Bihar pays ₹1,000 a month. Other states set their own figure. Always check the current amount on your own state portal.
Log in to the same state portal you applied on and open the status or track option. You need your application or reference number and your login.
Common reasons are a missed monthly confirmation, a bank account that is not Aadhaar seeded, or a change in your eligibility. Log in to see any pending action.
Eligibility differs by state, but most states need state residence, a set age band, a minimum education, a family income within a limit, and genuine unemployment with no government or private job.
Yes. File an RTI under section 6(1) to the state employment or labour department. They must reply within 30 days under section 7(1). If they do not, appeal under section 19(1).
Many states pay for a fixed maximum period, often up to two years, or until you find work, whichever comes first. Check your state rules.
Search for your state name with “employment department” or “berojgari bhatta” and open only the official site ending in gov.in or nic.in.