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Documents required for e-Shram card — unorganised worker (2026)

Documents for e-Shram (free unorganised worker registration). Aadhaar + bank + mobile only. PMSBY auto-coverage. * Aadhaar — Identity + e-KYC + auto-fills personal.

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 +====== Documents required for e-Shram card — unorganised worker (2026) ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** e-Shram is **FREE** unorganised-worker registration providing automatic Rs. 2 lakh accident insurance (PMSBY). **Minimum documents**: Aadhaar + Aadhaar-linked mobile + bank account. No income proof, no occupation proof. Register at eshram.gov.in or any CSC.</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Mandatory documents =====
 +  * **Aadhaar** — Identity + e-KYC + auto-fills personal details
 +  * **Aadhaar-linked mobile number** — For OTP-based registration; mandatory
 +  * **Bank account number + IFSC** — For PMSBY claim routing
 +  * **Aadhaar-bank linkage** — For DBT eligibility under future state schemes
 +
 +===== Optional / situational documents =====
 +  * **Family member Aadhaar** — For nominee designation in PMSBY
 +  * **Skill certificate** — For skill-mapping (optional but useful for govt skill-development outreach)
 +  * **Occupation declaration** — Self-declared; no proof needed
 +  * **Educational qualification** — Self-declared
 +
 +===== Specifications + key rules =====
 +  * **FREE** — completely free, including PMSBY (which costs Rs. 12/year for general public).
 +  * **Eligibility**: Unorganised workers aged 16-59 (domestic, construction, agriculture, gig, vendor, fisherfolk, etc.). NOT EPFO/ESIC members or income tax payers.
 +  * **No documents beyond Aadhaar + bank** required.
 +  * **PMSBY auto-enrolled** — Rs. 2 lakh accident death/permanent disability + Rs. 1 lakh partial disability.
 +  * **UAN (12-digit)** issued upon registration — your unique e-Shram ID.
 +  * **Migration tracking** — log inter-state movement; helps build case for portable welfare benefits.
 +
 +===== Where to apply =====
 +Online at [[https://eshram.gov.in|eshram.gov.in]] (Self-Registration) OR any Common Service Centre (CSC) FREE.
 +
 +→ Official source: [[https://eshram.gov.in/eshram-services|https://eshram.gov.in/eshram-services]]
 +
 +===== If you don't have all documents =====
 +If registration fails or PMSBY auto-enrollment is missing, file RTI to State Labour Department for application status + insurance enrollment + reason for any deactivation.
 +
 +→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +  * **Q: Who is eligible?** — Unorganised workers aged 16-59. NOT EPFO/ESIC members or income tax payers.
 +  * **Q: Is there any premium for PMSBY?** — No — free for first year via e-Shram. Annual auto-renewal.
 +  * **Q: Can income-tax payer register?** — No — disqualifies. e-Shram is for unorganised sector only.
 +  * **Q: PMJJBY (life insurance) auto?** — No — apply separately via your bank (Rs. 436/year).
 +  * **Q: Need to renew registration?** — No — lifetime validity. But annual mobile-Aadhaar OTP for system check.
 +
 +===== Summary + next steps =====
 +
 +  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
 +  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
 +  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
 +  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
 +  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
 +
 +===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
 +
 +  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
 +  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
 +  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
 +  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
 +  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
 +
 +===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
 +
 +  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:eshram-card-status|How to check eshram card status]]
 +  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
 +  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +
 +  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
 +  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
 +  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>eshram card documents-checklist citizen-help}}