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+metatag-keywords=(apply eshram card, eshram registration, eshram.gov.in, unorganized workers, pmsym pension)
+metatag-description=(Apply at eshram.gov.in or CSC. Aadhaar OTP %%eKYC%%. Unique 12-digit UAN. Rs 2L accident insurance (PMSBY) + welfare scheme links.)
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+====== How to apply for e-Shram card — unorganised worker registration (2026) ======
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+**Quick answer:** e-Shram is a **single national database for unorganised workers (%%UoW%%)** — 30+ crore workers registered as of 2026. **Registration is FREE** at eshram.gov.in or CSC. Generates a **12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN)** and physical e-Shram card. Auto-enrols you in **PMSBY (Rs 2L accident insurance — free)** and links to other schemes (PMSYM pension, PM-KISAN, ration etc.). **Eligible: any worker 16-59 years, not in EPFO/ESIC, family income any.**
+</WRAP>
+===== Who can apply (eligibility) =====
+  * Indian, age 16–59
+  * Unorganised worker (not in EPFO/ESIC/govt employment)
+  * Income tax non-payer
+  * Examples: domestic worker, street vendor, agri labourer, construction worker, gig worker, beedi roller, fisherman, etc.
+===== Step-by-step process =====
+  - **Visit eshram.gov.in** — Click "Register on e-Shram". Choose self-registration (Aadhaar OTP) OR CSC route.
+  - **Aadhaar OTP %%eKYC%%** — Enter Aadhaar + receive OTP on registered mobile. %%eKYC%% auto-fills name, %%DoB%%, gender, address.
+  - **Fill occupation + bank details** — 396+ occupation codes (NCO 2015). Bank account (any — not necessarily Aadhaar-linked).
+  - **Education + skill + family details** — Optional but recommended for scheme convergence.
+  - **Submit + receive UAN** — 12-digit Universal Account Number + downloadable e-Shram card. Print & laminate.
+  - **Auto-enrol in PMSBY** — Rs 2L accidental death/disability insurance — free for first year. Renew at Rs 12/year via bank.
+  - **Link to other schemes** — Portal shows scheme convergence — PMSYM pension Rs 3000/month after 60, PM-JAY, ration etc.
+  - **Annual update** — Update employment / address yearly. UAN remains lifetime.
+===== Where to apply, fee, and timeline =====
+  * **Online portal:** [[https://eshram.gov.in|e-Shram]]
+  * **Offline:** Common Service Centres (Rs 0–25), State Seva Kendra. Self-registration is fastest.
+  * **Fee:** **Free** — application, card, PMSBY first-year all free
+  * **Timeline:** **Same-day issuance** of UAN + card (Aadhaar route) · **CSC: 1-2 days**
+===== What documents to keep ready =====
+See our complete checklist: [[:documents:eshram-card|Documents required for eshram card]] — covers mandatory + optional + size/format specs.
+===== Common issues + how to handle =====
+  * **Aadhaar mobile not linked** — visit UIDAI centre to link mobile first; e-Shram self-registration fails without OTP.
+  * **EPFO contributor — registration blocked** — e-Shram is for %%UoW%% only; if you have PF, you're organised. Withdraw inactive PF if applicable.
+  * **Bank account Aadhaar-unlinked** — link via NPCI to receive future scheme benefits.
+  * **PMSBY claim denied** — within 30 days of accident; family applies via UAN holder bank.
+===== If your application is delayed or rejected — file an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. The name + designation of the dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. The reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. The likely date of issuance of my certificate / approval.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO details + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the RTI Drafter →]]
+**Track your application status:** [[:check-status:eshram-card-status|How to check status guide]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Is e-Shram card a job card? ====
+No — it's a worker identity card. Doesn't guarantee work, but unlocks scheme convergence.
+==== PMSBY — really free? ====
+Yes, first year for e-Shram registrants. From year 2: Rs 12/year auto-deducted from bank.
+==== I have PF from old job — can I register? ====
+Only if PF is inactive (no contribution >36 months) and you're currently in unorganised sector.
+==== PMSYM pension — automatic? ====
+No — separate enrolment. Pay Rs 55–200/month depending on age. Govt matches contribution. Rs 3,000/month pension after age 60.
+==== Card lost? ====
+Re-download free at eshram.gov.in with UAN + Aadhaar OTP.
+===== Summary + what to do next =====
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+**Bottom line:** Apply at **e-Shram** (https://eshram.gov.in). Fee: **Free** — application, card, PMSBY first-year all free. Timeline: **Same-day issuance** of UAN + card (Aadhaar route) · **CSC: 1-2 days**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
+  * **Start your application:** [[https://eshram.gov.in|e-Shram]]
+  * **Document checklist first:** [[:documents:eshram-card|Required documents]]
+  * **Track existing application:** [[:check-status:eshram-card-status|Status check guide]]
+  * **If stuck — RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|File an RTI in 5 minutes]]
+  * **Talk to other citizens:** [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI community]]
+  * **Browse all how-to-apply guides:** [[:how-to-apply:start|All 25 application guides]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related reading =====
+  * [[:check-status:start|How to check status — 25 high-traffic services]]
+  * [[:documents:start|Documents required — 30 checklists]]
+  * [[:state-rti-portals-directory|All state RTI portals]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook — 100+ scenarios]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Official portal: https://eshram.gov.in
+  * Citizen feedback collected via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]] (composite, identifying details removed).
+  * Statutory references: see relevant Act sections.
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>how-to-apply eshram-card citizen-services rti-fallback}}

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