12-digit UAN card for unorganized workers, ₹2 Lakh PMSBY insurance, registration & online PDF download
Visit Official Portal →💡 The e-Shram Card is a national identity card issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment for unorganized workers aged 16–59 years who are not members of EPFO/ESIC. It provides a unique 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN), ₹2 Lakh accidental insurance cover under PMSBY, and direct access to central social security schemes, and can be downloaded free from eshram.gov.in.
Instant (self-registration on mobile)
100% Free (Government of India initiative)
Indian citizens aged between 16 and 59 years working in the unorganized sector who are NOT members of EPFO, ESIC, or paying Income Tax
All unorganized sector workers (construction laborers, migrant workers, gig and platform workers, street vendors, domestic helpers, agricultural laborers, drivers, and artisans)
Go to eshram.gov.in and click on the 'REGISTER on e-Shram' banner or visit your nearest CSC Jan Seva Kendra.
Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and captcha code. Verify the 6-digit OTP to fetch demographic data from UIDAI.
Verify your name, date of birth, gender, social category (General/OBC/SC/ST), and current/permanent residential address.
Search and select your primary occupation trade (e.g., Building Construction, Agriculture, Street Vending, Driving, Tailoring, Domestic Help).
Provide your Bank Account Number and IFSC Code for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) social security deposits.
Upon final submission, your 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN) is generated. Download and print the laminated e-Shram card PDF.
Update your mobile number, residential address, occupation, or bank account on your e-Shram Card:
Go to the official portal and click 'Already Registered > Update Profile'.
Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify via OTP.
Choose 'Personal Details', 'Address', 'Occupation & Skills', or 'Bank Account Details'.
Save the updated fields and download your updated e-Shram card with fresh details.
Download your official digital 12-digit UAN e-Shram Card PDF online:
Navigate to eshram.gov.in on your phone or desktop.
Select 'Already Registered > Download UAN Card'.
Enter your 12-digit Aadhaar number and submit the biometric/SMS OTP.
Download the official color PDF with your photo, UAN, and QR verification seal.
Check your e-Shram registration and payment status online:
Visit eshram.gov.in or your state social security portal.
Type your registered mobile number.
Check your profile verification status and details of linked social security welfare schemes.
The e-Shram Card is a national identity card for unorganized workers issued by the Ministry of Labour and Employment featuring a unique 12-digit Universal Account Number (UAN). Key benefits include: 1) ₹2 Lakh accidental death / total permanent disability insurance cover under PMSBY, 2) Direct benefit transfers (DBT) during national crises, and 3) Seamless linkage to PM-SYM pension (₹3,000/month after age 60) and Ayushman Bharat health cover.
Any worker in the unorganized sector aged between 16 and 59 years is eligible. This includes construction workers, agricultural laborers, street vendors, auto/cab drivers, domestic helpers, and gig delivery workers. They must NOT be paying income tax and must NOT be covered under EPFO or ESIC.
1) Visit eshram.gov.in. 2) Click on 'Already Registered? > Update Profile / Download UAN Card'. 3) Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and captcha. 4) Enter the mobile OTP. 5) Verify with Aadhaar OTP or enter your 12-digit UAN. 6) Click 'Download UAN Card' to save the official PDF with photo and QR code.
No. The e-Shram Card is a centralized national database UAN card recognized across all states in India. State Labour Cards (BOCW) are issued by State Building & Other Construction Workers Welfare Boards for localized state cash allowances and maternity benefits.
Log into eshram.gov.in, select 'Already Registered > Update Profile', authenticate with your Aadhaar OTP, modify your bank details or address, and re-download the updated UAN card instantly.
Visit the official government portal to start your application
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